The Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning offers learning to students who cannot take up full-time, on-campus study.
Certificate, diploma and degree programmes are taught through blended learning: digital instruction combined with live tutorials at our regional centres in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Select a programme to see where it is offered, how long it takes and the minimum entry requirements.
School of Pure and Applied Sciences
DiplomaDiploma in Information TechnologyNairobi, Mombasa, Garissa and Kisumu2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C- (Minus) in both Mathematics and English with Certificate in related field from a recognized institution.
DegreeBachelor of Information TechnologyNairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or Equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in both Mathematics and English.
Be holders of KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal passes and one Subsidiary pass at A-level and a minimum of a Principal pass in Mathematics or Physics with Credit pass in Mathematics at O-level.
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE and accredited Diploma in Information Technology or related field from accredited institution with a C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and an accredited Diploma and a Certificate in Information Technology or related field from accredited institution with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
Mean grade of D+(Plus) at KCSE and an accredited Certificate and Diploma in Information Technology or related field in a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate must have scored C-(Minus) in Mathematics and English at KCSE.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Records Management & Information Technology)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE.
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science or Records and Archives Management.
Mean grade of C - (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.
DegreeBachelor of Library and Information ScienceNairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent.
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science and/or Information Science or Archives Administration.
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)Main4 years
Minimum requirements
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology or Biological Sciences and minimum grade of C Plain in any other two (2) subjects from the following alternatives. Alternative A: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, Agriculture Alternative B: Physical Science, Biological Sciences, Geography, Agriculture.
School of Agriculture and Environmental Science
DegreeBachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and in any two (2) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture/Geography, Economics/Business Studies and Physics/Physical Sciences.
Mean grade of KCSE C-(Minus) at KCSE or equivalent and a two-year (Minimum) Diploma with Credit in Agriculture, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Farm Management, Agribusiness or any other related discipline from an institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma in relevant field with at least Credit pass from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Crop Improvement and Protection)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, the candidate must have obtained a minimum of C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent.
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution.
Mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least a Certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, and a progression to a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass from Kenyatta University or an Institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Dry land Agriculture and Enterprise Development)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in Biology and any two (2) subjects chosen from the following: Chemistry, Agriculture/Geography, Physics/Physical sciences. In addition candidates must have attained a C (Plain) in mathematics.
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent and a Diploma of at least a Credit Pass in a subject related to Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology or any related discipline from a recognized institution.
Mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least a Certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, and a progression to a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass from Kenyatta University or an Institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Agricultural Resource Management)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in Biology and any two (2) subjects chosen from the following: Chemistry, Agriculture/Geography, Physics/Physical sciences. In addition candidates must have attained a C (Plain) in mathematics.
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a subject related to Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology or any related discipline from a recognized institution.
Mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least a Certificate in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass, and a progression to a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass from Kenyatta University or an Institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Agriculture)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, the candidate must have obtained a minimum of C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Physics/Physical Science. In addition, candidates must have obtained Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent.
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution.
Mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least a Certificate in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass, and a progression to a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass from Kenyatta University or an Institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Agriculture Education and Extension)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in: Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry/Geography, Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in Agricultural Education or related Agricultural courses, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology, Agribusiness or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution.
Mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least a Certificate in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass, and a progression to a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a Credit Pass from Kenyatta University or an Institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.
School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
DiplomaDiploma in Security Science and ManagementMain, City and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus).
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of D+ (Plus) and a Certificate in a related course from an institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.
Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).
DegreeBachelor of ArtsMain, City and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C + (Plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in three (3) subjects chosen from English, Kiswahili, Literature, History and Government, Geography, Mathematics, Christian Religious Education, Business Studies, Islamic Religious Education, French, German, Hindu Religious Education.
A mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE and a Diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognised institution and a minimum of C-(Minus) in three subjects chosen from English, Kiswahili, Literature, History and Government, Geography, Mathematics, Christian Religious Education, Business Studies, French and German.
DegreeBachelor of Arts (Gender and Development Studies)Main, City and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent.
Division II in ‘O’ Level plus three (3) years relevant work experience.
‘A’ Level Certificate with two (2) Principals of D (Plain).
A Degree or a Diploma from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.
DegreeBachelor of Arts (Psychology)Main, City and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in English and Mathematics.
Mean grade of C- (Minus) with a Diploma (Passed with Credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) with a certificate followed by a Diploma (Passed with Credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of Higher learning.
DegreeBachelor of Public Policy and Administration (BPPA)Main, City and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least grade C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English.
A- Level Certificate with two (2) principal passes and a credit pass in Mathematics at O- Level.
Diploma with a Credit Pass in a relevant field from a recognized institution with KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English.
DegreeBachelor of Security Science and ManagementMain, City and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Minimum grade C+ (plus) at K.C.S.E. or its equivalent.
‘A’ Level or K.A.C.E. or its equivalent with two principal passes and a subsidiary pass.
Holders of a Diploma in Security Science and Management, Diploma in Security and Correction Science, Diploma in Crime Prevention and Management or any other diploma from a recognized institution of learning provided they scored a C- (Minus) at KCSE or its equivalent. Such applicants will be considered for credit waiver according to existing Kenyatta University and Commission for University Education policy on credit waiver.
Holders of a Certificate in Security Science and Management, Certificate in Security and Correction Science, Certificate in Crime Prevention and Management or any other Certificate from a recognized institution of learning provided they scored they scored D+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent and a relevant diploma.
Any degree holder from an Institution of higher learning recognized by the Kenyatta University Senate.
DegreeBachelor of Arts in International Relations and DiplomacyMain, City and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent.
Division two in “O” level certificate plus three years relevant work experience.
A Level certificate of two principal passes of D plain.
A degree or diploma from a recognized university or institution of higher learning.
Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.
Mean grade of C (Plain) at K.C.S.E. and a Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.
School of Business, Economics and Tourism
CertificateCertificate in Sports Administration and ManagementNairobi and Mombasa1 year
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE level or equivalent.
KCE Division III at ‘O’ Level or its equivalent.
CertificateCertificate in Project ManagementNairobi and Mombasa1 year
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE level or equivalent.
KCE Division III at ‘O’ Level or its equivalent.
CertificateCertificate in Project Monitoring and EvaluationNairobi and Mombasa1 year
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE level or equivalent.
KCE Division III at ‘O’ Level or its equivalent.
DiplomaDiploma in Sports Administration and ManagementNairobi and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at ‘O’ Level.
Hold a P1/S1 Teachers Certificate or Kenyatta University Certificate course in Sports Administration and Management.
DiplomaDiploma in Project Monitoring and EvaluationNairobi and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised/accredited institution.
DiplomaDiploma in Project ManagementNairobi and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised/accredited institution.
DiplomaDiploma in Business ManagementNairobi and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised/accredited institution.
DiplomaDiploma in Human Resource ManagementNairobi and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised/accredited institution.
DiplomaDiploma in MarketingNairobi and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised/accredited institution.
DiplomaDiploma in Tourism ManagementNairobi and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent. Candidates must have done any two the following subjects at KCSE and passed with a minimum grade of D+ (Plus) in each: Biology/Biological Sciences, Geography/History, Business Education/Computer Studies, English/Foreign Language.
Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a field related to Tourism from a recognized institution.
DegreeBachelor of Commerce (B.Com)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years
Options: Accounting, Finance, Management Science, Procurement and Supply Chain, Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ Level) with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary pass in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level).
Degree from a recognized university.
Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent.
Mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma in a relevant field of study at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
DegreeBachelor of Human Resource ManagementNairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ Level) with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary pass in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level).
Degree from a recognized university.
Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma in a relevant field of study at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
DegreeBachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism ManagementNairobi and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent. Candidates must have done any three (3) of the following subjects at KCSE and passed with minimum grade of C+(plus): Biology/Biological sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences/Physics/ Mathematics, Home Science, English/Kiswahili/Foreign Languages Geography/History, Business Studies/ Commerce/Economics/Agriculture,.
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in a related field with a Credit pass from a recognized institution.
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma in a relevant field of study at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education degree from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution.
To apply: Applicants are required to attach the following documents in a single PDF file: Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts. Curriculum Vitae (CV) Motivation letter Certificate of Good Conduct. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
DiplomaDiploma in Early Childhood EducationMain and Mombasa2 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C Plain in KCSE OR Division 3 at KCE.
Mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE OR its equivalent, plus a P1 Certificate/ ECE Certificate from a recognized institution.
DegreeBachelor of Education (Arts)Main and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in two subjects of career choice.
Mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent at KCSE and a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution, with at least C+ (Plus) in two subjects of career choice and have at least two (2) years of teaching experience.
DegreeBachelor of Education (Science)Main and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in two subjects of choice and C (plain) in Mathematics.
Mean grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent at KCSE and a Diploma in Education, and a C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE, with at least C+ (Plus) in two subjects of career choice, and at least two (2) years of teaching experience.
DegreeBachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)Main and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE examination or its equivalent.
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE examination or its equivalent with a Diploma in ECE with TSC registration.
Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE examination or its equivalent having a Certificate and a Diploma in ECE with TSC registration.
DegreeBachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)Main and Mombasa4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects.
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or equivalent or one (1) Principal and one (1) Subsidiary at KACE and be holders of P1 or S1, with a Diploma in Education or Special Needs Education from a recognized Institution with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects and have at least two (2) years teaching experience.
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects and have at least two (2) years teaching experience.
DegreeBachelor of Education (Primary Teacher Education)Main4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent and C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects of specialization.
P1, S1 or its equivalent with at least two (2) years’ experience as a Primary School Teacher, Inspector, Education Officer, Curriculum Developer or other Primary Education field staff. Must have attained C (Plain) mean grade at KCSE or equivalent and C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects of specialization.
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or its equivalent with a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution with C+( Plus) in two teaching subjects of specialization and have at least two (2) years of teaching experience.
DegreeBachelor of Education (Library Science)Main4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects.
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects at KCSE or its equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science or Information Science or Archives Administration or any other related field from a recognized institution and have at least two (2) years of experience.
DegreeBachelor of Education (Home Economics)Main4 years
Minimum requirements (any one of)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent and at least C+ (Plus) in Home Science or Biology and any other science subject of choice and a C (Plain) in Mathematics.
A mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or its equivalent with a diploma from Kenyatta University or any other recognized /accredited institution. In addition, the applicant must have attained at least C+ (Plus) in Home Science or Biology and any other science subject of choice, a C (Plain) in Mathematics and have at least two (2) years of teaching experience.
Tuition fees at a glance
Per academic year; the amount depends on the programme.
Programmes
Tuition per year
School of Agriculture courses
Ksh 194,400
B.Ed Special Needs & B.Ed (Science)
Ksh 232,560
Hospitality & Tourism Management, BLIS
Ksh 193,800
BCOM, BHRM, B.Ed (Arts)
Ksh 150,504
BA, BPPA, Psychology, BA Gender, Security Science & Management
Ksh 139,636
Diploma in IT
Ksh 75,248
Diploma in Hospitality, Information Science, Sports Administration, Tourism management
Ksh 75,248
Diploma in Project Management, Project Monitoring &Evaluation, Records & IT, Marketing, HRM
Collect a form from the Admissions Block (Office No. 12) at the main campus or from the Nairobi and Mombasa regional centres, or download it from www.ku.ac.ke.
Application processing fee (non-refundable, bank deposit only): Ksh 2,000 for East Africans; USD 50 for other applicants, paid into National Bank of Kenya, Kenyatta University Tuition Account 02020059150800 (Swift NBKEKENXXXX).
Bank (East African applicants)
Account number
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
011-2906-246-1400
National Bank of Kenya
010-0305-915-0801
Equity Bank
018-0290-518859
Family Bank
045-0000-2331
Return the completed form to the Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, with copies of your certificates and transcripts, two passport-size photos and the original fee receipt.
Please note
Attach your ‘O’ level certificate. Applicants with KCSE grade C (plain) must also have a diploma; those with C- (minus) must have a certificate and a diploma.
Diploma holders from recognised institutions may apply for a credit waiver through their school after admission.
