
Prof. Stephen G. Agong’, PHD, FAASVice Chancellor
On behalf of the University Council, Senate, Management Board, Staff and Students, I take this opportunity to welcome you all to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology as you set off on this momentous phase of your academic journey. I wish to also congratulate the 2019 KCSE candidates for the sterling performance in the national examinations.
I particularly want to thank you all for practicing sound judgment and patience at a time when we are facing various obstacles and restrictions, we are all in this together. As a “Beacon of Excellence in University Education”, we guarantee you quality education and training that are aligned to international standards. The current situation presents an opportunity for change, and offers each one of you a chance to contribute to new, redesigned lectures that provide academic stimulus while combating the spread of the novel coronavirus. Having attained the fully-fledged University status on 13th March 2013, the University is a premier institution of higher learning offering relevant and quality market driven academic programmes for steering socio-economic development. JOOUST is nurturing and producing human capital that is technically and intellectually equipped for the job market and the academia.
I particularly want to thank you all for practicing sound judgment and patience at a time when we are facing various obstacles and restrictions, we are all in this together. As a “Beacon of Excellence in University Education”, we guarantee you quality education and training that are aligned to international standards. The current situation presents an opportunity for change, and offers each one of you a chance to contribute to new, redesigned lectures that provide academic stimulus while combating the spread of the novel coronavirus. Having attained the fully-fledged University status on 13th March 2013, the University is a premier institution of higher learning offering relevant and quality market driven academic programmes for steering socio-economic development. JOOUST is nurturing and producing human capital that is technically and intellectually equipped for the job market and the academia.
Vice Chancellor's Message
On behalf of the University Council, Senate, Management Board, Staff and Students, I take this opportunity to welcome you all to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology as you set off on this momentous phase of your academic journey. I wish to also congratulate the 2019 KCSE candidates for the sterling performance in the national examinations.
On behalf of the University Council, Senate, Management Board, Staff and Students, I take this opportunity to welcome you all to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology as you set off on this momentous phase of your academic journey. I wish to also congratulate the 2019 KCSE candidates for the sterling performance in the national examinations.
I particularly want to thank you all for practicing sound judgment and patience at a time when we are facing various obstacles and restrictions, we are all in this together. As a “Beacon of Excellence in University Education”, we guarantee you quality education and training that are aligned to international standards. The current situation presents an opportunity for change, and offers each one of you a chance to contribute to new, redesigned lectures that provide academic stimulus while combating the spread of the novel coronavirus. Having attained the fully-fledged University status on 13th March 2013, the University is a premier institution of higher learning offering relevant and quality market driven academic programmes for steering socio-economic development. JOOUST is nurturing and producing human capital that is technically and intellectually equipped for the job market and the academia.
Complementing these are our community- focused research and outreach activities, through which provision of quality education and services that are grounded in professionalism, discipline and continual improvement. JOOUST has played a leading role in improving the livelihood of the local people. This includes our World Bank funded project, on Insects as food and feeds which has been recognized world over. I am confident that you, being the most important component of this mission, are fully ready to play your part in this joint endeavor to put our University on the world map as Centre of excellence in training, research and innovation.
We are proud to inform you that our graduates have curved out their niche in the crowded job market, emerging as graduates of choice to most employers, locally, regionally and abroad. The University has placed emphasis on research and innovation for our students as the current global trend in education is on transforming the country to a knowledge based economy.
You are joining a fast rising student population with a unique multi-cultural mix and a vibrant student support unit which puts premium on extra-curricular activities, mentoring, guidance and counseling. Our conducive peri-urban setting near the exquisite beaches of Lake Victoria should afford you the ideal place for academic and research pursuits.
I welcome you to join this vibrant team as we work towards developing JOOUST into a formidable bastion of academy and research undertakings geared towards the realization of the Kenya Vision 2030 and beyond. We will be proud to walk with you through this journey of academic excellence.

Prof. Francis Ang'awa OkereAg. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Administration and Finance)

Prof. Joseph BosireDeputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Prof. Benson EstambaleDeputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Outreach)
SEMESTER DATE
The first Semester, September - December 2020 for the Academic Year 2020/2021 will begin on 21st September, 2020 through a blended online mode of study. Students are therefore advised to take note of the following:
PAYMENT OF FEES
REGISTRATION
ONLINE ORIENTATION AND COMMENCEMENT OF TEACHING & LEARNING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
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School of Informatics & Innovative Systems
School of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations
Read the rules that will govern your stay at Jaramagi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology.
<h3 style="color:#fff;">Rules and Regulations</h3><p style="color:#fff;">Read the rules that will govern your stay at Jaramagi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.jooust.ac.ke/index.php/all-university-downloads/category/4-academic?download=257:revised-rules-and-regulations">Click here to read </a></p>
Inter/Intra School Programme transfer request form
Inter/Intra School Programme transfer request form
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Registrar Academic Affairs
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Registrar Planning and Administration
Director Center for E-Learning
Director Quality Enhancement and Assurance
Director JOOUST Enterprises
Director PI Institute
Director Research, Innovation and Partnership
Director ACADAP
Director INSEFOODS