Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology)
Major Subject: Information Technology
Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili

OR

-KNEC Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology /Business Information Technology or its equivalent from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,

OR

-CUK Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology /Business Information Technology or its equivalent from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,

OR

-The Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE), East African Certificate of Education (EACE) “Ordinary Level” Division II or their equivalents, plus a CUK/KNEC Diploma or their equivalents from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,

OR

-The Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE), East African Certificate of Education (EACE) Ordinary Level Division III or their equivalents, plus CUK/KNEC Certificate and CUK/KNEC Diploma or their equivalents from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,

OR

-The Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) “Advanced Level” with two Principal passes and a subsidiary.

Intakes are in January, May and September.
Maseno University, Maseno
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C in Maths (for BSc. IT), or
- KCSE C Plain with diploma in Computer Science, or
- KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma Computer Science, or
- KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies with minimum of Credit Pass, or
- EAACE/KACE ‘A’, 2 Principal passes in Maths & Physics and 1 Subsidiary, or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in IT of Maseno University or
- Diploma in Computer Science with Credit pass from an accredited institution
KCA University, Nairobi
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.

Tuition fees:
1. Trimester 1- KSh. 69,895
2. Trimester 2- KSh. 67,895
3. Trimester 3- KSh. 67,895
4. Trimester 4- KSh. 67,895
5. Trimester 5- KSh. 67,895
6. Trimester 6- KSh. 67,895
7. Trimester 7- KSh. 67,895
8. Trimester 8- KSh. 67,895
9. Trimester 9- KSh. 67,895

Modes of study:
-Full Time
-Part Time

Intake Periods:
-January
-May
-September
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mean grade C+ at KCSE with at least C(Plain) or above in Mathematics and English; OR,
KACE or equivalent with at least two principal passes in any two subjects plus a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR,
KCSE mean grade C (plain) plus a Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Technology with a credit or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus a C (Plain) in Mathematics and English; OR,
Bachelors Degree from a recognized University plus a C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE.

University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
1. KCSE Mean grade of C+ and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate OR
2. KACE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of two principal passes in A-level examination in Mathematics and English language.
3. Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of Information Technology from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
4. Candidates with equivalent qualifications as approved by Senate may be considered.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees: 65,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with C+ (plus) in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject. Or, 2 principal passes at A-level, 1 of which must be in Mathematics or Science subject, Or Any business related subject, Or Those with a diploma in IT from MMUST or equivalent with a credit or distinction will be admitted into 2nd year of study. Or a relevant diploma recognized by the University Senate
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
Tuition fees: Ksh 77,616/- Per Semester

Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
a) KCSE with C+ (plus) Mean grade or its equivalent as determined by KNEC, with a minimum of C (plain) in English and Mathematics;
b) Higher National Diploma/Diploma from KNEC or any Institution recognized by University Senate;
c) Any other qualification(s) recognized by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Admission requirements

(i) A mean a grade C+ and a minimum of C+ in both Mathematics and English OR

(ii) Be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A-level, and a minimum of a principal pass in Mathematics or Physics with credit pass in mathematics at O-level OR

(iii) Accredited Diploma in Information Technology or related field with a credit pass

Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: Ksh. 45,000 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C (plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science OR with a credit pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent.
Baraton College, Baraton
Minimum Requirements:
At least a mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE or its equivalent with a minimum of grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics/ Physics, English/ Kiswahili OR equivalent OR Diploma in Computer Studies/Diploma in Information Technology/Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution.

Duration: 8 semesters
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Admission Requirements:

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English.
OR
Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Duration:8 semesters
Zetech University, Thika
Duration: 8 semesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of C+ and above in K.C.S.E and a minimum grade of C in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili C OR Relevant qualification approved by the University Senate
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C+ with C (plain) in Mathematics or Physics and English; or Diploma in
Computer Science or Information Technology with at least Credit Pass.

Mode of study: Full time
Kisii University, Kisii.
Course entry requirements:
K.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+ (plus) with a C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili OR Diploma in related field.

Course duration: 4 years

Mode of study: Full time
Karatina University, Karatina
Admission Requirements:

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE with a C+ in Mathematics & C Plain in English or Kiswahili OR KNEC Diploma in Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi
In addition to meeting the minimum entry requirements, applicants must have scored a mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent.

Intakes: January, May and September
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Course requirements

KCSE C+ and Grade C in English and Mathematics or equivalent Examination.
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Duration: 8 semesters
Taita Taveta University, Voi
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Tom Mboya University College, Homabay
Pioneer International University, Nairobi
Kenya Highlands University, Kericho
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
Mount Kenya University, Thika