Find out the universities offering bridging courses in Kenya in this article.
Some courses require you to have a certain grade in cluster subjects in order to enroll.
However, if you haven’t met the minimum cluster subject requirements, this may prevent you from pursuing your desired course.
The good news is that there are bridging courses that allow you to retake your failed subject(s).
In this regard, we will look at the universities offering bridging courses in Kenya in this article.
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Universities offering bridging courses in Kenya
Before we proceed, please keep in mind the following:
- Only one subject can be bridged at a time.
- Each subject to be bridge contains five modules.
- International students will pay 20% more on the tuition fee
It should also be noted that you must bridge a subject within two years of sitting for your KCSE exams.
With that in mind, the following universities in Kenya offer bridging courses:
1. Multimedia University of Kenya
Bridging subjects:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- chemistry
Minimum entry requirements:
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent, with an equivalent qualification if you wish to join the university’s degree courses thereafter.
In addition, you should have a minimum grade of D+ (plus) in the subject you want to bridge.
Duration of study: 12 weeks
Fees: Kshs.29,000 per course
MMU contacts:
Location: Ongata Rongai, Along Magadi Road, Nairobi.
Tel no.: 020 725 0000
Email: info@mmu.ac.ke
Website: https://mmu.ac.ke/bridging-courses/
2. Chuka University
Bridging subjects:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate
Duration of study: 3 months
Mode of study: Full-time, part-time(evening or weekends)
Intakes: January, May, and September for full-time students, and August for part-time students
Campus offered: Embu, Nairobi, Igembe, and Chogoria Campuses
Fees: Kshs.15,000 per course
Chuka contacts:
Tel no.: 020 231 0512 or 020 231 0518
Email: info@chuka.ac.ke
Website: https://www.chuka.ac.ke/course/certificate-in-bridging-in-all-kcse-subjects-math-biol-phys-chem/
3. Kabianga University
Bridging courses:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Minimum entry requirements:
A minimum of D (plain) in the subject to be bridged
Additionally, a mean grade of C+ (plus) if bridging for a degree course, a C- (minus) if bridging for a diploma course, and a D+ (plus) if bridging for a certificate course.
Duration of study: 3 months
Campus offered: Main Campus
Mode of study: Full time
Fees: 17, 500 per course
Contacts:
Location: Along Kericho-Kisii Road, Kericho
Tel no.: 020 217 2665
Email: info@kabianga.ac.ke
Website: http://kabianga.ac.ke/main/programme/bridging-course-mathematics-biology-chemistry-and-physics
4. The Cooperative University of Kenya
Bridging subjects:
- Mathematics
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate
Duration of study: 1 semester (3 months)
Total fees: Kshs.24,037
Contacts:
Location: Karen, Along Ushirika Road, Nairobi
Phone no.: 0724 311 606
Email: admissions@cuk.ac.ke
5. University of Eldoret
Bridging subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
Minimum entry requirements: A D+ in the subject to be bridged
Duration of study: 12 weeks
Total fees: Kshs.24,200 per course
Contacts:
Location: Along Eldoret-Ziwa road from Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County
Phone no: 0740 354 966 or 0788 232 004
Email: info@uoeld.ac.ke
6. Egerton University
Bridging subjects in Mathematics
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C (plain)
Duration of study: 10 weeks
Fees: Kshs.20,000
Bridging subjects in Computer Science
Minimum entry requirements: For those wishing to do a diploma in computer science but performed poorly in Physics, or never did it in secondary school.
Duration of study: 3 months
Mode of study: Full time
Fees: Kshs.15,000
Contacts:
Location: Along Nakuru-Mau Narok Road, Njoro
Tel no: 051 221 7891 or 051 221 7892
Email: info@egerton.ac.ke
7. Catholic university of Eastern Africa
Bridging subjects:
- Mathematics
- English
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate
Duration of study: 3 months
Campus offered: All campuses
Contacts:
Phone: 0709 691 000 or 0709 691 011
Email: admissions@cuea.edu
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8. Mount Kenya University
Bridging subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- English
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE certificate
Duration of study: 3 months
Campus offered: Main Campus
Fees: Kshs.30,000 per course
MKU contacts
Location: Along General Kago Road, Thika
Phone no.: 020 287 80000, 0709 153 000 or 0722 999 399
Email: info@mku.ac.ke
9. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bridging subjects:
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- English
- Kiswahili
Minimum entry requirements: D (plain) in the subject to be bridged
Duration of study: 3 months
Intakes: January, May, and September
Total fees: Kshs.33,000
Contacts:
Location: Off Thika Road, Juja
Phone no: 0717 981 074, 0722 295 988, 0735 173 998, or 0754 639 844
Email: info@jkuat.ac.ke
10.Karatina University
Bridging subjects:
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- physics
Minimum entry requirements: A D- (minus) in the subject to be bridged
Duration of study: 3 months
Campus offered: Main Campus
Contacts:
Location: Kagochi, 14KM from Karatina town
Phone no: 0729 721 200 or 020 217 6713
Email: info@karu.ac.ke
11.Maseno University
Bridging course:
- Mathematics
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) with at least D (plain) in Mathematics and English
Duration of study: 3 months
Total fees: Kshs.23,200
Contacts
Location: Maseno Township, Along Kisumu-Busia Road, Kisumu
Tel no.: 057 202 1013
Email: info@maseno.ac.ke
12.Zetech University
Bridging subjects:
- Mathematics
- English
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and above
Duration of study: 3 months
Total fees: Kshs.25,000 per course
Contacts:
Location: Off Thika Road, Ruiru
Phone: 0719 034 500 or 0706 622 557
Email: info@zetech.ac.ke
13.Meru University of Science and Technology
Bridging courses:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C+ if bridging for a degree course and a C (plain) if bridging for a diploma course
Duration of study: 3 months
Mode of study: Full time
Campus offered: Main Campus and Meru Town Campus
Fees: Kshs.18, 000
Contacts:
Phone: 0712 524 293
Email: info@must.ac.ke
Universities offering bridging courses in Kenya – Wrap up
As I conclude, it is best to select a university where you intend to pursue your certificate, diploma, or degree program and bridge your course from there.
This will increase your chances of admission to the university.
Lastly, keep in mind that the fee structure is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, so make sure you check with the institution before making any applications.
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