Egerton University

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Egerton University (EU)
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MottoTransforming Lives through Quality Education
TypePublic university
Established1939
Vice-ChancellorProf. Isaac O. Kibwage
Administrative staff
1896
Students25,000
Location
Njoro, Nakuru
,
Kenya

00°22′11″S 35°55′58″E / 0.36972°S 35.93278°E / -0.36972; 35.93278Coordinates: 00°22′11″S 35°55′58″E / 0.36972°S 35.93278°E / -0.36972; 35.93278
Websitewww.egerton.ac.ke
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Egerton University is a public university in Kenya.[1] It is the oldest institution of higher education in Kenya.[2]

Location[]

The main campus of the university is located in Njoro, a small community approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi), southwest of the town of Nakuru.[3] This is located approximately 182 kilometres (113 mi), by road, northwest of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya.[4]

History[]

The school was founded in 1939, and was originally named Egerton Farm School.[5] It was established by a large land grant of 740 acres (3 km²) by Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton of Tatton. The school's original purpose was to prepare white European youth for careers in agriculture.[6] By 1955, the name had changed to Egerton Agricultural College. A one-year certificate course and a two-year diploma course in agriculture were offered. In 1958, Lord Egerton donated another 1,100 acres (4.5 km2) of land. Soon afterwards, the college opened its doors to people of all races from Kenya and other African countries.[6]

In 1979, with support from the Government of Kenya and USAID, the college expanded yet again, becoming part of the University of Nairobi system. In 1987, the college was recognized as a chartered public university.[7]

Multiple campuses[]

Egerton University has three campuses, one of them being a constituent college.[2]

  • The main campus is based at Njoro and houses the faculties of Agriculture, Arts & Social Sciences, Education & Community Studies, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Resources Development, Science & Veterinary Medicine.
  • The Kenyatta Campus is located 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Njoro Campus and houses the School of Open and Distance Learning (SoDL) programmes.
  • Nakuru Town Campus College, which is the only University’s Campus College and hosts the Faculties of Commerce, Health Sciences and Law.[2]
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Faculties of Egerton University[]

The University has ten faculties, subdivided into fifty one academic departments offering programmes at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels:[2]

  • Faculty of Agriculture[8]
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences[9]
  • Faculty of Commerce[10]
  • Faculty of Education and Community Studies[11]
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology[12]
  • Faculty of Environment and Resource Development[13]
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Law[14]
  • Faculty of Science[15]
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery[2]

Institutes of Egerton University[]

  • Confucius Institute
  • The Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies (IWGDS)
  • Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development

Courses offered[]

The university offers many academic programs. Students can receive a three-year diploma, a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or a doctorate (PhD).[2]

In 2004, the university established a partnership with Western Michigan University that allows students to complete half of their degree at Egerton and finish their studies at WMU in a choice of computer science, engineering and business administration.[16]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Egerton University (30 October 2016). "Egerton University: Our Profile". Njoro, Kenya: Egerton University. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. ^ Globefeed.com (30 October 2016). "Distance between Nakuru, Kenya and Njoro, Nakuru, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. ^ Globefeed.com (30 October 2016). "Distance between Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya and Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. ^ James Wilson (9 July 2013). "Foundation calls for backing of link with Kenyan sister school". Knutsford Guardian. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Kiereini, Douglas (24 September 2015). "Castle that was built for a hard-to-please lover". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  7. ^ SKC (30 October 2016). "Best Universities in Kenya: Number 7, Egerton University". Nairobi: Softkenya.com (SKC). Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Egerton university | Egerton University". foa.egerton.ac.ke. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Faculty of Arts and Social Studies". egerton.egerton.ac.ke. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  10. ^ "NTCC | Faculty of Commerce". ntc.egerton.ac.ke. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  11. ^ "Faculty of Education - Egerton University". Faculty of Education. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Faculty of Engineering and Technology | Faculty of Engineering and Technology". www.egerton.ac.ke. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  13. ^ "Faculty of Environment and Resources Development | Faculty of Environment and Resources Development". www.egerton.ac.ke. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  14. ^ "Faculty of Law - Egerton University". Faculty of Law. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  15. ^ "Faculty of Science | Welcome | Karibu". Faculty of Science. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  16. ^ WMU (30 October 2016). "Western Michigan University: International Partnerships". Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA: Western Michigan University (WMU). Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.

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