Gretsa University School Of Computing And Informatics

The School’s Vision

To be a center of excellence in the training and research on computer Science and Information Technology professionals who are recognized locally and internationally.

The school’s mission

To provide a learning environment that attracts, develops and retains students. The school endeavors in training and equipping students with current and relevant theoretical and practical skills that suit today’s information technology demands.

Our Academic Programmes

Academic Programmes

Admission Requirements

Course Duration

Fees payable

Bachelor Of Science in

Computer Science

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

• Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ or
• Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE, or
• Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates in IT from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.

The programme shall take 3 academic Years of Study.
(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years).

Tuition Fee per Semester (6 Courses) 
Self sponsored students – Ksh. 55,000
Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000
Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000

Diploma in Computer Science

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

• KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
• Certificate in relevant ICT discipline or equivalent qualifications.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or 3 academic years offered in 2 calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma in Software Systems Development

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

• KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) with a minimum of C- in Mathematics and English.
• KACE A – Level with 1 principal passes and 1 subsidiary pass.
• Certificate in relevant ICT discipline from recognized institutions.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or three academic years offered in 2 calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Certificate in Information Technology

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

• KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or
• A foundation or artisan certificate in IT related Discipline from a recognized institution.

The programme will be offered on a duration of 2 semesters or 1 academic year.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Certificate In Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

• KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or
• A foundation or artisan certificate in IT related Discipline from a recognized institution.

The programme will be offered on a duration of 2 semesters or 1 academic year.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

• KCSE mean Grade of D
• Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above.

The Foundation Certificate Programme shall take a duration of 2 semesters or one academic year. Upon graduation, the student will graduate with a Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University and will be eligible for admission to a certificate programme of their choice at Gretsa University.

Tuition fee per semester (5 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000