The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 210 of the Laws of Kenya is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The University has training programmes and research in diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.
The University of Nairobi will offer in the first place thesis possibilities. During the EMBC+ project implementation course work for credit transfer will be investigated through the running MSc program on Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Fisheries Managemen. The modalities for these credit transfers will be worked out to be consistent with these of the EMBC+ programme.