Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, is a public university in Kenya. It is named after independence leader and Kenya’s first Vice-President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and father to 21st century politician Raila Odinga

The University is situated in Bondo town in Siaya county on Bondo-Usenge Road. The university has various schools namely: School of Business and Economics, School of Education, School of Agriculture, Food Security and Biodiversity, School of Engineering Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Informatics and Innovative Systems, School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, School of Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Admission Requirements

Admission Procedures and Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree

1. Admission Procedures:
   1. Enquiries for all Bachelor’s Degree programmes offered should be made to the Registrar (Academic Affairs), Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 210-40601, Bondo, Kenya.
   2. The closing date for receiving applications for the Bachelor’s degree programmes shall be as determined by the Senate from time to time.
2. Minimum Entry Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree:

The entry requirements set out below are only minimum, and they in no way entitle an applicant to a place in the University. 
Applicants must:

1. Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of C+ (C plus) passed at one sitting from at least seven subjects drawn from subject groupings as specified by the Kenya National Examinations Council or its equivalent.
2. Have one of the following combinations of passes in the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination:
3. Hold a Diploma of a recognized institution with a “credit” pass or higher or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in the relevant field of specialization acceptable to the Senate. Those with a “pass” diploma will be considered if they have at least two years relevant experience after graduation.
4. Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a “credit” pass or higher or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in the relevant field of specialization, acceptable to Senate
5. Have exceptional experiential knowledge  and information
6. Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department, School/Faculty offering the programme.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Courses by school

School of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
2. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extensions
3. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
4. Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
5. Bachelor of Science in Food Security
6. Bachelor of Science in Soil Science
7. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Biotechnology)

School of Biological & Physical Sciences

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

School of Built Environment

Postgraduate Programmes

1. Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Planning (Urban, Regional, Urban Design, Environmental & Water Resources, Project Planning,& Management)
2. Master of Arts  in Project Planning and Management
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Arts in Spatial Planning

School of Business & Economics

Postgraduate Programmes

1. Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2. Executive MBA
3. Master of  Business Administration

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Business Administration with IT
2. Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Diploma Programmes

1. Diploma in Business Administration
2. Diploma in Entrepreneurship
3. Diploma in Tourism Administration

Certificate Programmes

1. Certificate in Business Administration
2. Certificate in Tourism Administration
3. Certificate in Entrepreneurship

School of Education

Postgraduate Programmes

1. Master of Education Guidance and  Counseling
2. Master of Education in Curriculum  Studies
3. Master of Education in Special Needs Education
4. Master of Education in Early Childhood Development & Education
5. Master of Education in Educational  Administration & Management
6. Master of Education in Planning and Economics of Education
7. Master of Education in Pedagogy
8. Master of Education in Educational Technology

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development)
2. Bachelor of Education (Arts) with IT
3. Bachelor of Education (Science) with IT
4. Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) with IT

School of Engineering and Technology

Undergraduate Programmes

1. (a)    Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Technology  Management
2. (b)   Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Diploma Programmes

1. (a)    Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering

School of Environment & Natural Resources Management

Postgraduate Programmes

1. (a)    Master of Science in Urban Environmental Planning & Management

Undergraduate Programmes

1. (a)    Bachelor of Science in Water Resource and Environmental  Management

School of Health Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

1. (a)    Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
2. (b)   Master of Science in  Public Health
3. (c)    Master of Science in Community Health & Development

Undergraduate Programmes

1. (a)    Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development
2. (b)   Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Diploma Programmes

1. (a)    Diploma in Community Health and Development

Certificate Programmes

1. (a)    Certificate in Community Health and Development

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

1. (a)    Master of Arts in History
2. (b)   Master of Arts in Geography
3. (c)     Master of Arts in Linguistics
4. (d)   Master of Arts in Literature

Undergraduate Programmes

1. (a)    Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
2. (b)   Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Policy Studies

Diploma Programme

1. (a)    Diploma in Community Development

Certificate Programme

1. (a)     Certificate in County Governance

School of Informatics & Innovative Systems

Postgraduate Programmes

1. Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Business Information Systems
2. Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Information Security & Audit
3. Master of Science in Information Technology Security and Audit
4. Master of Science in Information Technology Management
5. Master of Science in Health Informatics
6. Master of Science in Information Systems

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics
2. Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology
3. Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems
4. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Technology
5. Bachelor of Science in Library & Knowledge Management

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Security
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

Diploma Programmes

1. Diploma in Computer Studies
2. Diploma in Computer Technology and Applications Studies
3. Diploma in Linux for Engineering and IT Professionals

Certificate Programmes

1. Certificate in Computer Technology and Applications
2. Executive Certificate in Computer Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation

School of Mathematics & Actuarial Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

1. Master  of Science in Applied Statistics
2. Master of Science in  Actuarial Science
3. Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
4. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
2. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science with IT
3. Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics

Bridging Course

1. Bridging in Mathematics

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Undergraduate Programme

1. Bachelor of International Tourism Management

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Fee Structures PDF

• Undergraduate Direct Entry
• Undergraduate School Based
• Undergraduate KUCCPS Students
• Certificate
• Diploma
• Masters
• Doctor of Philosophy

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Application Forms

 

Undergraduate Forms

• Application and Referee Forms

Postgraduate Forms

• Application and Referee Forms
• Bi-annual Report Form
• Inter Course, School Transfer Form
• Monthly Consultation Form
• Notice of Intention to Defend a Master
• Proposal Defense Notice Form
• Student Course Registration Form
• POSTGRAGUATE THESIS SUBMISSION FORM

Application Fees

Postgraduate – Kshs 3,500

Postgraduate Diploma – Kshs. 2,500

Masters – Kshs. 3,000

Undergraduate – Kshs 2,000

Diploma – Kshs 1,500

Certificate – Kshs 1,000

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Contacts

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)
Bondo (Main) Campus
P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya.
Orange Wireless: 057-2501804
Fax: 057 2523851
E-Mail: vc@jooust.ac.ke
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Kisumu Campus
P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya.
Telephone: 057 – 2022575
E-Mail: kisumu@jooust.ac.ke
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Nambale Campus
Telephone: 0714019239
E-Mail: nambale_campus@jooust.ac.ke
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Registrar (Academic Affairs)
P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya.
Telephone: 0704 314 648 or 0572058135
E-Mail: racademic@jooust.ac.ke
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Information Access Officer
Ms. Keziah Ogada Adhiambo
Tel:057-2501804/2058139
P.O Box 210-40601
Bondo
Kenya

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)
Bondo (Main) Campus 
P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya. 
Orange Wireless: 057-2501804 
Fax: 057 2523851
E-Mail: vc@jooust.ac.ke
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Kisumu Campus
P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya. 
Telephone: 057 – 2022575 
E-Mail: kisumu_campus@jooust.ac.ke
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Kisii Campus 
Telephone: 0714038433 
E-Mail: kisii_campus@jooust.ac.ke
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Nambale Campus
Telephone: 0714019239
E-Mail: nambale_campus@jooust.ac.ke
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Registrar (Academic Affairs)
P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya. 
Telephone: 0704 314 648 or 0572058135
E-Mail: racademic@jooust.ac.ke
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Information Access Officer
Ms. Keziah Ogada Adhiambo
Tel:057-2501804/2058139
Email: pr@jooust.ac.ke
P.O Box 210-40601
Bondo
Kenya

Where is JOOUST Main Campus located?

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) is situated Bondo Town within Siaya County along Bondo Usenge Road

Does the University have other Campuses?

The University has a Campus in Kisumu located in Milimani along Ojijo Oteko Road

What are my course requirements?

There will be a one-week orientation program where you will be informed about your courses.  Also, check on the website: www.jooust.ac.ke . Click on “download admission letter”. On the right side of the page at the bottom, you will be able to the special school requirements and download as appropriate.

How should I know the programme I qualify for?

For you to qualify for a programme, you MUST first meet the minimum academic qualifications, then at the time of consideration the capacity required should have not been exceeded. Sometimes you may meet the minimum requirements but fail to be considered because the class number required is already reached.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)

Bondo (Main) Campus
P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya.

Telephones
Orange Wireless: 057-2501804
Fax: 057 2523851

Emails

information@jooust.ac.ke
complaints@jooust.ac.ke