Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake 2023
Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake | Read details below to apply…
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)
The Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning seeks to provide learning opportunities to students who are
unable to take up Full-Time on-campus programmes. The School provides a wide range of quality programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Undergraduate levels using blended teaching and learning that combines digital instructions with live tutorials in the following Regional Centres: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa and Kisumu.
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION |
| a) Diploma in Records Management and Information Technology (DRIT) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu,
Minimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE. OR be holders of KNEC certificate in Library and Information Science or equivalent with an overall pass of Credit or distinction OR Pass with 2 years or more years’ relevant practical experience. Course Duration: 2 years |
| Degree Programmes: |
| a)Bachelor of Library and Information Science Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Minimum requirements
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science and/or information Science or Archives Administration. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions. Course Duration: 4 years |
| b)Bachelor of Science (Records Management & Information Technology) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu,
Minimum requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science or Records and Archives Management. OR Mean grade of C – (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions. Course Duration: 4 years |
| c)Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Minimum Requirements
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent. Course Duration: 4 years |
| d)Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in two of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, PE, History, Mathematics, Biology and any Arts subject Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake |
| e)Bachelor of Education (Arts):
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in two (2) subjects of career choice Course Duration: 4 years |
| f) Bachelor of Education (Science):
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE examination or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in two (2) Science subjects and C (Plain) in Mathematics Course Duration: 4 years |
| SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| Diploma Programme:
Disaster Management Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at K.C.E or equivalent OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in relevant field from a recognized institution. OR be a holder of any Diploma or Degree holder from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake Course Duration: 2 years |
| Degree Programmes:
a) Bachelor of Arts: Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum requirements Mean grade of C + (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in three (3) subjects chosen from English, Kiswahili, Literature, History and Government, Geography, Mathematics, Christian Religious Education, Business Studies, Islamic Religious Education, French, German, Hindu Religious Education. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake OR A mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in relevant field of study from a recognised institution and a minimum of C-(Minus) in three subjects chosen from English, Kiswahili, Literature, History and Government, Geography, Mathematics, Christian Religious Education, Business Studies, French and German. Course Duration: 4 years |
| b). Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Development Studies) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Minimum Requirements
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent 1) OR Division II in ‘O’ Level plus three (3) years relevant work experience. 2) OR‘A’ Level Certificate with two (2) Principals of D (Plain). 3) OR A Degree or a Diploma from a recognized institution of higher learning. 4) OR Mean grade of C – (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions. Course Duration: 4 years |
| c).Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in English and Mathematics. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) with a Diploma (Passed with Credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) with a certificate followed by a Diploma (passed with credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of Higher learning. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake Course Duration: 4 years |
| d).Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration (BPPA) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least grade C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English. OR A- Level Certificate with two (2) principal passes and a credit pass in Mathematics at O- Level). OR Diploma with a credit pass in a relevant field from a recognized institution with KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English. Course Duration: 4 years |
| SCHOOL OF SECURITY, DIPLOMACY AND PEACE STUDIES |
| Diploma Programme: |
| Diploma in Security Science and Management
Campuses: Nairobi,Mombasa,Kisumu, Nakuru,Garissa Minimum Requirements a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) OR b) Kenya Certificate Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of D+ (Plus) and a Certificate in a related course from an institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate |
| OR
c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA Course Duration: 2 years |
| Degree Programme:
Bachelor of Security Science and Management. Campuses: Nairobi, Main,Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements (i) Minimum grade C+ (plus) at K.C.S.E. or its equivalent. (ii) ‘A’ Level or K.A.C.E. or its equivalent with two principal passes and a subsidiary pass. (iii) Holders of a Diploma in Security Science and Management, Diploma in Security and Correction Science, Diploma in Crime Prevention and Management or any other diploma from a recognized institution of learning provided they scored a C- (Minus) at KCSE or its equivalent. Such applicants will be considered for credit waiver according to existing Kenyatta University and Commission for University Education policy on credit waiver. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake (iv) Holders of a certificate in Security Science and Management, Certificate in Security and Correction Science, Certificate in Crime Prevention and Management or any other Certificate from a recognized institution of learning provided they scored they scored D+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent and a relevant diploma. (v) Any degree holder from an Institution of higher learning recognized by the Kenyatta University Senate. Course Duration:4years |
| SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT |
| Certificate Programme
Sports Administration and Management Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE level or equivalent OR KCE Division III at ‘O’ Level or its equivalent. Course duration: One (1) year. |
| Diploma Programme:
Diploma in Sports Administration and Management Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at ‘O’ Level OR hold a P1/S1 Teachers Certificate or Kenyatta University Certificate course in Sports Administration and Management Course Duration: 2 years |
| Diploma in Hospitality Management
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum requirements Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, Candidates must have obtained grade C- (Minus) in two (2) subjects chosen from the following categories: Alternative A : English/Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology Alternative B: English/Kiswahili, Biological Sciences/Physical Sciences, Home Science, Chemistry/mathematics OR Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a field related to Hospitality from a recognized institution and two (2) years relevant work experience. Course Duration: 2 years |
| Diploma in Tourism Management
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum requirements Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent. Candidates must have done any two the following subjects at KCSE and passed with a minimum grade of C- (Minus) in each: Biology/Biological Sciences, Geography/History, Business Education/Computer Studies, English/Foreign Language. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake OR Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a field related to Tourism from a recognized institution. Course Duration: 2 years |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS |
| Diploma Programmes:
a) Monitoring and Evaluation b) Project Management
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum requirements Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised/accredited institution. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake Course Duration: 2 years |
See Also:
1 Kenyatta University Self Sponsored May And September Intake 2022 – Undergraduate
2 Kenyatta University January and May 2022 Undergraduate Intake
3 Kenyatta University January 2022 DSVOL Intake
4 Kenyatta University September 2022 Intake For Regular Postgraduate
5 Kenyatta University September 2022 Digital School Intake for Postgraduate
| Degree Programmes
a)Bachelor of Commerce: Students will specialize in any of the following areas: (a) Accounting, (b) Finance (c) Marketing (d) Human Resource Management (e) Management Science (f) Procurement and Supply Chain Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. 1) OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ Level) with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary pass in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level) 2) OR Degree from a recognized university. 3) OR Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution. 4) OR Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent. 5) OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma in a relevant field of study at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions. Course Duration: 4 years |
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY |
| Diploma Programme:
Information Technology Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Nakuru. Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C- (Minus) in both Mathematics and English with Certificate in related field from recognized institution. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake |
| Course Duration: 2 years |
| Degree Programme:
Bachelor of Information Technology Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements: Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or Equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in both Mathematics and English. 1) OR Be holders of KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal passes and one Subsidiary pass at A-level and a minimum of a Principal pass in Mathematics or Physics with Credit pass in mathematics at O-level. 2) OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE and accredited Diploma in information Technology or related field from accredited institution with a C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. 3) OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and an accredited Diploma and a Certificate in Information Technology or related field from accredited institution with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. 4) OR Mean grade of D+(Plus) at KCSE and an accredited Certificate and Diploma in Information Technology or related field in a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate must have scored C-(Minus) in Mathematics and English at KCSE. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake Course Duration: 4 years |
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT |
| Degrees Programmes:
a).Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and in any two (2) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture/Geography, Economics/Business Studies and Physics/Physical Sciences OR Mean grade of KCSE C-(Minus) at KCSE or equivalent and two years (Minimum) Diploma with credit in Agriculture, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Farm management. Agribusiness or any other related discipline from an institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and Progressed from certificate to Diploma in relevant field with at least credit pass from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake Course Duration: 4 years |
| b). Bachelor of Science (Crop Improvement and Protection)
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent. In addition, the candidate must have obtained a minimum of C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR a certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a credit pass and a mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE. Course Duration: 4 years |
| b). Bachelor of Science (Crop Improvement and Protection)
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent. In addition, the candidate must have obtained a minimum of C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR a certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a credit pass and a mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE. Course Duration: 4 years |
| c). Bachelor of Science (Dry land Agriculture and Enterprise Development) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu.
Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in Biology and any two (2) subjects chosen from the following: Chemistry, Agriculture/Geography, Physics/Physical sciences. In addition candidates must have attained a C (Plain) in mathematics. OR Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR a certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a credit pass and a mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE. |
| Course Duration: 4 years |
| d). Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Resource Management) Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu.
Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in Biology and any two (2) subjects chosen from the following: Chemistry, Agriculture/Geography, Physics/Physical sciences. In addition candidates must have attained a C (Plain) in mathematics. OR Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR a certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a credit pass and a mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE. Course Duration: 4 years |
| d). Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu. Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, the candidate must have obtained a minimum of C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Physics/Physical Science. In addition, candidates must have obtained Grade C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR a certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a credit pass and a mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE. Course Duration: 4 years |
| e). Bachelor of Science (Agriculture Education and Extension). Campuses: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu.
Minimum Requirements Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in: Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry/Geography, Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences OR Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution. OR a certificate in a relevant field with at least a credit pass, a Diploma in a relevant field with at least a credit pass and a mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE. Course Duration: 4 years |
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY FEES GUIDELINES
| Undergraduate
Programmes |
Tuition Fee range depending on the
programme |
Statutory Fee |
| Art Based | East Africans Kshs. 70,000
Non-East Africans Kshs. 87,500 |
Kshs. 32,900 |
| Science Based, Economics &
Commerce |
East Africans Kshs. 75,000
Non-East Africans Kshs. 93,800 |
Kshs. 32,900 |
| Diploma | East Africans Kshs. 52,000
Non-East Africans Kshs. 65,000 |
Kshs. 32,900 |
| Certificate | East Africans Kshs. 34,400
Non-East Africans Kshs. 43,000 |
Kshs. 32,900 |
Why you should enroll with the digital school of virtual and open learning.
The Digital School …
- Offers a wide and diverse range of programmes that prepares one to thrive in today’s competitive global market place
- Offers one an opportunity to learn from a pool of leading academic professionals experienced in technology mediated teaching and
- Enables the students to get the requisite online support to ensure successful completion of a diploma or degree
- Programme tuition fees is lower compared to fees charged in other modes of course delivery
- Ensures that the Regional Learning Centres in various parts of the country bring services closer to the
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY MODE OF APPLICATION, REQUIREMENTS & INTAKE PROCEDURES
- GUIDELINE FOR ONLINE
Application for admission into the programme can be done online by a simple click
All you need is the following:
- Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria for the selected
- Ensure you have scanned Academic Transcripts, Certificates and Passport
- Ensure you have scanned identification documents, either an Identification Card or
- Ensure you have the required application fee of Kshs. 2,000/= for East Africans on your MPESA line for completing the application
**Payment for online application is only by MPESA through details provided on the application portal only.**
- Application forms can be obtained from Kenyatta University, Admissions Block, Office 12 or at the Regional Centers based in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Garissa or be downloaded from our website www.ku.ac.ke
East African applicants shall pay non-refundable processing fee of Kshs. 2,000/= for through
Bank deposit only into any of the following bank accounts:
Co-operative Bank of Kenya- Account No. 011-2906-246-1400 National Bank of Kenya – Account No. 010-0305-915-0801 Equity Bank Limited – Account No. 018-0290-518859 Family Bank – Account No. 045-0000-2331
Non-East Africans shall pay non-refundable application processing fee of USD. 50/= through
Bank deposit only into the following bank account.
| Bank Name | Account Name | Branch | Ac. No. | Swift Code |
| National Bank of Kenya | Kenyatta University Tuition Account | Kenyatta University | 02020059150800 | NBKEKENXXXX |
**Payment for application forms is only through the bank account details provided above only.**
Duly completed forms should be returned to the Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI, Kenya on or before the deadline. Copies of relevant
professional and academic certificates and transcripts, Two (2) I’x1’ passport size photos and original application fee receipt, MUST be attached to the application form.
Diploma holders from recognized institutions may apply for Credit Waiver in consultation with their respective schools upon admission. Credit waiver application forms are obtainable on request when collecting application form or can be downloaded from Kenyatta University website at www.ku.ac.ke
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY ENQUIRIES : Kenyatta University Digital School September Intake
For further information please contact: THE REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) KENYATTA UNIVERSITY,
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100 – NAIROBI TELEPHONE:
020-8710901/0208703061
EMAIL: registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke
ADMISSIONS DSVOL & SSP (SATELLITE CAMPUSES) TELEPHONE: 0208703217/4587
EMAIL: cep-satellite@ku.ac.ke admissions-dsvolug@ku.ac.ke MOBILE: 0756246547
ADMISSIONS SSP (MAIN CAMPUS) TELEPHONE: 0208703219/3215/4295
EMAIL: admissions-ssp@ku.ac.ke MOBILE: 0737432721/0745231768
CALL CENTER TELEPHONE: +254 20870 EXT 4116/4115
EMAIL: info.admissions@ku.ac.ke MOBILE:
0745231766
/0745231766/0756246547
WEBSITE: www.ku.ac.ke
ONLINE APPLICATIONS: http://applications.ku.ac.ke
I am interested in Bachelor degree program in Public
Policy and Administration, is it available for online classes, and are the given fees figure given above for a semester or per anum, plz
Am interested in bachelor of human resource management..i want to join in january.How much is the fee per semister.i have a diploma in front office management and certificate in project management.
Is it available for online classes?
Wish to pursue adegree course in agricultural education and extension online and in Kericho campus _2021 May intake.is this possible?
Hi,
I would like to pursue bachelors degree in Hospitality and Hotel management. I have diploma in Hospitality and institutional Management from a technical institute.Therefore, just wanted to know if Kisumu town campus offers the same and preferably on e-learning Platform. (September intake 2021).
Note:Kindly shall appreciate if i can access also the fee structure and other related details about the course
This is the university of my choice that I would prefer for my studies
I would like to pursue a degree of science in exercise and sports management starting this September at this university.what is the charge per annum
APPLIED FOR A COURSE FOR SEPTEMBER INTAKE.HOW DO I KNOW I WAS SELECTED TO JOIN OR NOT?
I would like to further my studies in criminology course and I feel this university to be my choice. Kindly advise