Kirinyaga University College seeks to admit students to its various academic programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors and Postgraduate levels. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the following Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses due to start in September 2017. Download Application Forms online.
Each course will have its own entry requirements, often specifying both the subjects you must already have studied, as well as the grades you will need to have achieved.
How to Apply
The application forms are available from the website and are returned upon Payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,500 for Degree courses and Kshs 1,000 for Diploma and Certificate courses. Application fee can be deposited in the University account: Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) ACCOUNT NO: 1104016028
Cooperative Bank ACCOUNT NO: 01129489200000
Equity Bank ACCOUNT NO: 0100299420333 Or paid in Bankers cheque or Money order at the University. Filled application should be returned to the Registrar Academic Affairs Offices. THE REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P.O BOX 143 – 10300
KERUGOYA
Click here to download the application form.
Application Form
COURSES
FULL TIME AND PART TIME PROGRAMMES
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Masters of Business Administration |
- A Bachelors Degree at Upper Second Class Honours from Kirinyaga University or any other university recognized by the university senate OR,
- A Bachelors Degree at Lower Second Class Honours with at least 2 years post-graduation working or research experience; OR,
- A Bachelors Degree at Lower Second Class Honours with relevant professional qualifications OR,
- A relevant Bachelors degree with a pass, and four years relevant experience
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4 Semesters |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Bachelor of Commerce |
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination)certificate with a minimum of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics and English
OR
- Be a holder of KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
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8 Semesters |
2. |
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
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- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili
OR
- Be a holder of KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
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8 Semesters |
3. |
Bachelor of Business Management |
- Be a holder of KCSE mean grade C+ and above (plus) or equivalent and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.
OR
- Mean grade of C plain at KCSE with KNEC diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution by University Senate.
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8 Semesters |
4. |
Bachelor of Enterprise Management |
- Applicants with an overall KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR
- Be a holder KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or equivalent with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline with minimum of pass from an institution recognized by University Senate.
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8 Semesters |
5. |
Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply Management |
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics and English
OR
- Be a holder of KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
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8 Semesters |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Public Relations
- Diploma in Entrepreneurship
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- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C plain with a pass in Mathematics and English.
OR
- KCSE mean grade C- (C Minus) and KNEC certificate or equivalent in any relevant area with at least Credit pass
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4 Semesters |
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Public Relations
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
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- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus)
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1 Semester |
SHORT COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Proficiency Certificate in Leadership and Management
- Proficiency certificate in supervisory skills
- Proficiency Certificate in Governance and Administration for Public Officers
- Proficiency Certificate in Management for Effective Service Delivery
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- KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificates
Or
- Professional qualifications
Or
- Recommendation from employers for those employed
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2 Weeks |
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEGREE COURSE
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
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- KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences
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8 Semesters |
2. |
- BSc. in Clinical Medicine & Community Health (Direct Entry)
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- KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.
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12 Trimesters |
3. |
BSc. Clinical Medicine & Community Health – (Mature Entry)t |
- KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C in KCSE and have a KNEC Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Be registered by the Kenya Clinical Officer’s Council.
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8 Trimesters |
4. |
BSc. Community Health & Development |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (C plus) with C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.
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8 Semesters |
5. |
BSc. in Health Information Management & Informatics |
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of C+ (plus) and above with a combination of: English or Kiswahili C , Biology/Biological Sciences, C ,
Mathematics C, Physics or Chemistry
OR
- Have a KNEC Diploma or equivalent in Health Records and Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
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8 Semesters |
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Diploma in Human Biosciences
Options
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
|
- KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences. OR
- Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
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6 Semesters |
2. |
- Diploma in HIV Management
|
- Mean Grade C (plain) at K.C.S.E with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science.OR
- Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
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2-Semesters +
Field attachment |
3. |
Diploma in Community Health & Development |
- KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences. OR
- Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
|
6 Semesters |
4. |
Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and in Chemistry/Physical Sciences and C-(minus) in Mathematics/Physics OR
- Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
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9 Trimesters |
5. |
BSc. in Health Information Management & Informatics |
- Certificate in Community Health & Development
- Certificate in HIV Management
|
3 Semesters |
PROFESSIONAL COURSE
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
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- KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in Relevant Biological Sciences qualifications
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2 weeks Full time |
2. |
- Total Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories
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- KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in Professional qualifications in laboratory sciences.
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2 weeks Full time |
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- BSc in Information Technology
|
- Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR,
- Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
|
8 Semesters |
2. |
- Bachelor of Business Information Technology
|
- Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR,
- Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
|
8 Semesters |
3. |
|
- Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR,
- Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
|
8 Semesters |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Business Information Technology
|
- Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Pass in Information Technology Certificate
|
4 Semesters |
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in Business Information Technology
|
- Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at K.C.S.E
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1 Semester |
SHORT COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Proficiency Certificate in Computer
- Applications CISCO IT Essentials
- Professional Certificate in Information Systems
|
- Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate
|
3 months (part time) or equivalent on full-time basis |
2. |
- Computer based Information Security
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- Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate
|
2 Weeks |
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
|
- Mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in English and B- in Mathematics/Credit pass in bridging Mathematics from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
OR
- KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
|
9 Semesters |
2. |
- BSc. in Mathematics and Computer Science
|
- Mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in Mathematics. In addition, a student must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics.
OR
- KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
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8 Semesters |
3. |
- BSc. In Actuarial Science
|
- Mean grade of C Plus (C+) at KCSE with at least C+ in English and Mathematics or a Bridging certificate in mathematics with a minimum grade of credit from a recognized institution.
OR
- A mean grade of KCSE C plain with C in Mathematics KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
|
9 Semesters |
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
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- Diploma in Building Construction
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying
|
- KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science
OR
- KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
|
6 Semesters |
2. |
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Architecture
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
|
- KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science
OR
- KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
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7 Semesters |
3. |
- Certificate in Architectural Studies
- Certificate in Building Construction
|
- Mean Grade C-(minus) at K.C.S.E.
|
3 Semesters |
4. |
- Certificate in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Automotive Engineering
|
- Mean Grade C-(minus) at K.C.S.E.
|
4 Semesters |
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
UNDERGRADUATE, DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- BSC. In Fashion Design and Textile Technology
|
- Mean grade of C+ (Plus) C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject(Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History)
OR
- Pass in KNEC Diploma or equivalent in fashion design with minimum C- at KCSE.
|
8 Semesters |
2. |
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
- Diploma in Food & Beverage Management
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
|
- Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE.
OR
- Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a relevant discipline.
|
4 Semesters |
3. |
- Certificate in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
- Certificate in Food and Beverage production Services and Sales
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodations Operations
|
- Mean Grade of C-(minus) at KCSE
|
2 Semesters |
SHORT COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Apparel accessories
- Interior design and fabric decoration
- Basic cookery
- Waiters’ proficiency
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- Be a holder of KCSE certificate
OR
- Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality & Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above.
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1 Month |