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.
TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSES
Turkana University College is a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, MMUST, and is registered under the Ministry of Higher Education. It is situated in Turkana County along the busy Kitale-Lodwar road. The University offers the following programmes:
• Masters of Arts in Public Administration and Management
• Bachelor of Business Management
• Diploma in Business Management
• Certificate in Business management
TURKANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE PROGRAMMES:
BACHELORS
• BSc. Environmental Science
• BSc. Environmental Health
• BSc. Renewable Energy and Technology
• BSc. Community Health and Development
DIPLOMA
• Diploma in Community Health and Development
• Diploma in Information Technology
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
The School of Education houses one academic program i.e. -Bachelor of Education (Arts) B. Ed (Arts).
TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES
BACHELORS
• BSc. Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance
• Bachelor of Development Studies
• Bachelor of Social Work & Administration
DIPLOMA
• Diploma in Community Development
TVET courses on offer at Turkana University College Diplomas
Agriculture (Dryland Farming)
Information Technology
Water technology
Community health and development
Community development and social work
Business management
Supplies and procurement management
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Economics of Oil and gas management
Oil, Gas and petroleum studies
Welding
Certificates
Supplies and procurement management
Community development and Social work
Business management
Community Health and Development
Fisheries and Aquaculture
TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Turkana University College, TUC, offers undergraduate and graduate studies, diploma and certificate programmes. TUC has a variety of programmes which can enable you achive your educational and career goals.
Duly filled application forms should be addressed to the Registrar- academic Affairs.
Application should be accompanied by copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Application fee differs according to the level of programme being applied for. i.e
Kshs 1,000 For Certificate, Diplomas and Undergraduate programmes
Kshs 2,000 For Post-Graduate programmes for Kenyan applicants and US Dollars 50 for all non-Kenyan applicants
Bank details:
Account Name: TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGEBank Account: 1204387079 KCB Lodwar Branch
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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