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If you want to enroll at KCA University, this article provides you with the KCA University fee structure for self-sponsored students to get you started.
KCA University is one of the country’s leading private institutions of higher learning, offering a wide range of programs.
In this article, we will look at the KCA University fee structure for self-sponsored students for undergraduate, diploma, and certificate courses.
As you read on, you will notice that the fee structure varies depending on the course.
So, let’s get started…
KCA University fee structure for self-sponsored students
Before we begin, keep in mind that there are common fees for all programs at KCA University. Among these are:
- Application fee of Kshs. 3,000
- Installment fee of Kshs. 1,500 (if you pay the fees in installments)
- Graduation fee of Kshs. 8,000 (payable by all students before graduation)
The good news is that KCA allows you to pay your fees in installments, as follows:
- 1st installment – 50% (on admission)
- 2nd installment – 30% (one month later after admission)
- 3rd installment – 20% (before the end of the trimester)
With that said, the fees for various programs are summarized below. Please keep in mind that courses that pay the same amount are grouped together.
1. School of Business fee structure
Course: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics, BSC. in International Business Management, BSC. in Public Management, BSC. in Economics and Statistic
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 76,770 |
| 2 | 64,895 |
| 3 | 64,895 |
| 3 | 64,895 |
| 4 | 64,895 |
| 5 | 64,895 |
| 6 | 64,895 |
| 7 | 64,895 |
| 8 | 64,895 |
| 9 (Attachment) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Course: Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 90,645 |
| 2 | 78,270 |
| 3 | 78,270 |
| 4 | 88,645 |
| 5 | 88,645 |
| 6 | 88,645 |
| 7 | 88,645 |
| 8 | 67,895 |
| 9 (Attachment) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with B+ (plus) in Mathematics and B (plain) in English or equivalent qualification
Course: Diploma in Business Management, Diploma in Procurement & Logistics, Diploma in Public Management
| Trimester | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 37,550 |
| 2 | 35,550 |
| 3 | 35,550 |
| 4 | 35,550 |
| 5 | 35,550 |
| 6 (Attachment) | 6,000 |
Course duration: 2 years (6 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Course: Certificate in Business Management, Certificate in Procurement & Logistics, Certificate in Public Management
| TERM | 1 | 2 |
| ADMINISTRATION FEES | 8,050 | 8,050 |
| TUITION FEE | 27,500 | 27,500 |
| CAUTION | 2,000 | – |
| TOTAL (KSHS.) | 37,550 | 35,550 |
Course duration: 1 year
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
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2. School of Technology fee structure
Course: BSC. in Applied Computing, Bachelor of Business Information Technology
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 80,270 |
| 2 | 78,270 |
| 3 | 78,270 |
| 4 | 78,270 |
| 5 | 78,270 |
| 6 | 78,270 |
| 7 | 78,270 |
| 8 | 78,270 |
| 9 (Attachment) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Course: BSC. in Information Security & Forensics, BSC. in Software Development
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 90,645 |
| 2 | 88,645 |
| 3 | 88,645 |
| 4 | 88,645 |
| 5 | 88,645 |
| 6 | 88,645 |
| 7 | 88,645 |
| 8 | 88,645 |
| 9 (Attachment) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Course: BSC. in Information Technology, BSC. in Information and Communication Technology
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 69,895 |
| 2 | 67,895 |
| 3 | 67,895 |
| 4 | 67,895 |
| 5 | 67,895 |
| 6 | 67,895 |
| 7 | 67,895 |
| 8 (Attachment) | 10,000 |
| 9 | 67,895 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Course: Bachelor of Science in Gaming and Animation Technology
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 90,645 |
| 2 | 88,645 |
| 3 | 88,645 |
| 4 | 88,645 |
| 5 | 88,645 |
| 6 | 88,645 |
| 7 | 78,270 |
| 8 | 78,270 |
| 9 (Attachment) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Course: Diploma in Business Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology
| Trimester | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 39,900 |
| 2 | 37,900 |
| 3 | 37,900 |
| 4 | 37,900 |
| 5 | 37,900 |
| 6 (Attachment) | 6,000 |
Course duration: 2 years (6 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Course: Certificate in Business Information Technology, Certificate in Information Technology
| TERM | 1 | 2 |
| ADMINISTRATION FEES | 9,900 | 7,900 |
| TUITION FEE | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| TOTAL (KSHS.) | 39,900 | 37,900 |
Course duration: 1 year (2 terms)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
3. School of Education, Arts and Social Sciences fee structure
Course: Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts and Film Technology, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 67,895 |
| 2 | 65,895 |
| 3 | 65,895 |
| 4 | 65,895 |
| 5 | 65,895 |
| 6 | 65,895 |
| 7 | 65,895 |
| 8 | 65,895 |
| 9 (plus attachment) | 65,895 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Course: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 54,895 |
| 2 | 52,895 |
| 3 | 52,895 |
| 4 | 52,895 |
| 5 | 52,895 |
| 6 | 52,895 |
| 7 | 52,895 |
| 8 | 52,895 |
| 9 (plus attachment) | 62,895 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Course: Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 39,895 |
| 2 | 37,895 |
| 3 | 37,895 |
| 4 | 37,895 |
| 5 | 37,895 |
| 6 | 37,895 |
| 7 | 37,895 |
| 8 (Counseling Practicum /Teaching Practice) | 16,395 |
| 9 | 37,895 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Please keep in mind that those pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology must pay an additional personal therapy fee of Kshs. 10,000 in the final trimester.
Course: Bachelor of Education (Arts)
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 45,270 |
| 2 | 43,270 |
| 3 | 43,270 |
| 4 | 48,645 |
| 5 | 43,270 |
| 6 | 43,270 |
| 7 | 37,895 |
| 8 | 32,520 |
| 9 (Teaching practice) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in the subjects of specialization, C (plain) in English, and D+ in Mathematics.
Course: Diploma in Journalism and Digital Media, Diploma in Film Technology
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 48,580 |
| 2 | 46,580 |
| 3 | 46,580 |
| 4 | 46,580 |
| 5 | 40,700 |
| 6 (Attachment) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 2 years (6 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus), with a C- in English/Kiswahili
Course: Diploma in Education
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 34,080 |
| 2 | 32,080 |
| 3 | 32,080 |
| 4 | 32,080 |
| 5 | 32,080 |
| 6 (Teaching practice) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 2 years (6 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus) with a C- in the subjects of specialization.
Course: Diploma in Early Childhood, Diploma in Counseling Psychology
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 26,700 |
| 2 | 24,700 |
| 3 | 24,700 |
| 4 | 24,700 |
| 5 | 23,560 |
| 6 (Teaching Practice/Counseling Practicum) | 10,000 |
Course duration: 2 years (6 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
It is worth noting that the Diploma in Counseling Psychology requires an additional personal therapy fee of Kshs. 10,000 in the final trimester.
Course: Diploma in Criminology & Criminal Justice
| TRIMESTER | TOTAL FEE (KSHS.) |
| 1 | 37,550 |
| 2 | 35,550 |
| 3 | 35,550 |
| 4 | 35,550 |
| 5 (plus attachment) | 41,550 |
Course duration: 1½ years (5 trimesters)
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Course: Certificate in Early Childhood, Certificate in Counseling Psychology
| TERM | 1 | 2 |
| ADMINISTRATION FEES | 6,700 | 4,700 |
| TUITION FEE | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| TOTAL (KSHS.) | 26,700 | 24,700 |
Course duration: 1 year
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
Course: Certificate in Film Technology
| TERM | 1 | 2 |
| ADMINISTRATION FEES | 7,080 | 5,080 |
| TUITION FEE | 24,000 | 24,000 |
| TOTAL (KSHS.) | 31,080 | 29,080 |
Course duration: 1 year
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
Course: Certificate in Performing Arts
| TERM | 1 | 2 |
| ADMINISTRATION FEES | 6,700 | 4,700 |
| TUITION FEE | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| TOTAL (KSHS.) | 26,700 | 24,700 |
Course duration: 1 year
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
Course: Certificate in Criminology & Criminal Justice
| TERM | 1 | 2 |
| ADMINISTRATION FEES | 8,050 | 8,050 |
| TUITION FEE | 27,500 | 27,500 |
| CAUTION | 2,000 | – |
| TOTAL (KSHS.) | 37,550 | 35,550 |
Course duration: 1 year
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
How to pay fees
It should be noted that school fees must be deposited directly in any of the following bank accounts, and the institution does not accept cash or personal cheques.
- NCBA
Wabera Street Branch
Acc. No.: 107654003
- Standard Chartered Bank
Thika Road Mall Branch
Acc. No.: 0102001171100
- ABSA Bank
Sarit Branch
Acc. No.: 1352178
Moi Avenue Branch
Acc. No.: 1766319
Alternatively, you can pay the fees through Mpesa as follows:
- Go to the Mpesa Menu.
- Select ‘Lipa na Mpesa.’
- Choose ‘Pay Bill’ option.
- Enter 300078 as the business number.
- For the account number, enter 2358#admission number without spacing (2358 is the unique code for KCA University).
- Enter your Mpesa PIN and press the ‘OK’ button.
KCA University fee structure for self-sponsored students – wrap up
So, there you have it; hopefully, it will help you plan well as you prepare to enroll at KCA University.
It’s also worth noting that the fees are subject to change at any time. Therefore, for further information, you can visit or contact the school using the information provided below.
Physical location: Along Thika Road, Ruaraka, Nairobi.
Phone no: 0710888022/0734888022/020 221 1263
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kcau.ac.ke
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