Karatina university fees structure [2025 Intake]

Last updated on February 23rd, 2025 at 10:16 am

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In this article, we will look at the fee structure for all the courses offered at the university.

But before then, it is worth noting that Karatina university stopped offering diploma and certificate courses.

So, if you will have to enroll for any course in the university, it must be either Ph.D., Masters, or a Bachelor courses.

With that in mind, below is the breakdown of the fee structure.

Keep reading………

Karatina university fees structure for all bachelor courses offered in the university

As we look at the fee structure, please note that we will classify the courses paying the same amount together.

Karatina university fee structure for government-sponsored students taking bachelors courses

Now, let us start with the following courses fee structure.

  • Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science and Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
  • Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Extension Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource and Economics
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Science in Forestry
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources
  • Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

Fee

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,00024,00032,000
2(S2) 8,00011,20019,200

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002120029,200
2(S2) 8,0001420022,200

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001820026,200
2(S2) 8,0001120019,200

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001520023,200
2(S2) 8,000820016,200

 

Total per year =187,400

 

  • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

Fee

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002650034500
2(S2) 8,0001120019200

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002370031700
2(S2) 8,0001420022200

 

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002070028700
2(S2) 8,0001120019200

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Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001770025700
2(S2) 8,0008,20016200

 

Total per year =197,400

 

More bachelor courses plus fee payable for the courses offered

  • Bachelor of Business Management
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Project Planning and Management
  • Bachelor of Economics
  • Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminology Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
  • Bachelor of Science in Health System Management

Fee

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001850026500
2(S2) 8,000570013700

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001270020700
2(S2) 8,000570013700

 

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001220020200
2(S2) 8,000520013200

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001120019200
2(S2) 8,000420012200

 

Total per year =139,400

Continuation of Karatina university fees structure for bachelor courses offered in the institution

  • Bachelor of Tourism Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor of Hotel and Hospitality Management

Fee

 

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002250030500
2(S2) 8,000970017700

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001670024700
2(S2) 8,000970017700

 

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001620024200
2(S2) 8,000920017200

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001120019200
2(S2) 8,000420012200

 

Total per year =163,400

More courses plus the fee structure

 

  • Bachelor of Education (Arts)
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Education-Early Childhood
  • GSSP Bachelor of Arts with Education
  • Bachelor of Science with Education-Maths-Phy-Chem-Comp

Fee

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002000028000
2(S2) 8,000720015200

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001420022200
2(S2) 8,000720015200

 

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001120019200
2(S2) 8,000420012200

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001120019200
2(S2) 8,000420012200

 

Total per year =143,400

 

  • Bachelor of Education Arts -Geography
  • Bachelor of Education Science Biology and Phy-Chem-Math
  • Bachelor of Education (Arts) with Special Needs Education
  • Bachelor of Arts with Education Geography Combination
  • Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counselling)
  • Bachelor of Science with Education-Botany-Zoology

 

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002300031000
2(S2) 8,0001020018200

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,000800025200
2(S2) 8,0001020018200

 

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001120019200
2(S2) 8,000420012200

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001120019200
2(S2) 8,000420012200

 

Total per year =155,400

More Karatina university fees structure for bachelor courses offered in the university

  • Bachelor of Education (science) (agriculture Biology)

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0003000038000
2(S2) 8,0001720025200

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002420032200
2(S2) 8,0001720025200


Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001520023200
2(S2) 8,000820016200

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001520023200
2(S2) 8,000820016200

 

Total per year =199,400

 

  • Bachelor of Arts in Geography
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Computing
  • Bachelor of Science -Maths-Phy-Chem
  • Bachelors of Science in Microbiology
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Actual Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Science

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0002000028000
2(S2) 8,000720015200

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001620024200
2(S2) 8,000920017200

 

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001320021200
2(S2) 8,000620014200

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0001120019200
2(S2) 8,000420012200

 

Total per year =151,400

 

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

Year 1

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0004600054000
2(S2) 8,0002370031700

 

Year 2

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0003070038700
2(S2) 8,0002370031700

 

Year 3

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0003070038700
2(S2) 8,0002370031700

 

Year 4

Tuition fee Administration feeTotal
1(S1)   8,0003570043700
2(S2) 8,0002370031700

 

Total per year =301,900

Karatina university fee structure for self-sponsored students

As you have seen above, the fee structure is different for different courses and that applies even to the self-sponsored student.

With that said, I would advise you to visit the institution or call to get the actual fee for the particular course that you would like to pursue.

To contact the institution, we will provide you with the contact information as we wrap up.

Karatina university fees structure [Intakes, how to apply and accommodation]

Intakes

Karatina University has its intakes in January, May, and September.

And the intakes are for the following mode of studies Full Time, Weekend, and Evening classes.

How to apply

Application as a self-sponsored student

  1. To apply, you can obtain the form from Karatina university main campus or the town campus.
  2. Alternatively, you can Download Here  and for the Ph.D. Application form click here to download it.
  3. After downloading, fill out the form and attach all the required relevant certificates plus a payment slip.
  4. Finally, return the form to the registrar’s office.

Besides,

  1. You can apply by going  to the institution website and applying online.
  2. Next, attach all the required  scanned documents as instructed.
  3. Lastly,  pay the application fee and then submit.

Application through KUCCPS as a government-sponsored student

To apply as a government-sponsored student, you must apply through KUCCPS to  benefit from government capitation.

Steps to apply through KUCCPS

  1. If you recently did your KCSE, go to the KUCCPS application portal here to apply through KUCCPS.
  2. Next, enter your KCSE index number followed by the year you sat for your KCSE and your KCPE index number or birth certificate number.
  3. From there, go ahead and revise or just make a new course application as appropriate by simply clicking on the Application/revision tab.
  4. Now, confirm if you have qualified for the course, you have selected and go ahead and finish the process by paying the application and then submit.

Side note:

The application fee is different for different Programmes.

With that said, below is the application fee you pay.

  • Ph.D.. Programmes- Kshs. 3,000
  • Masters Programmes -Kshs. 2,000
  • Undergraduate -Kshs. 1,000

Banks to pay through

For any payment, please note that the university will not accept any cash payment.

In short, payment should be made in bankers cheque in favor of Karatina university or you can just have a direct deposit to the bank through the following banks:

  • Equity bank account number -0040298291603
  • Cooperative bank account number -01129059776700

Accommodation

Students are advised to make arrangements when it comes to accommodation, food, and other personal expenses.

However, 1st-year students are lucky since they are accommodated at Kshs. 6500 per semester.

Quick note: Please note that accommodation is randomly allocated.

Karatina university fees structure wrapping up

As we wrap up, please note that if you are a foreign student, you pay an additional 25% of the tuition fee.

Additionally, note that the fee structure is subject to revision at the sole discretion of the university, therefore always confirm with the institution before making any payment.

To reach Karatina university, you can call or email Karatina university via the following contacts.

Telephone number: 254 (20) 2176 713 or 254 729 721 200.

Email: [email protected]

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