Kenyatta University, also known as KU, is a leading university in Kenya that admits over 60,000 students annually. Its name resonates with every student in Kenya who has completed their secondary education and is looking forward to joining the university. What even makes KU stand out is that it has been named the number one university in Kenya in the latest World University Rankings 2025, replacing the University of Nairobi, which has held that position for many years.
There is a good reason why Kenyatta University has been gaining a recommendable performance. The university offers a number of accredited and marketable courses. Furthermore, the university provides a favorable teaching environment, which provides students with a conducive learning environment. Therefore, when you are looking to study for a Bachelor’s, diploma, or certificate, KU has a program for everyone.
Kenyatta University Profile
Kenyatta University (KU) is one of the Oldest universities in Kenya. Its rich history goes back to 1965 when it was launched as a Kenyatta College to offer secondary and Teacher training in Kenya.
In 1970, following an act of Parliament, Kenyatta University became a constituent t college of the University of Nairobi and transformed its name to Kenyatta University College. 15 years later, in August 1985, the Kenyatta University College became a fully independent university from UoN, offering various Education, Science, and Arts.
Today, KU offers a number of recognized programs across all higher study levels. You can study your course of choice at KU, such as a certificate, diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate program.
Furthermore, today, the university has managed to acquire several accreditations, including those from the Commission of University Education, the Inter-university Council for East Africa, the Africa Association of Universities, the International Association of Universities, and Commonwealth Universities.
Schools and Departments at Kenyatta University
The Kenyatta University has 7 schools and close to over 30 departments as follows:
School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Department of Agricultural Economics
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
- Department of Environmental Science and Education
- Department of Environmental Studies and Community Development
School of Business, Economics and Tourism
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Management Science
- Department of Accounting and Finance
- Department of Applied Economics
- Department of Econometrics & Statistics
- Department of Economic Theory
- Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Department of Recreation and Sports Management
- Department of Community Resource Management
School of Education
- Department of Educational Psychology
- Department of Educational Management Policy & Curriculum Studies
- Department of Educational Communication & Technology
- Department of Educational Foundations
- Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs
School of Engineering and Architecture
- Department of Architecture and interior design
- Department of Spatial and Environmental Planning
- Department of Construction and Real Estate Management
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Energy, Gas And Petroleum Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
School of Health Sciences
- Department of Human Anatomy
- Department of Human Pathology
- Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology
- Department of Psychiatry and Mental health
- Department of Medical Physiology
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics
- Department of General Surgery
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pre-clinical Services
- Department of Community and Reproductive Health Nursing
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
- Department Of Pharmacology And Clinical Pharmacy
- Department of Family Medicine Community Health and Epidemiology
- Department of Environmental & Occupational Health
- Department of Health Management and Informatics
- Department of Food, Nutrition, And Dietetics
- Department of Physical Education, Exercise & Sports Science
- Department of Special Surgery
School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
- Department of Literature, Linguistics, and Foreign Languages
- Department of Geography
- Department of Sociology Gender & Development Studies
- Department of History, Archeology & Political Studies
- Department of Kiswahili and African Language
- Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Public Policy and Administration (PPA)
- Department of Public Law
- Department of Private Law
- Department of Security, Diplomacy And Peace Studies
- Department of Communication, Media, Film & Theatre Studies
- Department of Fine Art and Design
- Department of Music and Dance
- Department of Fashion Design & Marketing
School of Pure And Applied Sciences
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Mathematics & Actuarial Science
- Department of Plant Sciences
- Department of Physics
- Department of Zoological Sciences
- Department of Computing & Information Science
What courses does Kenyatta University offer?
KU has various courses on offer for all students or applicants. The university offers courses for undergraduate and Postgraduate students. These include certificates, diplomas, Bachelor’s, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Master’s and PhD programmes.
Each course offered comes with its requirements, and thus, it is necessary to know them if you are going to make your application. Below are all the Courses offered at KU:
Certificate Courses
- Certificate in Film and Theatre Arts
- Certificate in Music
- Certificate in Sports Administration and Management
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in Project Monitoring & Evaluation
- Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture
- Proficiency in Chinese Language and Culture
Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Diploma in Information Science
- Diploma in Records Management & Information Technology
- Diploma in Sports Administration and Management
- Diploma in Fine Art
- Diploma in Communication and Media
- Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Project Management
- Diploma in Project Monitoring & Evaluation
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
- Diploma in Security Management and Police Studies
- Diploma in Chinese Language and Culture
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education
Bachelors Courses
- Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Resource Conservation)
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Education)
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science Dry Land Agriculture and Enterprise Development
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Crop Improvement & Protection
- B. Sc. (Bio-Systems and Agricultural Engineering)
- Bachelor of Construction Management
- Bachelor of Real Estate Management
- Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Economics and Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management Science, Actuarial Science, Procurement and Supply chain management)
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management (BHRM)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Specialization: Management Science, Procurement and Supply Chain, Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting, Marketing)
- Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & Chemistry
- Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of (Arts) Degree in Religious Studies
- Bachelor of Education (Library Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts) – French/German
- Bachelor of Education (Arts) – Fine Art
- Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music (Technology), Bachelor of Education Music
- Bachelor of Education in Home Economics
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree in Christian Religious Education / Islamic Religious Education
- Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication and Information Technology)
- Bachelor of Science (Energy Technology)
- Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Science (Aerospace Engineering)
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science
- B.Sc. (Petroleum Engineering)
- B.Sc. (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
- B.Sc.(Biomedical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Environmental Health
- Bachelor of Science (Health Records and Information Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
- Bachelor of Science (Population Health)
- Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)
- Bachelor of Science (Community Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Public Health (Upgrading)
- Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
- Bachelor of Film and Theatre Arts
- Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Arts (Counselling Psychology)
- Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Development Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Arts (Counselling Psychology)
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor of Records Management & Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry with Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry with Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
- Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
- Bachelor of Science (Forensic)
- Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular)
- Bachelor of Science – Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Statistics & Programming)
- Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)
- Bachelor of Security Management and Police Studies
- Bachelor of Environmental Planning & Management
Postgraduates Diploma Courses
- Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Social Research
- Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Treatment Science
Masters Courses
- MSc. Agribusiness Management
- Farm Business Development option
- Trade and Development Option
- MSc. Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Trade and Policy Option
- Agricultural and Rural Development option
- Environmental and Natural Resource Management Option
- Agribusiness Management Option
- MSc. in Integrated Soil Fertility Management
- MSc. in Dryland Agriculture and Enterprise Development
- MSc. in Land Water Management
- MSc. in Animal Nutrition and Management
- MSc. in Agronomy
- Plant Breeding, Seed Technology & Trade
- Crop Protection (Pathology option, Entomology option)
- MSc. in Animal Ecology
- MSc. in Animal Physiology
- MSc. in Fisheries Sciences
- MSc. in Applied Medical Entomology
- MSc. in Coastal and Resource Management
- MSc. in Immunology
- MSc. in Aquatic Ecology
- MSc. in Applied Parasitology
- MA in Urban & Regional Planning
- MA in Transport Geography
- MA in Population and Settlement Geography
- MA in Geography of Marketing
- MA in Economic and Industrial Geography
- MA in Agricultural Geography
- MA in Geomorphology
- MA in Biogeography
- MA in Climatology
- MSc. in Geomorphology
- MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
- MSc. in Hydrology and Water Resources
- MSc. in Climatology
- MSc. in Biogeography
- MA in Public Policy and Administration
- MA in Leadership and Governance
- MA in French
- MA in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (TFFL)
- MA in English and Linguistics
- MA in Applied Linguistics
- MA in Literature
- MA in Kiswahili
- MA in Sociology
- MA in Counseling Psychology
- MA in Religious Studies
- Christianity
- Islam
- African Religion
- MA in History
- MA in Political Science
- MA in Archaeology
- MA in Philosophy
- MA in Community Development
- MA in Gender and Development Studies
- Master of Economics
- Master of Economics (Policy & Management)
- Master of Economics (Finance)
- Master of Economics (International Trade and Finance)
- Master of Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)
- Bridging Course for Master of Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)
- Master of Economics (Regional Integration)
- MSc. in Physics
- Materials Science
- Environmental Physics
- Theoretical Atomic Collisions Physics
- Geophysics
- Polymer Physics
- MSc. in Electronics and Instrumentation
- MSc. in Medical Laboratory Science
- MSc. in Environmental Health
- MSc. in Occupational Health and Safety
- MSc. in Water Supply and Sanitation
- MPH (Reproductive Health)
- MSc. in Health Information Management
- MSc. in Health Management
- MPH (Epidemiology and Disease Control)
- MPH (Monitoring and Evaluation)
- MSc. in Nursing
- Masters in Medicine (Family Medicine)
- Master of Education (Special Needs Education)
- Hearing Impairment
- Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
- Gifted and Talented
- Visual Impairments
- Physical & Multiple Disabilities
- Master in Speech and Language Pathology
- Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
- M.Ed (Guidance and Counselling)
- Master of Music Education
- Master of Education in Educational Communication & Technology
- Language Education
- Mathematics Education
- Social Studies Education
- Science Education
- Creative Arts Education
- Technology Education
- Master of Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Economics of Education
- Master of Education in Educational Research Evaluation and Assessment
- Master of Education
- History of Education
- Sociology of Education
- Philosophy of Education
- Comparative Education
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Management
- Finance
- Project Management
- Management Information Systems
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Accounting
- MSc. in Marketing
- MSc. in Human Resource Management
- MSc. in Entrepreneurship Development
- MSc. in Finance
- Master of Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- MSc. in Tourism Management
- MSc. in Hospitality Management
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
- MSc. in Records Management and Archives Administration
- MSc. in Recreation and Sports Management
- MSc. Community Resource Management
- MSc. in Exercise and Sports Science
- MSc. in Physical Education
- MA in Fine Art
- MA in Film and Theatre Arts
- MA in Communication and Media Studies
- Master of Musical Arts
- Performance
- Composition
- MA in Ethnomusicology
- MA in African Music
- Master of Environmental Science
- Master of Environmental Studies
- Agroforestry and Rural Development
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- MSc. in Environmental Education
- MSc. in Sustainable Urban Development
- MSc. in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
- MSc. in Plant Ecology
- MSc. in Genetics
- MSc. in Plant Taxonomy
- MSc. in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
- MSc. in Ethnobotany
- MSc. in Renewable Energy Technology
- MSc. in Computer Science
- Master in Environmental Planning & Management
- Master in Security Management and Police Studies
- MA in Peace and Conflict Management
- MA in International Relations and Diplomacy
PhD Courses
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agricultural Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agribusiness Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in ANIMAL NUTRITION
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Immunology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Aquatic Ecology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Parasitology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal Ecologyy
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal Physiology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Entomology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fisheries Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Coastal and Resource Mangement
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Physics) – Areas of Specialization: Environmental Physics, Theoretical Atomic Collisions Physics, Geophysics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Materials Science)
- Doctor of Philosophy Kiswahili
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies Christianity Islam African Religion
- Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and Development Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in: English and Linguistics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical Laboratory Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Environmental Health
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Tourism Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Hospitality Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Information Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Special Needs Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Early Childhood Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Recreation and Sports Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Reproductive Health
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Community Resource Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health Management,Health Information Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Exercise and Sports Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Physical Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Public Health
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in (Educational Psychology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Literarure (Research and thesis)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Literarure (Coursework, examination and thesis)
- Doctor of Philisophy in French (Coursework, examination and thesis)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fashion Design and Marketing
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fine Art & Design
- Doctor of Philosophy in Communication And Media Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Musical Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Music Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in: (a) African Music (b) Ethnomusicology (c) Musicology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Theatre Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Science Community Resource Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Ecology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Genetics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Plant physiology and biochemistry)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Taxonomy)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ethnobotany)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Communication & Technology (Language Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Communication & Technology (Mathematics Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Social Studies Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Science Education)
- Doctor of Education (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Technology Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Creative Arts Education)
- PhD (Pure Mathematics)
- PhD (Applied Mathematics)
- PhD (Statistics)
- PhD (Biostatistics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in: (a) Educational Administration (b) Educational Planning and Economics of Education (c) Curriculum Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management,Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Science, Management Information System, Project Management, Actuarial Science and Insurance)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Agronomy
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Plant Breeding
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Plant Pathology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Agricultural Entomology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Seed Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Horticulture
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Soil Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Integrated Soil Fertility Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Dryland Agriculture
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Land and Water Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacognosy.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacy Management.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance
- PhD. Renewable Energy Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in: History Political Science, Archaeology
- PhD in Environmental Planning and Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in: 1. History of Education 2. Sociology of Education 3. Philosophy of Education 4. Comparative Education 5. Health Education 6. Higher Education
- Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Security Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Peace and Conflict Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
- Doctorate of Philosophy Counselling Psychology
Kenyatta University Admission Process
After choosing our course at Kenyatta, what next? Well, it’s time to consider how to enroll at the university. Luckily, the university has shifted its services, and you can apply to join the university using the KU Admissions Portal.
Howver, before you proceed with the online application, you must ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the specific program you are applying for. To check specific course requirements, follow the process below:
- Visit Kenyatta University’s website
- On the top navigation bar, click on “Academic Programs”
- On the redirected page, you will see a list of all Programs on offer, along with their eligibility criteria.
How To Apply
Kenyatta University accepts applications from two categories of applicants: Government and self-sponsored students. Below are the process of making your applications to Join the university:
KUCCPS Placed Students
Government-sponsored students are also KUCCPS students. These are students who make their applications using the KUCCPS portal. If KUCCPS has placed you, you can head over to the KU admissions portal, download your admissions letter, and report with it on the day of admissions at the university
To download your KU admissions letter, follow the process below:
- Visit the admissions portal at https://admissions.ku.ac.ke/
- Click on “Students” and then navigate to “admissions letters”
- On the redirected page, click on the “Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service link”
- Proceed to enter your KCSE index number and login
- Once you are in, look for a link to get your admission letter
Self-sponsored Students
Self-sponsored students, on the other hand, are a category of students who join the university without any scholarship or funding from the government. To Make your applications, here is how:
- Start by visiting the official Kenyatta University website.
- Look for the admissions link on the homepage of the website and click on it
- Once you are on the admissions homepage, click on “Apply Now,” and then you will be redirected to the eCitzen portal, where you can start the application process
- Proceed to login to the portal or create an account if you don’t have one
- Once logged in, you will be presented with 3 services: Undergraduate Programme Application, Application for ICT Certification Courses, and Postgraduate Programmes Application. Choose the one you want to make the application and continue
- Provide accurate and complete information in the application form, including your academic qualifications, personal details, and program choices.
- Proceed to pay the application fee, which is Kshs. 2,000 for a certificate, diploma, or bachelor’s degree, and Kshs. 3,000 for a master’s degree, doctorate, or post-graduate diploma. For international or foreign applicants (non-East Africans), the application fee is USD 50.
- Once you’ve completed the application form and paid the fee, review all the information carefully and submit your application.
If you are an international student, visit https://international.ku.ac.ke/ and proceed to make your application.
Kenyatta University Fee Structure
Kenyatta University’s fee structure varies depending on the program you’re taking. The table below shows the fee range for various undergraduate, diploma, and certificate programs:
Program Category | East Africans (Ksh) | Non-East Africans (Ksh) | Statutory Fees (Ksh) |
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Certificate Programs | 63,630 – 65,325 | 63,630 – 125,000 | 21,300 – 26,000 |
Diploma Programs | 90,330 – 140,330 | 90,330 – 175,500 | 26,000 |
Undergraduate Degree Programs (Arts-based) | 153,000 – 204,400 | 191,250 – 255,500 | 26,000 |
Undergraduate Degree Programs (Science-based) | 240,000 – 336,600 | 255,000 – 420,750 | 26,000 |
Undergraduate Degree Programs (Architecture & Built Environment) | 306,000 | 382,500 | 26,000 |
Undergraduate Degree Programs (Law) | 153,000 | 191,250 | 26,000 |
Undergraduate Degree Programs (Pharmacy) | 428,400 | 535,500 | 55,200 |
Undergraduate Degree Programs (Medicine & Surgery) | 612,000 | 765,000 | 55,200 |
Undergraduate Degree Programs (Nursing & Public Health) | 275,400 | 344,250 | 55,200 |
Postgraduate Diploma Programs | 214,200 – 326,400 | 270,000 – 408,000 | |
Master’s Degree Programs (Arts-based) | 216,000 – 267,000 | 270,000 – 333,750 | |
Master’s Degree Programs (Science-based) | 295,800 – 326,400 | 369,750 – 408,000 | |
Doctoral Degree Programs (Arts-based) | 244,800 – 336,600 | 306,000 – 420,750 | |
Doctoral Degree Programs (Science-based) | 367,200 – 571,200 | 459,000 – 714,000 |
Useful Links
Service | Link |
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Online Support | http://support.ku.ac.ke/ |
Student Online Services | http://studentonlineservices.ku.ac.ke/ |
Faculty Portal | https://portal.ku.ac.ke/secure/staff/loginsta.aspx?ReturnURL=/secure/staff/staff.aspx |
Student Portal | https://portal.ku.ac.ke/secure/Student/loginstu.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fsecure%2fstudent%2fstudent.aspx |
E-Learning Portal | https://kusoma.ku.ac.ke/ |
KU Corporate Email | https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2F<mpl=default&service=mail&sacu=1&hd=ku.ac.ke |
Student Email Retrieval | https://googleapps.ku.ac.ke/ |
Survey | http://survey.ku.ac.ke/ |
Students Hostel Application | https://hostel.ku.ac.ke/ |
Online Books and Journals | https://app.myloft.xyz/user/login?institute=clc9bc2dguwpr0a21k0q36hh5 |
Online Programmes | http://www.ku.ac.ke/dsvol/ |
Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning | http://www.ku.ac.ke/dsvol/ |
Kenyatta University Contacts
For General Inquiries, you can reach the university at:
- Tel:+254 20 8703000, +254 20 8704000, +254 20 8710901
- Email: info@ku.ac.ke
- Admissions Inquiry: +254 870 3200
- Security Hotline: +254 725 471 487
- Legal Office: legaloffice@ku.ac.ke
FAQs about Kenyatta University
What are the courses offered at Kenyatta University?
Kenyatta University offers a range of courses, depending on your level of studies. The courses vary from certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs.
Is Kenyatta University in Nairobi or Kiambu County?
The university is located both in Kiambu and Nairobi county
How many intakes are there at Kenyatta University?
KU has 3 intakes per academic year: September, January, and May
How many branches does Kenyatta University have in Kenya?
Ku has 6 campuses as follows:
- City Campus
- Kitui Campus
- Mombasa Campus
- Parklands Campus
- Ruiru Campus
- Nakuru Campus
What documents are needed for KU admission?
- Original & Copy of KCSE/Diplomas/Degree Certificates and Result Slip/Transcript.
- Original & Copy of National ID Card.
- Original & Copy of NHIF Card/OR Family Insurance Cover Policy Number.
- Submission of Joining Instructions and copies of documents.
Conclusion
And there you have it. Kenyatta University is a leading university in Kenya that offers several courses within your reach. All you need to do to join Kenyatta University is meet the requirements and go through the application process. Luckily for you, in this article, we have shown you every corner of KU.
If you have any comments, please let us know below. Otherwise, all the best in your academic career at KU.