Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a Chartered Public University that has two campuses: the Main Campus located within Nyeri County, 160 kilometers North of Nairobi City and Nairobi Campus located on the 2nd , 9th and 13th floor of Pension Towers, Loita street. We invite applications from suitably qualified applicants.
SCHOOLS: INSTITUTES:
i.School of Graduate Studies
ii. School of Engineering
iii.School of Business Management and Economics
iv.School of Health Sciences
v.School of Science
vi.School of Computer Science & Information Technology
i. Institute of Food Bioresources Technology
ii. Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management
iii. Institute of Pedagogical and Academic Writing Skills (IPAWS)
iv. Institute of Geomatics, GIS & Remote Sensing (IGGReS)
v. Geothermal Energy Training and Research Institute (GeTRI)
vi. Institute of Technical and Professional Studies (ITPS)
vii. Institute of Criminology, Forensics and Secuiy Studies (ICFoSS)
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Information Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
KCSE applicants: Mean Grade C+ and Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Chemistry C+ or equivalent qualifications obtained in other examination systems recognized by the University Senate.
Full time:
5 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Education in Technology (Civil Engineering)
Bachelor of Education in Technology ( Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Bachelor of Education in Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
KCSE applicants: Mean Grade C+ and Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Chemistry C+ or equivalent qualifications obtained in other examination systems recognized by the University Senate.
Full time:
4 years
Main Campus
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS
Bachelor of Commerce
KCSE aggregate Grade of C+(plus) with a C (plain) in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili
OR
Be a holder of an equivalent qualification recognized by the DeKUT Senate
Full Time & Weekend
4 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Business Administration
KCSE aggregate Grade of C+(plus) with a C (plain) in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili
OR
Be a holder of an equivalent qualification recognized by the DeKUT Senate
Full Time & Weekend
4 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) with a C (plain) in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili
OR
Be a holder of an equivalent qualification recognized by the DeKUT Senate
Full Time & Weekend
4 years
Main Campus
INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY, FORENSICS AND SECURITY STUDIES
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Management
For the disciplined forces among them, the Police, Military, Prison and Security Officers.
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and with a C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili.
OR
Holders of KACE Certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary.
OR
Holders of an accredited Diploma or Higher Diploma in Criminology & Security Management, Police and or Military Science, Forensics Science and or Psychology, and Computer Forensics with a Credit Pass that is recognized by DeKUT Senate and with a minimum of C- (minus) at KCSE.
OR
Any other qualification accepted by DeKUT Senate as equivalent to any of the above.
Weekend/ Evening.
3 years
Main Campus & Nairobi Campus
SCHOOL OF SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and
a) C+ in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
b) C+ in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology
c) C+ in Mathematics, Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences
OR
Have a minimum of 2 Principal Passes in Science Subjects in K.A.C.E in which one must be in Chemistry or any other qualification accepted by the university senate
OR
Have a Diploma in Industrial Chemistry or any other relevant field of chemistry with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
Full time
4 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Leather Technology
KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics.
OR
Have a minimum of 2 Principal Passes in Science Subjects in K.A.C.E in which one must be in Chemistry any other qualification accepted by the university senate.
OR
Have a Diploma in Leather Technology or any other relevant field of chemistry with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
Full time
4 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Modeling processes
KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics.
OR
Have a minimum of 2 Principal Passes in Science Subjects in K.A.C.E in which one must be in Chemistry or any other qualification accepted by the university senate
OR
Have a Diploma in Mathematics and Modeling processes or any other relevant field of chemistry with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
Full time
4 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry
KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum grade of C+ in the Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics.
OR
Have a minimum of 2 Principal Passes in Science Subjects in K.A.C.E in which one must be in Chemistry and one subsidiary.
OR
Holders of a KNEC Diploma or its equivalent/Higher National Diploma qualifications in Polymer Chemistry or any related field.
OR
A holder of any other qualifications recognized by the Senate as equivalent to (i), (ii) and (iii) above.
Full time
4 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in English and C+ (plus) in Mathematics
OR
Be a holder of an equivalent qualification as recognized by DeKUT Senate
Full time
Main Campus
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
KCSE applicants: mean grade C+ and the following:
Alternative A: Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Chemistry C+
Alternative B: Mathematics C+, Physical Sciences C+ and Geography or any group IV subjects’ C+ or equivalent qualifications obtained in other examination systems.
OR
KACE or A-Level applicants: must have at least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and at least a credit pass in Chemistry at the KCE or be a holder of an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University Senate.
Full time
4 Years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and with C (plain) in Mathematics and English
OR
KACE with at least two principal passes and one Subsidiary and a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE
OR
Be a holder of a Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by DeKUT Senate
Full Time
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and with a C (plain) in Mathematics and English
OR
KACE or A-Level applicants must have at least two principal passes or an equivalent qualification as recognized by DeKUT Senate
Full Time& Evening
Main Campus
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (UPGRADING)
The applicant must be a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) OR Kenya Registered Nurse/ Midwife (KRN/KRM/PH). Must be currently registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and posses a valid Nursing Council of Kenya practice license with a minimum of 2 years nursing experience. In addition the candidate must possess Either :
i) A Minimum entry of C ( plain) in KCSE
ii) Division II in KCE
Part Time
2½ (Two and half ) Years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (DIRECT ENTRY)
A minimum grade of C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences, English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/ physics and Chemistry
OR
Equivalent qualifications as recognized by the University Senate.
Full Time
4 years
Main Campus
INSTITUTE OF GEOMATICS, GIS & REMOTE SENSING (IGGReS)
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics and Geospatial Information Systems
Mean Grade C+ with C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Biology or any group IV subject OR B in Physical Sciences, C+ Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Geography or any group IV Subjects
OR
Be a holder of an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University Senate.
Full Time
5 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science and Remote Sensing
Mean Grade C+ with C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Biology or any group IV subject OR B in Physical Sciences, C+ Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Geography or any group IV Subjects
OR
Be a holder of an equivalent qualification as recognized by the University Senate.
Full Time
4 years
Main Campus
INSTITUTE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY,TRAINING & RESEARCH (GeTRI)
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Mean Grade C+ and C+ in Mathematics and a C+ in any 2 of the subjects indicated below:-
Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences
OR
Diploma / Higher National Diploma in earth science or related fields from institutions recognized by the Senate and a mean grade of C in KCSE
Full time
Four (4) years
Main Campus
INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and C in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.
OR
A holder of DeKUT Diploma in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management
OR
A holder of Diploma in Tourism or Hospitality ,or Tourism and Hospitality Management with a Credit Pass from an institution recognized by the DeKUT Senate
OR
A holder of any relevant Diploma with Credit Pass or any other qualification recognized by DeKUT Senate.
Full time
Four (4) years
Main Campus
INSTITUTE OF FOOD BIORESOURCES TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ ( plus) with at least C+(plus) in Biology or C+(plus) in Biological Sciences, C+(plus) in Chemistry and Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Sciences and C+ (plus) in Mathematics
Full time
4 years
Main Campus
Bachelor of Science In Nutrition and Dietetics
C+ in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/ Physics
OR
C+ in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences/Mathematics and Geography or any of the KNEC Group IV subjects
OR
KNEC Diploma with credit or its equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
Full time
4 years
Main Campus
INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ with C+ in Mathematics, Physics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili
OR
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or the A-level equivalent should satisfy all the requirements below:
(i)At least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics; and
(ii)Two subsidiaries
OR
KNEC Higher National Diploma or any other examining body recognized by the University Senate.
OR
DeKUT and KNEC Diploma holders in Building Technology, with a Credit pass.
NB: Holders of DeKUT/KNEC Diploma in Building Technology are admissible into the second year of study.
Full Time
Four (4) years
Main Campus
MODE OF APPLICATION
Application forms can be obtained from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Main Campus and Nairobi Campus or downloaded from the University website www.dkut.ac.ke One can submit dully filled application forms or apply online from our website https://admissions.dkut.ac.ke/courses/applicationselect upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of Ksh.3, 000 for PhD, Ksh.1, 500 for Masters, Ksh.1, 000, for Undergraduate Degree, Ksh 500/- for Diploma and Certificate Programmes to any of the bank accounts on the application forms.
Registrar (Academic Affairs)
Private Bag, Dedan Kimathi, Nyeri, Kenya.
Tel: 061- 2050000
Registrar AA office: 0713 835 965 registraraa@dkut.ac.ke
Nairobi Campus: 0710-127516 directornairobi@dkut.ac.ke
Marketing office: 0713-123021 marketing@dkut.ac.ke