Diploma in Information Technology is ranked among top 10 most marketable diploma courses in Kenya. Admission requirements from each university are almost perfectly correlated. Any grade above C plain will be accepted.
Here are entry requirements for each university offering a Diploma in IT in Kenya:
———-JKUAT Diploma in Information Technology Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission into the Diploma in IT, a candidate must satisfy one of the following minimum requirements:
1. An aggregate grade of C (PLAIN) in KCSE and grades C- (MINUS) in Mathematics and English or Division II in KCE with credit passes in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.
2.A grade of C- in Mathematics and English and credit pass in IT Certificate (stage I)or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
3. A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.
Website link: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/undergraduate-courses/diploma-in-information-technology/
—–Mount Kenya University Diploma in Information Technology Admission Requirements
iii) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C and grade C- (minus) in both mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate.
or
iv) Certificate in relevant disciplines in the field of information technology from an institution recognized by the university senate.
Website link: https://www.mku.ac.ke/index.php/academic-programmes/118-programmes/410-diploma-in-information-technology
——-Technical University of Kenya Diploma in Information Technology Admission Requirements
An aggregate grade of C (PLAIN) in KCSE and grades C- (MINUS) in Mathematics and English or Division II in KCE with credit passes in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.
2.A grade of C- in Mathematics and English and credit pass in IT Certificate (stage I)or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
Kenyatta University
——-DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field from a recognized institution.
TUITION FEES
East Africans Kshs. 52,000/- p.a.
Non-East Africans Kshs. 65,000/- p.a.
Statutory fees Kshs. 19,900/- p.a.
Website link: http://www.ku.ac.ke/dsvol/k2/courses-list/item/126-diploma-in-information-technology
——-Zetech University Diploma in Information Technology –DIT Admission Requirements
An aggregate mean grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E
D- in Mathematics
D- in either English or Kiswahili OR Relevant qualification approved by the University Senate
Website link: https://zetech.ac.ke/course/diploma-in-information-technology/
——African Nazarene University Diploma in Information Technology Admission Requirements
Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus), C plain in Maths
Or
3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent.
Or
Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Website link: https://www.anu.ac.ke/product/diploma-in-information-technology/
——Daystar University Diploma In Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the program one must be a holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum aggregate C- (minus) or its equivalent Examination Certificate. In addition, a prospective applicant must have obtained a minimum of
- C plain in Mathematics or Physics, or Chemistry, or Computer Studies.
- C- (Minus) in English or Kiswahili.
- One (1) Principal in A level.
- Division III (three) in KCE certificate with a credit pass in mathematics.
- Other equivalent qualifications as may be approved by the University Senate.
Website link: https://www.daystar.ac.ke/dlpdi-program-DICT.htm
——–Kenya Highlands University Diploma in Information Technology Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have minimum entry requirements as specified by the rules and regulations of Kenya Highlands University
- In addition to the minimum entrance requirements of Kenya Highlands Evangelical University (overall C at KCSE) applicants must have:A minimum grade of C – (C Minus) in Mathematics and English
Website link: https://khu.ac.ke/diploma-in-information-technology/
——–Kenya Institute of Social Work Diploma in Information Technology Admission Requirements
Minimum qualifications are KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent
Website link: https://www.kiswcd.co.ke/courses/diploma-in-information-technology-2/
——–Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Diploma in Information Technology Admission Requirements
KCSE aggregate grade of C- with C- in Mathematics and English.
Website link: https://www.dkut.ac.ke/index.php/academics/programmes/diploma-and-certificate-programmes
