Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science in Kenya

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

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Admission criteria:
-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 Mathematical Sciences or its equivalent from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,
OR

-CUK Diploma in Mathematical Sciences or its equivalent from an Accredited and Recognized Institution (Equivalent to KNEC Diploma),
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.
KCA University, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
Applicants must be a holder of:

(i) Must have passed with a mean grade of C+ and above in KCSE plus B+ in Mathematics and B in English in the KCSE
OR
(ii) Have a minimum of 2 principal passes, including Mathematics, at Advanced Level/ KACE (Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education) with at least a C in mathematics.
OR
(iii) Have a Diploma in Actuarial Science, Diploma in Mathematics, Diploma in Statistics, or Diploma in Insurance with at least a Credit pass from an accredited Institution recognized by the university Senate,
OR
(iv) Any other qualifications equivalent to (i) to (v) above, subject to approval by the Senate meeting the minimum requirements set by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

Course duration: 4 years

Mode of study:
-Full Time
-Part Time
-Weekend

Intakes:
-January
-May
-September
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
• Holders of a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nairobi in Actuarial Science, of at least Upper Second Class Honours, or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Senate.
• Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, of Lower Second Class Honours, from the University of Nairobi, or equivalent qualification from another institution recognized by Senate. In addition, a candidate must have at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Holders of a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the Senate and a Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science from the University of Nairobi, of a minimum credit grade.
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Course requirements

(i) Must have passed the following subjects at the grades indicated at KCSE or equivalent.Mathematics B and English B-.,OR

(ii) Must have passed with two principal passes,one which must be mathematics at KACE or equivalent plus a subsidiary pass in General paper. OR

(iii) Diploma holders in Actuarial Science with atleast credit pass from an accredited institution and a C+ in Mathematics at KCSE. OR

(iv) Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized / accredited Institution.

Course duration: 4 years

Garissa University, Garissa
Requirements:
-Mean grade C+ (PLUS) or equivalent and a minimum of B- in Mathematics and C+ in English or Kiswahili

-In addition, candidates must satisfy the following subject cluster:- Mathematics OR Mathematics Any group II Physical Science Any group III Biological Science Any from Group II/III /IV/VGeography/Accounts/Commerce

OR

-KNEC Diploma in actuarial science or its equivalent recognized by University Senate. (Candidates with grade Pass may be admitted to first year of study, credit/distinction to second year of study)

Mode of Study:Regular

Duration:4 Years
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 Principals in Math/Phys, Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Math/ Econ in IGCE/GCE or KACE, OR Diploma in Statistics or Computer studies with at least a credit, OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit and a pass in Math from Senate-recognized institutions.

Course duration: 8 semesters

Mode of study: Full time

Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) Direct admission
-KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B- (minus) in Mathematics.

(ii) Indirect admission
-Diploma in Statistics and Education with Mathematics as a major subject, with at least a credit from an institution recognized by Egerton University Senate OR Diploma with a pass and at least two years relevant working experience.

-A level: 2 principal passes in Maths/Physics, Maths/Chem, Maths/Econ

-A degree in mathematics from a university recognized by the Egerton University Senate
Strathmore University, Nairobi
Duration: Four(4) Years

Minimum entry requirements:
• A minimum mean grade of B-.
• 6 credits at O-level, A level 3 principal passes
• IB Diploma 34 points out of 45
• A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam.
• Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.
• All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview

Machakos University, Machakos
Course Entry Requirements:
-Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B(Plain) in Mathematics and B- (Minus) in English
-Diploma holder in Acturial Science with at least credit pass from accredited institution and a C+ in Mathematics at KCSE
-Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution.

Course Duration: 4 years

Mode of Study: Full time
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees: Ksh 105,000.00 Per year

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C+ in both English and Mathematics or
-KACE Certificate with two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in Mathematics at KCE or
-Relevant professional qualifications approved by the University Senate
-Successful Diploma graduates with at least a CREDIT Pass will join in 2nd Year
Mount Kenya University, Thika
Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: Kshs. 45,550 Per Semester

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics and C (plain) in English
Or
-Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate with a mean grade ofC ( plain) in KCSE.
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Minimum entry requirements:
i. A minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE, and at least B-(minus) in Mathematics and C+(plus) in English or Kiswahili.
ii. “A” level with 2 principal passes and one subsidiary in science subjects. One Principal must be in Mathematics. OR
iii. A diploma or higher diploma in Actuarial Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Course entry requirements:
-Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and Mathematics OR
-A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Course duration: 8 Semesters
Zetech University, Thika
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with a minimum of C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in English.
-Have a Diploma in Actuarial Science or any other related field from an accredited institution recognised by the University Senate.

Course duration: 4 years
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees: Ksh. 45,000 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E, B- (minus) in Mathematics and C + (plus) in English/Kiswahili. Geography, Accounts and Economics will also be an added advantage.
Kisii University, Kisii.
Course entry requirements:
Mean Grade C+ (plus) with a B- (minus) in Mathematics OR Diploma in a related field of study from a recognized institution.

Course duration: 4 years

Mode of study:
-Part time
-Full time
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in English and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR Be a holder of an equivalent qualification as recognized by DeKUT Senate
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C+ with and B (plain) in Mathematics and C+ English; OR KACE or Advance level equivalent with 2 principal pass, including Mathematics.

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

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a B in Maths OR Diploma in Actuarial Science or Applied Statistics from a recognized institution.
Daystar University , Athi River
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C+ (plus) and above in KCSE, or 5 credits in IGCSE with 2 credits passes in A level or division 2 in GCE.
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
-Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least B- in Mathematics and C+ in English/Kiswahili.
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with a Diploma in a relevant field.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Course requirements

Mean grade C+, Mathematics B-, English C+

Course duration: 4 years
Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi
Entry Grade: C+
Duration: 8 semesters
Tuition Fees: 55,000/=/semester
Moi University, Eldoret
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi