List of courses offered at Kenyatta University,Admission requirements and fees structure

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Kenyatta University offers certificate,diploma,degree,postgraduate,masters and PhD courses.Below we provide a list of courses offered at the university,admission requirements and fees structure for each course.The details are as follows:

ProgrammesSchoolMode of StudyEligibility CriteriaProgram FeesCampus CodeIntakeAcademic Year
Certificate in Film and Theatre ArtsCreative & Performing Arts, Film and Media StudiesRegular-Full TimeMean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication. OR Division III in KCE or its equivalent. Proof of prior participation/experience/involvement in Film or theatre arts will be an added advantage.East Africans Kshs. 65,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 81,657 Statutory Fees Kshs. 21,000RuiruSeptember2020/2021
Certificate in Digital AnimationCreative & Performing Arts, Film and Media StudiesRegular-Full TimeMean grade C- in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent.East Africans Kshs. 65,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 81,657 Statutory Fees Kshs. 21,000RuiruSeptember
Certificate in MusicCreative & Performing Arts, Film and Media StudiesRegular-Full TimeMean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in MusicEast Africans Kshs. 40,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 21,300MainSeptember2020/2021
Sports Administration and ManagementApplied Human SciencesDSVOLMean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at ?O? Level. OR They should hold P1/SI teachers? Certificate course or Kenyatta University certificate in Sports Administration and ManagementEast Africans Ksh. 34,400/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 43,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/=Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.January2020/2021
Certificate in Project ManagementBusinessRegular-Full TimeMean grade of KCSE C- (Minus) or its equivalent OR KCE Division III or its equivalent.East Africans Ksh. 40,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 21,300/=Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru, EmbuSeptember, January2020/2021
Cerificate in Project Monitoring & EvaluationBusinessRegular-Full TimeMean grade of KCSE C- (Minus) or its equivalent OR KCE Division III or its equivalent.East Africans Ksh. 40,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 21,300/=Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru, EmbuSeptember2020/2021
Certificate in Chinese language and CultureHumanities and Social SciencesFull time/Part timeMean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent OR proficiency in Chinese Language and Culture certificate.East Africans Ksh. 40,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 21,300/=Main,CitySeptember2020/2021

Diploma courses

ProgrammesSchoolMode of StudyEligibility CriteriaProgram FeesCampus CodeIntakeAcademic Year
Diploma in Forensic ScienceSchool of pure and applied sciencesRegular-full timeMean Grade of at least C (Plain) with C+ (Plus) in Biology and Chemistry and C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics OR KCE Division III with a Credit in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics or have served in the disciplined forces for a minimum of two (2) years with experience in any Forensic Science discipline. OR have a Certificate in Forensic Science with a minimum KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) or equivalent will also be considered for admission.East Africans Kshs.72,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 125,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Diploma in Animal Health and Production MangementAgriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentRegular-full timeMean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. OR. (i) A minimum of overall mean Grade C in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least Grade C in Biology or Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry, and C- in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture. (ii) Minimum Division II in KCE/EACE with at least Credit in Biology or Biological Sciences, and Chemistry and Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture. (iii) A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE and at Certificate with Credit in Animal Health/Agriculture /Range Management/Dairy Technology or equivalent with least a Credit Pass Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology /Animal production from an institution recognized by the University Senate. (iv) A least Principal in Biology and one Subsidiary in Chemistry pass at KACE level (A Level). (v)A Diploma in a Biomedical discipline from institution recognized by the University Senate. (vi) Any other qualifications equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by the University Senate.Tution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/=KituiSeptember2020/2021
Diploma in Hospitality ManagementHospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full Time & Blended.DsvolCandidates must have obtained a mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent. Candidates must have obtained grade C-(minus) in two (2) subjects chosen from the following categories:- Alternative A: or Biology/Home Science/Chemistry OR. Alternative B: Biological Sciences/Physical Sciences/Mathematics OR. English/Kiswahili OR. English/Kiswahili OR. Or Mean grade C-(minus) at KCSE) with a Certificate in a field related to hospitality from a recognized Institution and two (2) years of relevant experienceTution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/Main, Mombasa DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.January , September2020/2021
Diploma in Tourism ManagementHospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full Time, Blended and Open LearningCandidates must have a minimum of grade of C in KCSE examinations. Candidates must have done any two the following subjects at KCSE and passed with a minimum grade of C in each: Biology/Biological Sciences OR. Geography/History OR. Business Education/Computers OR. English/Foreign Language OR. Mean grade C-(minus) at KCSE) with a Certificate in a field related to tourism from a recognized Institution and two (2) years of relevant experience.Tution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/Main, Mombasa DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.January ,September2020/2021
Diploma in Food & Beverage Sales & ServiceHospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full Time & BlendedFood Production Service and Sales Certificate Level 5 or Hotel Catering and Accommodation or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade of at least C- (minus) or Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)Main, MombasaSeptember
Diploma in Culinary ArtsHospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full Time & BlendedFood Production Service and Sales Certificate Level 5 or Hotel Catering and Accommodation or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade of at least C- (minus) or Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/=Main, MombasaSeptember
Diploma in Housekeeping ManagementHospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full TimeHotel Catering and Accommodation Certificate Level 5 Or. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- (Minus) with a mean grade of at least C- Or. Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)MainSeptember
Diploma in Tourism and Travel ManagementHospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full TimeTour or Travel master craft certificate Level 5 Or. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- (Minus) with a mean grade of at least C- Or. Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)MombasaSeptember
Diploma in Events Management.Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full TimeTour or Travel or Events certificate OR. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- (Minus) with a mean grade of at least C- OR. Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)MombasaSeptember
Diploma in Information ScienceEducationRegular-Full Time/ODEL, CEPMinimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE. OR be holders of KNEC certificate in Library and Information studies or equivalent with an overall pass of Credit or Distinction, or pass with 2 years or more years relevant practical experience. Course Duration: 2 yearsTuition fee for Regular East Africans Ksh 72,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/= Statutory Fees 26,000mainSeptember, December2020/2021
Diploma in Records Management & Information TechnologyEducationRegular-Full Time/ODEL/CEPMean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE. OR be holders of KNEC certificate in Library and Information Science or equivalent with an overall pass of Credit or distinction OR Pass with 2 years or more years relevant practical experience. Course Duration: 2 yearsTuition fee for DSVOL- East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/= Tuition fee for Regular East Africans Ksh 72,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/= Statutory Fees 26,000main .Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.September2020/2021
Diploma in Sports Administration and ManagementHospitality Tourism and Leisure StudiesRegular-Full Time, Virtual and Open LearningMean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at O Level OR hold a P1/S1 Teachers Certificate or Kenyatta University Certificate course in Sports Administration and Management.Tution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/Main – Full time Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru – Virtual and Open Learning -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.September2020/2021
Diploma in Land SurveyingArchitecture and the Built EnvironmentRegular-Full TimeMean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainSeptember2020
Diploma in Cinical and Child NeuropsychologyEducationRegular-Full TimeMinimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or at least one (1) Principal and one (1) Subsidiary in KACE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with P1 Certificate or Early Childhood or Special Needs Education Certificate and at least two (2) years experience. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in medical field and at least two (2) years relevant experience. OR Applicants with at least grade C (Plain) or Credit 6 in English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at KCSE and KCE respectively will have an added advantage. Course Duration: 2 yearsEast Africans Kshs. 72,000/- p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 125,000/- p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000/- p.aMainSeptember2020/2021
Diploma in Guidance and CounsellingEducationVOL, Regular-Full TimeMinimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in relevant area from a recognized institution. Course Duration: 2 yearsEast Africans KSh. 72,000/-p.a Non-East Africans KSh. 125,000/-p.a Statutory Fees KShs. 26,000/-p.aMain, Nakuru, Kisumu, Embu, Mombasa GarissaSeptember2020/2021
Diploma in Fine ArtCreative and Performing Arts, Film and Media StudiesRegular-Full TimeKCSE mean grade C (Plain) with any of the following: A Certificate in Art and Design from a recognized institution. OR, A portfolio of artworks to be presented before a Department selection panel for interview and selection.East Africans Kshs. 72,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 125,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Diploma in Communication and MediaCreative & Performing Arts, Film and Media StudiesRegular-Full TimeMean grade C (Plain) KCSE or its equivalent, with at least C plain in English/Kiswahili and at least C- (Minus) or its equivalent in any of the following subjects; Geography, History and Government OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) KCSE OR equivalent with a certificate of at least Credit Pass in a relevant field of study from recognized Institution.East Africans Kshs. 82,000 Non-East Africans Kshs.102,500 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000RuiruSeptember2020/2021
Diploma in Film and Theatre ArtsCreative & Performing Arts, Film and Media StudiesRegular-Full TimeMean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication or Certificate in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication or P1 certificate with a minimum of Division III and proven participation in Creative ArtsEast Africans Kshs. 82,000 Non-East Africans Kshs.102,500 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000RuiruSeptember2020/2020
Diploma in Digital AnimationCreative & Performing Arts, Film and Media StudiesRegular-Full TimeMean Grade of C or equivalent. Prospective students with portfolio of their original work will have an added advantageEast Africans Kshs. 82,000 Non-East Africans Kshs.102,500 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000RuiruSeptember2020/2021
Diploma in Animal Health and Production MangementAgriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentRegular-Full Time, Digita modeMean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. An applicant will qualify for admission into the Diploma in Animal Health and Production Programme if they have met any of the requirements listed below: (i)A minimum of overall mean Grade C in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least Grade C in Biology or Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry, and C- in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture (ii)Minimum Division II in KCE/EACE with at least Credit in Biology or Biological Sciences, and Chemistry and Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture (iii)A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE and at Certificate with Credit in Animal Health/Agriculture /Range Management/Dairy Technology or equivalent with least a Credit Pass Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology /Animal production from an institution recognized by the University Senate (iv)A least Principal in Biology and one Subsidiary in Chemistry pass at KACE level (A Level ) (v)A Diploma in a Biomedical discipline from institution recognized by the University Senate. (vi) Any other qualifications equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by the University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500KituiSeptember
Diploma in Public RelationsEducationDSVOLThe Kenyatta University annd the School of Education admission regulations apply. Specifically, the candidate will have KCSE Mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent,with at least two years’ work experienceEast Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru, City, EmbuJanuary, May & September
Diploma in Educational Leadership and ManagementFull Time DSVOL Continuous Education Program (CEP)Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or P1 or S1 or its equivalent with at least two years work experienceMain All DSVOL Centres MainSeptember January April
Diploma in Human Resource ManagementBusinessRegular-Full Time, DSVOLi. A holder of KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent or ii. A holder of KCE Division III or its equivalent oriii. A holder of KACE with One Principal and One Subsidiary oriv. Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution.East Africans Kshs. 72,000 Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/=Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru, Embu Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.September, May, January DSVOL-September,January

Undergraduate courses

ProgrammesSchoolMode of StudyEligibility CriteriaProgram FeesCampus CodeIntakeAcademic Year
Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTRegular-Full Time, VOL, CEPi) In addition to meeting the University entrance requirements of overall C+ at KCSE or equivalent, candidates for admission to the B. Sc. Agribusiness Management programme are required to have obtained a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and in two of the following combinations: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography, and Economics or Business Studies and Physical Science. ii) Grade C in KCSE or its equivalent and two-year (minimum) Diploma with a credit in Agriculture, commerce, Accounting, Economics, farm management, Agribusiness or any other discipline from an Institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.Tuition fee for full time/CEP:East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 Dsvol-East Africans Ksh. 75,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 93,800/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/=Kitui- Regular and CEP. VOL-All campus Dsvol Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, EmbuSeptember
Bachelor of SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTIONAgriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentRegular-Full TimeA minimum of grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences. (ii) Two principals and one Subsidiary pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in biology and in any other science subject. (iii) A minimum of C plain in KCSE and at least a Credit Pass Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology /Animal production from an institution recognized by the University Senate. (iv) A minimum of C- in KCSE with at least a credit pass in both Certificate and Diploma Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology from an institution approved by University Senate. (v) A degree in a Biological Science from institutions recognized by the University Senate. (vi) Any other qualifications equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by the University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000KituiSeptember
Bachelor of PharmacyPharmacyRegular-Full TimeApplicants must have obtained a minimum of mean grade of C+ and an average cluster weight of B- in the subjects shown below provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+: Alternative A: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, English/Kiswahili Alternative B: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English/Kiswahili Alternative F: G.C.E/ A-Level – A minimum of two two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass or credit at ?O? level in Physics or Mathematics and the following at A-Levels : Biology – Principal, Chemistry ? Principal, Physics/Mathematics ? Subsidiary pass, General Paper ? Subsidiary Pass Alternative C: Two (2) Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a Subsidiary pass or credit pass at ?O? level in Physics or Mathematics Alternative D: Holders of Diploma in; Pharmaceutical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, Imaging and Radiography, Nursing, Public Health / Environmental Health, Dental Technology or any other acceptable diploma in life sciences and aMean Grade of C (plain) KCSE with a minimum score of C (plain) in each of the cluster subjects: – Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, English/Kiswahili – Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English/Kiswahili.Alternative E: Holders of any Degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry from Kenyatta University or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University recognized by the board so long as they meet the minimum entry requirements.NB: Applicants from non-English speaking countries must have sat and passed an English language assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognized by the board.East Africans Kshs. 400,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 515,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 55,200MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Security Management and Police studiesSchool of Security Management and Police StudiesRegular-Full time, Part TimeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma (passed with Credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE or its equivalent with two (2) Principals and a Subsidiary Pass OR Mean grade of C ? (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 100,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 140,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru and EmbuSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of ScienceSchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus)or equivalent in any three of the following subjects: – Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture and Geography.OR Have a minimum of two (2) Principal passes in Science subjects in KACE one of which must be any science subject.OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in any of the Science areas with a credit pass from a recognized institution. OR Any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main & MombasaSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry with Management)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Chemistry and Mathematics and either Physics/Physical Science, Biology/Biological Sciences.OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry with Management)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Chemistry and Mathematics and either Physics/Physical Science, Biology/Biological Sciences. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ?(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institutionOR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ?(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ?(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science (Forensic)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology. OR Mean grade of C ?(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science (Cell and Mollecular)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ?(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor in Science BiologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeK.C.S.E. at a minimum grade of C+. In addition students must have passed Biology or Biological Sciences in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of grade B- and any other two subjects from the following alternatives at the minimum grades shown: Alternative A: Chemistry C+, Biology B-, Physics C+, Geography B- Alternative B: Physical Sciences B-, Biological Sciences B-, Geography B-. Or: 1.1. Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE or A-level), one of which must be Biology Or: 1.2. Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate, Or: 1.3. Have a Higher National Diploma with a credit ass in a Biology related subject from an Institution recognized by the University senate, Or: 1.4. Have any other qualifications accepted by the University senate as equivalent to 1.1 to 1.4.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, MombasaSeptember
Bachelor in Science BiologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeK.C.S.E. at a minimum grade of C+. In addition students must have passed Biology or Biological Sciences in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of grade B – (Minus) and mathematics C+ and any other two subjects from the following alternatives at the minimum grades shown: Alternative A: Chemistry C+, Biology B-, Physics C+, Geography B- Alternative B: Physical Sciences B-, Biological Sciences B-, Geography B-. Or: 1.1. Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE or A-level), one of which must be Biology Or: 1.2. Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate, Or: 1.3. Have a Higher National Diploma with a credit ass in a Biology related subject from an Institution recognized by the University senate, Or: 1.4. Have any other qualifications accepted by the University senate as equivalent to 1.1 to 1.4.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main & MombasaSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Public Policy and AdministrationHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/VOLA minimum of Grade C+ at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or equivalent. In addition, applicants must meet specific degree requirements for each schoolSecondary Examination (KSCE) or equivalent . In addition, applicants must meet specific degree requirements for each schoolEast Africans Kshs. 70,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 87,500MAIN CAMPUSON OFFER
Bachelor of Economics and FinanceEconomicsRegular-Full Time/Part-timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics. OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A – Level) with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary, with atleast a credit in Mathematics at KCE (‘O’-level) OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma in Economics from Kenyatta University or from a recognized/accredited institution with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics at KCSE. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) with atleast C+ (plus) or equivalent in Mathematics at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma in Economics from Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.East Africans Kshs. 110,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 p.a.Main, City, Nakuru, EmbuSeptember, May
Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication and Information Technology)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Science – Physics, Mathematics & ChemistrySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember2020/2021
Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & ChemistrySchool of Pure and Applied Sciences & School of EducationRegular-Full TimeMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 110,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main,MombasaSeptember and May2020/2021
Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & ChemistrySchool of Pure and Applied Sciences & School of EducationCEPMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 110,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main, MombasaApril2020/2021

Postgraduate courses

ProgrammesSchoolMode of StudyEligibility CriteriaProgram FeesCampus CodeIntakeAcademic Year
Post-graduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure StudiesRegular-Full Time, E-Learning & Part-timeBachelors? Degree of at least Second Class (Lower) Division or equivalent from a recognized Institution.Main & Mombasa, All E-Learning CentersSeptember2020/2021
Post-graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and ManagementHospitality Tourism and Leisure StudiesRegular-Full TimeBachelor?s Degree from a recognized university in related fields. Additional university admission requirements and regulations for Postgraduate diploma programmes apply.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa ,NakuruSeptember2020/2021
Post-graduate Diploma in Physical EducationSchool of Public Health & Applied Human SciencesRegular-Full Time, CEPApplicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education course shall have attained a minimum academic qualification of Bachelor of Education or its equivalent from a recognized university. Applicants with any other Bachelor?s degree and a Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Education may be considered.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500MainAugust for CEP, September for Regular2020/2021
Post-graduate Diploma in Food, Nutrition and DieteticsPublic Health and Applied Human SciencesDSVOL1. Bachelor?s Degrees in Health related course (Medicine, Public Health, Community Health and Pharmacy), 2. OR Bachelor?s Degrees in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Food Science and Technology. 3. OR Bachelor?s Degrees in Education science, Home-EconomicsConfirm with student finance East Africans Kshs. ? Non-East Africans Kshs. ? Statutory Fees Kshs. ?DSVOL campusesSeptember2020/2021
Post graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)EducationContinuing Education Programme (CEP),DSVOLa. The Kenyatta University and School of Education admission regulations shall applyor any other recognized Institution OR Bachelor of Art/Science degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. In addition, the applicant must have served in a teaching position or any other relevant position for at least two years. b. First degree in any area of study such as BSc, BA with at least two secondary School teaching subjects.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa, ,Nakuru, City, EmbuJanuary, May & September,April,August.2020/2021
Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and ManagementEducationFull Time DSVOL Continuous Education Program (CEP)Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution or Bachelor of Art/Science degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. In addition, the applicant must have served in a teaching position or any other relevant position for at least two years.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500Main All DSVOL Centres MainSeptember January April2020/2021
Post Graduate Diploma Social ResearchEducationFull TimeBachelor of Education degree in a related field with at least second class honours(upper division) or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution.Those with second class lower division may be considered on condition that they have grade”C” and above in units relevant to their area of specialisation.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500MainSeptember ,January,April2020/2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Treatment ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesPart TimeA bachelor?s degree in counseling psychology with at least lower second or its equivalent, with internship experience in a drug treatment setting working with clients with SUDS. A bachelor?s degree in psychology, nursing or social work with at least lower second or its equivalent, plus at least 2 years experience in clinical setting working with clients with SUDs. A bachelor?s degree in any field with at least lower second or its equivalent, plus a post graduate qualification (at least lower second or its equivalent, plus a post graduate qualification (at least a post graduate diploma) in Psychiatry, counseling or clinical psychology with internship experience in a drug treatment setting working with clients with SUDs.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500CitySeptember2020/2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Treatment ScienceHumanities and Social ScienceRegular ModeDegree in Counseling Psychology (at least Second Class Lower) with internship experience in a drug treatment setting working with clients with SUDs Degree Psychology, Nursing or Social work (at least Second Class Lower) plus at least 2 yrs experience in clinical setting working with clients with SUDs Degree in any field (at least Second class lower) plus postgraduate qualifications (at least postgraduate diploma) in psychiatry, counseling or clinical psychology with internship in a drug treatment setting working with clients with SUDsEast Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500CitySeptember2020/2021

Masters courses

ProgrammesSchoolMode of StudyEligibility CriteriaProgram FeesCampus CodeIntakeAcademic Year
MSc. Agribusiness Management (Farm Business Development option,Trade and Development Option.SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTRegular-Full Time and part time, VOL, CEPA holder of first class or second class honors (Upper Division) degree or their equivalent in agribusiness, agricultural sciences or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University or any other institutions recognized by the University senate. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ?B? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500Kitui- Regular and CEP. VOL-All campus. Parttime- Main and City campusSeptember, January, May2020/2021
MSc. Agricultural Economics (Agricultural Trade and Policy Option, Agricultural and Rural Development option, Environmental and Natural Resource Management Option, Agribusiness Management OptionSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTRegular-Full Time and part time, CEP,DSVOLA holder of First-class or second class honours (Upper Division) degree from a recognized university in agricultural economics, agribusiness or related courses such as general agricultural sciences, economics and social science. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on the condition that they have Grade ?B? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500Kitui- Regular and CEP. VOL-All campus. Parttime- Main and City campusSeptember, January, May2020/2021
Msc in Integrated Soil Fertility ManagementSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTFull Time /DSvolBachelor of Science with at least second class(Lower Division)degree in Agriculture,Agricultural Resource Management,Dry Land Agriculture& Enterprise Dev,Agricultural Engineering,Range Management,Horticulture,Environmental Science,Agricultural Education& Extension,Plant and Microbial Sciences,Geography or any equaivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 140,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 187,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500Kitui- Regular and CEP. VOL-All campus. Parttime- Main and City campusSeptember, January, May,April2020/2021
Msc. in Dryland Agriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTFull Time /DsvolBachelor of Science with at least second class(Lower Division)degree in Agriculture,Agricultural Resource Management,Dry Land Agriculture,Animal Production and Health Management,Agricultural Engineering,Range Management,Horticulture,Agricultural Education & Extension,Agricultural Economics or any equaivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 140,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 187,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500Kitui- Regular and CEP. VOL-All campus. Parttime- Main and City campusSeptember, January, May,April2020/2021
Msc. in Land Water ManagementSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTFull Time /DsvolBachelor of Science with at least second class(Lower Division)degree in Agriculture,Agricultural Resource Management,Dry Land Agriculture,Agricultural Engineering,Range Management,Horticulture,Environmental Science,Agricultural Education& Extension or any equaivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 140,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 187,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500kitui- Regular and CEP. VOL-All campus. Parttime- Main and City campusSeptember, January, May,April2020/2021
Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and ManagementAgriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentOffered for Regular-Full Time and Digital schoolHolders of a B.Sc. degree with at least an Second Class (Upper Division) in Animal Production and Health Management, Animal Health and Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Those with of B.Sc. degree with Second Class (Lower Division) in the relevant field may be considered for admission if they meet certain conditions.East Africans Kshs. 180,000 /p.aMain, City, KituiSeptember2020/2021
Master of Scence in Agronomy,Plant Breeding,Seed Technology & Trade,Crop protection(Pathology option,Entomology optionAgriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentFull Time/DsvolHolders of a Bachelor’s degree with at least a first class or Upper Second Class Honours in Agriculture or any other related areas from Institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.Holders of Second class(lower division) may be considered on condition that they have a grade”C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialisation or a post graduate diploma.East Africans Kshs. 140,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 187,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500Main2020/2021
Master of Science in ImmunologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesFull Time /Part Time/CEPThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Aquatic EcologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Applied ParasitologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Animal EcologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Animal PhysiologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Fisheries SciencesSchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Applied Medical EntomologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Animal PhysiologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Science in Coastal and Resource MangementSchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular/ School Based/ Full TimeThe general regulations of masters? degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply. a. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper 2nd class honours with Zoology or Botany as a single subject or as one of the two (2) science subjects. b. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology or Botany to degree level and has attained an upper 2nd class honour degree. Those in Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have? C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, may and September2020/2021
Master of Arts in Urban & Regional PlanningHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has studied Geography either as a major or regular subject to a degree level. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ?C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in Transport GeographyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has studied Geography either as a major or regular subject to a degree level. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ?C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in Population and Settlement GeographyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has studied Geography either as a major or regular subject to a degree level. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ?C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in Geography of MarketingHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has studied Geography either as a major or regular subject to a degree level. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ?C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in Economic and Industrial GeographyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has studied Geography either as a major or regular subject to a degree level. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ?C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in Agricultural GeographyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelor of Arts, Science or Bachelor of Education Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from a recognized university and has studied Geography either as a major or regular subject to a degree level. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade ?C? and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in GeomorphologyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in BiogeographyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Arts in ClimatologyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 150,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 27,500 p.a.Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Science in GeomorphologyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Science in Integrated Watershed ManagementHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School BasedBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Science in Hydrology and Water ResourcesHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Science in ClimatologyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021
Master of Science in BiogeographyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ School Based/DigitalBachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, and related disciplines, Natural Sciences or Social and Human Sciences from a recognized university. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade “C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, Mombasa,Embu ,NakuruJanuary, April, May, August, September & December2020/2021

PhD courses

ProgrammesSchoolMode of StudyEligibility CriteriaProgram FeesCampus CodeIntakeAcademic Year
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agricultural EconomicsSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTRegular-Full Time, Part timeThe common regulation governing Ph. D. degrees of Kenyatta University shall apply. Holders of Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Economics from Kenyatta University or any other institutions recognized by the Kenyatta University senate. The master?s degree must have been based on coursework, examination and thesis. Students that the department deems to be weak in Econometrics and policy issues will be required to undertake remedial courses prescribed by the department.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300Kitui- Regular. Parttime- Main and City campusSeptember, January, May2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agribusiness ManagementSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTRegular-Full Time, Part timeThe common regulation governing Ph. D. degrees of Kenyatta University shall apply. Holders of Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Economics from Kenyatta University or any other institutions recognized by the Kenyatta University senate. The master?s degree must have been based on coursework, examination and thesis. Students that the department deems to be weak in Econometrics and policy issues will be required to undertake remedial courses prescribed by the department.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300Kitui- Regular. Parttime- Main and City campusSeptember, January, May2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in ANIMAL NUTRITIONAgriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentRegular-Full Time and Part-timea) The common regulation governing Ph. D. degrees of Kenyatta University shall apply. b) The general regulations for all Ph. D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. c) Holders of M.Sc. degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Livestock Production Systems, Animal Production, Veterinary Sciences, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University. d) Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300Main, City, KituiSeptember2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in ImmunologyPure and Applied SciencesMasters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institutionEast Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500MainJanuary, May ,September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Aquatic EcologyPure and Applied SciencesMasters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institutionMainJanuary, May ,September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied ParasitologyPure and Applied SciencesMasters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institutionMainJanuary, May ,September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal EcologyyPure and Applied SciencesMasters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institutionMainJanuary, May ,September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal PhysiologyPure and Applied SciencesMasters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institutionMainJanuary, May ,September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied EntomologyPure and Applied SciencesMasters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institutionMainJanuary, May ,September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fisheries SciencesPure and Applied SciencesMasters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institutionMainJanuary, May ,September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Coastal and Resource MangementPure and Applied Sciences2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in PhilosophyHumanities and Social SciencesFull TimeMasters degree in Philosophy from Kenyatta University or recognized InstitutionEast Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and ManagementHumanities and Social SciencesPart TimeMaster’s degree from a recognized university in any area of the following areas of specialization: Public Policy and Administration, Political Science, Master of Arts in Economic Policy, Master of Arts in Leadership and Governance Administration, Masters in Business Management and Administration Economics and Planning, Masters of Law, Executive MPPA plus another Master’s degree.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300CityJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in EconomicsEconomicsPart-timeMaster’s Degree in Economics from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. The PhD is based on coursework, examination and thesis. The coursework must have covered the following three core courses: Micro Economic Theory, Macro Economic Theory and Quantitative Methods. One must have attained at least “B” in Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory at Masters Level.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300 p.a.CitySeptember2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics) – Areas of Specialization: Environmental Physics, Theoretical Atomic Collisions Physics, GeophysicsSchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeMaster of Science Degree (Physics) OR Master of Science (Electronics and Instrumentation)East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainSeptember2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Materials Science)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeMaster of Science Degree (Physics) OR Master of Science (Electronics and Instrumentation)East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainJanuary2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy KiswahiliHumanities and Social SciencesFull TimeApplicants should have a Master of Arts Degree in Kiswahili or its equivalent from a recognized university.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy in SociologyHumanities and Social SciencesFull TimeMasters’ Degree in Sociology from Kenyatta University or from a recognized Institution.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies ? Christianity ? Islam ? African ReligionHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ Part TimeMaster of Arts Degree or Master of Theology Degree from a recognized University or related field.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainMay and September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy in PhilosophyHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/ Part TimeMaster of Arts (Philosophy) Degree from a recognized University.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainMay and September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling PsychologyHumanities and Social SciencesPart TimeHolder of Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in counseling or clinical psychology (or its equivalent) of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with an aggregate grade B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course. Holder of Master of.Education. Degree in guidance and counseling of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university or its equivalent with an aggregate grade B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300CityJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and Development StudiesHumanities and Social SciencesFull TimeMasters degree in related field from a recognized University.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy in:English and LinguisticsHumanities and Social SciencesFull TimeAn applicant must be a holder of a master?s degree in English and Linguistics with a mean score of B aggregate (at least 60%) or equivalent qualifications from any University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied LinguisticsHumanities and Social SciencesFull TimeAn applicant must be a holder of a master?s degree in English and Linguistics with a mean score of B aggregate (at least 60%) or equivalent qualifications from any University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 200,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 250,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 36,300MainJanuary, May & September2020/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical Laboratory ScienceSchool of MedicineRegular-Full Time Part timei. The common university regulations for PhD degree shall apply ii. The general regulations for PhD degree in the School of Medicine shall apply iii. In addition, the following shall be eligible for admission for the PhD degree in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science: a. A holder of MSc. in Medical Laboratory Science b. A holder of an equivalent MSc. degreeEast Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, CitySeptember2020/2021