University of Embu Courses, Fees Structure, And Admissions Process 2025

Joseph Richard
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The University of Embu is one of the best Public universities in Kenya, and it has grown significantly since its establishment. Over the years, the university has attracted students from Embu County and all 47 Counties of Kenya. Since it is a Public university, students join the institution through the KUCCPS. As of the writing of this article, the university has already advertised intakes for 2025. Therefore, if you want to join the University of Embu, you must understand the various courses, fees, and intake months.

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The University of Embu (UoEm) was established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi on 17 June 2011 and later transformed into a fully independent university on 7 October 2016. The Good thing about studying at Embu University is the choice of programs that the university offers. Whether you are looking for Postgraduate Programs, Bachelor’s degrees, Diplomas, or even certificates, the university has something for everyone.

Schools at the University of Embu

Here are all the schools at Embu University and their respective departments:

No.SchoolDepartments
1School of Agriculture1. Water & Agricultural Resource Management (WARM)
2. Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE)
2School of Business and Economics1. Department of Business Faculty
2. Department of Economics Faculty
3School of Education and Social Sciences1. Department of Education
2. Department of Humanities
4School of Law1. Commercial Law
2. Private Law
3. Public Law
5School of Nursing1. Department of Community Health
6School of Pure and Applied Sciences1. Department of Biological Sciences
2. Department of Physical Sciences
3. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
4. Department of Computing and Information Technology

Courses offered at the University of Embu

Embu University is known for its diverse range of courses. The university offers courses in various schools for PhD, Master, Bachelor, Diploma, and certificate courses. Below, we have arranged all courses according to schools:

School of Agriculture Programs

Ph.D. Programs (3 Years)

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Extension
  • Agricultural Resource Management
  • Agroforestry
  • Crop Protection
  • Genetics and Plant Breeding
  • Horticulture
  • Land and Water Management
  • Management of Agro-ecosystems & Environment
  • Soil Science

Masters Programs (2 Years)

  • MSc. in Agricultural Economics
  • MSc. in Agricultural Resource Management
  • MSc. in Agroforestry
  • MSc. in Crop Protection
  • MSc. in Horticulture
  • MSc. in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
  • MSc. in Soil Science
  • MSc. in Land & Water Management
  • MSc. in Management of Agro-ecosystems and Environment
  • MSc. in Agricultural Extension

Bachelor Programs (4 Years)

  • BSc. in Agriculture
  • BSc. in Horticulture
  • BSc. in Management of Agro-Ecosystems and Environment
  • BSc. in Water Resource Management
  • BSc. in Agribusiness Management
  • BSc. in Agricultural Education & Extension
  • BSc. in Range Management

Diploma Programs (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Crop Protection
  • Diploma in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
  • Diploma in Agricultural Extension
  • Diploma in Water Resources Technology
  • Diploma in Horticulture
  • Diploma in Seed Technology
  • Diploma in Animal Production and Nutrition
  • Diploma in Agricultural Biotechnology

Certificate Programs (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
  • Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audits

Proficiency Courses

  • Seed Technology
  • Tissue Culture
  • Banana Husbandry
  • Farm Fertility Management
  • Smallholder Irrigation & Water Management

School of Pure and Applied Sciences Programs

Ph.D. Programs (3 Years)

  1. Applied Mathematics
  2. Applied Microbiology
  3. Applied Parasitology
  4. Biology of Conservation
  5. Biotechnology
  6. Chemistry
  7. Computer Science
  8. Ecology
  9. Entomology
  10. Genetics
  11. Information Technology
  12. Physics
  13. Statistics

Masters Programs (2 Years)

  • MSc. in Applied Microbiology
  • MSc. in Applied Parasitology
  • MSc. in Biology of Conservation
  • MSc. in Genetics
  • MSc. in Plant Ecology
  • MSc. in Entomology
  • MSc. in Chemistry
  • MSc. in Physics
  • MSc. in Information Technology
  • MSc. in Statistics
  • MSc. in Applied Mathematics
  • MSc. in Pure Mathematics
  • MSc. in Computer Science

Bachelor Programs (4 Years)

  • BSc. in Computer Science
  • BSc. in Analytical Chemistry
  • BSc. in Industrial Chemistry
  • BSc. in Biochemistry
  • BSc. in Statistics
  • BSc. in Biology
  • BSc. in Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • BSc. in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource
  • BSc. in Information Technology
  • BSc. in Mathematics with Computing
  • BSc. in Business Information Technology
  • BSc. in Cyber Security
  • BSc. in Actuarial Science

Diploma Programs (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Data Management and Analysis
  • Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
  • Diploma in Applied Biology
  • Diploma in Information Technology

Certificate Programs (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audits
  • Certificate in Analytical Chemistry
  • Certificate in Information Technology
  • Proficiency Certificate in ICT
  • Proficiency Certificate in Data Analysis

School of Business and Economics Programs

Ph.D. Programs (3 Years)

  1. Ph.D. in Business Administration (Specializations):
  • Human Resource Management
  • Procurement & Supplies Management
  • Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Accounting
  • Ph.D. in Project Planning and Management

Masters Programs (2 Years)

  • Master of Business Administration (Specializations):
  • Human Resource Management
  • Procurement & Supplies Management
  • Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Accounting
  • Master of Science in Project Planning & Management
  • Master of Economics

Bachelor Programs (4 Years)

  • Bachelor of Economics
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Specializations):
  • Human Resource Management
  • Procurement & Supplies Management
  • Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Accounting
  • Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
  • Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance
  • Bachelor of Economics and Finance
  • Bachelor of Accounting

Diploma Programs (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies
  • Diploma in Business Management with IT
  • Diploma in Project Management

Certificate Programs (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Purchasing & Supplies
  • Certificate in Business Management with IT

School of Education and Social Sciences Programs

Ph.D. Program (3 Years)

  • Ph.D. in Education

Masters Programs (2 Years)

  • Master of Education in Administration & Planning
  • Master of Education in Instructional Methods & Educational Technology
  • Master of Arts in Linguistics
  • Master of Arts in Kiswahili
  • Master of Arts in Literature
  • Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies
  • Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies
  • Master of Information and Knowledge Management

Post Graduate Diploma (1 Year)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Bachelor Programs (4 Years)

  • Bachelor of Education (Science)
  • Bachelor of Education (Arts)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Security Studies
  • Bachelor of Library and Information Science
  • Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information and Communication Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Content Enhancement Program

  • Science Subjects
  • Art Subjects

Diploma Programs (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Library and Information Science
  • Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
  • Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Diploma in Criminology & Security Management
  • Diploma in Corporate Communication

School of Nursing Programs

Masters Program (2 Years)

  • Master of Public Health

Bachelor Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) – Upgrading Programme (2½ Years)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) – Direct Entry (4 Years)
  • Bachelor of Science in Community Health (4 Years)

Diploma Program (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Community Health

School of Law

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

University of Embu TVET Institute

What makes the University of Embu stand out is its TVET Centre. The university also houses the University of Embu TVET Institute (UoEm TVETI), established in 2022 as a public Technical and Vocational Education Training institute. Thus, the TVET institute is specifically designed to offer diploma and certificate programs in business, technical, and professional fields.

The following are the Diploma and certificate programs offered as of 2025 by UoEm TVETI Institute:

  1. Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management
  2. Craft Certificate in Information Technology
  3. Craft Certificate in Information Studies
  4. Craft Certificate in Accountancy
  5. Craft Certificate in Banking and Finance
  6. Craft Certificate in Project Management
  7. Craft Certificate in Business Management
  8. Craft Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
  9. Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service
  10. Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations
  11. Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management
  12. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
  13. Diploma in Tourism Management
  14. Diploma in Information Studies
  15. Diploma in Accountancy
  16. Diploma in Counselling
    (Disaster Management and Trauma Counselling Option)
  17. Diploma in Banking and Finance
  18. Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
  19. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
  20. Diploma in General Agriculture
  21. Diploma in Business Management
  22. Diploma in Human Resource Management
  23. Diploma in Project Management
  24. Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
  25. Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
  26. Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
    In addition, the Institute offers the following professional programs
  27. Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
  28. Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)

Admission process: How to Join the Embu University

So you have decided to Join the University of Embu, but first, before you select your courses, there are a few requirements that you must know. It all starts with meeting the course requirements. Below are the General requirements for each study level:

LevelCourse DurationMinimum Requirements
Doctorate3 yearsMaster’s degree in a relevant area
Master’s2 yearsBachelor’s degree in a relevant area
Postgraduate Diploma1 yearDegree in a relevant area
Bachelors4 yearsi. C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent
ii. C- (Minus) at KCSE and relevant Diploma
Diploma (UoEm)2 yearsi. C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent
ii. D+ (Plus) at KCSE and relevant Certificate
Diploma (TVETI)3 yearsi. C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent
ii. Certificate in craft certificate
Certificate (UoEm)1 yearD+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent
Certificate (TVETI)2 yearsi. D (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent
ii. Artisan certificate

Another vital information that you need to keep in mind is the intake periods offered by Embu University. You may now want to Join the university when the admission deadline has already passed. How many intakes are there at Embu University? The university offers intakes in January, April, May, August, September, and December every year

At the same time, the Academic year for students who are in session starts in September of each calendar year and ends in August of the subsequent year. The Academic Year comprises two semesters and one trimester, each lasting for sixteen (16) weeks as follows:

 StartsEnds
Semester 1SeptemberDecember
Semester 2JanuaryApril
Semester 3MayAugust

How to Apply

The process of now joining Embu University is quite easy and does not require too much straining. All you need is to know the requirements above plus the intake periods, and then follow the process below:

  • Obtain your Relevant application forms from the Embu University admissions Portal (Undergraduate-Application-Form, Postgraduate Application Form )
  • Fill in the Application Form by providing all details as required
  • Submit the fully filled-in application form with the original copy of the application fee payment deposit slip to the Admissions Office at the school
Embu University Admission Portal
The University Of Embu Admission Website

Alternatively, you can send the admissions via the Embu general Post office using the address below:

  • The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research and Extension)
  • P.O. Box 6-60100, EMBU

NOTE: The application process is not free of charge, and you will be required to pay non-refundable fees as follows:

Program LevelApplication Fee (East Africans)Application Fee (Non-East Africans)
Ph.DKSh. 4,000USD 100
Master’sKSh. 2,000USD 50
Bachelor’sKSh. 2,000USD 50
DiplomaKSh. 1,000USD 25
CertificateKSh. 500USD 15

Embu University Fees Structure

The university fees vary depending on the program that you have chosen to study for. It is as follows:

Bachelor Programs Fees

S/NProgrammeFees per Semester (KSh)Total Fees per Year (KSh)
1Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)102,000204,000
2Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension)122,400244,800
3Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)137,700275,400
4Bachelor of Science (Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources Management)122,400244,800
5Bachelor of Science (Horticulture)122,400244,800
6Bachelor of Science (Management of Agro-Ecosystem and Environment)122,400244,800
7Bachelor of Science (Range Management)122,400244,800
8Bachelor of Science (Water Resource Management)122,400244,800
9Bachelor of Accounting91,800183,600
10Bachelor of Business Information Technology102,000204,000
11Bachelor of Commerce91,800183,600
12Bachelor of Economics91,800183,600
13Bachelor of Economics And Finance91,800183,600
14Bachelor of Economics And Statistics91,800183,600
15Bachelor of Science (Finance)91,800183,600
16Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management91,800183,600
17Bachelor of Arts (Criminology And Security Studies)76,500153,000
18Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)76,500153,000
19Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Studies102,000204,000
20Bachelor of Education (Arts)91,800183,600
21Bachelor of Education (Science)122,400244,800
22Bachelor of Library and Information Science102,000204,000
23Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management102,000204,000
24Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)91,800183,600
25Bachelor of Science (Nursing)137,700275,400
26Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development137,700275,400
27Bachelor of Science (Nursing) – Upgrading137,700275,400
28Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry)122,400244,800
29Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)122,400244,800
30Bachelor of Science (Biology)112,200224,400
31Bachelor of Science (Bsc.)112,200224,400
32Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)122,400244,800
33Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry)122,400244,800
34Bachelor of Science (Mathematics With Computing)112,200224,400
35Bachelor of Science (Microbiology and Biotechnology)122,400244,800
36Bachelor of Science (Statistics)112,200224,400
37Bachelor of Science in Information Technology102,000204,000
38Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science112,200224,400
39Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security122,400244,800

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Fees

Full-Time

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees50,00050,000100,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Identity Card (Once)500500
Quality Assurance (Once)1,0001,000
Endowment Fund (Once)1,0001,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Examination4,2504,2508,500
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Library1,5001,5003,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab3,0003,0006,000
Total65,75063,250129,000

Institutional-Based

Fee ItemSession 1 (KES)Session 2 (KES)Session 3 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees34,00033,00033,000100,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Identity Card (Once)500500
Quality Assurance (Once)1,0001,000
Endowment Fund (Once)1,0001,000
Activity1,0005005002,000
Registration5005005001,500
Examination3,5002,5002,5008,500
Medical1,0001,0001,0003,000
Library1,0001,0001,0003,000
Students’ Union Fee200150150500
Computer Lab2,0002,0002,0006,000
Total46,70041,65040,650129,000

Certificate Courses Fees

All Certificate Courses (Except CCPDRM)

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees19,50019,50039,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Identity Card (Once)500500
Endowment Fund (Once)1,0001,000
Examination1,5001,5003,000
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Library1,0001,0002,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab5005001,000
Total28,50027,00055,500

Certificate in Computer & Portable Devices Repair & Maintenance (CCPDRM)

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees22,00022,00044,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Identity Card (Once)500500
Endowment Fund (Once)1,0001,000
Examination1,5001,5003,000
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Library1,0001,0002,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab7507501,500
Internet7507501,500
Total32,00030,50062,500

Diploma Programs Fees

Structure for All Diploma Courses (Except DIT)

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees30,00030,00060,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Identity Card (Once)500500
Endowment Fund1,0001,000
Examination1,5001,5003,000
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Library1,0001,0002,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab5005001,000
Total39,00037,50076,500

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees35,00035,00070,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Identity Card (Once)500500
Endowment Fund1,0001,000
Examination1,5001,5003,000
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Library1,0001,0002,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab7507501,500
Internet7507501,500
Total46,00043,50089,500

Masters Programs Fees

Science-Based Master’s Courses

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees65,00065,000130,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Identity Card (Once)500500
Quality Assurance (Once)1,0001,000
Endowment Fund1,0001,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Examination6,0006,00012,000
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Library1,5001,5003,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab4,0004,0008,000
Thesis Supervision12,00012,00024,000
Total95,50093,000188,500

Arts-Based Master’s Courses

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees60,00060,000120,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Identity Card (Once)500500
Quality Assurance (Once)1,0001,000
Endowment Fund1,0001,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Examination6,0006,00012,000
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Library1,5001,5003,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab4,0004,0008,000
Thesis Supervision12,00012,00024,000
Total90,50088,000178,500

PhD Programs Fees

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KES)Year 1, Semester 2 (KES)Total per Year (KES)
Tuition Fees75,00075,000150,000
Caution (Once)2,0002,000
Identity Card (Once)500500
Quality Assurance (Once)1,0001,000
Endowment Fund (Once)1,0001,000
Activity1,0001,0002,000
Registration7507501,500
Examination6,0006,00012,000
Medical1,5001,5003,000
Library1,5001,5003,000
Students’ Union250250500
Computer Lab4,0004,0008,000
Thesis Supervision12,00012,00024,000
Total105,500103,000208,500

UoEm TVET Institute Fee Structure

Craft Certificate Programmes

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KSH)Year 1, Semester 2 (KSH)Total per Year (KSH)
Tuition Fees19,500.0019,500.0039,000.00
Caution (Once)2,000.002,000.00
Identity Card (Once)500.00500.00
Activity1,000.001,000.002,000.00
Registration750.00750.001,500.00
Internal Exams500.00500.001,000.00
Medical1,500.001,500.003,000.00
Library1,000.001,000.002,000.00
Students’ Union250.00250.00500.00
Computer500.00500.001,000.00
Total27,500.0025,000.0052,500.00

Diploma Programmes

Fee ItemYear 1, Semester 1 (KSH)Year 1, Semester 2 (KSH)Total per Year (KSH)
Tuition Fees23,250.0023,250.0046,500.00
Caution (Once)2,000.002,000.00
Identity Card (Once)500.00500.00
Activity1,000.001,000.002,000.00
Registration750.00750.001,500.00
Internal Exams500.00500.001,000.00
Medical1,500.001,500.003,000.00
Library1,000.001,000.002,000.00
Students’ Union250.00250.00500.00
Computer500.00500.001,000.00
Total31,250.0028,750.0060,000.00

UoEm Professional Courses Fee Structure

Fee ItemUoEm Students in Session (KES)UoEm Students not in Session (KES)External Students (KES)Subsequent Sessions for External Continuing Students (KES)
Tuition10,00010,00010,00010,000
Caution (Once)2,000
Identity Card (Once)500
Registration Fee (Once)750750
Medical1,5001,5001,500
Activity1,0001,0001,000
Library1,0001,0001,000
Students’ Union Fee250250
Computer Lab500500500
Total10,00014,00017,50015,000

If you are looking for other relevant Portal links for Embu University, below is a table that will help you quickly access what you are searching for:

ResourceLink
Student Portal (TVET)Student Portal (TVET)
Student PortalStudent Portal
Student NoticesStudent Notices
E-learning PortalE-learning Portal
Student EmailStudent Email
Student Information GuidesStudent Information Guides
Exam TimetablesExam Timetables
Teaching TimetablesTeaching Timetables
Chat with the Admissions OfficeChat with Admissions Office
University of Embu Students AssociationUoEm Students Association
Dean of Students OfficeDean of Students Office

Embu University Contacts

For immediate assistance, you can reach the university Via:

  • P. O. Box: 6 – 60100, Embu, Kenya
  • Tel: + 254-20 2444136,
  • Phone: + 254 727 933950, +254 788 199505
  • Website: www.embuni.ac.ke
  • E-mail:– info@embuni.ac.ke

Conclusion

And there you have it. The Embu University is Kenya’s leading educational institution. Here, you can get access to a wide range of course sites for each level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate. But remember, the process of joining the university involves meeting the course requirements, filling out the application form, and submitting it personally to the university. Luckily, this guide has covered everything that you need to know.

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