And so you have decided to take a Diploma first…well, KU has quite a number of diploma courses as I will share with you so start there- pick a marketable one- then upgrade slowly upto the highest level (PhD?).

So here are the Diploma courses in Kenyatta university and their requirements, campuses that offer them, fees, and more.

Diploma courses in Kenyatta university – all Kenyatta university diploma courses and qualifications, fees, campuses offered, etc.

School of pure and applied sciences

Diploma in Forensic Science

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least

Cluster subjects and requirements

Biology – C+ (Plus)

Chemistry– C+ (Plus)

Mathematics/Physics– C (Plain)

Alternative qualifications

• 2 years experience in disciplined forces– and you must be engaged in an area dealing with Forensic Science.
• Certificate course in Forensic Science– from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma courses offered at Kenyatta university under School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development

Diploma in Animal Health and Production Management

Requirements

Requirements

Option 1:

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least but you need to meet the following grades in the indicated subjects

• Biology/Biological Sciences- Grade C
• Chemistry- C-
• Mathematics /Physical Sciences/ Physics /Agriculture- C-

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate course in a relevant area e.g. animal husbandry, Animal Health, Agriculture, Range Management, Dairy Technology, etc. (with a Credit Pass) – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE.
• Diploma in any Biomedical discipline from an accredited institution– Examples: Diploma in Agriculture/ Animal Health/Animal production/ Medical Laboratory Technology

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Kitui

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma courses offered in Kenyatta university under School of Hospitality Tourism and Leisure Studies

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least

Cluster subjects and requirements

You must have a C- in any two subjects from the following combination

Option A: Biology/ Chemistry / Home Science

Option B: Physical Sciences/ Biological Sciences/Mathematics

Option C: English/Kiswahili

Alternative qualifications

Certificate course in a hospitality related field– from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE.  You also need 2 years working experience.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, DSVOL, Kisumu, Embu.

Intakes– January and September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL

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Diploma in Tourism Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least

Cluster subjects and requirements

You must also have taken and scored a C(plain) in any two subjects (C in each for both) from the following combination

Option A: Biology/ Biological Sciences

Option B: Geography/History

Option C: Business Education/Computers

Option D: English/any Foreign Language

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate course in a tourism related field– from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. You also need 2 years working experience.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, DSVOL, Kisumu, Embu.

Intakes– January and September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL

Diploma in Food & Beverage Sales & Service

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate (Level 5) course in Production Service & Sales or in Hotel Catering & Accommodation – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate (Level 5) course in Production Service & Sales or in Hotel Catering & Accommodation – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 32900

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time and Blended/DSVOL

Diploma in Housekeeping Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate (Level 5) course in Hotel Catering & Accommodation – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.

Other details

Campus offered- Main

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• Master Craft Certificate (Level 5) course in Tour or Travel – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.

Other details

Campus offered- Mombasa

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma in Events Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C -(minus)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• Master Craft Certificate (Level 5) course in Events or Tour or Travel – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE. 2 years working experience needed.

Other details

Campus offered- Mombasa

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma courses in Kenyatta university under the School of Education

Diploma in Information Science

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate course in Library & Information studies(KNEC) – from any other accredited institution- but you must have scored a Credit or Distinction. Otherwise, you can be considered with a Pass score if you have gained 2 years working experience after finishing the certificate.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main

Intakes– September, December

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time/ ODEL, CEP

Diploma in Public Relations

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 130000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 23500

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, City, Nyeri, Embu

Intakes– January, May, September

Mode of study– DSVOL

Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

P1 or S1 certificate + two years working experience

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 130000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 23500

Other details

Campus offered- Main and All DSVOL Centres

Intakes– January, April, September

Mode of study– DSVOL, Full Time, CEP(Continuous Education Program)

Diploma in Records Management & Information Technology

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate course in Library & Information studies(KNEC) – from any other accredited institution- but you must have scored a Credit or Distinction. Otherwise, you can be considered with a Pass score if you have gained 2 years working experience after finishing the certificate.

Fees

Regular mode

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

DVSOL Mode

Tuition- Kshs. 52000

Other details

Campus offered- Main campus, DSVOL -Nairobi, Nakuru, Garissa, Mombasa, Kisumu, Embu.

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time/ ODEL, CEP/DVSOL

Diploma in Sports Administration and Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• P1 or S1 certificate
• KU’s Certificate in Sports Administration& Management.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri ,Virtual &Open Learning, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nairobi, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu.

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time/ ODEL, CEP/DVSOL

Diploma in Clinical and Child Neuropsychology

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru,  Mombasa, Garissa

Intakes– September

Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time

Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Nakuru, Embu, Mombasa, Kisumu, Garissa

Intakes– September

Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time

Early Childhood Care and Education

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Fees- regular

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Fees- DVSOL

Tuition- Kshs. 52000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru

Intakes– September, Jan

Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time, CEP

Diploma in Special Needs Education

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C+ (Plus)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications- for the Visually & Hearing Impaired

KCSE C plain (aggregate) and the following grades per indicated subjects

• English-C-
• Math- C (Plain) where you’ll be pursuing a for Science-Based specialization
• Math- D (Plain) where you’ll be pursuing a for none Science-Based specialization

Fees- regular

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Fees- DVSOL

Tuition- Kshs. 52000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru

Intakes– September, Jan

Mode of study– VOL, Regular/Full Time, CEP

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that(no more cluster requirements)

Fees- regular

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Embu, Nakuru

Intakes– September, Dec

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, CEP

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Diploma in Land Surveying

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 130000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 23500

Other details

Campus offered- Main

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

School of Creative and Performing Arts, Film, and Media Studies

Diploma in Fine Arts

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field(e.g. Art and Design)

You are also likely to be asked to show your portfolio of artworks during the interview and selection so organize for that.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma in Communication and Media

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- at least

Cluster subjects and requirements

• English/Kiswahili- C plain
• Geography or History and Government- C- (Minus)..having C- in just one of these subjects will suffice

Alternative qualifications

• Certificate course in a Communication and Media related field(with a Credit Pass) – from KU or any other reputable and accredited institution- but you must have scored a C- (Minus) aggregate in your KCSE.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 82000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Ruiru

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Alternative qualifications

A Certificate course in any of the following fields

• Theatre Arts
• Film production
• Mass Communication

A P1 certificate is also considered if you’re a teacher of Creative Arts

Here you are also likely to be asked to show proof of your participation (in any way) in Creative Arts(Theatre Arts/Film/Mass Communication) during the interview and selection so prepare for that again.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 82000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Ruiru

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma in Digital Animation

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

*Having a portfolio of your digital animation projects could give you an extra advantage

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 82000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Ruiru

Intakes– September

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

School of business

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field(e.g. HR)

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu

Intakes– September, May, and January. For DSVOL centres-September and January

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL

Diploma in Business Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 52000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu

Intakes– September, May, and January. For DSVOL centres-September and January

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL

Diploma in Marketing

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 52000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu

Intakes– September, May, and January. For DSVOL centres-September and January

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL

Diploma in Information Technology

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)

Cluster requirements

• Mathematics- C (Plain)
• English- C (Plain)

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in IT(any other related field)

Remember you must also have these grades in the indicated subjects:

• Mathematics- C-
• English- C-

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Nyeri , all DSVOL Centres –Nairobi, Garissa, Embu, Kisumu

Intakes– Regular: January. For DSVOL centres-September and January

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, DSVOL

Diploma in Project Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main

Intakes– September, Jan, May

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

Diploma in Project Monitoring &Evaluation

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field

Fees

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main

Intakes– September, Jan, May

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time

School of human and social sciences

Diploma in Disaster Management

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field

Fees

DVSOL- Kshs.52000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Other details

Campus offered- DVSOL Only

Intakes– September, Jan

Mode of study– DVSOL

Diploma in Chinese Language and Culture

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)

Cluster requirements

English or Kiswahili- C-

• Mathematics- C (Plain)
• English- C (Plain)

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in Chinese language& culture from KU or Chinese language proficiency level II from KU (or any accredited institution) – you need a credit pass in either. The university may also consider YCT(Youth Chinese Test) level III holders (with a credit pass) here.

Fees

Tuition- Kshs.72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- Main, City

Intakes– September, Jan

Mode of study– Regular/Full Time, Part Time

School of Security Diplomacy and peace studies

Diploma in Security Management and Police Studies

Requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C (Plain)- just that

Alternative qualifications

• KCSE C- (aggregate) plus a Certificate course in any relevant field

Fees

DVSOL mode

Tuition- Kshs.52000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Full-time

Tuition- Kshs.72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Other details

Campus offered- DVSOL , Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Embu,Main

Intakes– September, Jan

Mode of study– DVSOL, full-time

How to apply for a diploma course in Kenyatta university

Go here to apply online

You can also visit one of the campuses and apply directly.

Diploma courses in Kenyatta university – final words

So you have now known about all Diploma courses in Kenyatta university including the diploma courses offered at Kenyatta university main campus and the diploma courses offered at Kenyatta university Nairobi campus, just in case you want to study at Nairobi or Main campus.

Please reach out to the university using the following number for any clarification.

+254745231768

Source: https://www.ku.ac.ke/diploma

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