Kirinyaga University, KU, Course List, Requirements, Fees
OUR PROGRAMMES
Kirinyaga University invites qualified applicants for the following programmes offered under full time mode of study. The entry requirements for each programme are as shown below. Applications can be done online through https://application.kyu.ac.ke/, downloading the application form from the University website www.kyu.ac.ke or obtain the form from the University reception.
| NAME OF THE PROGRAMME. | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. | PROGRAMME DURATION. |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION. | ||
| POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES. | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration | Be a holder of a Masters of Business Administration or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 3 Years |
Masters of Business Administration Masters of Economics | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second class honors in any discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field. | 2 Years |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
Bachelor of Commerce | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C (plain) in both mathematics and English. | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | ||
Bachelor of Business Management | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C (plain) in both mathematics and English | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent. | ||
Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C (plain) in both mathematics and English | 8 semesters |
| OR Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | ||
Bachelor of Economics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C+ (plus) in mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | ||
Bachelor of Economics and Finance | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C+ (plus) in mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | ||
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C+ (plus) in mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | ||
Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C+ (plus) in mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | ||
Bachelor of Economics and Global Business Studies | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum of C+ or equivalent and a minimum of C+ (plus) in mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili OR Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Technology Education | Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum grade of C in both Mathematics and English and a minimum of C+ in | 8 Semesters |
| the required cluster subjects for areas of specialization as follows: | ||
| -Building and Construction Technology option | -Building and Construction technology option | |
| -Electrical and Electronics Technology option | Minimum Requirements are: Mathematics C+, Physics C+ and Chemistry C+ | |
| -Mechanical Engineering Technology option | -Mechanical Engineering Technology option | |
| -Food and Textile Technology option | Minimum Requirements are: are: Mathematics C+, Physics C+ and Chemistry C+. | |
-Electrical and Electronics Technology option | ||
| Minimum Requirements are: are: Mathematics C+, Physics C+ and Chemistry C+. | ||
| – Food and Textile Technology | ||
| Minimum requirements are: Chemistry C+ and Biology C+. | ||
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent | ||
Bachelor of Education (Science) | Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum grade of C+ in the two (2) science teaching subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Studies) and C(Plain) in English and Mathematics | 8 Semesters |
| OR Be a holder of KCSE mean grade C (Plain) with a Diploma in Education (Science) with minimum of a credit pass | ||
Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum grade of C+ in any two teaching subjects from among the following subjects taught in secondary school level: History, CRE, Geography, English, Kiswahili, Mathematics and Business Studies and minimum C(Plain) in English and D+ in Mathematics | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of KCSE mean grade C (Plain) with an overall credit pass at Diploma in Education level (S1 level) | ||
| SHORT COURSES | ||
Proficiency certificate in Supervisory skills | Degree Holders in any area relevant to the Public Sector Services | 4 Weeks – Fulltime |
| OR | 6 Weeks – Part time | |
| KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University senate | ||
Proficiency certificate in Senior Management skills | Degree Holders in any area relevant to the Public Sector Services | 4 Weeks – Fulltime |
| OR | 6 Weeks – Part time | |
| KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University senate | ||
Proficiency certificate in Customer Care | Degree Holders in any area relevant to the Public Sector Services | 4 Weeks – Fulltime |
| OR | 6 Weeks – Part time | |
| KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University senate | ||
Proficiency Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership | Degree Holders in any area relevant to the Public Sector Services. | 4 Weeks – Fulltime |
| OR | 6 Weeks – Part time | |
| KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University senate. | ||
| SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES. | ||
| POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science | Be a holder of a Master of Information Science or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Applied and computational Mathematics | Be a holder of a relevant Master degree in Applied mathematics or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics | Be a holder of a relevant Master degree in Pure mathematics or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology | Be a holder of a Master of Information Technology or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics | Be a holder of a Master of Statistics or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate | 3 Years |
| MSc. In Biostatistics | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in statistics as a major subject or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 Years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field. | ||
| M.Sc. Statistics | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in statistics as a major subject or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 Years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| Masters in Computer Science | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree at least at Upper second class honours in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized University Senate. | 2 years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| M.Sc. in Information Science | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 Years |
Master in Information Technology | OR | |
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field. | ||
| MSc. Applied Mathematics | Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, or a closely related subject, with | 2 Years |
| substantial applied mathematics content with at least Upper second class honours from a recognized university | ||
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| MSc. Pure Mathematics | Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, or a closely related subject, with substantial pure mathematics content with at least Upper second class honours from a recognized university. | 2 Years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| MSc Data Science and Analytics | Must hold a Bachelor’s degree with mathematics and/or statistics as a major subject and at least an upper second-class honours or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 Years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| MSc Actuarial Science | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Actuarial Science or Applied Statistics as a major subject and at least an upper second class honors or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 Years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| BSc Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Business Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate | ||
| BSc Computer Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate | ||
| BSc. in Software Engineering | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate | ||
| BSc. Statistics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and B- in Mathematics. | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been a substantive mathematics content, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | ||
| BSc. in Mathematics and Computer Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics. In addition, applicants must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. in Actuarial Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and Mathematics | 8 Semesters |
| OR |
| A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | ||
| BSc. in Computer Systems Engineering | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics, English and Physics/ Physical Science. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. General | Candidates must have passed with KCSE mean grade of C Plus (C+) or its equivalent and either a C+ in any two of the following subjects; Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science, depending on the preferred combinations. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Analytical Chemistry | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) or its equivalent in any three of the following subjects; Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Geography. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Applied Statistics | KCSE mean grade of C Plus (C+) and at least C Plus (C+) in English and Mathematics | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Financial Engineering | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C Plus (C+) and at least C+ in both English and Mathematics | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Analytical Chemistry | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) or its equivalent in the following subjects; Biology/Physics, Chemistry/ Physical Science, and Mathematics, | 8 Semesters |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES. | ||
| POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES. | ||
| Masters of Public Health | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | 2 years |
| Masters in Forensic Science | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | 2 years |
| MSc. in Medical Genetics | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| MSc. in Health Systems Management | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| MSc. Clinical Medicine ( Reproductive Health), | BSc. Clinical Medicine from an accredited University | 9 Trimesters |
| MSc. Clinical Medicine (Paedriatics & Child Health) | BSc. Clinical Medicine from an accredited University | 9 Trimesters |
| MSc. Clinical Medicine (Oncology with Palliative Care) | BSc. Clinical Medicine from an accredited University | 9 Trimesters |
| MSc. Clinical Medicine (Forensic Medicine) | BSc. Clinical Medicine from an accredited University | 6 Trimesters |
| MSc. Nursing Options: Critical Care Nursing Community Health and Primary Clinical Care Medical – Surgical Nursing Nursing Leadership and Management Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing Nursing Education Midwifery Nursing Oncology and Palliative Nursing | 1. B.Sc. Nursing from an accredited University 2. Valid practising licence 3. Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya | 6 Trimesters |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Oncology and Palliative Care | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from accredited University. | 3 Trimesters |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Perioperative Nursing | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from accredited University. | 2 Trimester |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Midwifery | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from accredited University. | 3 Trimesters |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Education | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from accredited University. | 3 Trimesters |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| BSc. Forensic Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) Chemistry and C+ (plus) Biology /Biological Sciences. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Clinical Medicine & Community Health | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/physics. | 12 Trimesters |
| BSc. Nursing | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/physics. | 12 Trimesters |
| BSc. Environmental health | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/physics. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Community Health & Development | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C(plain) in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/physics. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Epidemiology and Medical Statistics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Biology and Mathematics/physics. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Medical Biotechnology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Biology and C(plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics/physics. | 8 semesters |
| BSc. Medical Biochemistry | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Biology and C(plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics/physics. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Medical Microbiology | Be a holder of KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus), with C+ (plus) in Biology and C(plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics/physics. | 8 Semesters |
| BTech. Medical Engineering | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus), with C+(plus) in Chemistry, Mathematics and physics. | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Health Information & Informatics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C(plain) in English/Kiswahili , Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/physics . | 8 Semesters |
| BSc. Health Systems Management | Be a holder of KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (plus) with C(plain) in English/ Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry. | 8 Semesters |
| PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES | ||
Short Course in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) | KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in Professional qualifications in laboratory sciences OR A holder of any other qualification accepted by the university senate as equivalent to any of the above. | 1 Week (Full time) |
Short course in Mentorship | KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in health care Professional qualifications in laboratory sciences, nursing, medicine, clinical medicine, public health and community health and development OR A holder of any other qualification accepted by the university senate as equivalent to any of the above. | 1 Week (Full time) |
Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes | KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in health care Professional qualifications in laboratory sciences, nursing, medicine, clinical medicine, public health and community health and development. OR A holder of any other qualification accepted by the university senate as equivalent to any of the above. | 1week (Full time) |
Infection prevention and Control | KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in health care Professional qualifications in laboratory sciences, nursing, medicine, clinical medicine, public health and community health and development. OR A holder of any other qualification accepted by the university senate as equivalent to any of the above. | 1week (Full time) |
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. | ||
| POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES. | ||
Master of Science in Construction Management | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 2 Years |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (3) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
2 Years | ||
Master of Science in Renewable Energy | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | |
| OR | ||
| Lower Second Class honors with two (3) years relevant experience in a relevant field | ||
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Construction and Property Management | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, C+(plus) in Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V OR A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Computer Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C+(plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Water Irrigation and Environmental Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics, C (plain) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate. | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical ventilation and air conditioning | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics, C (plain) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant of three-years in Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics, C (plain) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Instrumentation and Control Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics, C (plain) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Telecommunication and Information Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics, C (plain) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics, C (plain) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V | 8 semesters |
| OR | ||
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Studies | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics, C (plain) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V OR | 8 semesters |
| A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V OR A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C+, (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography OR any other from group III, IV, V OR A relevant Diploma of three-years from an Institution recognized by CUE and University Senate | 8 semesters |
| DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY. | ||
| POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| Master of Science in Fashion design and Textile Technology | Be a holder of a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours from an institution recognized by the University Senate OR Be a holder of a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with Lower Second Class Honours (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field | 2 years |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| BSc. in Fashion Design and Textile Technology | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE, C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography, History) | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C- at KCSE | ||
| OR | ||
| Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above. | ||
| Bachelor in Interior Design (BID) | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE, C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography, History) OR Pass in Diploma in interior design or its equivalent with minimum C- at KCSE | 8 Semesters |
Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering | Applicants with an overall KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and a minimum of C (Plain) in both Mathematics and English. OR Applicants with an overall KCSE mean grade C (Plain) with KNEC/University Diploma in Textile Engineering with minimum of a credit pass | |
| SHORT COURSES. | ||
| Apparel Accessories | Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE Certificate | 1 month |
| Interior Design and Fabric Decoration | Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE Certificate | 3 weeks |
How to Apply
Admission of candidates to Kirinyaga University for the degrees, diplomas, certificates or other awards shall be open to all persons without discrimination on race, ethnicity, place of origin, political opinion, color, creed, physical ability or gender.
TheApplication Formsare available from the Kirinyaga University website and are returned upon Payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,500 for Degree courses and Kshs 1,000 for Diploma and CertificateCourses.
Application fee can be deposited in the University account:
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) ACCOUNT NO: 1104016028
Cooperative Bank ACCOUNT NO: 01129489200000
Equity Bank ACCOUNT NO: 0100299420333
MPESA PAYBILL NO:700065Account No:(Student’s Name).
Filled application should be returned to the Registrar Academic Affairs Offices.
THE REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P.O BOX 143 – 10300
KERUGOYA
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Application Form (Degree & Diploma)
Postgraduate Programmes Application Form
Application & Registration Guidelines
a) Self Sponsored Students (SSP)
To join the university as a self sponsored student, follow the steps below:
- Decide the programme that you want to undertake and ensure you meet the programme qualifications stated in “Our Programmes” section.
- click on “Apply” at the top of this web page or at the bottom of this section”
- Fill in the required information in each step of the application
- Finish the application process and submit your application.
- Once your application is submitted successfully, you will receive an email from us indicating your application ID.
- Pay the indicated application fee
- Use the application ID sent to your email, to keep track of your application status.
b) Government (KUCCPS) Sponsored Students (GSP)
To join the university as a Government (KUCCPS) sponsored student, follow the steps below:
- Under “Login” section at the top of the page, click on “Government sponsored” or click on “Log in” button at the bottom of this section.
- Enter the required login details
- The first time you login, you are required to accept or reject the programme you have been offered. Accepting the offer gives you the access to other services while rejecting denies you access to any other services.