Maasai Mara University is a public higher education institution located in Narok County, Kenya, approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Nairobi, near the gateway to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The university's vision focuses on innovation and empowerment for societal transformation, with a mission to provide quality education through teaching, research, innovation, and community outreach.
It operates seven academic schools: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Industries; Natural Resources, Environmental Studies and Agriculture; Pure and Applied Sciences; Business and Economics; Education; Tourism and Hospitality; and Health Sciences.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate (Master's and PhD), diploma, and certificate programs across these disciplines. It emphasizes practical, skill-based education and industry-relevant training, supported by experienced faculty and research resources.
Additional features include a University TVET Institute for technical training, an e-learning platform for distance education, and an African Medicinal Botanical Garden on campus. The institution engages in international collaborations, hosts events like cultural festivals and academic workshops, and maintains partnerships with organizations such as the Kenya Forest Service and various international universities.