Pioneer International University (PIU) is a private institution located in Ngara, Nairobi, Kenya.
It was established in 2012 by Dr. Peter Munga. The university evolved from its predecessor, Pioneer International College, founded in 2006.
The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate, diploma, certificate, and professional courses, with flexible learning modes such as face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
Pioneer International University (PIU) comprises several academic schools that include the School of Business and Management, the School of Development and Strategic Studies, the School of Information Communication Technology, the School of Aerospace Science and Maritime Studies, and the School of Education.
1. School of Strategic and Development Studies at Pioneer University
They offer a degree course in:
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
This degree allows specialisation in three areas as follows;
- International Development
- Peace and Security Studies
- Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Requirement: Must have an aggregate grade of C+ (C PLUS) in K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) and a minimum grade of C in English. Further to these, a C in either Geography, Business Studies or any language.
Fee: The Fee for this course ranges from Ksh140,062 per academic year.
Diploma Courses
The following are diploma courses offered at the University;
- International Relations & Diplomacy
- Social Work and Community Development
Requirement: Candidates must have an aggregate grade of C+ (C PLUS) in K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) and a minimum grade of C in English. Further to these, a C in either Geography, Business Studies or any language.
Certificate Courses
The following are Certificate Courses offered at PIU University;
- International Relations & Diplomacy
- Social Work and Community Development
Requirements: Candidates applying must have an aggregate grade of C+ (C PLUS) in K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) and a minimum grade of C in English. Further to these, a C in either Geography, Business Studies, or any language.
2. School of Business and Management
They offer a degree course in:
- Bachelor of Commerce
Requirements: Students applying for the above Degree course must have attained a KCSE certificate with a minimum of an aggregate of C+ (plus).
Fee: The Fee for this course ranges from Ksh150,084 per academic year.
Diploma Courses
The following are diploma courses offered at the University;
- Diploma/Certificate in Business Management.
- Diploma/Certificate in Oil and Gas.
- Diploma/Certificate in Maritime Transport and Logistic.
- Diploma/Certificate in Tourism and Management.
- Diploma/Certificate in Credit Management.
- Diploma/Certificate in Procurement and supply chain Management.
- Diploma/Certificate in Real Estate and Property Management.
- Diploma/Certificate in Agribusiness.
Requirements: Students must attain a KCSE mean grade of C (C PLAIN) or its equivalent or have a KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent, plus a certificate and diploma.
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3. School of Information Communication Technology
They offer a degree course in:
Bachelor of Science in IT with the following specialization
- Artificial Intelligence
- Distributed Systems
- Software Engineering
- Networking and Administration
- Security and Cryptography
Requirements: Students applying for the above Degree course must have attained a KCSE certificate with a minimum of an aggregate of C+ (plus).
Fee: The Fee for this course ranges from Ksh 146,673 per academic year.
Diploma Courses
The following are diploma courses offered at the Pioneer University;
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Computer Technology
- Diploma in Business Information Technology
Requirements: Students must attain a KCSE mean grade of C (C PLAIN) or its equivalent, or have a KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent, plus a certificate.
Certificate Courses
The following are Certificate Courses offered at PIU University;
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in Computer Technology
- Certificate in Business Information Technology
Requirements: Candidates applying must have an aggregate grade of C+ (C PLUS) in K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) and a minimum grade of C in English. Further to these, a C in either Geography, Business Studies, or any language.
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4. School of Education
They offer a degree course at the Pioneer University.
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Requirements: Students applying for the above Degree course must have attained a KCSE certificate with a minimum of an aggregate of C+ (plus).
Fee: The Fee for this course ranges from Ksh155,975 per academic year.
Diploma Courses
The following are diploma courses offered at the University;
- Diploma in Education
Requirements: Students must attain a KCSE mean grade of C (C PLAIN) or its equivalent or have a KCSE mean grade C-
ECDE Programmes
The following are Certificate Courses offered at PIU University;
- Certificate in ECDE
- Diploma in ECDE
- Degree in ECDE
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