About
Pwani University

Pwani University is situated in the scenic resort town of Kilifi, Kilifi County, along the Mombasa malindi highway, about 60km North of Mombasa and adjacent to the Indian Ocean. The University sits on about 239 hectares of land. The University was established initially as a constituent College of Kenyatta University by a gazette order issued on 23rd August, 2007 and was granted a Charter to become a Chartered University on 31st January 2013, with a mandate to, “provide quality education, training, research and innovation for the advancement of the individual and society”. 

The University is directed in its development agenda by its Master Plan and a 5-year Strategic Plan 2023-2027. The institution has made major strides in putting in place the required infrastructure to mount quality degree programs. Currently, the University has a population of about over 8,500 students..

Founded during a period of rapid change in higher education both in Kenya and globally, the University continues to embrace opportunities brought by Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). With a strong focus on Open, Distance, and e‑Learning (ODeL), Pwani University leverages emerging technologies to expand access, promote equity, and enhance the quality of education.

Currently, the University comprises seven Schools:

• School of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness (SASA)

• School of Business and Economics (SBE)

• School of Education (SED)

• School of Environmental and Earth Sciences (SEES)

• School of Health and Human Sciences (SHHS)

• School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)

• School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS)

Pwani University remains committed to aligning its curriculum with industry needs and global advances in knowledge, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.