Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Science in Kenya

Institutions Offering Diploma in Computer Science

•  Chuka University, Chuka  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math, C- in Phys or Physical Sciences, C- in Kisw/Engl, OR Division 3 in KCE with a Pass in Phys/Physical Sciences, Math and Kisw. OR KACE with a Subsidiary in Math/Phys, and at least a credit in Phys/Physical Sciences in KCE, OR Certificate in Computer Science or equivalent, plus pass in Phys in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions
  
  Course duration: 4 semesters
  
  Mode of study: Full time or Work-based
  
  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.
•  Riara University, Nairobi  
  Duration: 3 trimesters
  
  Tuition fees: Ksh. 70,850 per trimester
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  a) C Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent; or
  b) IGCSE Year 13 certification with minimum of C+ or
  c) IB Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.00
  d) A Pre-University certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50
•  Egerton University, Nakuru  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Direct admission
  -KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in Physics or C in Physical Science, C- (minus) in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English
  
  (ii) Indirect admission
  -A relevant certificate from an institution recognized by Egerton University Senate OR
  
  -A level with at least 1 principal pass and 1 subsidiary pass in relevant subjects.
•  St. Paul's University, Limuru  
  Admission Requirements:
  -To be admitted into Diploma in Computer Science, a candidate must satisfy the minimum admission requirements of St. Paul’s University as follows:
  
  -Should have passed with a mean grade of C in KCSE and C - or above in Mathematics
  -Any other qualification approved by University Senate.
  
  Duration:
  1 academic year (Three Semesters)
•  University of Kabianga, Kericho  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  1. Minimum grade of C (plain) in KCSE with C- (minus) in both Mathematics and English, OR
  2. Diploma in areas other than Computer Science or Certificate in Computer Systems Technology, OR
  3. Certificate in Information Technology and at least 2 years relevant working experience
•  Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu  
  Course entry requirements:
  -KCSE mean grade C – (minus) OR a Certificate in a relevant field from a recognized examining body or institution OR a Division III and above in ‘O’ Level Examinations
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Day; Evening; Saturday and ODL
•  Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kisumu  
  Module I-III
  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of C- in KCSE with C- in Maths, Physics and English.
  -KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
  
  Intake: January
  
  Exam body: KNEC
  
  Course duration: 9 terms with Attachment
•  Zetech University, Thika  
  Duration: 4 Trimesters
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  • An aggregate mean grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E
  • D- in Mathematics
  • D- in either English or Kiswahili OR Relevant qualification approved by the University Senate
•  Gretsa University, Thika  
  Duration: 6 semesters
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
  -Certificate in relevant ICT discipline or equivalent qualifications.
  
  Tuition fees: Ksh 25,000
•  The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi  
  Course entry requirements:
  -KCSE Aggregate grade “C-” (or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate)
  
  Course duration: 4 Semesters
  
  Intakes are in January, May and September.
•  Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf, Nairobi  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of C- in KCSE with D+ in Maths
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Intake: September
  
  Exam body: KNEC
•  Matili Technical Training Institute., Kimilili  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of C- in KCSE
  
  Intake: January
  
  Exam series: November
  
  Course duration: 9 terms
  
  Exam body: KNEC
•  Rongo University, Rongo  
  Duration: 4 semesters
  
  Tuition fees: 33,000/= per semester
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  • K.C.S.E C(Minus) or relevant certificate
•  Kabarak University, Kabarak  
  Course entry requirements:
  -KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with C in Mathematics and C- in Physics
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A mean grade of C- in KCSE
  
  Course duration: 6 terms
  
  Exam body: KNEC
•  Malindi Aviation Technical Training Institute, Eldoret  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of C- at KCSE
  
  Program duration: 6 terms
  
  Exam body: KNEC
•  Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi  
  Entry Grade: C-
  Duration: 4 semesters
  Tuition Fees: 35,000/=/semester 30,000/=/block
•  Jodan College of Technology, Thika  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of C- and above
•  Sigowet Technical Training Institute, Kericho  
  Entry Requirement: C-
  
  Duration: 2 years
•  Mosoriot Institute of Technology, Eldoret  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Exam Body: KNEC
•  NYS Engineering Institute, Nairobi  
  Exam Body: KNEC
•  Uasin Gishu Technical Training Institute, Eldoret  
  Exam Body: KNEC
•  Finstock Evarsity, Nairobi  
  
•  Frontier Institute of Professional and Management Studies, Garissa  
  
•  East Africa Vision Institute, Eldoret  
  
•  Beam International Training Centre, Nairobi  
  
•  Karma Training Institute, Isiolo  
  
•  Kericho School of Professional Studies, Kericho  
  
•  New Dawn College, Nairobi  
  
•  North Rift Institute of Management Studies, Eldoret  
  
•  St. Ann's College, Kisii  
  
•  United Africa College, Laare  
  
•  Western College of Computer and Technology (WCCT), Mumias  
  
•  South Rift Technical Training Institute, Kericho  
  
•  Ruiru Institute of Business Studies, Ruiru  
  
•  Achievers College, Embu  
  
•  Kenya Highlands University, Kericho  
  
•  Muranga University of Technology, Muranga  
  
•  Pwani University, Kilifi  
  
•  South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui  
  
•  Kisii University, Kisii.  
  

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