Diploma in Information Technology (IT) at Riara University

• Computer Science and Information Technology (IT)

To be eligible for admission to the Diploma in Computer Science, candidates must hold a mean grade of

a) C Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent; or
b) International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Year 13 certification with minimum of C+ or
c) IB Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.00
d) A Pre-University certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50

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.

For further information on application process refer to our website

1. The completed form should be submitted or returned to: The Academic Registrar, P.O. Box 49940 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA.
2. Please complete this form in BLOCK LETTERS. If a section does not apply to you, leave it blank.
3. Attach certified copy of National Identity card and/or passport, certificates and transcripts and one recent passport size photograph.
4. Attach a copy of the receipt for the application fee of Ksh 2,000
5. If applying for the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme please attach a personal statement of not more than 500 words.
6. If applying for the Bachelor of Business Administration programme please attach a statement of objectives (*See notes below).
7. All applications will be acknowledged.

Application Forms

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Application Checklist

The following is a list of items needed when sending an application:
 

East African Applicant

1. Application form duly filled
2. Copy of National Identification Card/Passport
3. Copies of all academic Transcripts and Certificates
4. (Originals MUST be shown to the Admission Office upon admission)
5. 1 (one) Passport size photo
6. Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2,000

Non-East African (International) Applicant

1. Application form duly filled
2. Copy of Passport
3. Copies of all academic Transcripts and Certificates (include the translated copy where applicable)
4. (Originals MUST be shown to the Admission Office upon admission)
5. 1 (one) Passport size photo
6. Non-refundable fee of Kshs 2,000

Pupils Pass Processing
Have you provided the following additional documents?
1. Pupils Pass Application form (Form8) duly filled signed and stamped
2. Copy of Passport (Bio-data and Visa page)
3. Copies of all academic Transcripts and Certificates (include the translated copy where applicable)
4. Two Passport size Photographs
5. Commitment Letter from the Parent/Guardian/Sponsor stating that he or she will cater for the fees and accommodation expenses during the period of study
7. Copy of Parent/Guardian Passport (Bio-data page)
8. Cover Letter from the school
9. Pupils Pass Processing Fee Kshs.5, 000 per year for International Students