Founded in 1987, Egerton University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Njoro (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Nakuru. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Laikipia, Kisii, Nakuru Town. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Egerton University (EU) is a large coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Egerton University (EU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. EU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.