Master of Science in Development Studies at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)

Course NameMaster of Science in Development Studies
Other Course NameMSc in Development Studies
Institution Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
TypePublic University
Offered At
Subject
QualificationMasters
Mode of Study Full time
Part time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for MSc in Development Studies at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in relevant field from JKUAT or any institution recognized by the University Senate.

Or

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division), with at least three (3) years of relevant experience,

Or

  • Bachelors Degree with pass with at least five (3) years of relevant postgraduate experience.

Duration of Study

2 years

How to Apply for Admission

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
 

  1. Upon verification of meeting the course admission requirements, application will be done online though https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke

Application fees are will be payable through MPESA following the procedure below:

1. Access the M-PESA menu from your phone, select "Lipa Na M-PESA" then Pay bill option, enter this Pay Bill Number (951200).
2. Enter your account number generated from the JKUAT Admission Management System( https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/) STEP 5 (payments details after login) then enter the required amount.

  • Certificate Courses: - KShs 500 (Kenya shillings Five Hundred Only)
  • Diploma Courses: - KShs. 1,000 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Only)
  • Bachelors Courses: - KShs. 1, 500 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Five Hundred Only)

3. Finally enter the exact MPESA generated code back into the system to complete your application.
For a tutorial on the online application kindly visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hGea0czP7U

  1. The application forms may also be downloaded from the JKUAT website http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/, upon verification of meeting the course admission requirements

An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Finance office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting a bank slip with the respective amount of application fee.

The duly completed forms and relevant attachments should be returned to the respective schools offering the programmes.

ALL applicants will be required to present certified copies of the relevant Certificates, Result Slips, National Identity Card, Birth Certificates for verification when reporting.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES

  • For more details regarding the entry requirements, duration of study and mode of teaching for coursework please visit the JKUAT website at www.jkuat.ac.ke.
  • Applications should be made on prescribed forms downloaded from the JKUAT website (http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/) OR obtained from JKUAT Office of the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of KShs. 1, 500/- Cash or at Barclays Bank Account Number 077-5001216.
  • An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Finance Office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting the bank slip.
  • For more information contact:

The Director, BPS, JKUAT, Tel: 067-580001, 580003,580005 Ext. 1655
Email: director@bps.jkuat.ac.ke,
Director of respective Campus
OR
Chairperson of the respective departments/Directors of respective institutes.

 

  • Applications should be made on prescribed forms downloaded from the JKUAT website (http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/) OR obtained from the Campus upon payment of non-refundable application fees at Barclays Bank, Juja Branch, JKUAT CBD CAMPUS, Account Number 030721022145 or Bankers Cheque in favour of JKUAT CBD CAMPUS.
  • Application fees for undergraduate courses are also payable through MPESA following the procedure below:

1. Access the M-PESA menu from your phone, select "Lipa Na M-PESA" then Pay bill option, enter this Pay Bill Number (951200).

2. Enter your account number generated from the JKUAT Admission Management System (https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/) STEP 5 (payments details after login) then enter the required amount.

  • Certificate Courses: - KShs 500 (Kenya shillings Five Hundred Only)
  • Diploma Courses: - KShs. 1,000 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Only)
  • Bachelors, Masters and PhD Courses: - KShs. 1, 500 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Five Hundred Only)

3. Finally enter the exact MPESA generated code back into the system to complete your application.

  • Applicants for postgraduate courses are required to pay KShs. 1,500 application fee via cash or the bank account provided.

NOTE:

  • An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT NCBD Finance Office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting the bank slip.
  • All applications MUST be accompanied with copies of KCSE/O-level qualifications.
  • Postgraduate applicants MUST attach undergraduate transcripts.
  • The duly completed forms, one (1) passport size photo, copies of certificates, transcripts and application fee payment receipt and updated C.V. for postgraduate applications, should be returned to the undersigned.
  • All Foreign Students must have:
    • Letter of Accreditation of the foreign university from Commission for University Education (CUE)
    • Letter of Equation of subjects for foreign secondary education from Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA)

  • Applications should be made on prescribed forms downloaded from the JKUAT website (http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/) OR obtained from the Director, JKUAT Kitale CBD upon payment of non-refundable application fees at Cooperative Bank, Juja Branch, JKUAT, Account Number 01129098952901.
  • Application fees for undergraduate courses are also payable through MPESA following the procedure below:

1. Access the M-PESA menu from your phone, select "Lipa Na M-PESA" then Pay bill option, enter this Pay Bill Number (951200).
2. Enter your account number generated from the JKUAT Admission Management System (https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/) STEP 5 (payments details after login) then enter the required amount.

  • Certificate Courses: - KShs 500 (Kenya shillings Five Hundred Only)
  • Diploma Courses: - KShs. 1,000 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Only)
  • Bachelors Courses: - KShs. 1, 500 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Five Hundred Only)

3. Finally enter the exact MPESA generated code back into the system to complete your application.

  • Applicants for postgraduate courses are required to pay KShs. 1,500 application fee via cash or the bank account provided.

NOTE:

  • An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Kitale Campus Finance Office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting the bank slip.
  • All applications MUST be accompanied with copies of KCSE/O-level qualifications.
  • Postgraduate applicants MUST attach undergraduate transcripts.
  • The duly completed forms, one (1) passport size photo, copies of certificates, transcripts and application fee payment receipt should be returned to the office of the Director Kitale Campus or sent by post through the address indicated or sent to the email address below:

ADMISSION TO A PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO QUORUM.

Contact Details:

The Director, Kitale CBD

P.O. Box 3347-30200, KITALE.

For more information please contact:

  • Telephone: 054-30800
  • Email:
    • admin-kitale@jkuat.ac.ke
    • info-kitale@jkuat.ac.ke
  • Website: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke
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