Karatina University is a public university located in Nyeri County, Kenya, approximately 15 kilometers north of Karatina town. The university is known as “The Green University” due to its peaceful setting surrounded by tea plantations on the slopes of Mount Kenya.
Karatina University’s General Information
- Type of Institution: Public University chartered in 2013.
- Motto: “Inspiring Innovation and Leadership”.
- Official Website : www.karu.ac.ke.
Karatina University’s Departments
The college is divided into several schools offering certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses:
- Agriculture and Biotechnology: Known for unique courses such as tea farming.
- Business: Available at the Karatina city branch.
- Education and Social Sciences: Provides teaching and social science training.
- Natural Resources and Environmental Studies: It deals with the conservation of the environment and resources.
- Nursing and Health Sciences: Provides training in nursing and health systems management.
- Pure and Applied Sciences: Includes courses in Computer Science, IT, and Statistics.
Karatina University’s College Life and Service
- Accommodation: There are hostels on campus which are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and the fee is estimated to be around KSh 6,500 per semester.
- Admissions: Intakes are held in January, May, and September.
- Technology: New students are advised to have a laptop as part of their learning requirements.
- Transportation: The college can be reached by road from Karatina town towards Kagochi area.
KARATINA UNIVERSITY’S KUCCPS COURSES
- Bachelor Of Science In Actuarial Science
- Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science
- Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
- Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor Of Arts In Criminology, Criminal Justice And Public Safety
- Bachelor Of Education (Science)
- Bachelor Of Economics
- Bachelor Of Business Management
- Bachelor Of Education (Arts) With Special Needs Education
- Bachelor Of Tourism Management
- Bachelor Of Arts In Community Development
- Bachelor Of Human Resources Management
- Bachelor Of Science In Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor Of Arts (With Education)
- Bachelor Of Hotel And Hospitality Management
- Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology
- Bachelor Of Arts (Geography)
- Bachelor Of Education (Guidance And Counselling)
- Bachelor Of Project Planning And Management
- Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Extension Education
- Bachelor Of Science With Education
- Bachelor Of Communication And Public Relations
- Bachelor Of Arts In Political Science And Public Administration
- Bachelor Of Science In Clinical Medicine
- Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology
KARATINA UNIVERSITY’S FULL LIST OF COURSES.
School of Agriculture and Biotechnology
- PhD in Soil Sciences
- PhD in Plant Pathology
- Master of Science in Horticultural Sciences
- Master of Science in Crop Protection
- Master of Science in Weed Science
- Master of Science in Soil Science
- Master of Public Health Nutrition and Policy
School of Business
- PhD in Business Management
- PhD in Entrepreneurship
- PhD in Human Resource Development
- PhD in Communication and Public Relations
- Masters of Business Management
- Master of Human Resources Management
- Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
- Master of Science in Hotel and Hospitality Management
- Master of Science in Communication and Public Relations
- Executive Masters in Business Management
School of Education And Social Sciences
- PhD in Educational Administration
- PhD in Educational Psychology
- PhD in Geography
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PhD in HistoryPhD in Religious Studies
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Executive Master of Education in Leadership and Policy in Education
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Master of Education in Educational Administration
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Master of Education in Curriculum Development
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Master of Education in Educational Psychology
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Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling
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Master of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education
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Master of Arts in Policy and Public Administration
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Master of Education in History/Geography/Kiswahili/Religious Studies/Literature/
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English/Linguistics
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Master of Arts in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
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Bachelor of Education (Arts)
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Bachelor of Education (Science)
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary Education)
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Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education-Secondary Option)
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Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education-Primary Option)
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Bachelor of Education (Guidance & Counselling)
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Bachelor of Arts History/Geography/Kiswahili/Religious Studies/Literature/ English/Linguistics
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
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Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology
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Bachelor of Arts with Education
How to Apply
Karatina University has intakes in January, May, and September for Online,Full Time, Weekend and Evening classes.
Application Procedure:
PhD Programme Application form Download Here
Masters programmes Download Application form Here
Application fee is Ksh. 3,000 for PhD programmes, Ksh. 2,000 for Masters Programmes.
Payments should be made in Bankers Cheque in favour of Karatina University or direct deposit to the University Account: Equity Bank, Karatina Branch, Ac. No. 0040298291603
Duly filled application forms (with relevant certificates and application payment slip attached) can be dropped at Karatina University, Main Campus, School of Business, Karatina Towns or sent to
The Registrar
(Academic, Research and Student Affairs)
P.O. Box 1957 – 10101,
KARATINA, KENYA.
Or Email: [email protected]
Or call Admission office through 0716135171
Application forms can also be obtained from Karatina University, Main Campus, School of Business, Karatina Towns.
KARATINA UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT PORTAL
https://admissions.karu.ac.ke/
https://ict.karu.ac.ke/admissions/portal/
KARATINA UNIVERSITY’S eLEARNING PORTAL
https://e-learning.karu.ac.ke/login/index.php
KARATINA UNIVERSITY’S CONTACTS
P.O. BOX 1957—10101, Karatina, Kenya.
Tel: (+254) 20 2176 713
Mob: (+254)729 721 200
[email protected]
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