Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious Kibabii University (KIBU) and also thinking if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around the Kibabii University (KIBU) online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the institution Open day. Well, the Kibabii University (KIBU) entry requirements is at your finger-tips because in this article, we are going to break down all the necessary admission requirements in details so you know where you fit in and which qualification matches your grade/result.
KIBABI UNIVERSITY, KU UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for an undergraduate degree program
Diploma & Certificate
| Faculty of Education and Social Sciences | |||
| Programmes | Minimum Entry Requirements | Tuition fee | Mode of study/Centre of Study |
Diploma programmes:
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Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or KCE Division III or any other relevant certificate recognized by Senate. | Kshs.30,000 per semester |
Full Time Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
Certificate Programmes:
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Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE. | Kshs.25,000per semester |
Full Time/Part Time. Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
| School of Business and Economics | |||
Diploma programmes:
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Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or KCE Division III or any other relevant certificate recognized by Senate. | Kshs.30,000 per semester |
Full Time Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
Certificate Programmes:
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Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE. | Kshs.25,000per semester |
Full Time/Part Time. Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre |
| SHORT COURSESCounty Governance | KCSE /EACE/ EAACE / GCE/ KCE / KACE Certificate | Kshs. 25,000.00 |
Part time Bungoma Town Centre |
| KASNEB Programmes– CPA/CPS | Minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE | Kshs. 15,000 for 2 sections |
Part time Bungoma Town Centre |
| – KATC | Minimum mean grade of D+ at KCSE | Kshs. 15,600 |
Part time Bungoma Town Centre |
| School of Computing and Informatics | |||
| Diploma programmes:Diploma in information Technology | Minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject or those with a certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass from Kibabii University College or Certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass recognized by the MMUST University Senate. | Kshs. 30,000 per semester |
Full- time/part time. Main Campus |
| Certificate Programmes:Certificate in Information Technology | Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE. | Kshs. 30,000 per semester |
Full- time/part time Main Campus |
| SHORT COURSESComputer Proficiency | KCSE Certificate | Kshs. 2,000.00 per computer package |
Part time/Full time Main Campus/ Bungoma Town Centre |
Undergraduate Programmes
| Faculty of Education and Social Sciences | |||
| Programmes | Minimum Entry Requirements | Tuition fee | Mode of study/Centre of Study |
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects, 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units). P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify. | Kshs. 50,000 per semester |
Full Time/ School based ( Main Campus) |
| School of Business | |||
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) with the following options:(Finance, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Strategic Management, Operations Management , risk Management and Insurance, International Business Management, Human Resource Management Options) | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least a C (Plain) in Mathematics or Business Studies, and C+ (Plus) in English Or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary at A’ Level plus at least a credit in English and Mathematics at O’Level. Or CPA/CPS Part 1. Or Diploma in Business related discipline Or CPA part I and II Or Higher Diploma in Business related discipline or CPA Part III. | Kshs. 60,000 per semester |
Full Time/Part Time Main Campus Bungoma Study Centre) |
| Faculty of Science | |||
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in Maths and in relevant Science subject or 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects at A-Level, or Diploma in a relevant programme | Kshs.50,000 per semester |
Full Time/Part Time Main Campus |
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in maths and the relevant science subject or 2 principal passes at A-Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, or Diploma in the relevant programme | Kshs.55,000 per semester |
Full Time/Part Time Main Campus |
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Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in maths and the relevant science subject or 2 principal passes at A-Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, or Diploma in the relevant programme | Kshs.65,000 per semester | |
| School of Computing and Informatics | |||
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A mean grade of a C+ at KCSE and at least a C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences. Or (b) Principal passes in relevant science subjects one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics at A-Level, Or Diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent (May be exempted in relevant units) | Kshs.65,000 per semester |
Full Time Main Campus |
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Minimum mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with C+ in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject. Or 2 principal passes at A-Level one of which must be in Mathematics or Science subject or any business related subject Or those with a diploma in IT from MMUST or equivalent or a relevant diploma recognized by the University Senate (May be allowed credit transfers). | Kshs. 65,000 per semester | |
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PROGRAMME |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
COURSE DURATION & MODE OF STUDY |
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing (Direct Entry) |
Mean Grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with C+ (plus) in English or Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics. Or C+ in Biological Sciences, English, Mathematics/ Physical Sciences. Or 2 principal passes in Biology and Chemistry with a subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics
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– 4 Academic years– Blended (Face to Face/e-Learning)
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KIBABI UNIVERSITY, KU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
Entry requirements for a Masters Degree Programme
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least an Upper Second class honours; or
- A Bachelor’s degree with a Lower Second Class Honors and two years work experience in a related field.
Entry requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy Programme
- Masters Degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to the programme.
Check below for Specific Entry Requirements of Various Courses
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science |
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) of Kibabii University, or an equivalent qualification from any other institution recognized by Senate. In addition, prospective students MUST demonstrate proficiency in one of the C family of languages such as C, C++, Java, C# etc. OR– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, of at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) of Kibabii University or an equivalent qualification from any other institution recognized by Senate plus at least two years relevant experience, or an equivalent qualification from another institution recognized by Senate. In addition, prospective students MUST demonstrate proficiency in one of the C family of languages such as C, C++, Java, C# etc.
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– 2 Academic years (4 semesters)– Blended (Face to Face/e-Learning)
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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Kiswahili StudiesOPTIONS:
– Kiswahili Linguistics
– Kiswahili Literature
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– Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Kibabii University or an equivalent qualification from any other accredited institution recognized by Kibabii University Senate OR– Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from Kibabii University or an equivalent qualification from any other accredited institution recognized by Kibabii University Senate with at least 2 years relevant post qualification experience.
– Must have taken Kiswahili as one of the subjects in the first degree.
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– 2 Academic years (4 semesters)– Blended (Face to Face/e-Learning)
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kiswahili StudiesOPTIONS:
– Kiswahili Linguistics
– Kiswahili Literature
– Kiswahili Education
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– Master’s Degree either in: Kiswahili Linguistics, Kiswahili Literature or Kiswahili Education from Kibabii University or any other accredited institution recognized by the Senate of Kibabii University.– Applicants wishing to take the PhD in Kiswahili Education option must have taken Kiswahili Education at Masters level and must have a Bachelor of Education or a Post graduate Diploma in Education.
– Must have taken Kiswahili as one of the subjects in the first degree.
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– 3 Academic years (6 semesters)– Blended (Face to Face/e-Learning)
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| Programmes | Minimum Entry Requirements | Tuition fee | Mode of study/Centre of Study |
| Faculty of Education and Social Sciences | |||
PhD Programmes:
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Masters degree in relevant area of study from a recognized and accredited University | Kshs.72,000 per semester | Full Time/ School-based( Main Campus) |
Masters Programmes:
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Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from MMUST or any recognized institution. Those with Bachelor of Education Degree Second Class (Lower Division) or it’s equivalent with at least two years teaching experience in related area. | Kshs.62,000 per semester |
Full Time/ School-based Main Campus) Bungoma Town Centre |
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:
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Bachelor’s Degree or it’s equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution. | Kshs. 40,000 per semester |
Full Time/ School-based ( Main Campus) |
| School of Business | |||
Masters Programmes:
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Bachelor degree in business-related discipline with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years working experience after graduating. | Kshs.62,000 per semester |
Evening/Part-time ( Bungoma Town Centre) |
| Faculty of Science | |||
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Masters Degree in relevant area of study from (MMUST) OR a recognized and accredited University or Institution. | Kshs.72,000 per semester | Part TimeMain Campus |
Masters programmes:
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Bachelors Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from MMUST or any recognized institution OR Bachelors Degree Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent with at least two years working experience in a related area. | Kshs.62,000 per semester |
Full Time/Part Time. Main Campus |
| School of Computing and Informatics | |||
| PhD Programme: PhD in Information Technology | Hold a Master’s Degree in Information Technology or Information Systems or Computer Science from MMUST or any other accredited University or (b) Hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field as approved by MMUST Senate | Kshs.72,000 per semester | Full time /Part-time main Campus |
| Masters programmes Master of Science in Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in a computing discipline, of at least Upper Second Class Honours from a recognized and accredited University or (b) or at least two years relevant experience, or an equivalent qualification from another institution recognized by Senate and in addition. | Kshs.62,000 per semester |
Full time /Part-time Main Campus |
| Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technology | A bachelor’s degree in numerate science, numerate education (Science), Business, Engineering and Technology discipline. | Kshs.40,000 per semester |
Full time /Part-time Main Campus |
