Course offered at Rongo University, Requirements & Fees Structures
Course offered at Rongo University, Requirements & Fees Structures
Academic Programmes
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES(SANRES)
| PROGRAMME NAME | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN:
– PLANT BREEDING – ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY – ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT |
Masters degree in related Fields | Full Time |
| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN: – PLANT BREEDING – HORTICULTURE – ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY – ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT |
A lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field and two (2) years relevant work experience Research Publications | Full Time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HORTICULTURE | KCSE Mean grade of C+ with at least a C(plain)
in Mathematics / Physics, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry or KNEC Diploma in Horticulture or its equivalent. |
Full Time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND EDUCATION | KCSE Mean grade of C+ with at least a C(plain) in Mathematics / Physics, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry or KNEC Diploma in AGED or its equivalent. | Full Time |
| BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | KCSE Mean grade of C+ with at least a C(plain) in Mathematics / Physics, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry or KNEC Diploma in Environmental Science or its equivalent. | Full Time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C+, C + in Mathematics and Business / Commerce / Accounting / Economics / C+ in Agriculture, KCSE mean grade C (plain) or a relevant diploma | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C+ , C + in Mathematics and Business / Commerce / Accounting / Economics / C+ in Agriculture, KCSE mean grade C (plain) or a relevant diploma | Full Time |
| DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE | KCSE mean Grade of C- (minus) with at least
C-(Minus) in either mathematics/physics, C (Plain) in any two of the following subjects (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Science, Physical Science, Home Science & Geography)
A relevant certificate |
Full Time |
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (SASS)
| PROGRAMME NAME | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN:
• KISWAHILI • SOCIOLOGY • LINGUISTICS |
Relevant Masters | Weekend |
| MASTER OF ARTS IN:
• HISTORY • KISWAHILI • RELIGION • LINGUSTICS • SOCIOLOGY • LITRATURE • GEOGRAPHY • ECONOMICS • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY |
Bachelor degree with at least a Lower Second honours with two years relevant work experience
Research Publications |
Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS | K.C.S.E Mean grade C+ and C+ in Mathematics or a mean grade of C plain and a relevant diploma. | Full time& weekend |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS | K.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+ or C plain and a Relevant Diploma | Full time& weekend |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNTIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY | K.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+ or a Relevant Diploma | Full time& weekend |
| DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE | K.C.S.E C-(Minus) or relevant certificate | Full time& weekend |
| DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES | K.C.S.E C- (Minus) or relevant certificate | ODEL |
| DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK | K.C.S.E Mean Grade C- (Minus) or relevant certificate. | Full time& weekend |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SBHRD)
| PROGRAMME NAME | REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATIONS:
ACCOUNTING FINANCE PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT |
Master’s degree in related field. | Weekend |
| MASTER OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGE- MENT | A lower Second Class Honours Bachelors Degree or a Cumulative Grade Point Average of (GPA) 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 in a Business related Discipline from | Weekend |
| an accredited institution with additional relevant training, evidence of research and relevant working experience OR Postgraduate diploma in a Business Related Discipline | Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend | |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus), C (Plain) in English, C- (Minus) in Mathematics / Business Studies or its equivalent.
Diploma in a related field or CPAK / CPS, |
Fulltime/ Evening/ Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) with at least a C+ (Plus) in English and C (plain) in Mathematics / Accounting / Commerce or Diploma in a related business course or Diploma in any other discipline from a recognized Institution | Fulltime/ Evening/ Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) or A Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Institution. | Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent or a Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized / accredited Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized /institution | Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF COMMERCE:
• ACCOUNTING • FINANCE • PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT • LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT • STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT |
KCSE Mean grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics, business studies and English or a Diploma in a related discipline from a
recognized Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution |
Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
• ACCOUNTING • FINANCE AND BANKING • PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT • HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C in both Mathematics or business studies and English, or a Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution. | Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT:
• PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT • LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT • PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT |
KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics, business studies and English or business studies and English, or a Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized
Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution. |
Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend |
| DIPLOMA IN HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent | Full Time |
| DIPLOMA IN PROJECT PLANNING MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent | Full Time |
| DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent | Full Time |
| DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent | Full Time |
| DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES | KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent | Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent | Full time |
| POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | A lower second Class lower division Bachelors degree in a relevant field OR A pass Bachelors degree in any field plus two years post-graduation work experience. | Full time/Evening/ Weekend |
| CERTIFICATE IN
HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT |
KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent | Full time/Evening/ Weekend |
| CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent | Full time/Evening/ Weekend |
| CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent | Full time/Evening/ Weekend |
| CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent | Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend |
| CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent | Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend |
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SOE)
| PROGRAMME NAME | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY | A Relevant Masters degree in area of specialization recognized by Rongo University Senate.
PhD applications must be submitted together with a research proposal in the area of interest. |
Weekend |
| MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | Bachelor of Education (Arts or Science) with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of working experience. | Weekend |
| MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY | Bachelor of Education (Arts or Science) with First Class (Honours) or Second Class Honours (Upper Division), or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience. | Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects. In addition one must have scored grade C (Plain) in En- glish and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) at K.C.S.E with Diploma in Education arts with two teaching subjects with C+ (Plus) will also be consid- ered for admission in year 1. In addition the applicant must have scored grade C (Plain) in English and D+ in Mathematics. | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ and with at least C+ in two teaching subjects. In addition, one must have scored at least grade C (Plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Diploma holders in Education from a recognized Insti- tution will be admitted to year 1 of study OR KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION | K.C.S.E with an aggregate grade of C+ and above at K.C.S.E and grade C Plain in English and D+ in Mathematics or Diploma holders in Education (with Credit or Distinction) from a recognized Institution will be admitted to year 1 of study Or KCSE mean | Open and Distance Electronic Learning (ODEL |
| grade of C (Plain), P1 certificate, Diploma in Education and at least C (Plain) in English and D+ (plus) in Mathematics | ||
| BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION(SNE – ARTS) | K.C.S.E with at least a minimum mean grade of C+ and above or a Diploma Qualification in Special Needs Education (with Credit or Distinction) from Institutions recognized will be admitted to year 1 of study. In addition one must have scored at least C (Plain) in English and grade D+ in Mathematics at K.C.S.E | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION(SNE – SCIENCE) | K.C.S.E with at least a minimum mean grade of C+ and above or a Diploma Qualification in Special Needs Education (with Credit or Distinction) from Institutions recognized will
be admitted to year 1 of study. In addition, one must have scored at least grade C (Plain) in both English and Mathematics at K.C.S.E |
Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION (ARTS) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects. In addition one must have scored grade C (Plain) in English and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics at K.C.S.E
(Teaching Subjects: English and Literature, Kiswahili, Religion, Geography, History) |
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| DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL NEEDS
EDUCATION(Primary Option) |
KCSE mean grade of at least C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions. | Full time & ODEL |
| DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION (ECPE) | KCSE mean grade of at least C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.
An applicant with P1 certificate from recog- nized Institutions may also be considered for admission in year 1 of study. |
Full time |
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (INFOCOMS)
| PROGRAMME NAME | MINIMUM REQUIREMENT | MODE OF STUDY |
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES | Relevant Masters Degree in communication or relevant field from a recognized institution. | Weekend |
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDIA & SECURITY STUDIES | Multidisciplinary Any masters degree | Weekend |
| MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN MEDIA AND SECURITY STUDIES | Multidisciplinary
A lower Second Class Honors degree , two (2) years relevant work experience & evidence of research & publications. |
Weekend |
| MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES | A lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field, two (2) years relevant work experience evidence of research & publications. | Weekend |
| MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SCIENCE | A lower Second Class Honors degree in a relevant field, two (2) years relevant work experience & evidence of research & publications. | Weekend |
| MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | A lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field and two (2) years relevant work experience | Weekend |
| MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SYSTEMS & INFORMATICS | A lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field and two (2) years relevant work experience | Weekend |
| BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SCIENCE | K.C.S.E mean K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with relevant diploma from recognized institution | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATICS | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C(plain) with relevant diploma from recognized institution. | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (WITH SPECIALISATION IN JOURNALISM & PUBLIC RELATION) | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with relevant diploma from a recognized institution. | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with a relevant diploma from a recognized institution | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with relevant diploma from a recognized institution. | Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | K.C.S.E mean grade of C (plain) with C (plain) in English or Kiswahili and C- (minus) in Mathematic, Biology/Biological Sciences and C- (minus) in any of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry , Computer Studies. | Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC RELATIONS | K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from recognized institution. | Fulltime |
| DIPLOMA IN MEDIA AND JOURNALISM WITH IT | K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from recognized
institution. |
Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) | K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from recognized institution | Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES | K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from a recognized institution | Full time |
| CERTIFICATE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES | K.C.S.E mean grade of D (plain) | Full time |
| CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | K.C.S.E mean grade of C- ( Minus) in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/ Biology Science and D+ (plus) in any of the following: Mathematics, Physics, physical science, Chemistry, General Science , Com- puter Studies, Agriculture or Home Science | Full time |
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (SSTE)
| PROGRAMME NAME | REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Physics and any two of the following subjects (Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant Diploma. | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Physics and any two of the following subjects (Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant Diploma | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FASHION DESIGN & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Physics and any two of the following subjects (Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant Diploma | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and any two of the following subjects (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant Diploma | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and Physics or Relevant Diploma | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (APPLIED STATISTICS WITH COMPUTING) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and Physics or Relevant Diploma | Full time |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOCHEMISTRY) | KCSE mean grade of C+ with C + in Chemistry and Biology subjects or Relevant Diploma. | Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY | KCSE mean grade of C – (Minus), or a relevant certificate | Full time |
| DIPPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT | KCSE mean grade of C – (Minus), or a relevant certificate | Full time |
| DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH | KCSE mean grade of C (Plain), or relevant certificate with C Plain in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences.
In addition the applicant should have C – (Minus) in Mathematics and any of the following a) Physics b) Chemistry c) Physical Sciences. |
Full time |
Enrolment for Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate Programmes
School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies School of Arts & Social Sciences
School of Business and Human Resource Development School of Education
School of Information, Communication and Media Studies School of Science, Technology & Engineering
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the
Registrar – Academic Affairs
at the Main Campus in Kitere Hill or from our website at www.rongovarsity.ac.ke.
Duly filled application forms with copies of result slips,
application fee bank deposit slip
(Ksh. 500 for Diploma and Certificate, Ksh. 1000 for Undergraduate and Ksh. 2,000 for Postgraduate Programmes) and other relevant certificates / transcripts should be sent by post, courier or hand delivered to:
Office ot the Registrar – Academic Affairs
- O Box 103 – 40404, Rongo Email: [email protected]
