Overview
The aim of PhD program for Political Science and Public Administration is to develop student’s ability to conduct high quality research and advance their analytical thinking capacities in various fields of political science and public administration.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy degree should have a Masters degree from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from institutions recognized by Senate.
PHD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (C816)
Admission Requirements
iii. The Common regulations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all the
faculties of the University of Nairobi shall apply.
iv. The following shall be eligible for admission
d) A holder of a Masters degree in any academic discipline from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the University of Nairobi senate.
e) In either case, the applicant must be able to produce evidence, to the satisfaction
of Senate, of his/her relevant disciplinary background and capacity to carry out
original research.
Schedule intake: September (annually)
Fees and Funding
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Totals | |
| Tuition | 192,000 | 192,000 | 192,000 | 576,000 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 21,000 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 0 | 0 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 13,500 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000 | 0 | 0 | 5,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 19,500 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand totals | 224,000 | 219,000 | 269,000 | 712,000 |