Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, KIMC Admission Requirements: 2023/2024 for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year.
Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate and Postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programs of study at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, KIMC for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
INFORMATION TRAINING
Diploma programs
- Diploma in Journalism
- Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
- Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Upgrade Programs
- Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Admission Requirements
- Certificate in Broadcast Journalism, Radio & Television Presentation Techniques, Journalism or Mass Communication from KIMC or any other recognized college and with one year experience in media
TV/RADIO PROGRAMME PRODUCTION
Diploma Programs
- Diploma in TV Program Production
- Diploma in Radio Program Production
Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Radio and Television Presentation Techniques
Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C-(Minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Upgrading programs
- Diploma in Radio and Television Programmes Production
Admission Requirements
- Certificate in Radio or Television Production or in Radio and Television Presentation Techniques from KIMC or any other recognized college and 1-year experience in media
FILM/VIDEO PRODUCTION TRAINING
Diploma Programs
- Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Production & Directing option)
- Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Editing option)
- Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Camera option)
- Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Sound option)
- Diploma in Animation and Graphic Design
Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and C- Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in Mathematics or Physics
Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Film/Video Programs Production
- Certificate in Animation and Graphic Design
Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili and in any other 2 subjects. Computer Studies is a mandatory subject for the Animation and Graphic Design course
ENGINEERING TRAINING
Diploma Programs
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Instrument Option (KNEC)
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Telecommunication Option (KNEC)
- Diploma in Media Technology
Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in Mathematics, C plain in English, Physics/ Physical Sciences or C- (Minus in Electricity or Drawing and Design as an additional subject)
Diploma in Media Technology
Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in English and in Mathematics and Physics/ Physical Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Broadcast Engineering
Admission Requirements
- Diploma in any of the following: Telecommunication, Electronics, Electrical, Media Technology with 3 years experience
Certificate in Media Technology Admission Requirements
- Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili D in Mathematics and C-(Minus) in any other subjects
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication
Admission Requirements
Bachelors Degree from a recognized university Course Duration
- Diploma Programs – 3 years
- Certificate Programs – 1 year
- Upgrading Program – 1 year or 2 years depending on the program
- Postgraduate diploma programs – 1 year or 2 1/2 years depending on the mode of study
Click here to apply for KIMC 2023/2024 Intake admission
When should I apply for may intake?
Hi Nicodemus,
Application for may intake would be open by February 2020.
N it is today right
Can someone upgrade on your school from another one to diploma in journalism.
What are the requirements needed for the upgrade.
Can one get admission with a mean grade of c- and he is interested in doing mass communication
I thought the forms were to be out by today or 🤷🏿♂️??
Have you already made your advertisement this June 2020?
Hi Brian,
Application is still open. Kindly visit https://www.eafinder.com/ke/kenya-institute-of-mass-communication-kimc-online-application-forms-2020-2021-admission/ to check how to apply online.
Comment:Hi my name is protus l had a D+ would l get an opportunity to study mass journalism even if it’s just to start with certificate reply plz send
Hi if I attained a D+ do i stand a chance joining you
When is the intake for 2020?
Please help me with the application form
Can someone submit the admission form online?
Well. can i join you with a mean grade of C- ,having a c plain in Kiswahili and C-section in English.. can i do diploma in mass media?
When can one apply for the intake as from June
Hello I’m Rosemary when can I apply for May intake 2023