PhD in Development Communication at Daystar University (DU)

Self Sponsored Students

To join the university as a self sponsored student, follow the steps below:

1. Decide the programme that you want to undertake and ensure you meet the programme qualifications stated in "Our Programmes" section.
2. Click here to "Apply"
3. Fill in the required information in each step of the application
4. Finish the application process and submit your application.
5. Once your application is submitted successfully, you will receive an email from us indicating your application ID.
6. Pay the indicated application fee depending on the programme (find payment details below)
7. To keep track of your application status, login with the Application ID and Password sent to your email.

Government Sponsored Students

To join the university as a Government (KUCCPS) sponsored student, follow the steps below:

1. First ensure you have received an invitation to our university from KUCCPS.
2. Click here to login
3. Enter the required login details
4. The first time you login, you are required to accept or reject the programme you have been offered. Accepting the offer gives you the access to other services while rejecting denies you access to any other services.

a) Documents Required for Application & Registration

To apply or register for a programme, you are required to attach the following documents:

1. Passport photo - a clear passport sized photo is required
2. Scanned National ID - Applys to only Kenyan applicants who are above 18 years of age.
3. Scanned Passport - applys to Non-Kenyan applicants
4. Academic certificates - at least 2 academic certificates are required. Example KCPE & KCSE certificates.

b) Payment Details

Note: This only applys to self sponsored students.

Application Fees

• Certificate - Ksh. 1,000
• Diploma - Ksh. 2,000
• Masters - Ksh. 2,000
• PHD - Ksh. 2,000
• Post Graduate Diploma - Ksh. 2,000
• Undergraduate - Ksh. 2,000

Self Sponsored Students

To join the university as a self sponsored student, follow the steps below:

1. Decide the programme that you want to undertake and ensure you meet the programme qualifications stated in "Our Programmes" section.
2. Click here to "Apply"
3. Fill in the required information in each step of the application
4. Finish the application process and submit your application.
5. Once your application is submitted successfully, you will receive an email from us indicating your application ID.
6. Pay the indicated application fee depending on the programme (find payment details below)
7. To keep track of your application status, login with the Application ID and Password sent to your email.

Government Sponsored Students

To join the university as a Government (KUCCPS) sponsored student, follow the steps below:

1. First ensure you have received an invitation to our university from KUCCPS.
2. Click here to login
3. Enter the required login details
4. The first time you login, you are required to accept or reject the programme you have been offered. Accepting the offer gives you the access to other services while rejecting denies you access to any other services.

a) Documents Required for Application & Registration

To apply or register for a programme, you are required to attach the following documents:

1. Passport photo - a clear passport sized photo is required
2. Scanned National ID - Applys to only Kenyan applicants who are above 18 years of age.
3. Scanned Passport - applys to Non-Kenyan applicants
4. Academic certificates - at least 2 academic certificates are required. Example KCPE & KCSE certificates.

b) Payment Details

Note: This only applys to self sponsored students.

Application Fees

• Certificate - Ksh. 1,000
• Diploma - Ksh. 2,000
• Masters - Ksh. 2,000
• PHD - Ksh. 2,000
• Post Graduate Diploma - Ksh. 2,000
• Undergraduate - Ksh. 2,000