Social science programs in Kenya
1 universities in Kenya offer 27 social science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 2,491 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,074 USD and 2,801 USD.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD
Social science in Kenya by degree level
| Degree | Programs | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 16 | 2,074 USD | 2,491 USD | 2,801 USD |
| PhD | 9 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.
Popular social science programs in Kenya
The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Political Science and Public Administration | University of Nairobi | Master's | — |
| Master of Laws | University of Nairobi | Master's | 2,491 USD |
| PhD in Political Science and Public Administration | University of Nairobi | PhD | — |
Specializations within social science
Universities for social science in Kenya
More on studying in Kenya: tuition statistics or the study-in-Kenya guide .
Social science in other countries
- United States (7,902)
- United Kingdom (3,313)
- France (2,624)
- Canada (1,149)
- China (830)
- Australia (757)
- The Netherlands (699)
- Germany (580)
- Ireland (511)
- United Arab Emirates (324)
- Spain (294)
- Poland (245)
Other fields of study in Kenya
- Healthcare (76)
- Interdisciplinary (63)
- Natural science (34)
- Commerce (22)
- Engineering (22)
- Formal science (9)
- Languages (9)
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