Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) at Kenyatta University (KU)

Course NameBachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT)
Other Course NameBSc in Information Technology (IT)
Institution Kenyatta University
TypePublic University
Offered At
Subject
QualificationBachelor's Degree
Mode of Study Full time
Part time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for BSc in Information Technology (IT) at Kenyatta University

To be qualified for admission in the Undergraduate program, the prospective candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Mean grade of C + (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and English OR
  • Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with Diploma in Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution. In addition applicants must have obtained grade C (Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
  • Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or Equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in both Mathematics and English. OR
  • Be holders of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) certificate with a minimum of two Principal passes and one Subsidiary pass at A-level and a minimum of a Principal pass in Mathematics or Physics with Credit pass in mathematics at O-level.
  • Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE and accredited Diploma in information Technology or related field from accredited institution with a C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. OR
  • Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and an accredited Diploma and a Certificate in Information Technology or related field a recognized institution.
  • In addition, for those with C- (Minus) the candidate must have scored C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English at KCSE.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course


Duration of Study

4 years

Additional Info

  • Also offered in the Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning (DSVOL) centres

How to Apply for Admission

  1. GUIDELINE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION 
  • Application for admission into the programme can be done online by a simple click http://applications.ku.ac.ke
  • All you need is the following:
    • Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria for the selected program.
    • Ensure you have scanned Academic Transcripts, Certificates and Passport photo.
    • Ensure you have scanned identification documents, either an Identification Card or Passport.
    • Ensure you have the required application fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for East Africans on your MPESA line for completing the application process.
    • **Payment for online application is only by MPESA through details provided on the application portal only.**

GUIDELINE FOR PHYSICAL APPLICATION

  • Application forms can be obtained from Kenyatta University, Admissions Block, Office No. 12 or at the Regional Centers based in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Kisumu, and Garissa or be downloaded from our website www.ku.ac.ke
  • East African applicants shall pay non-refundable processing fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for through bank deposit only into any of the following bank accounts:

Co-operative Bank of Kenya - Account No. 011-2906-246-1400
National Bank of Kenya - Account No. 010-0305-915-0801
Equity Bank Limited - Account No. 018-0290-518859
Family Bank - Account No. 045-0000-2331

  • Non-East Africans shall pay non-refundable application processing fee of USD. 50/= through bank deposit only into the following bank account.

Bank Name: National Bank of Kenya 
Account Name: Kenyatta University Tuition Account
Branch: Kenyatta University 
Account Number: 02020059150800
Swift Code: NBKEKENXXXX

**Payment for application forms is only through the bank account details provided above only.**

  • Duly completed forms should be returned to the Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI, Kenya on or before the application deadline.
  • Copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and transcripts, Two (2) I’x1’ passport size photos and original application fee receipt, MUST be attached to the application form.
  • NB: ‘O’ Level Certificate must be attached: Those with Grade C (Plain) at K.C.S.E must have a Diploma and those with C - (Minus) must have a Certificate and a Diploma.

ENQUIRIES

For further information, please contact:

The Registrar (Academic),
Kenyatta University,
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100,
NAIROBI
Tel: 020 8703221/23
Mobile : 0780830830
Email: info.admissions@ku.ac.ke, admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke or registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke

  1. GUIDELINE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION 
  • Application for admission into the programme can be done online by a simple click http://applications.ku.ac.ke
  • All you need is the following:
    • Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria for the selected program.
    • Ensure you have scanned Academic Transcripts, Certificates and Passport photo.
    • Ensure you have scanned identification documents, either an Identification Card or Passport.
    • Ensure you have the required application fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for East Africans on your MPESA line for completing the application process.
    • **Payment for online application is only by MPESA through details provided on the application portal only.**

GUIDELINE FOR PHYSICAL APPLICATION

  • Application forms can be obtained from Kenyatta University, Admissions Block, Office No. 12 or at the Regional Centers based in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Kisumu, and Garissa or be downloaded from our website www.ku.ac.ke
  • East African applicants shall pay non-refundable processing fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for through bank deposit only into any of the following bank accounts:

Co-operative Bank of Kenya - Account No. 011-2906-246-1400
National Bank of Kenya - Account No. 010-0305-915-0801
Equity Bank Limited - Account No. 018-0290-518859
Family Bank - Account No. 045-0000-2331

  • Non-East Africans shall pay non-refundable application processing fee of USD. 50/= through bank deposit only into the following bank account.

Bank Name: National Bank of Kenya 
Account Name: Kenyatta University Tuition Account
Branch: Kenyatta University 
Account Number: 02020059150800
Swift Code: NBKEKENXXXX

**Payment for application forms is only through the bank account details provided above only.**

  • Duly completed forms should be returned to the Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI, Kenya on or before the application deadline.
  • Copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and transcripts, Two (2) I’x1’ passport size photos and original application fee receipt, MUST be attached to the application form.
  • NB: ‘O’ Level Certificate must be attached: Those with Grade C (Plain) at K.C.S.E must have a Diploma and those with C - (Minus) must have a Certificate and a Diploma.

ENQUIRIES

For further information, please contact:

The Registrar (Academic),
Kenyatta University,
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100,
NAIROBI
Tel: 020 8703221/23
Mobile : 0780830830
Email: info.admissions@ku.ac.ke, admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke or registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke

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** Despite the fact that reasonable effort has been made in order to provide an accurate description of this course, certain details could have been updated by the institution which may impact the accuracy of the information presented here. We advice that you contact the institution directly to confirm admission details.