African institute of research and development studies fee structure 2025

Last updated on February 23rd, 2025 at 11:16 am

Below is the African institute of research and development studies fee structure for the different courses you can study at the college….

African institute of research and development studies fee structure

Before I take you to the fee structure, here are some background information about AIRADS.

Campuses

African institute of research and development studies (AIRADS) has many branches in various parts of Kenya.

The campuses are:

1. Kericho town Campus
2. Bungoma town Campus
3. Kisumu city Campus
4. Nakuru city Campus
5. Eldoret town Campus
6. Lodwar Campus

Most importantly, all African institute of research and development studies campuses across the country are registered, and licensed by TVETA.

Additionally, all the campuses are accredited by various bodies both locally and internationally including NITA, KNEC, KASNEB, ICM, AMROCK, KNDI, TVET/CDAC, among others.

AIRADs College intakes and mode of learning

On top of that, all the campuses have their intakes in January, May, and September, and  campuses offer 3 modes of study, full-time, part-time, distance learning, and weekends.

Courses offered at African institute of research and development studies

African institute of research and development studies offers so many different courses on their different campuses across the country.

Below are the courses offered:

• 14 computer packages courses plus more advanced courses:
• Professional Short courses.
• NITA Courses
• CBET Courses
• Health Science
• Hospitality
• Engineering and ICT
• Arts & Social Science
• Business & Management Studies
• KASNEB Courses

AIRADs College fee structure

Note that the African institute of research and development studies fee differs depending on the course that you are undertaking.

That being so, below is the fee information for the various courses (Here, we will mention all the courses plus how much you pay for each):

To start with, let us look at all the computer courses.

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14 Computer packages

• Introduction to computer
• Keyboarding
• Operation system with Microsoft windows
• Word processing using MS word
• Spreadsheet using MS Excel
• Database management using MS Access
• Internet and email
• Introduction to graphic design
• Using Ms publisher and Adobe PageMaker
• social media and digital skills
• Basic computer maintenance skills
• Document formatting and printing skills
• Software installation
• PC troubleshooting

For the 14 computer package courses, the fee is kshs. 3800.

On the other hand, for the Advanced, Accounting, and Computer Programming Languages, the fee per each is as follows:

Advanced packages

• Corel draw -3,500/=
• MS project -5000/=
• SPSS -6000/=
• AutoCAD -4000/=

Accounting packages

• Quick books -4000/=
• Sage -4000/=
• Pastel -4000/=
• Tally -4000/=

Computer Programming Languages

• C + + (it takes 2 months) – Ksh 7000/-
• Visual basic (it takes 2 months) -Ksh 7000/-
• Database management with SQL  – Ksh 7000/-

In addition to the above courses, African institute of research and development studies  offers a range  of short courses (professional courses).

Now, these courses’ takes a duration of between 1 to 6 months (in most cases).

For the duration each course takes and fees charged, see the tables below.

Fee for Professional Short courses

Professional Short courses-More courses offered at African institute of research and development studies

NITA Courses

CBET Courses

Health Science courses

To qualifications for the school of health science, you must have met the following qualifications.

Diploma courses– C-

Certificate courses– D (plain)

For the fees, duration, and exam body, see the table below…

Hospitality courses

To join and undertake any hospitality course, you need to meet the following qualifications.

Diploma courses– C-(minus)

Certificate courses– D(plain)

Now that you know about the qualifications, let us go ahead and look at the fees for each course per term (the exam body for all the courses is KNEC).

Engineering and ICT

Again, to pursue Engineering and ICT, you need a C- for the Diploma qualification and a D plain(minimum) for a certificate course.

For the duration each course will take and the fee per term, see the table below:

Arts & Social Sciences

When joining the school of arts and social science, below are the qualification you must have met, depending on the course you would like to pursue.

Diploma course-C-(minus)

Certificate courses– D(plain)

The duration and school fees to pay per term details are tabulated below..

KASNEB Courses

Let us first look at the minimum qualifications for KASNEB Courses ….

Qualifications for KASNEB Courses

• ATD (LEVEL I – III) – C-(minus)
• CPA (SECT I – II) –C+(plus) . Must also have C+ in Maths and English
• CPA 2 (SECT III – IV) – PASS in section 1
• CPA 3 (SECT V – VI) –PASS in section 2
• Certificate in Accounting & Management Skills (CAMS) Qualification by KASNEB -D+(plus)

At this point, let us look at fees per term plus the duration each course takes below….

African institute of research and development studies fee structure continued

Business & Management Studies

For all business & management studies, all exams are under KNEC exam body.

For you to pursue any course, below are the qualification you must have met:

Diploma courses -C-(minus)

Advanced Diploma:

• Higher National Diploma in Human resources management –PASS in diploma in any Business or Degree from any Recognized University.
• Higher National Diploma in Entrepreneurship- Diploma in any business Course
• Higher National Diploma Information Studies/ Library Science- Pass in Diploma in Information Studies/ Library Science

Fees and duration for Business & Management diploma Courses

Let us now look at the fees for Business & Management certificate courses(you need a D plain to take a Certificate and a C- to pursue a Diploma)

How to Apply or Register

So, how do you now apply or register?

Now, to apply or register, you can just apply online at this website www.airads.ac.ke

Alternatively, you can visit any of previously listed campuses to get an admission letter.

And if you’d like to contact a particular campus,  you can use the following contact details..

African institute of research and development studies Nakuru Campus

Location: Trade World Building 2nd Floor, Opposite Prestige Mall, along – Kijabe Row– Nakuru CBD

Cell Phone: 0711-488-302

Email: [email protected]

African institute of research and development studies Eldoret Campus

Location: Institute Plaza 3rd Floor- Oloo Street, Next to KPLC Commercial Office-Eldoret CBD

Cell Phone: 0715-696-979

Email:  [email protected]

Webmail: [email protected]

African institute of research and development studies Kisumu Campus

Location: Swan Building ,2nd floor, Oginga Odinga Street-Kisumu city

Cell Phone: 0715-505-262

Email: [email protected]

African institute of research and development studies Kericho Campus

Location: ACK business park Building -2^ND, 3^rd & 4^th Floor Along Kericho –Nakuru Highway, Next to Ndege Chai Building –Kericho Town.

Cell Phone: 0729-976-885

Email: [email protected]

African institute of research and development studies Bungoma Campus

Location: College House – 3rd Floor – Opposite Bungoma Main Stage- Bungoma Town

Cell Phone: 0715-771-316

Email: [email protected]

Webmail: [email protected]

African institute of research and development studies Lodwar campus

Location: Equity Bank Building –Opposite -Lodwar Town

Postal address: P.O BOX 387 – 30500- Lowdar Turkana County

Cell Phone: 0719 818 645

Email: [email protected]

African institute of research and development studies fee structure – Final words

If you have not made up your mind on the course to pursue, the African institute of research and development studies has a dedicated career department that will guide you accordingly.

To reach the department, call/sms/whatsapp 0723 555 999.

Of course, you may also want to visit the institution (campus of your choice) physically for further assistance.

Good luck.

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