Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics.
 To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students.
KIBABII UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Programmes
Here are the undergraduate programmes offered at Kibabii University.
| Â Faculty of Education and Social Sciences | |||
| Â Programmes | Minimum Entry Requirements | Â Tuition fee | Mode of study/Centre of Study |
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects, 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units). P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify. | Kshs. 50,000 per semester |
Full Time/ School based ( Main Campus) |
| Â School of Business | |||
|  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) with the following options:(Finance, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Strategic Management, Operations Management , risk Management and Insurance, International Business Management, Human Resource Management Options) |  Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least a C (Plain) in Mathematics or Business Studies, and C+ (Plus) in English Or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary at A’ Level plus at least a credit in English and Mathematics at O’Level. Or CPA/CPS Part 1. Or Diploma in Business related discipline Or CPA part I and II Or Higher Diploma in Business related discipline or CPA Part III. | Kshs. 60,000 per semester |
Full Time/Part Time Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre) |
| Â Faculty of Science | |||
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in Maths and in relevant Science subject or 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects at A-Level, or Diploma in a relevant programme | Kshs.50,000Â per semester |
Full Time/Part Time Main Campus |
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in maths and the relevant science subject or 2 principal passes at A-Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, or Diploma in the relevant programme | Kshs.55,000Â per semester |
Full Time/Part Time Main Campus |
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in maths and the relevant science subject or 2 principal passes at A-Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, or Diploma in the relevant programme | Kshs.65,000 per semester | |
| Â School of Computing and Informatics | |||
| Â A mean grade of a C+ at KCSE and at least a C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences. Or (b) Principal passes in relevant science subjects one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics at A-Level, Or Diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent (May be exempted in relevant units) | Â Kshs.65,000 per semester |
Full Time Main Campus |
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| Â Â Minimum mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with C+ in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject. Or 2 principal passes at A-Level one of which must be in Mathematics or Science subject or any business related subject Or those with a diploma in IT from MMUST or equivalent or a relevant diploma recognized by the University Senate (May be allowed credit transfers). | Â Kshs. 65,000 per semester | ||
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Diploma & Certificate
| Faculty of Education and Social Sciences | |||
| Programmes | Minimum Entry Requirements | Tuition fee | Mode of study/Centre of Study |
Diploma programmes:
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 Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or KCE Division III or any other relevant certificate recognized by Senate. | Kshs.30,000 per semester |
Full Time Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
Certificate Programmes:
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Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE. | Kshs.25,000per semester |
Full Time/Part Time. Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
| Â School of Business and Economics | |||
Diploma programmes:
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Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or KCE Division III or any other relevant certificate recognized by Senate. | Kshs.30,000 per semester |
Full Time Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
Certificate Programmes:
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Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE. | Kshs.25,000per semester |
Full Time/Part Time. Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
| Â SHORT COURSESCounty Governance | Â KCSE /EACE/ EAACE / GCE/ KCE / KACEÂ Certificate | Â Kshs. 25,000.00 |
Part time Bungoma Town Centre |
| KASNEB Programmes– CPA/CPS | Minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE | Kshs. 15,000 for 2 sections |
Part time Bungoma Town Centre |
| – KATC |  Minimum mean grade of D+ at KCSE | Kshs. 15,600 |
Part time Bungoma Town Centre |
| Â School of Computing and Informatics | |||
| Â Diploma programmes:Diploma in information Technology | Â Minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject or those with a certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass from Kibabii University College or Certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass recognized by the MMUST University Senate. | Â Kshs. 30,000 per semester |
Full- time/part time. Main Campus |
| Certificate Programmes:Certificate in Information Technology | Â Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE. | Â Kshs. 30,000 per semester |
Full- time/part time Main Campus |
| SHORT COURSESComputer Proficiency | KCSE Certificate | Kshs. 2,000.00 per computer package |
Part time/Full time Main Campus/ Bungoma Town Centre |
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application forms can be obtained from the office of the Registrar (Academic Affairs) upon payment of non refundable fee of Kshs. . 1,000 in the following bank account
Bank Name: Kenya Commercial Bank
Account No: 11 37 40 83 75
Branch: Bungoma
For more information please contact:Â
Deputy Principal (Academic Research & Extension) on: 02028660/0708085934
Admission Requirements
 KIBABII UNIVERSITY EDUCATION COURSES
This university is located in Bungoma, Western Region. Considered as one of the most marketable courses, the university offers a wide range of education courses in its Faculty of Education. Bachelor of Education Course Requirements: Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects, 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units). P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.
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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS SET BY KUCCPS Cluster 22 – Education Science & Education Arts
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 ENG
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section
MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
- SUBJECT 1: ENG; C
- SUBJECT 2: MAT A / MAT B; C
- SUBJECT 3: BIO / PHY / CHE / PSC / BSC / BIO / GSC: C+
Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements
- Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
- 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
- Diploma in Education.
- P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.
Bachelor of Education(Science) Admission Requirements
- Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary pass at A’ Level in Mathematics,
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Diploma in Education.
