Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and 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. Various learning modules are provided at the universities. These learning modules include: Full time, School Based, Distance Learning, Evening & Weekend classes and E-Learning.
SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY COURSES
South Eastern Kenya University, SEKU, is a public university in Kenya located at Kitui County; Eastern Region.
List of Approved SEKU Programmes
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
Bachelor of Arts (Gender & Development Studies)
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Bachelor of Education (Science)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Bachelor of Science (Dryland Agriculture)
Bachelor of Science (Horticulture)
Bachelor of Science (Range Management)
Bachelor of Science (Dryland Animal Science)
Bachelor of Science (Foods Nutrition and Dietetics)
Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management & Entrepreneurship)
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education & Extension)
Bachelor of Science (Hydrology and Water Resources Management)
Bachelor of Science (Fisheries Management and Aquatic Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Applied Aquaculture Sciences)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)
Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
Bachelor of Science (Biology )
Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology & Biochemistry)
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Bachelor of Science (Electronics)
Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Conservation & Natural Resources Management)
Bachelor of Science (Land Resources Management)
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
Bachelor of Science ( Agro-ecosystems and Environmental Management)
Bachelor of Science (Public Health)
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bachelor of Science (Population Health)
Bachelor of Science (Meteorology)
Bachelor of Science (Geology)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Project Planning & Management
Bachelor of Business & Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology.
Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Sciences
MASTERS PROGRAMMES
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science (Agro meteorology)
Master of Science (Mineral Exploration and Mining)
Master of Science (Exploration Geo-Physics)
Master of Education
Master of Education ( Kiswahili Methods)
Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Master of Science (Environmental Management)
Master of Science (Climate Change & Agroforestry)
Master of Science (Agricultural Resource Management)
Master of Science (Livestock Production Systems)
Master of Science (Agronomy)
Master of Science (Mammalian Physiology)
Master of Science (Reproductive Biology)
Master of Science (Rangeland Resources Management)
Master of Science (Public Health)
Master of Science (Epidemiology)
Master of Science (International Health)
Master of Science (Infectious Disease Diagnosis)
Master of Science( Biotechnology)
Master of Science (Biochemistry)
Master of Science (Physics)
Master of Science (Integrated Water Resources Management)
Master of Science (Biodiversity Conservation and Management)
PHD PROGRAMMES
Doctor of Philosophy (Dryland Resource Management)
Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Economics)
Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Management)
Doctor of Philosophy (Climate Change & Agroforestry)
Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Administration and Planning)
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics)
Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Science)
CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Short Course in Computer Applications
Certificate in Animal Health Husbandry
Certificate in Artificial Insemination and Fertility Management
Certificate in Information Technology
Certificate in Computer Packages & Applications
Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) and Audit
Diploma in Sales and Marketing
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Forestry
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Range land Management
Diploma in Apiculture
Diploma in Animal Health
Diploma in Crop Protection
Diploma in Electronics
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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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’ Level and 1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
Diploma in Education.
P1 teachers 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.
