Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university that is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi, along the Nairobi-Thika SuperHighway, off Exit 15. .It offers courses in Technology, Engineering, Science, Commerce, Management and Building sciences. The university has a strong research interest in the areas of biotechnology and engineering. It’s ranked the most preferred University in Kenya for three years in a row. Notable alumni include Dr. Paul Chepkwony, the first Governor of Kericho County in Kenya and a former lecturer, Emma Miloyo, a prominent Kenyan architect and the first female President of the Architectural Association of Kenya, as well as Aden Duale, the current Leader of Majority in the 11th Kenyan Parliament among others.
Kenyatta University Logo
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Motto in English
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Knowledge Is a Source of Strength |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1985 |
| Chairman | Prof. Shem Migot-Adholla |
| Chancellor | Benson Wairegi, BCom, MBA, CPA |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Paul Wainaina |
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1,500+ (2016) |
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Administrative staff
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3,500+ (2015) |
| Students | 71,000+ (2016) |
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1°10′59″S 36°55′34″ECoordinates: 1°10′59″S 36°55′34″E |
| Campus | 13 Campuses |
| Language | English |
| Colors | BLUE |
| Athletics | Field activities, Short and long races |
| Nickname | KU |
| Affiliations | ACU,, |
| Sports | football, rugby, swimming, hockey, volleyball, indoors, etc. |
| Mascot | Lion & Elephant |
| Website | www.ku.ac.ke |
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology History
The university was started in 1981 as Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Technology (JKCAT), a middle-level college by the government of Kenya with assistance from the Japanese government. Plans for the establishment of JKCAT started in 1977 In early 1978, the Kenyan president, Jomo Kenyatta, donated 200 hectares of farmland for the establishment of the college. The first group of students were admitted on 4 May 1981. The new president Daniel Arap Moi formally opened JKUAT on 17 March 1982. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
The first graduation ceremony was held in April 1984 with diploma certificates presented to graduates in agricultural engineering, food technology and horticulture. On 1 September 1988, Moi declared JKUAT a constituent College of Kenyatta University through a legal notice, under the Kenyatta University Act (CAP 210C). The name of JKUAT officially changed to Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). It was finally established as a university through the JKUAT Act, 1994 and inaugurated on 7 December 1994.
In June 2019, the university graduated 118 PhDs, of whom 89 were from the College of Human Resource Development. The Commission for University Education said it would investigate allegations that rules on supervisor–student ratios and peer review had been breached
Boards, Colleges, Faculties, Institutes, Schools and Campuses
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Main Campus Gate A in Juja Town
Jomo Kenyatta has the following campuses, schools, faculties, institutes and colleges:
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Schools
- School of Medicine (Main campus)
- School of Computing and Information Technology
- School of Architecture & Building Sciences
- School of Civil, Environmental and Geospatial Engineering
- School of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering
- School of Law (based at the Karen Campus)
- School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
- School of Biosystems and Environmental Engineering (SoBEE) – Main Campus
- School of Business
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Institutes
- Institute of Energy & Environment Technology
- Institute for Biotechnology Research
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Faculties, Campuses, Centres
- Board of Postgraduate Studies
- College of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Agriculture
- College of Pure and Applied Sciences
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Human Resource and Development
- Main Campus — Juja
- Karen Campus
- Westlands Campus (formerly Nairobi Campus)
- Kigali Campus — (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Nairobi CBD Centre
- Mombasa CBD Centre
- Nakuru CBD Centre
- Kisii CBD Centre
- Kitale CBD Centre
- Kisumu CBD Centre
- Kakamega CBD Centre
- Eldoret CBD Centre
- Arusha Centre
colleges
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Accommodation and catering
The university offers accommodation to some of the students at subsidized rates. There are six students’ hostels inside the school compound, of which three are occupied by males and three by females. Halls 3, 5, 6 are occupied by males while Halls 1, 2 and 4 are occupied by females.
There are three student dining cafeterias: the Candle in the Wind, Main Mess and the Hall Six dining mess. The food prices are subsidized at the dining mess. Breakfast is served between 6.30-8.00am,Lunch 11am-2pm,Supper 5pm-8pm.Lecture Theater JKUAT
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Library
The university has a library that has a seating capacity of 600 students and is stocked with 80,000 volumes. The library also offers other essential services like online services, reference, interlibrary loan, user education, orientation, online information services, photocopying, binding and repair.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Regional institutions
In February 2010, JKUAT was selected as the host for the East and Central Africa regional institute of the Pan African University. The post-graduate Institute on Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation would be hosted at the Main Campus in Juja, with the first students admitted in September 2011. The decision that Kenya would host the regional institute was made in July 2010 after a protracted dispute. JKUAT hosts the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD).
Hosts Pan African University
The Chinese government agreed to support the development of infrastructure, classrooms, hostels and laboratories at JKUAT based Pan African University, Institute of Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUIST), an initiative by the African Union. The agreement was signed on 25 April 2012 between Kenya’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, represented by Bernard Malenga and JKUAT’s vice-chancellor Mabel Imbuga, and an eight-person Chinese delegation led by Yin Youhua.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Information for First Year Students – 2022
The University Council, Management and Staff are pleased to warmly welcome our first year students 2020/2021 academic year to the JKUAT family. Congratulations and welcome to your University of Choice! You worked hard to competitively secure your admission to JKUAT and we look forward to having you on board as you pursue all your academic endeavors.
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Due to the prevailing Covid 19 pandemic, we would like to inform you that registration and learning for the first semester will be done online. Below is the information you need to successfully register as a student and access the online learning platform.
REGISTRATION
The registration process is online and started on 1st September 2020 .
To be considered fully registered for the semester, students are supposed to:
- Pay fees into the bank accounts specified in the next section.
- Create a student’s account on the students portal. Click here to create your account.
- Create a new session under the Session Reporting tab on the portal
- Register for Units under the Unit Registration tab.
EMAIL ACTIVATION
Important communication from the University to the Students is always done through the students’ JKUAT email. All students are required to activate their emails and regularly check their mails for any communication from their Colleges/Schools/Departments.
To access most resources at the University e.g. online library, discounted bundles etc students will be required to use their JKUAT email accounts.
- For details on how to create and activate your Email: https://oldportal.jkuat.ac.ke/studentemail/
- For frequently asked questions on creating email accounts and students portal click on this link: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/student-email/
FEE PAYMENT
All students are required to pay their fees into the following bank accounts. DO NOT PAY THROUGH BANK AGENTS.
- Cooperative Bank of Kenya Account Number: 01129098952900
- Equity Bank Account Number: 0090291251426
- National Bank of Kenya Account Number: 0100359580600
ENSURE YOU INDICATE YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER WHEN PAYING.
ORIENTATION
All Orientation was done online. Orientation video links will be sent to your emails.
ONLINE LEARNING
During this first semester, all lectures will be done online. The online classes will commence on 8th September 2020.
Kindly click on the links below for a detailed guide on how to access and use the online learning platforms:
- SODEL HOW TO ACCESS JKUAT eLEARNING SYSTEM
- STUDENTS HOW TO ACCESS UNITS IN THE JKUAT eLEARNING SYSTEM
Kindly click on the links below to access the First year Online Teaching timetable for Sept-Dec 2020 Semester.
- FULL-NAMES-OF-THE-PROGRAM-CODES-IN-THE-TIMETABLE
- Overall-UPDATED-TEACHING-TIMETABLE-FOR-Sept-Dec-2020
LAPTOPS
All students are required to have a laptop/tablet to enable them access the online learning resources.
Taifa Laptops are available for purchase from the University at a cost of 43,000/= The money should be paid into KCB Account Number 1107589045 (Laptop Fee Only). The Laptops will be collected at JKUAT Main Campus, COHES Building 4th Floor after submitting the slip to the Students Finance Office.
CHANGE OF COURSE
NOTE: APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF COURSE IS CLOSED
For those who would like to change course, the process is online. To apply for change of course, the student is expected to
- Step 1: Confirm that you are qualified for admission to the course you are interested in.
- Step 2: Once you have confirmed that you qualify, go to https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/login login and go to step 10 and follow the instructions given to apply online for change of course.
To Confirm that you are qualified for admission to the course you are interested in follow the steps below:
(i) visit –https://students.kuccps.net/
(ii) Login using: your index number as username, exam year and password used during registration (Use Your Birth Certificate No. / KCPE Index No (as used in KCSE Exam Registration) as your Initial Password)
(iii) After login, click on Institutions then select JKUAT from the list of Institutions.
(iv) All the courses are displayed here. Click on the course you want to transfer to. Your cluster weight will be displayed on the last column far left side.
(v) Compare your cluster weight above with the 2019 cut-off on the first column. If the cluster weight is equal to or greater than the 2019 cut-off and you also meet the required cluster subjects required then you qualify for the course.
(vi)If your cluster weight is less than the 2019 cut-off or you DO NOT meet the cluster subjects, then you DO NOT qualify for that course and therefore, you should NOT request for change to that course.
Once you have confirmed that you qualify, visit https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/login login and go to step 10 and follow the instructions given to apply online for change of course.
HOW TO ACCESS DISCOUNTED BUNDLESJKUAT staff and students, with support from KENET, can apply for discounted mobile Internet data bundles via this link:https://registration.kenet.or.ke/registration
Students are expected to click on the link and fill the form with their details.
As seen in https://registration.kenet.or.ke/faq, new registrations/submissions take up to 14 days to be enrolled for discounted bundles.
HOSTEL BOOKING
Hostel booking is currently Not Available. We will notify all students once it is open through our website and social media platforms. Please do not pay for University accommodation until you have been allocated a room.
CUSTOMER CARE & USER SUPPORT CHANNELSIn case you are stuck and need help at any point during the registration process, kindly use the following email addresses based on the college in which you belong. Ensure you indicate your registration number and clearly outline the problem you are experiencing, e.g. if its challenges logging in mention the specific system – student portal / admission System/ email activation etc.Your issues will be addressed within an hour.
College Of Engineering &Technology (COETEC): orientation.coetec@students.jkuat.ac.ke
School of Architecture & Building Sciences (SABS) orientation.sabs@students.jkuat.ac.ke
College of Health Sciences (COHES) orientation.cohes@students.jkuat.ac.ke
College of Pure & Applied Sciences (COPAS) orientation.copas@students.jkuat.ac.ke
School of Computing & Information Technology (SCIT) orientation.scit@students.jkuat.ac.ke
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (COANRE) orientation.coanre@students.jkuat.ac.ke
College of Human Resource Development (COHRED) orientation.cohred@students.jkuat.ac.ke
Regards,
Prof. Robert Kinyua, PhD.
Deputy Vice Chancellor(AA)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Notable staff
- Elijah Ateka, Professor of Plant Virology
- Shitsama Nyamweya, neurosurgeon
- Fred Otswong’o, Patent Drafting Officer & Attorney, PhD Student (Biotechnology)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Graduate Studies
DocumentsBoard of Postgraduate Studies (BPS) websiteRequirements for applicationDocuments Required by BPS before submission of thesis for examinationPostgraduate application formsPost
Directorates & Offices
- Directorate of Performance Contracting and Appraisal
- Directorate of Academic Quality Assurance
- Directorate of Information and Communication Technology
- Directorate of Extension and Technology Transfer
- Directorate of Research Services
- Directorate of Production
- Directorate of Linkages
- Directorate of Grants Management
- Sino-Africa Joint Research Centre
- ICT Centre of Excellence and Open Data
- Gender and Mentoring Centre
- Ombudsman’s Office
- Alumni and International Students Office
- Directorate of Intellectual Property Management and University-Industry Liaison (DIPUIL)
Online courses in Kenyatta University – all you need to know
Kenyatta University started its school of Open and E-Learning back in June 2014. Online courses in Kenyatta University – available programs This digital school offers a huge number of quality courses at the Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate levels.
Here is a complete KU digital school catalogue highlighting the courses and minimum entry requirements:
Diploma & Certificate Programmes Offered via Online mode of study in Kenyatta University
School Of Education
- Diploma in Public Relations
- Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Diploma in Disaster Management
- Diploma in Security Management & Police Studies
- Diploma in Crime Management and Prevention
School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Diploma (Tourism Management)
School Of Business
- Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
- Diploma in Project Management
School of Engineering & Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
School Of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences
- Certificate in Sports Administration.
Entry requirements for all Diploma and Certificate courses
| Certificate courses | Mean grade of C- at KCSE or its equivalent. |
| Diploma courses | Mean grade of C plain at KCSE or a relevant Certificate qualification |
Note that there are Diploma programmes that needs a C+ KCSE mean grade, for instance, those under the school of education.
Undergraduate Online courses in Kenyatta University
School Of Education
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor of Education (Library Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Bsc.) in Records Management/Information Technology
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education in Home Economics
- Ed. Home Economics – Fashion Design/Marketing
- Bachelor of Education- Business Studies
- BED in Educational Communication Technology
- BED in Environmental Education
- Education Foundation
- BED in Educational Psychology
- BEd (Arts): Educational Management, Policy & Curriculum
- BEd (Science) Educational Management, policy & curriculum
- BEd(bachelor of education) in Kiswahili_/Geography/History_/Literature/Foreign languages_/English & Linguistics_/Philosophy/_religious studies
- BSc. (bachelor of science) in chemistry/Zoological Sciences/Physics/Plant sciences/ Mathematics
- BEd(bachelor of education) in Chemistry_/Physics_/zoological Sciences_/Plants Sciences
School Of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Security Management & Police Studies
- Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration (BPPA)
- Arts Economics
- BA in History, Geography, Literature, English and Linguistics, Gender and development studies, Philosophy and religious studies, Sociology, Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts -Security Management & Policing Studies
School Of Business
- Bachelor of Commerce.
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)-Accounting Option
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)-Finance Option
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -Marketing Option
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)-Human Resource Management Option
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -Management Science Option
- Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com)-Procurement & Supply Chain Management
School Of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics
School of Pure and Applied Sciences
- Bachelor of Science
School Of Engineering and Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development
- Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management and Trade)
- Bachelor of Science (Crop Improvement & Protection)
- Bachelor of Science (Crop Science)
School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Science (Tourism Management)
Entry Requirements for KU Digital Varsity Undergraduate Degree Courses
A minimum of KCSE Grade C+ or equivalent is required.
Besides, you must satisfy additional specific degree requirements where applicable.
For example, applicants for education degree programmes must have scored a minimum of grade C+ plain at the KCSE in their chosen subject combinations.
Kenyatta University Postgraduate courses Offered via E-Learning
School Of Education
- Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Library &Information Sciences, Master of Science (Msc.) (Records Management & Archives Administration)
- Master of library & information science
- Sc. (Records management & archives (administration)
- Sc. (Knowledge Management)
- Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling
- Masters of Education (Administration)
- Post graduate Diploma in education (PGDE)
School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development
- Master of Science (Msc.) degree in ISFM (Integrated Soil Fertility Management)
- Master of Science (Msc.)- Animal Nutrition and Management
- Master of Science (Msc.)- Dryland Agriculture / Enterprise Development
- Master of Science (Msc.)- Land &Water Management
- Master of Science (Msc.)- Agronomy Plant Breeding
- Master of Science (Msc.)- Animal Nutrition /Management
- Master of Science (Msc.)- Dry land Agriculture
- M .Sc-Agronomy
- MSc -Plant Breeding
- MSc. -Crop Protection (Plant Pathology)
- MSc. -Crop Protection (Entomology)
- MSc. -Seed Technology/Trade
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Master of Arts in Kiswahili
- Masters in Kiswahili
- Master of Science Climatology
- Master of Arts Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Arts. Population and Settlement
- Master of Science Biogeography
- Master of Science Geomorphology
- Master of Arts in Public Policy Administration
- Security Strategic Studies
School of Applied Human Sciences
- Master of Science (Physical and Health Education)
- Master of Science (Msc.) degree in (Exercise and Sports Science)
- Master of Science (Msc.) degree in (Recreation & Sport Management)
School of Business
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MBA(Master of Business Administration)-Marketing
- MBA(Master of Business Administration)-Human Resource Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) –Entrepreneurship
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) -Strategic Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) –Finance
- MBA(Master of Business Administration)-Project Management
- MBA(Master of Business Administration)-Management Information systems
School of Hospitality & Tourism
- Master of Science in Hospitality Management
- Master of Science in Tourism Management
Entry requirements for masters and postgraduate online courses in Kenyatta University
- Masters programmes
The common requirements for a master’s degree at Kenyatta University apply as follows.
- Be a holder of a relevant Bachelors Degree from an accredited University in Kenya, with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) score (at least) or its equivalent.
- Applicants with a Second Class (Lower-Division) might be considered (in some cases) as long as they
have a minimum of Grade C in the units relevant to their chosen areas of specialization.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education
You must have a Bachelors degree in a relevant area, with 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division) or an equivalent qualification from any recognized university.
KU online courses Fee structure
School of Economics, School of Business
Bachelor of Economics/Bcom/ and BHRM (Bachelors in Human Resources Management)
Fees per annum
Kshs.75000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.93800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 54200/-
Trimester 2: 49700/-
Trimester 3: 51200/-
Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation/Human Resources/Project Management
Fees per annum
Kshs.52000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.65800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 42700/-
Trimester 2: 38200/-
Trimester 3: 39700/-
School of Engineering & Technology
BSC. in Information Technology
Fees per annum
Kshs.75000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.93800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 54200/-
Trimester 2: 49700/-
Trimester 3: 51200/-
Diploma in Information Technology
Fees per annum
Kshs.52000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.65800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 42700/-
Trimester 2: 38200/-
Trimester 3: 36700/-
School of Agriculture & Enterprise development
BSC. in Agri-business management / Agricultural resource management/ Dry land agriculture & Enterprise development / Agricultural education & extension
Fees per annum
Kshs.75000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.93800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 54200/-
Trimester 2: 49700/-
Trimester 3: 51200/-
School of Education
Bachelor of Education:
1. Arts
2. Special education
3. ECDE
Bachelor of Education- Science
Bachelor of Education-Library Science
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Bachelor of Science- Records management & IT
Fees per annum
Kshs.70000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.87500/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 51700/-
Trimester 2: 47200/-
Trimester 3: 48700/-
Diploma in ECDE/Public Relations/ Information Science /Justice Information System/ Records management & IT/ Guidance & counselling
Fees per annum
Kshs.52000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.65800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 42700/-
Trimester 2: 38200/-
Trimester 3: 39700/-
School of Humanities & Social sciences
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology
Bachelor of Arts- Gender and development studies
Bachelor of Arts- Public policy & administration
Fees per annum
Kshs.70000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.87500/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 51700/-
Trimester 2: 47200/-
Trimester 3: 48700/-
Diploma in Disaster management
Fees per annum
Kshs.52000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.65800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 42700/-
Trimester 2: 38200/-
Trimester 3: 36700/-
Trimester 4: 35200/
School of Applied sciences
Certificate in sports admin. and management
Fees per annum
Kshs.34400/- (East Africans)
Kshs.43000/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 33900/-
Trimester 2: 29400/-
School of Hospitality & Tourism
BSC. in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fees per annum
Kshs.75000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.93800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 54200/-
Trimester 2: 49700/-
Trimester 3: 51200/-
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Fees per annum
Kshs.52000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.65800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 42700/-
Trimester 2: 38200/-
Trimester 3: 36700/-
Trimester 4: 35200/
School of Security, Diplomacy, & Peace studies
BSC. in Security Management & Police studies
Fees per annum
Kshs.70000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.87500/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 51700/-
Trimester 2: 47200/-
Trimester 3: 48700/-
Diploma in Security Management & Police studies
Fees per annum
Kshs.52000/- (East Africans)
Kshs.65800/- (Non East Africans)
Statutory fees:32900/-
Breakdown
Trimester 1: 42700/-
Trimester 2: 38200/-
Trimester 3: 36700/-
NB: The fees may change from time to time. contact the university using the contact details given at the end of the article for confirmation of current fees.
Note: Trimester means a period of 3 months.
How to apply for online courses in Kenyatta University
You can submit your application online by following this Kenyatta university online application link.
Create an account first and ensure that you have entered all the requested details before clicking the submit button.
Note: You need to pay the usual application fee of shs.2000 (certificates and diplomas), shs.2000 (undergraduate and postgraduate courses).
You can pay via MPESA (strictly for online applications) -KU’s MPESA PAYBILL NUMBER is 892101. Enter your ID number as the Account No.
The other alternative is to through the following Kenyatta University bank accounts (for physical applications):
- Co-operative Bank(Kenya)– A/c Number. 011-2906-246-1400
- National Bank of Kenya- A/c No. 010-0305-915-0801
- Equity Bank Limited – A/c No. 018-0290-518859
- Family Bank – A/c No. 045-0000-2331
You’ll attach the payment slip to the application form together with:
- Academic Transcripts/Certificates.
- 2 Passport photos (1′ X1′).
- Identification documents, for example, a National ID Card/Passport.
Those paying through MPESA must indicate the MPESA reference number on the online form.
We recommend that you present the filled forms to the admissions department to your nearest center or main campus for further assistance.
It’s also important to make a follow-up with any KU office even if you made an online application.
When to apply
Admissions to the online courses in Kenyatta university are normally open in January, May, and September every year.
We advice that you apply a few months in advance in order to beat the application deadlines (keep checking the media for the intake dates).
Online courses in Kenyatta University – what else to know
Orientation
Upon registering, you’ll be taken through an orientation exercise to help you understand how to navigate KU’s kusoma e-learning system (DSVOL).
This may be held at the respective regional campuses or the main campus along Thika superhighway.
E-learning gadgets
To facilitate easy learning, KU online learning center issues tablets for free to new students.
You are notified through their Facebook page and other communication channels about the dates of collection from the satellite offices or respective Directors/coordinators.
Usually, you should have the gadget by the time you attend the orientation session.
E-learning exams
You are expected to write your trimester exams physically at the campus closest to you or the main campus.
As such, it’s important to make travel and accommodation arrangements in advance if you’re coming from far.
The exact dates are typically published on the main website.
However, you don’t need to physically visit KU for the CATs and course assignments (unless when writing your final year project)- these are sent online.
Credit waivers
Diploma holders joining a degree program may be awarded a credit waiver, upon application, by their respective Schools.
You should apply for the applicable credit waiver using the prescribed form (request it from your school or download from Kenyatta University’s website at www.ku.ac.ke)
Kenyatta university digital school contacts
You can get on touch with the school using the following channels for all enquiries about online courses in Kenyatta University:
Facebook: Click here to go to their official page.
Official telephone numbers: 0719 739 438 /0719 739 445/0716 208 832/0736 244 464
Office of the dean: Email dean-dsvol@ku.ac.ke or call 0719 739 438 / 020 870 3288
Official website: http://www.ku.ac.ke/dsvol/
For admissions questions: Email info@ku.ac.ke or call +254 870 3200
Shortcut to all admission resources: Click here
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