Kenyatta University (KU) is a Kenyan public institution that offers certificate, diploma, degree, master’s, and PhD courses. The University is located 23 Kilometers North of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya on the Thika-Nairobi Superhighway.
KU as is popularly known, has nine schools, including the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Education, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
Others include the school of business, Economic and Tourism, School of Health Sciences, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Engineering and Architecture, graduate school and Digital school of virtual and open learning.
The history of Kenyatta University dates back to 1965 when the British Government handed over the Templer Barracks to the Government of Kenya.
The barracks were converted into a college known as Kenyatta College, which offered secondary and teacher training education leading to the award of Secondary Teacher 1 (S1) and Secondary Teacher Advanced Level (SA) certificates.
Kenyatta University: Courses Offered, Fees, Location and Campuses
Following an Act of Parliament in 1970, Kenyatta College became a constituent college of the University of Nairobi, and its name was changed to Kenyatta University College.
In July 1978, the Faculty of Education of the University of Nairobi was transferred to Kenyatta University College. This made the institution the only one in the country training teachers at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the time.
Kenyatta University College achieved full university status on August 23, 1985, and the establishment act became operational on September 1, 1985. Kenyatta University was inaugurated in December 1985 with three faculties: Education, Science, and Arts.
In 2013, Kenyatta University was granted a Charter in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 of the Universities Act 2012.
The Main campus is situated on a beautiful and serene 1,300 acres piece of land. Two other campuses within Nairobi are the City and Parklands campuses. Campuses in other towns are the Mombasa and Kitui campuses.
Notable alumni of Kenyatta University include First Lady Rachel Ruto, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, Mount Kenya University founder Simon Gicharu, and Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura.
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Kenyatta University Degree Courses and Fees Structure
| Course | Fees (Ksh) | Campus |
| Bachelor of Laws | 183,600 | Parklands |
| Bachelor of Science (Health Records and Information Management), (Occupational Health and Safety) | 275,400 | Main, City |
| Bachelor of (Arts) Degree in Religious Studies | 153,000 | Main, Mombasa |
| Bachelor of Education (Arts) Bachelor of Education (Arts) -Fine Art |
183,600 | Main, Mombasa |
| Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies | 153,000 | Main, Nakuru, Embu |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management Science, Actuarial Science, Procurement and Supply chain management) | 183,600 | Main,Mombasa,City |
| Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and public Health |
275,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | 612,000 | Main |
| B.Sc. (Petroleum Engineering), (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), (Biomedical Engineering)
|
336,600 | Main |
| Bachelor of Environmental Health | 275,400 | Main, City |
Bachelor of Science (Health Records & Information Management) |
275,400 | Main, City |
| Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health & Safety) | 275,400 | Main, City |
| Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management | 204,400 | Main, Mombasa |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science | 204,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Records Management & Information Technology | 100,330 | Main |
| Bachelor of Education (Library Science), (Special Needs Education), (Early Childhood Education) (Physical Education) | 183,600 | Main |
| Bachelor of Construction Management Bachelor of Real Estate ManagementBachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning |
306,000 | Main |
| Bachelor of Science (Recreation & Sports Management) | 204,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Science Population Health,
Bachelor of Science Health Promotion
|
275,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
Music, Bachelor of Music (Technology), Bachelor of Education Music Bachelor of Film and Theatre Arts |
204,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Science Community Resource Management | 204,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management) | 275,400 | Kitui |
| Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production | 275,400 | Kitui |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 428,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Security Management and Police Studies | 153,000 | Main, City, Mombasa |
| Bachelor of Science | 240,000 | Main, Mombasa |
| Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry with Management), (Biotechnology), (Microbiology), (Forensic), Cell and Molecular), (Industrial Chemistry with Management) (Biochemistry), (Actuarial Science) | 244,800 | Main |
| Bachelor of Education Science | 244,800 | Main, Mombasa, City |
Bachelor of Arts |
183,600 | Main,Mombasa,City |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science
BSC (Environmental Education) Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Resource Conservation) |
244,800 | Main |
| Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics | 275,400 | Main |
| Bachelor of Science (Statistics & Programming) | 306,000 | Mombasa, Main |
| Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science) | 306,000 | Main |
| Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration | 153,000 | Main |
| Bachelor of Economics and Finance
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics |
183,600 | Main, City |
| Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication and Information Technology)
Bachelor of Science – Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
|
306,000 | Main |
| Bachelor of Science Agricultural Education and Extension | 275,400 | Kitui, Main |
Kenyatta University Diploma Courses and Fees Structure
| Course Name | Campus | Fees (Ksh) |
| Diploma in Hospitality Management | Main, Mombasa, DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | 110,330 |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | Main, Mombasa, DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | 110,330 |
| Diploma in Information Science | Main | 100,330 |
| Diploma in Records Management & Information Technology | Main, DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | 100,330 |
| Diploma in Sports Administration and Management | Main, DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | 110,330 |
| Diploma in Fine Art | Main | 110,330 |
| Diploma in Communication and Media | Main | 110,330 |
| Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts | Main | 110,330 |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | Main, Mombasa, DSVOL-Nairobi | 100,330 |
| Diploma in Business Management | Main, DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | 100,330 |
Diploma in Marketing |
Main, DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | 100,330 |
| Diploma in Information Technology | DSVOL-City, Mombasa, Main | 140,330 |
| Diploma in Project Management | Main | 100,330 |
| Diploma in Project Monitoring & Evaluation | Main | 100,330 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education | Main, Mombasa | 100,330 |
| Security Management and Police Studies | Nairobi, Mombasa | 90,330 |
| Diploma in Chinese Language and Culture | Main, City | 90,330 |
| Diploma in Primary Teacher Education | Main, Mombasa | 100,330 |
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Certificate Courses Offered at KU and fees
Kenyatta University offers the following certificate courses for the 2024/2025 academic year:
- Certificate in Film and Theatre Arts – Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts, Film, or Mass Communication. OR Division III in KCE or its equivalent. Proof of prior experience in Film or Theatre Arts is an added advantage. Fees: Ksh. 63,630 (Full Time/Digital/Non-East Africans).
- Certificate in Music – Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Music. Fees: Ksh. 63,630 (Full Time/Digital/Non-East Africans).
- Certificate in Sports Administration and Management – Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR KCE Division III or its equivalent. Course Duration: 1 year. Fees: Ksh. 63,630 (Full Time/Digital/Non-East Africans).
- Certificate in Project Management – Fees: Ksh. 63,630 (Full Time/Digital/Non-East Africans).
- Certificate in Project Monitoring & Evaluation – Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR KCE Division III or its equivalent. Course Duration: 1 year. Fees: Ksh. 63,630 (Full Time/Digital/Non-East Africans).
- Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture – Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent OR proficiency in Chinese Language and Culture certificate. Fees: Ksh. 63,630 (Full Time/Digital/Non-East Africans).
- Proficiency in Chinese Language and Culture – KCSE D+ or equivalent OR KCPE with two years of work experience. Fees: Ksh. 10,250 (Full Time/Digital/Non-East Africans).
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