Kenyatta University Entry Requirement

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Chemistry and Mathematics and either Physics/Physical Science, Biology/Biological Sciences.OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

ProgrammesSchoolMode of StudyEligibility CriteriaProgram FeesCampus CodeIntakeAcademic Year
Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTRegular-Full Time, VOL, CEPi) In addition to meeting the University entrance requirements of an overall C+ at KCSE or equivalent, candidates for admission to the B. Sc. Agribusiness Management programme are required to have obtained a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and in two of the following combinations: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography, and Economics or Business Studies and Physical Science. ii) Grade C in KCSE or its equivalent and two-year (minimum) Diploma with credit in Agriculture, commerce, Accounting, Economics, farm management, Agribusiness or any other discipline from an Institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.Tuition fee for full-time/CEP: East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 Dsvol-East Africans Ksh. 75,000/= Non-East Afr. Ksh. 93,800/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/=Kitui- Regular and CEP. VOL-All campus Dsvol Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, EmbuSeptember
Bachelor of SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTIONAgriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentRegular-Full TimeA minimum of grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences. (ii) Two principals and one Subsidiary pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in biology and any other science subject. (iii) A minimum of C plain in KCSE and at least a Credit Pass Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology /Animal production from an institution recognized by the University Senate. (iv) A minimum of C- in KCSE with at least a credit pass in both Certificate and Diploma Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology from an institution approved by the University Senate. (v) A degree in Biological Science from institution recognized by the University Senate. (vi) Any other qualifications equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by the University Senate.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000KituiSeptember
Bachelor of PharmacyPharmacyRegular-Full TimeApplicants must have obtained a minimum mean grade of C+ and an average cluster weight of B- in the subjects shown below provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+: Alternative A: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, English/Kiswahili Alternative B: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English/Kiswahili Alternative F: G.C.E/ A-Level – A minimum of two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass or credit at? O? level in Physics or Mathematics and the following at A-Levels: Biology – Principal, Chemistry? Principal, Physics/Mathematics? Subsidiary pass, General Paper? Subsidiary Pass Alternative C: Two (2) Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a Subsidiary pass or credit pass at? O? level in Physics or Mathematics Alternative D: Holders of Diploma in; Pharmaceutical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, Imaging and Radiography, Nursing, Public Health / Environmental Health, Dental Technology or any other acceptable diploma in life sciences and aMean Grade of C (plain) KCSE with a minimum score of C (plain) in each of the cluster subjects: – Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, English/Kiswahili – Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English/Kiswahili.Alternative E: Holders of any Degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry from Kenyatta University or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University recognized by the board so long as they meet the minimum entry requirements.NB: Applicants from non-English speaking countries must have sat and passed an English language assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognized by the board.East Africans Kshs. 400,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 515,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 55,200MainSeptemberApplicants must have obtained a minimum of mean grade of C+ and an average cluster weight of B- in the subjects shown below provided that no subject in this cluster shall have a grade below C+: Alternative A: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, English/Kiswahili Alternative B: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English/Kiswahili Alternative F: G.C.E/ A-Level – A minimum of two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass or credit at? O? level in Physics or Mathematics and the following at A-Levels: Biology – Principal, Chemistry? Principal, Physics/Mathematics? Subsidiary pass, General Paper? Subsidiary Pass Alternative C: Two (2) Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a Subsidiary pass or credit pass at? O? level in Physics or Mathematics Alternative D: Holders of Diploma in; Pharmaceutical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, Imaging and Radiography, Nursing, Public Health / Environmental Health, Dental Technology or any other acceptable diploma in life sciences and aMean Grade of C (plain) KCSE with a minimum score of C (plain) in each of the cluster subjects: – Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, English/Kiswahili – Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English/Kiswahili.Alternative E: Holders of any Degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry from Kenyatta University or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University recognized by the board so long as they meet the minimum entry requirements.NB: Applicants from non-English speaking countries must have sat and passed an English language assessment examination set and administered by institutions recognized by the board.
Bachelor of Security Management and Police studiesSchool of Security Management and Police StudiesRegular-Full time, Part TimeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma (passed with Credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE or its equivalent with two (2) Principals and a Subsidiary Pass OR Mean grade of C ? (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 100,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 140,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru and EmbuSeptember
Bachelor of ScienceSchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus)or equivalent in any three of the following subjects: – Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture and Geography.OR Have a minimum of two (2) Principal passes in Science subjects in KACE one of which must be any science subject.OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in any of the Science areas with a credit pass from a recognized institution. OR Any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main & MombasaSeptemberRegular-Full full-time, Part Time
Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry with Management)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Chemistry and Mathematics and either Physics/Physical Science, Biology/Biological Sciences.OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry with Management)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Chemistry and Mathematics and either Physics/Physical Science, Biology/Biological Sciences. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained a grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ?(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained a grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ? (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained a grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ? (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Science (Forensic)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained a grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology. OR Mean grade of C ? (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Science (Cell and Mollecular)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any other two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained a grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary with a Principal pass in Biology.OR Mean grade of C ? (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor in Science BiologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full timeK.C.S.E. at a minimum grade of C+. In addition, students must have passed Biology or Biological Sciences in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of grade B- and any other two subjects from the following alternatives at the minimum grades shown: Alternative A: Chemistry C+, Biology B-, Physics C+, Geography B- Alternative B: Physical Sciences B-, Biological Sciences B-, Geography B-. Or: 1.1. Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE or A-level), one of which must be Biology Or: 1.2. Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate, Or: 1.3. Have a Higher National Diploma with a credit ass in a Biology related subject from an Institution recognized by the University senate, Or: 1.4. Have any other qualifications accepted by the University senate as equivalent to 1.1 to 1.4.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500Main, MombasaSeptember
Bachelor in Science BiologySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeK.C.S.E. at a minimum grade of C+. In addition, students must have passed Biology or Biological Sciences in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of grade B – (Minus) and Mathematics C+ and any other two subjects from the following alternatives at the minimum grades shown: Alternative A: Chemistry C+, Biology B-, Physics C+, Geography B- Alternative B: Physical Sciences B-, Biological Sciences B-, Geography B-. Or: 1.1. Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE or A-level), one of which must be Biology Or: 1.2. Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate, Or: 1.3. Have a Higher National Diploma with a credit ass in a Biology related subject from an Institution recognized by the University senate, Or: 1.4. Have any other qualifications accepted by the University senate as equivalent to 1.1 to 1.4.East Africans Kshs. 120,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main & MombasaSeptember
Bachelor of Public Policy and AdministrationHumanities and Social SciencesFull Time/VOLA minimum of Grade C+ at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or equivalent. In addition, applicants must meet specific degree requirements for each schoolSecondary Examination (KSCE) or equivalent. In addition, applicants must meet specific degree requirements for each schoolEast Africans Kshs. 70,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 87,500MAIN CAMPUSON OFFER
Bachelor of Economics and FinanceEconomicsRegular-Full Time/Part-timeMean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics. OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A-Level) with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary, with at least a credit in Mathematics at KCE (‘O’-level) OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma in Economics from Kenyatta University or from a recognized/accredited institution with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics at KCSE. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in Mathematics at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma in Economics from Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institution.East Africans Kshs. 110,000 p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 p.a.Main, City, Nakuru, EmbuSeptember, May
Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication and Information Technology)School of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained a minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Science – Physics, Mathematics & ChemistrySchool of Pure and Applied SciencesRegular-Full TimeMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained a minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000MainSeptember
Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & ChemistrySchool of Pure and Applied Sciences & School of EducationRegular-Full TimeMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained a minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 110,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main, MombasaSeptember and May
Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & ChemistrySchool of Pure and Applied Sciences & School of EducationCEPMean, grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either electronics and electrical engineering or telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained a minimum of Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics.East Africans Kshs. 110,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000Main, MombasaApril2020/2021

What are the requirements for Kenyatta University?

Applicants should haveĀ at least an Upper Second Class Honours Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university with an average grade of ‘B’ in Kiswahili. Those who have Second Class (Lower Division) with relevant work experience may be considered.

How much are the School fees at Kenyatta University?

Fees Structure

Undergraduate ProgrammesTuition Fees vary depending on the programme
Nursing and public healthEast Africans Kshs. 240,000/= Non-East Africans Kshs. 295,000/=
DiplomaEast Africans Kshs. 72,000/= Non-East Africans Kshs. 125,000/=
CertificateKshs. 40,000/=

How much is the application fee for Kenyatta University?

2,000/- and those from outside East Africa pay Kshs. 4,000/- as an application fee through the Bank Account provided in the advertisement.