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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING |
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CERTIFICATE IN PROGRAMME a) International Teaching Programme Campuses: Main Minimum requirements
Application Requirements Applicants are required to attach the following documents in a single PDF file:
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews
Course Duration: 9 months
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DIPLOMA PROGRAMME a)Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Main and Mombasa Campuses Minimum Requirement: (i) Mean grade of C Plain in KCSE OR Division 3 at KCE. (ii) Mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE OR its equivalent, plus a P1 Certificate/ ECE Certificate from a recognized institution.
Course Duration: 2 years
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DEGREE PROGRAMMES: a)Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Main and Mombasa Campuses (i) Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in two subjects of career choice OR (i i) 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.
Course Duration: 4 years
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b)Bachelor of Education (Science)
Main and Mombasa Campuses Minimum requirement ( i) 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 OR (i i) 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.
Course Duration: 4 years |
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c) Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Main and Mombasa Campuses i) Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE examination or its equivalent. ii) Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE examination or its equivalent with a Diploma in ECE with TSC registration. iii) Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE examination or its equivalent having a Certificate and a Diploma in ECE with TSC registration.
Course Duration: 4 years |
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d) Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)
Main and Mombasa Campuses Minimum requirement Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects OR 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 OR 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.
Course Duration: 4 years |
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e) Bachelor of Education (Primary Teacher Education) Campuses: Main Minimum requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent and C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects of specialization. OR 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. OR 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.
Course Duration: 4 years |
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f) Bachelor of Education (Library Science) Campus :Main Minimum requirements. Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects. OR 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.
Course Duration: 4 years. |
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g) Bachelor of Education (Home Economics) Campus: Main Minimum requirement. Any of the following:
Course Duration: 4 years |
SCHOOL OF LAW, ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES |
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DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES: a)Diploma in Security Science and Management Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) OR 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 OR Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Course Duration: 2 years |
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DEGREE PROGRAMMES: a) Bachelor of Arts: 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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b). Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Development Studies)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR Division II in ‘O’ Level plus three (3) years relevant work experience. OR‘A’ Level Certificate with two (2) Principals of D (Plain). OR A Degree or a Diploma from a recognized institution of higher learning. OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions. |
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c).Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in English and Mathematics. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) with a Diploma (Passed with Credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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d).Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration (BPPA) Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least grade C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English. OR A- Level Certificate with two (2) principal passes and a credit pass in Mathematics at O- Level. OR 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.
Course Duration: 4 years |
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e).Bachelor of Security Science and Management. (i) Minimum grade C+ (plus) at K.C.S.E. or its equivalent. (ii) ‘A’ Level or K.A.C.E. or its equivalent with two principal passes and a subsidiary pass. (iii) 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. (iv) 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. (v) Any degree holder from an Institution of higher learning recognized by the Kenyatta University Senate. Course Duration:4years |
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f) Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy. Minimum requirements. Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent. OR Division two in “O” level certificate plus three years relevant work experience. OR A Level certificate of two principal passes of D plain. OR A degree or diploma from a recognized university or institution of higher learning.
OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions . OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at K.C.S.E. and a Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions Course Duration: 4 years |
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS & TOURISM |
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Certificate Programme
a)Certificate in Sports Administration and Management
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE level or equivalent OR KCE Division III at ‘O’ Level or its equivalent. Course duration: One (1) year. |
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b) Certificate in Project Management c) Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Campuses: Nairobi and Mombasa Minimum requirements
Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE level or equivalent OR KCE Division III at ‘O’ Level or its equivalent Course Duration: 1 year |
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Diploma Programme: a)Diploma in Sports Administration and Management |
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b) Diploma in Project Monitoring and Evaluation c) Diploma in Project Management d) Diploma in Business Management e) Diploma in Human Resource Management f) Diploma in Marketing Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE. OR 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. Course Duration: 2 years |
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g) Diploma in Tourism Management Minimum requirements 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. OR Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a field related to Tourism from a recognized institution. Course Duration: 2 years |
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DEGREE PROGRAMMES a) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com): a) Accounting b) Finance c) Management Science d) Procurement and Supply Chain e) Actuarial Science f) Human Resource Management g) Entrepreneurship h) Marketing Mean grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. OR 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) OR Degree from a recognized university. OR Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution. OR Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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b) Bachelor of Human Resource Management. Campuses: Nairobi and Mombasa Minimum requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. OR 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) OR Degree from a recognized university. OR Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution. OR Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years
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c) Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management Campuses: Nairobi and Mombasa 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, OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in a related field with a Credit pass from a recognized institution. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
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Diploma Programmes:
a) Information Technology
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. OR 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. Course Duration: 2 years
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Degree Programmes:
a)Bachelor of Information Technology
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or Equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in both Mathematics and English. OR 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. OR 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. OR 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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b)Bachelor of Science (Records Management & Information Technology)
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science or Records and Archives Management. OR Mean grade of C - (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions. Course Duration: 4 years |
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c)Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science and/or Information Science or Archives Administration. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions. Course Duration: 4 years |
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Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology) Campus: - Main 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 Course Duration: 4 years |
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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES |
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Degrees Programmes:
a).Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)
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. OR 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years
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b). Bachelor of Science (Crop Improvement and Protection)
Minimum Requirements 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 OR 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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c). Bachelor of Science (Dry land Agriculture and Enterprise Development) Minimum Requirements 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. OR 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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d). Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Resource Management)
Minimum Requirements 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. OR 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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e). Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) Minimum Requirements 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. OR 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
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f). Bachelor of Science (Agriculture Education and Extension). Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in: Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry/Geography, Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences OR 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. OR 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. Course Duration: 4 years |
FEES GUIDELINES
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Undergraduate Programmes |
Tuition Fee range depending on the programme |
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School of Agriculture courses |
Ksh. 194, 400/ academic year |
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B.Ed Special Needs & B.Ed (Science) |
Ksh. 232, 560/ academic year |
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Hospitality & Tourism Management, BLIS |
Ksh.193, 800/ academic year |
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BCOM, BHRM, B.Ed (Arts) |
Ksh. 150, 504/ academic year |
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BA, BPPA, Psychology, BA Gender, Security Science & Management |
Ksh. 139, 636/ academic year |
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Diploma in IT |
Ksh. 75, 248/ academic year |
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Diploma in Hospitality, Information Science, Sports Administration, Tourism management |
Ksh. 75, 248/ academic year |
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Diploma in Project Management, Project Monitoring &Evaluation, Records & IT, Marketing, HRM |
Ksh. 75, 248/ academic year |
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Diploma Security Science |
Ksh. 75, 248/ academic year |
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Certificate Project Management, Project Monitoring &Evaluation, Sports Administration |
Ksh. 60, 449/ academic year |
Why you should enroll with the digital school of virtual and open learning.
The Digital School …
i) Offers a wide and diverse range of programmes that prepares one to thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace
ii) Offers one an opportunity to learn from a pool of leading academic professionals experienced in technology-mediated teaching and learning.
iii) Enables the students to get the requisite online support to ensure successful completion of a diploma or degree course.
iv) Ensures that the Regional Learning Centers in various parts of the country bring services closer to the students.
MODE OF APPLICATION, REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES
(i) GUIDELINE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION.
Application for admission into the programme can be done online by a simple click http://applications.ku.ac.ke
All you need is the following:
· Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria for the selected program.
· Ensure you have scanned Academic Transcripts, Certificates and Passport photo.
· Ensure you have scanned identification documents, either an Identification Card or Passport.
· Ensure you have the required application fee of Kshs. 2,000/= for East Africans on your MPESA line for completing the application process.
**Payment for online application is only by MPESA through details provided on the application portal only.**
(ii) Application forms can be obtained from Kenyatta University, Admissions Block, Office No. 12 or at the Regional Centers based in Nairobi, Mombasa and or be downloaded from our website www.ku.ac.ke
East African applicants shall pay non-refundable processing fee of Kshs. 2,000/= for through Bank deposit only into any of the following bank accounts:
Co-operative Bank of Kenya - Account No. 011-2906-246-1400
National Bank of Kenya - Account No. 010-0305-915-0801
Equity Bank Limited - Account No. 018-0290-518859
Family Bank - Account No. 045-0000-2331
Non-East Africans shall pay non-refundable application processing fee of USD. 50/= through Bank deposit only into the following bank account.
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National Bank of Kenya |
Kenyatta University Tuition Account |
Kenyatta University |
02020059150800 |
NBKEKENXXXX |
**Payment for application forms is only through the bank account details provided above only.**
Duly completed forms should be returned to the Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI, Kenya on or before 12th October, 2026. Copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and transcripts, Two (2) I’x1’ passport size photos and original application fee receipt, MUST be attached to the application form.
NB: ‘O’ Level Certificate must be attached: Those with Grade C (Plain) at K.C.S.E must have a Diploma and those with C - (Minus) must have a Certificate and a Diploma.
Diploma holders from recognized institutions may apply for Credit Waiver in consultation with their respective schools upon admission. Credit waiver application forms are obtainable on request when collecting application form or can be downloaded from Kenyatta University website at www.ku.ac.ke