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Undergraduate Admissions

Information Booklet

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Quality Policy Statement

The University of Nairobi is committed to consistently offer quality educational and related services to its customers.

In pursuit of this commitment, the University shall:1. Be guided by its strategic plan in developing and implementing the

quality management system;

2. Derive its quality objectives from the applicable university strategic plan with focus on quality;

3. Meet the applicable customer, regulatory and statutory requirements;

4. Regularly monitor and review its performance for continual improvement; and

5. Implement a quality management system based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard

Vision

A world class University committed to scholarly excellence.

Mission

To provide quality university education and training, and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through creation, preservation, integration, transmission and utilization of knowledge

Core Values

In our quest for timely provision of quality service, we shall be guided by the following Core Values;

• Freedom of thought and expression

• Excellence

• Care

• Good governance

• Innovativeness and creativity

• Partnership and teamwork


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2019

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without expressed authority from the author.

Published in 2006, reprinted in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.


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Table of Contents

Vision...................................................................................................................................2

Mission................................................................................................................................2

Core Values.........................................................................................................................2

Distance Education...........................................................................................................9

New Programmes..............................................................................................................9

General Admissions Criteria..........................................................................................10

i) Certificate Courses.......................................................................................10

ii) Diploma Courses..........................................................................................10

iii) Degree Programmes..................................................................................10

vi) Foundation Courses...................................................................................11

College of Architecture and Engineering (CAE)............................................12

1. School of Engineering...............................................................................................12

2. School of the Art and Design....................................................................................13

3. School of the Built Environment.............................................................................14

College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS)................................17

1. Faculty of Agriculture.................................................................................................17

2. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine................................................................................19

College of Biological and Physical Sciences (CBPS)......................................21

1. School of Biological Sciences.....................................................................................21

2. School of Physical Sciences......................................................................................21

3. School of Mathematics............................................................................................23

4. School of Computing and Informatics...................................................................25

College of Health Sciences (CHS).................................................................26

1. School of Dental Sciences........................................................................................26

2. School of Medicine.......................................................................................................26


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3. School of Pharmacy....................................................................................................26

4. School of Nursing Sciences......................................................................................28

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS).......................................31

1. School of Law (with Campuses at Parklands, Mombasa, and Kisumu)...........31

2. School of Journalism & Mass Communication......................................................32

3. Faculty of Arts.............................................................................................................33

4. School of Business......................................................................................................36

5. Institutes of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies...................................37

6. Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies...............................................39

7. School of Economics..................................................................................................40

College of Education......................................................................................................41

School of Education.........................................................................................................41

ODeL Campus...................................................................................................................43

List of Course Codes......................................................................................................48


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1. Introduction

The University of Nairobi has responded to national, regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving, diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Through self-sponsored programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to thousands of Kenyans and non-Kenyans, who meet University admission requirements. The location of the University in the capital city and its environs is an advantage that has seen the university increasingly become a busy hub and citadel of academic activity at all times. In addition to the regular, evening and weekend programmes, classes are conducted at the university’s campuses in Mombasa and Kisumu and also in the ODel Learning Centers located in the following locations: Garissa, Kakamega, Nakuru, Embu, Meru, Kapenguria, Kisii, Thika, Lokichogio, Lamu and Nyeri.

This booklet contains information about the entry requirements into the various undergraduate degree programmes, diploma, certificate and foundation courses offered at the University of Nairobi, the mode of study, fees payable and various contacts for further enquiries. Please note that the entry requirements conform to the Commission for University Education guidelines.

Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke.

The Academic Registrar

Admissions Office,

University of Nairobi, Main Campus Administration Block, 1st Floor, Room 116.

Tel: 020 491 3067 / 3196/ 3068 Fax: +254-20-245566 Mobile No. 0701277666

Via e-mail - [email protected] or [email protected]

University Intakes

1. September /October –

All the courses

2. December/January

Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts International Studies, Bachelor of Arts Gender and Development Studies, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Travel and Tourism and Bachelor of Project Planning and Management


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3. April/May

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), Bachelor of Arts Gender and Development Studies, Bachelor of Education Early Childhood, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Economics and Statistics, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Production, Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Travel and Tourism and all Diploma and Certificate courses.

The advertisements for the intakes are placed in the local press at least three months before the commencement date of the programme.


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1. Online Application Procedure

Step 1: Visit the application website http://application.uonbi.ac.ke

Step 2: Registration and Creation of User Account

To register, you need an email address and phone number that will be validated during registration. Every applicant must create their own personal user account.

Step 3: Profile Management

Key-in your personal details and upload scanned copies of academic certificates and a passport size photograph. Only when your profile is complete can you apply for the programme you wish to undertake.

Step 4: Programme Selection

Select and apply for the course you are interested in. You will be issued with a REFERENCE NUMBER and directed to pay the prescribed application fee through the following Available Payment options:

i. Credit/Debit Card

ii. M-Pesa Pay Bill

iii. Direct Cash Deposit at any Kenya Commercial Bank(KCB) branch

Upon payment, you will receive a confirmation of the payment on the email address and phone number registered in step 2.

Step 5: Application Tracking

Track the status of your application online through the system. Alerts will be sent to your registered email address and phone number.

For any assistance and clarification please contact any of the following:

1. Academic Registrar,

Admissions office

Tel:+254 020 491 3067 / 3068 /3196

(For undergraduate courses)

Email: [email protected]

Director, CESSP

Tel: +254 20 2731861/2


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(For all courses) 2726687

Email [email protected]

2. Academic Revenue Office

Tel:+254 20 3318262 Ext.28366

D/L +254 20 2244680,

Email:[email protected]

More information may also be obtained from the admissions office, Tel: +254-020 491 3067/3068/3196/,0701 124 090 via E-mail: [email protected].

3. Proficiency in English

Applicants from non-English speaking countries will be required to produce a certificate of proficiency in English such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

4. Distance Education

The University of Nairobi has embarked on ‘Distance Learning’ mode of delivery intended to favour those students who may not be available to take courses either on full time or part time (evenings and weekends) basis. Currently, the following courses are being offered by distance learning mode: Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Education (Science), Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Up grading).

5. New Programmes

The University of Nairobi has continuously endeavored to provide quality programmes that are market oriented and driven. The University recently launched the following new programmes:-

• Bachelor of Science in Finance

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting

• Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Bachelor of Interior Design

• Diploma in Renal Nursing

• Bachelor of Information Science

More information on these programmes may be obtained from the School of Business, School of the Arts & Design and the School of Nursing.


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General Admissions Criteria

i) Certificate Courses

Admission to certificate courses will be based on any of the following minimum qualifications:

• KCSE mean grade of C- or equivalent.

• ‘O’ level qualification or mean grade of Division III or equivalent.

• ‘A’ Level qualification with a minimum of two subsidiary passes or equivalent.

NB: The certificates should have been undertaken for a period of at least one semester

ii) Diploma Courses

Admission to diploma courses will be based on any of the following minimum qualifications:

• KCSE mean grade C.

• KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent plus a Certificate (Certificates must be from institutions recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate)

• ‘O’ level qualification with a minimum Division III or equivalent.

• ‘A’ level qualification with a minimum of two subsidiary passes or equivalent.

iii) Degree Programmes

Admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes will be based on any one of the following minimum qualifications:

• KCSE mean grade C+

• KCSE mean grade C plain and a Diploma

• KCSE mean grade C- plus a Certificate and Diploma

• ‘O’ Level Division II or equivalent plus a Diploma

• ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent plus a Certificate and Diploma

• ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent, plus a three-year Diploma from a post-secondary institution


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• Diploma and an aggregate of C in KCSE

• ‘A’ Level with two principal passes or equivalent in relevant subjects. Only applicants whose results are available at the time of application will be considered.

• CPAII/CPSII/CIPS or equivalent for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts, and with minimum KCSE mean grade C or ‘O’ level Division III

• P1 from a two-year post-secondary training institution for entry into Bachelor of Education with minimum KCSE mean Grade C or ‘O’ Level Division III.

• Higher National Diploma in relevant fields and should have attained KCSE mean grade C

• A degree from a recognized university

Kindly note that certificates, diplomas or equivalent qualifications listed above should be from institutions recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

iv) Foundation Courses

The University offers foundation courses in Sciences and Arts.

Applicants who have C- may be admitted to the Foundation Course as a prerequisite for university admission.


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College of Architecture and Eng. (CAE)

1. School of Engineering• B. Sc. Civil Engineering • B. Sc. Electrical Engineering • B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering • B. Sc. Geospatial Engineering • B. Sc. Environmental. & Bio-systems • B. Sc. Petroleum Engineering

Minimum Admission Requirements:

1. KCSE mean grade C+ with C+ passes in the following cluster subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or any subjects from Group III, IV and V.

2. Advanced Level Certificate: Two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics with a subsidiary pass in Chemistry. For B.Sc. in Geospatial Engineering, a subsidiary pass in Geography is acceptable in lieu of Chemistry.

3. Higher National Diploma /Ordinary Diploma from a recognized institution with passes in relevant subjects.

4. Technical/Science Diploma from a recognized institution with credit passes in Mathematics and Chemistry from a recognized institution.

5. B.Sc. or B.Ed (Science) from a recognized institution; or other appropriate technical qualification at degree level.

Mode of learning: Full time

Fees Structure

School of Engineering Fees structure (Foreigners add 20%)

B. Sc. (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Geospatial, Environment & Biosystems and Petroleum) EngineeringYear 1 184,700Year 2 179,700Year 3 179,700Year 4 179,700Year 5 179,700Grand Total 903,500


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2. School of the Arts and Design

• Bachelor of Arts in Design

• Bachelor of Interior Design

Bachelor of Arts in Design


1. KCSE mean grade C+ with a minimum of C+ in mathematics, English or Kiswahili , Biology or Physics or Chemistry and Any subject from Group III (History, Geo or CRE, Islamic or Hindu), or Group IV (Home Sc., Art & Design, Agriculture, Computer Tech., Aviation Technology) or Group V (French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies, Computer Studies).

2. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or equivalent: holders of 2 Principal passes, one in Art, if Art is not one of the two principal passes, candidates must have obtained credit pass at KCSE or equivalent examination in Art.

3. KCSE C plain with a diploma from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) in Art, Design, Computer Aided Design or Design related Digital Technology or equivalent, with a credit pass or equivalent examination in Art.

4. Degree from a recognized university and any other relevant field of Social Sciences and Engineering.


Fees Structure for Bachelor of Art& Design- Fees structure (Foreigners add 20%)

Year 1 (total of 16 units) 154,500

Year 2 (total of 17 units) 157,500

Year 3(total of 14 units) 133,500

Year 4(total of 9 units) 93,500

Grand Total: BA Design (total of 56 units) 539,000

For more information contact: Director, School of the Arts and Design, Box 30197, Tel: 2724524/6/7 Ext. 238 Email: [email protected]


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Bachelor of Interior Design


1. KCSE mean grade C+ with a minimum of C+ in Mathematics, English or Kiswahili, Biology or Physics or Chemistry and any subject from Cluster III (Hist., Geo or CRE Islamic or Hindu) or Group IV (Home Sc., Art & Design, Woodwork, Metalwork, Building and Construction, Drawing and Design, Agriculture) or Cluster IV, (History and Government, Geography, CRE, Social Education and Ethics, French, German, Arabic, Music).

2. K.C.S.E. mean grade C- or equivalent plus a Certificate and Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

3. O-Level Division III or equivalent plus a Certificate and Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

4. KCSE C plain with a Diploma from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) in Art, Design, Computer Aided Design or Design related Digital Technology or equivalent, with a credit pass or equivalent examination in Art.

5. .A-Level with two principal passes or IB or equivalent in relevant subjects.

6. Degree from a recognized university.


Fees Structure for Bachelor of Interior Design- Fees structure (Foreigners add 20%)

Year 1 234,000

Year 2 220,500

Year 3 220,500

Year 4 259,000

Grand Total: Bachelor of Interior Design (56 Units) 934,000

For more information contact: Director, School of the Arts and Design, Box 30197, Tel: 2724524/6/7 Ext. 238 Email: [email protected]

3. School of the Built Environment

i) Bachelor of Architectural Studies/B. Architecture

ii) Bachelor of Real Estate

iii) Bachelor of Arts in Planning

iv) Bachelor of Quantity Surveying

v) Bachelor of Construction Management

vi) Dip. Estate Agency and Property Management


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Minimum Admission Requirements for Degree courses

1. KCSE mean grade C+ or its equivalent with a minimum of C+ in the following cluster subjects:

• B. Architectural Studies/B. Architecture: English or Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry or Biology or and Art & Design or Drawing & Design or Building Construction or Music or Economics or Geography or Social Ed. & Ethics or History.

• B. Real Estate/ B.A. Planning: C+ in each of the following four subject clusters: English or Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Account or Business Studies; Geography or Agriculture or History or Building Construction or Drawing and Design or woodwork.

• B.A. Quantity Surveying/B. Construction: C+ in the following cluster subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Accounts, Commerce or Business Studies, Economics or Building Construction or Drawing or Art and Design.

2. KACE (A LEVEL) Applicants or Equivalent: Two Principal Passes with a minimum principal ‘D’ pass in either Mathematics or Physics and in any one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography and Chemistry and a credit pass in the English at KCE level or equivalent.

3. Diploma Holders: a minimum KCE Division II or mean grade C in KCSE in addition to a credit pass or equivalent of the KNEC Diploma or its equivalent in: Building Construction, Architectural Studies, Civil Engineering and Applied Sciences.

4. Degree Holder: A holder of a University degree or its equivalent from a recognized university in the following areas: Architecture, Engineering, Design, Economics, Commerce, Land Economics, Planning or any other relevant equivalent..

Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma in Estate Agency and Property Management

1. KCSE mean grade C or equivalent with minimum C in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.

2. KCE (Div. II) with credits in Mathematics and English or Div. III plus a Certificate in an equivalent professional training.

3. KACE with at least one principal pass or equivalent.

4. Degree and Diploma holders in the respective areas of study.

5. Any other relevant criteria listed in the General Admissions Criteria.



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Fees Structure: Bachelor of ArchitectureYear I (15 units) 309,500.00 Year 2 (13 units) 304,500.00 Year 3 ( 15 units) 304,500.00Year 4 (16 units) 304,500.00Year 5 (16 units) 304,500.00Year 6 (6 units) 208,500.00Grand Total: B. Architecture (81 units) 1,736,000.00

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying

Year 1 (18 units) 246,500.00Year 2 ( 17 units) 229,500.00Year 3 (16 units) 217,500.00 Year 4 ( 13 units) 181,500.00Total 875,000.00

Bachelor of Real Estate ManagementYear 1(18 units) 222,500.00Year 2 (14 units) 193,500.00Year 3 (14 units) 193,500.00Year 4 (14 units) 193,500.00Total (60 units) 803,000.00

Bachelor of Arts in PlanningYear 1 (16 units) 166,500.00Year 2 (18 units) 177,900.00Year 3(18 units) 177,900.00Year 4 (18 units) 187,900.00Total (72 units) 710,000.00

Bachelor of Construction ManagementYear 1 (19 units) 258,500.00Year 2 (18 units) 241,500.00Year 3 (18 units) 241,500.00Year 4 (17 units) 229,500.00Total (72 units) 971,000.00

Diploma in Real Estate Agency- Total of 10 units

Mode of learning - Part time 5.30pm to 8.30pm 128,500.00

For more information contact: Dean, School of the Built Environment, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Tel: 2724520/4 Ext. 222 Fax: 338688 Email: [email protected]


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College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS)

1 Faculty of Agriculture• B.Sc. Agriculture • B.Sc. Management of Agro ecosystems and Environment • B.Sc. Food Science and Technology • B.Sc. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics • B.Sc. Range Management • B.Sc. Agribusiness Management • Bachelor of Agricultural Education and Extension • Agricultural Education and Extension Enhancement• Diploma in Crop Protection

Minimum Admission Requirements for Degree courses:

1. KCSE mean grade C+ with grade C in Biology and any of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture or Geography.

2. Advanced Level Certificate: Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry; and at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or a credit pass in Mathematics or Physics at ‘O’ level.

3. Relevant Ordinary Diploma from a recognized Agricultural or Veterinary college with a credit.

4. A relevant Higher National Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma in Crop Protection;

• Holders of KCSE mean grade of C plain and at least C- in any of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Physics.

• Holders of KCE division II and at least a pass in Biology and Chemistry; Physics or Agriculture.

• Holders of KACE with at least one principal pass and at least a subsidiary pass in Biology and Chemistry.

• Holders of a Certificate in Crop Protection, Agriculture, and Horticulture, Forestry, Environmental Science or any other relevant criteria listed in the General Admissions Criteria.



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Fees structure for Diploma in Crop Protection 101,500.00Research Project 15,000 - 20,000Bachelor of Science –Food Nutrition and DieteticsYear 1 158,000.00Year 2 153,000.00Year 3 153,000.00Year 4 153,000.00Total 617,000.00Bachelor of Science Agriculture &Range ManagementYear 1 184,000.00Year 2 179,000.00Year 3 179,000.00Year 4 179,000.00Total 721,000.00

Bachelor of Science- Food Science and TechnologyYear 1 158,000.00Year 2 153,000.00Year 3 153,000.00Year 4 153,000.00Total 617,000.00Bachelor of Science- Agribusiness ManagementYear 1 174,000.00Year 2 149,000.00Year 3 119,000.00Year 4 139,000.00Total 581,000.00Bachelor of Science - Management of Agro Ecosystems and EnvironmentYear 1 184,000.00Year 2 179,700.00Year 3 179,700.00Year 4 179,700.00Total 723,100.00Bachelor of Agricultural Education and ExtensionYear 1 164,000.00Year 2 139,000.00Year 3 99,000.00Year 4 129,000.00Total 531,000.00

Bachelor of Science – AgricultureYear 1 158,000.00


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Year 2 153,000.00Year 3 153,000.00Year 4 153,000.00Total 617,000.00B Sc. in Agricultural Education and Extension EnhancementYear 1 158,000.00Year 2 153,000.00Year 3 153,000.00Year 4 153,000.00Total 617,000.00

For more information contact: Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Box 30197, Nairobi; Tel: 631277, 631340/6/7/8 Ext. 27041; Fax: 632121; E-mail: [email protected]

2. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine• B. Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture Management • B. Sc. Wildlife Management and Related Options • B. Sc. Veterinary Medicine • Diploma in Animal Health and Production • Diploma in Leather Technology

• Diploma in Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology

Minimum Admission Requirements for Degree courses:

1. KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent in addition a grade of at least C (plain) in Option A (Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Physics or Geography or any Group IV subject) or Option B Mathematics or Geography or any Group IV subject).

2. Holders of a degree in a Biological Science from a recognized institution.

3. Advanced Level Certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two principal passes and at least a subsidiary pass one of which must be in Biology and the other in any science subject.

4. KCSE Mean grade of C- with an ordinary Diploma in Animal Health, Agriculture, or Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.

Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma courses:

1. KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent in addition a grade of at least C plain in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Physics or Geography or any Group IV subject.

2. Holders of KCE Division II with at least a credit in Chemistry and Biology.


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3. Advanced Level Certificate (EAACE or KACE) with one Principal pass and a subsidiary pass in Chemistry and Biology.

4. KCSE mean grade C- or KCE Division III with Certificate in Animal Health or Agriculture.

5. A Diploma in Biomedical discipline from a recognized university.

Mode of learning: Full Time

Bachelor of Science-Wildlife &Related optionsYear 1 (16 units) 165,500.00Year 2 (16 units) 190,500.00Year 3 (16 units) 160,500.00Year 4 (8 units) 166,500.00Total 683,000.00Bachelor of Science-Veterinary MedicineYear 1 269,700.00Year 2,3 &4 264,700.00Year 5 229,700.00Grand Total 1,293,500.00Bachelor Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Year 1 165,000.00Year 2 180,000.00Year 3 210,000.00Year 4 100,000.00Total 531,000.00

Fees Structure for Diploma in Animal Health Semester 1 74,000.00Semester 2 54,500.00Semester 3 69,000.00Semester 4 54,500.00Semester 5 69,000.00Semester 6 54,500.00Total 375,500Certificate-Insemination and Fertility Management -4 weeks 30,500.00

Certificate –Epidemiology and disease surveillance – 3 weeks 110,400.00


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College of Biological and Physical Sciences (CBPS)

1. School of Biological Sciences• B.Sc. Biology

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

• B.Sc. Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management

• B.Sc. Microbiology and Biotechnology


1. KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent with minimum grade C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences and C plain in two Science subjects (Geography or Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Physical Sciences).

2. Advanced Level Certificate (EACE or KACE) with two principal passes.

3. Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualifications in science subjects with a credit pass.

4. Science/Technology Diploma from Teachers Training Colleges or equivalent qualifications, in sciences with a credit pass.

5. A Degree from a recognized university; or any other relevant criteria listed in the General Admissions Criteria.

Mode of learning: Full Time and Open and Distance Learning

Fees structure for all the courses in the School of Biological SciencesYear 1 (12 units) 165,000.00Year 2 (12 units) 160,000.00Year 3 (10 units) 136,000.00Year 4 )10 units) 136,000.00Grand Total 597,000.00

For more information contact: Director, School of Biological Sciences, Box 30197, Nairobi, and Tel: 4442016 Ext: 2420 Email: [email protected]

2. School of Physical Sciences• B.Sc. Analytical Chemistry • B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry • B.Sc. Meteorology • B.Sc. Microprocessor Technology and Instrumentation


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• B.Sc. Geology • B.Sc. Environmental Geosciences • Bachelor of Sciences (B. Sc.) • B.Sc. Astronomy/Astrophysics • B.Sc. Petroleum Geosciences• B.Sc. Chemistry


1. KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent qualifications in three sciences subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Geography or Biology.

2. Advanced Level Certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two principal passes, and pass in Science subjects.

3. Holders of Diploma Education (Science), Computer Studies, Information Technology and Engineering related fields, Applied Sciences.

4. A Degree from a recognized university.

Alternative Minimum Admission Requirements for B.Sc. Meteorology:

1. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Class III Certificate (Distinction Pass).

2. WMO Class II Certificate (Pass).

3. Holders of Dip. Ed. (Science) Pass, or equivalent with minimum C+ in Mathematics and Physics.


Mode of learning: Full Time & Open and Distance Learning

Fees Structure: B. Sc. Industrial and B. Sc. Analytical Chemistry

Year 1(12 units) 168,500.00Year 2 (12 units) 160,500.00Year 3 (10 units) 136,500.00Year 4 (10 units) 136,500.00Total 602,000.00

Bachelor of ScienceYear 1(12 units) 168,500.00Year 2 (12 units) 160,500.00Year 3 (10 units) 136,500.00Year 4 (10 units) 136,500.00Total 602,000.00


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B. Sc. Meteorology and B. Sc. Astrology and AstrophysicsYear 1(12 units) 168,500.00Year 2 (12 units) 160,500.00Year 3 (12 units) 136,500.00Year 4 (10 units) 136,500.00Total 602,000.00

B. Sc. Meteorology Foreign Students- US $Year 1(16 units) 4,645Year 2 (18 units) 5,065Year 3 (10 units) 2,985Year 4 (10 units) 2,985Total US $ 15,680

Bachelor of Science- GeologyYear 1(12 units) 168,500.00Year 2 (12 units) 155,500.00Year 3 (10 units) 131,500.00Year 4 (10 units) 131,500.00Total 587,000.00

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Year 1 181,500.00Year 2 168,500.00Year 3 168,500.00Year 4 168,500.00Total 687,000.00

For more information contact: Dean, School of Physical Sciences, Box 30197 Nairobi, Tel: 4442482, 449004/5 Ext 2118, Email: [email protected]

3. School of Mathematics• B.Sc. Actuarial Science • B.Sc. Mathematics and Computing• B.Sc. Pure Mathematics• B.Sc. Statistics • B.Sc. Applied Mathematics


1. KCSE mean grade C+ or its equivalent and B in Maths for B. Sc. Statistics and B. Sc. Maths.

2. B. Sc. Actuarial Science mean grade B and B and above in Maths.


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3. A-level: 2 Principal passes in Maths or Physics, Maths or Chemistry, Maths or Geo, Maths or Econ.

4. Higher National Diploma in Science Courses, Education (Science), Computer Studies, Statistics or Applied Sciences.

5. A Degree in a mathematical subject from a recognized university.


Bachelor of Science-Mathematics and Computing

Year 1(12 units) 187,500.00

Year 2 (12 units) 182,500.00

Year 3 (10 units) 154,500.00

Year 4 (10 units) 154,500.00

TOTAL 679,000.00

Fees structure: Bachelor of Science-Actuarial Science

Year 1(12 units) 187,500.00

Year 2 (12 units) 182,500.00

Year 3 (10 units) 154,500.00

Year 4 (10 units) 154,500.00

Total 679,000.00

Bachelor of Science- Pure Mathematics

Year 1(12 units) 163,500.00

Year 2 (12 units) 158,500.00

Year 3 (10 units) 134,500.00

Year 4 (10 units) 134,500.00

Total 591,000.00

Bachelor of Science-Statistics

Year 1(12 units) 163,500.00

Year 2 (12 units) 158,500.00

Year 3 (10 units) 134,500.00

Year 4 (10 units) 134,500.00

TOTAL 591,000.00


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Bachelor of Science-Applied Mathematics

Year 1(12 units) 163,500.00

Year 2 (12 units) 158,500.00

Year 3 (10 units) 134,500.00

Year 4 (10 units) 134,500.00

TOTAL 591,000.00

For more information contact: Director, School of Mathematics, Box 30197, Nairobi, Tel: 4445751 Email: [email protected]

4. School of Computing and Informatics

B.Sc. Computer Science


1. KCSE mean grade of C+ with minimum C+ in at least four cluster subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology or any Group III or Any group I or Group II or Group IV or Group V.

2. A holder Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE): Two principal passes one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics and a subsidiary pass with a credit pass in Physics at ‘O’ level.

3. Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent with credit.4. Higher Diploma in Computer Studies.

5. A degree from a recognized university.


Fees structure: B. Sc. Computer Science Semester 1-6 units 132,000.00Semester 2 -8 units 144,000.00Semester 3-7 units 145,000.00Semester 4- 7 units 126,000.00Semester 5-7 units 145,000.00Semester 6-7 units 126,000.00Semester 7 -6 units 108,000.00Semester 8 – 6 units 108,000.00Total 1,034,000.00

Mode of Study: This is a four year full-time programme. In addition successful completion of the first two years of the course leads to the award of a Diploma in Computer Science.


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College of Health Sciences (CHS)

1. School of Dental Sciences

Bachelor of Dental SurgeryMinimum Admission Requirements:

1. KCSE mean grade of C+ with at least B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.

2. Advanced Level Certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics.

3. Diploma holders in Medical Sciences: A minimum KCE Division II or C+ in KCSE in addition to a Credit Pass in professional qualifications from a recognized Medical Training Institution.

4. Any Degree in Biological Sciences from a recognized university; or any other relevant qualification listed in the General Admissions Criteria.


2. School of Medicine

a. Degree Courses

1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

2. B. Sc. Biochemistry (options in Medical Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

3. B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science and Technology

Minimum Admission Requirements for MBChB)

1. KCSE mean grade of C+ with at least B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.






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B. Sc. Biochemistry (options in Medical Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science and Technology

Minimum Admission Requirements

1. KCSE mean grade of C+ with at least C+ in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.



4. Any Degree in Biological Sciences from a recognized university; or any other relevant qualification listed in the General Admissions Criteria

b. Diploma Courses

1. Diploma in Clinical Audiology and Public Health Otology

2. Diploma in Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound

Minimum Admission Requirements for the Diplomas

A minimum of O- Level Division II pass or C+ (plus) mean grade at KCSE and at least C+ in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, in addition the applicant must have a credit pass in the following professional qualifications from a recognized medical training institution: Clinical officers (diploma), Laboratory Technologists, Pharmaceutical Technologists, Diploma in Radiography, Basic and or Advanced Diploma in Nursing Diploma in Public Health, Diploma in Dental Sciences.

Duration of Diploma courses 21/2- 3 years.


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3. School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy


5. KCSE mean grade of C+ with at least C+ in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.




4. School of Nursing Sciences

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Full Time

2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Upgrading

3. Diploma in Renal Nursing – Full Time


1. KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum grade C+ or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and English or Kiswahili.

2. Advanced Level Certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics

3. Holders of Diploma of Kenya Registered Nurse or Kenya Registered Community Nurse with K.C.S.E. mean grade of C Plain or its equivalent and pass in English.

Mode of learning: Full Time / Distance Learning for Upgrading


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Fees structure: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Year 1 474,000.00Year 2 469,500.00Year 3 469,500.00Year 4 469,000.00Total 1,882,000.00

B. Sc. Biochemistry Year 1 264,500.00Year 2 259,500.00Year 3 259,500.00Year 4 259,500.00Total 1,043,000.00

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)Year 1 474,500.00Year 2 469,500.00Year 3 469,500.00Year 4 469,500.00Year 5 469,500.00Year 6 459,500.00Total 2,812,000.00

B. Sc. Medical Laboratory Science and TechnologyYear 1 197,500.00Year 2 192,500.00Year 3 192,500.00Year 4 152,000.00Total 734,500.00

Bachelor of PharmacyYear 1 474,500.00Year 2 469,500.00Year 3 469,500.00Year 4 469,500.00Total 1,883,000.00

For more information contact, School of Medicine, Box 19676, Nairobi, Kenyatta Hospital Campus, Tel:2726300 Ext. 43769; Pharmacy Ext. 43791.

Fees Structure for Bachelor of Nursing

Year 1-12 units 264,500.00

Year 2-12 units 259,500.00

Year 3-12 units 259,000.00

Year 4-12 units 259,000.00

Total (48 units) 1,042,000.00


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Fees Structure for Bsc. Nursing Semester Programme (Upgrading in Conjunction with Amref)

Semester One 137,500

Semester Two 98,000

Semester Three 108,500

Semester Four 90,500

Semester Five 106,000

Total 540,500.00

For more information contact: Director, School of Nursing Sciences, Box 19676-00200 Nairobi, Tel: 2711250, 2726300 Ext. 43390 Email: [email protected]

Fees: Diploma in Clinical Audiology and Public Health Otology: Ksh.159,000,

Diploma in Medical Diagnostics and Ultra Sound Ksh.200,500.

Diploma in Renal Nursing

Minimum Admission requirements

Diploma in Nursing (KRM/KRCHN)

The candidate must be registered by a professional body of Nursing.

1. Holders of Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification approved by the University of Nairobi Senate. The applicants should be eligible for registration by a profession body of Nursing; and must have attained at least C plain in KCSE or equivalent.


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College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)

1. School of Law

Bachelor of Laws

(Offered at Parklands, Mombasa, and Kisumu Campuses)


1. Applicants must satisfy the minimum University entry requirements

2. Subject to the above regulation, an applicant shall be eligible for admission if he/she meets any of the following minimum qualifications:

a) A degree in any field from a university recognized by Senate.

b) A Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education KACE or its equivalent from an institution recognized by Senate with at least two principal passes and a subsidiary pass in General Paper; and credit 4 in English at ‘O’ level.

c) KCSE certificate or its equivalent recognized by Senate with a mean grade of C+ and a minimum grade B plain in English at KCSE.

d) A relevant diploma with a credit pass from an institution recognized by Senate and a mean grade of C Plain and a minimum grade B plain in English at KCSE; the diploma should be of a minimum duration of 2 academic years.

e) A qualification equivalent to that in (a), (b), (c) or (d) as determined by Senate.

Mode of learning: Full Time 8.00 am to 4.00 pm on weekdays; Part Time from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Weekdays, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. on Saturdays.

Fees Structure: Bachelor of Law (Foreign students to add 20% on all items)

Year 1-12 units 189,040.00

Year 2-12 units 184,040.00

Year 3-12 units 171,460.00

Year 4-12 units 171,460.00

Total (48 units) 716,000.00

For more information contact: Dean, School of Law, Box 30197, Nairobi, Tel: 240858/9 Email: [email protected].


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2. School of Journalism & Mass Communication

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies (Options in Public Relations, Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Development Communication)

• Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Production (options in Radio, Television and Film)

• Diploma in Mass Communication


Degree Courses:

1. KCSE (mean grade of C+) and a C+ in English or Kiswahili.

2. EACE or KCE Division II or KCSE with Mean grade of C (plain) plus a Diploma or C- and a certificate and diploma from a recognized institution, and must have a minimum of C+ English or Kiswahili.

3. Advanced level certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two principal passes and 1 subsidiary pass or equivalent.

4. And any other relevant criteria listed in the General Admissions Criteria.


Diploma in Mass Communication

1. KCSE means grade of C and minimum of C+ (plus) in English or Kiswahili.

2. KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent plus a certificate from a recognized institution with a C+(plus) in English or Kiswahili.

3. An ‘O’ level qualification with a minimum of Division III or equivalent.

4. An ‘A’ level qualification with a minimum of two subsidiary passes or equivalent.

Mode of learning: Full Time 8.00 am to 4.00 pm weekdays and Part Time 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Weekdays and 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on Saturdays.


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Fees structure: Diploma in Mass Semester 1 68,500.00Semester 2 41,000.00Semester 3 63,500.00Semesters 4 41,000.00Total 214,100.00Fees structure: BA-Journalism and BA-Broadcast ProductionSemester 1:4 units 68,500.005units 80,500.006 units 92,500.00Semesters 2,3,5,6,8,9,:4 units 50,000.005 units 62,000.006 units 74,000.00Semesters 4,7,10:4 units 63,500.005 units 75,500.006 units 87,500.00Total 654,000.00

For more information contact: Director, School of Journalism, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Tel: 2229168 Ext. 28080/28061 Fax: 2229168 Email: directorsoj@ uonbi.ac.ke

3. Faculty of Arts

i. Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism (offered in conjunction with Utalii College)

ii. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management (offered in conjunction with Utalii College)

iii. Bachelor of Information Science (New)

iv. Bachelor of Arts

A student pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree must register in any three (3) of the following programmes in the first two years of study:Arabic, Swahili, Archeology, Language and Communication, Economics, French Studies, Geography and Environmental Studies, German, Chinese, Armed Conflict and Peace Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, History, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology (Counseling), Religion Studies, Social Work, Sociology , Tourism, Korean Studies, Criminology

and Criminal Justice and Performing Arts.


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Ordinary Diploma Options:

• Diploma in Armed Conflict Studies in Eastern Africa, Cultural Tourism, Cultural Resources Management, Natural Resources Management, Philosophy, Religion and Society, Social Work and Social Development, Criminology and Social Order, Counseling Psychology.

• Diploma in Information studies

Certificate Options:

• Chinese, Korean, Environmental Assessment and Audit, Philosophy, Natural Resource Management, French and Arabic.

Minimum Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Arts:

1. KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent.

2. KCSE mean grade of C plain, plus Diploma from a recognized institution.

3. KCSE mean grade of C- plus certificate and Diploma from a recognized institution.

4. ‘O’ level Division III, EACE or KCE and a Diploma from a recognized institution.

5. Advanced Level Certificate EAACE/KACE with at least two Principal passes.


Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma Courses

• KCSE mean grade of C plain or equivalent or KCSE C- and a Certificate from a recognized institution or KCE/EACE Division III.

Minimum Admission Requirements for Certificate Courses

• KCSE mean grade of C- or equivalent

Mode of learning: Full Time 8.00 am to 4.00 pm weekdays and Part Time 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Weekdays and 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on Saturdays.

Fees Summary: Bachelor Arts (BA)- 45 unitsSem 1 : 7units 74,400.00Sem 2 : 7 units 55,900.00Sem 3 : 7 units 55,900.00Sem 4 : 7 units 69,400.00


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Sem 5 : 7 units 55,900.00Sem 6 : 7 units 55,900.00Sem 7 : 3 units 30,500.00Total 398,300.00

Fees Structure: Bachelor of Arts (BA) Distance Learning

Fees Summary: Bachelor of Arts Distance Learning - 49units Sem 1 : 7units 67,400.00Sem 2 : 7 units 48,900.00Sem 3 : 7 units 62,400.00Sem 4 : 7 units 48,900.00Sem 5 :7 units 62,400.00Sem 6 :7 units 48,900.00Sem 7 :7 units 28,900.00Total 367,800.00

Fees Summary: Bachelor of Arts Hospitality Management-50 unitsSem 1 : 7units 123,000.00Sem 2 : 7 units 89,500.00Sem 3 : 7 units 89,500.00Sem 4 : 7 units 103,000.00Sem 5 :7 units 89,500.00Sem 6 : 7 units 89,500.00Sem 7 :7 units 103,000.00Sem 8 :1 unit 14,500.00Hospitality lab for practical - 11units 49,500.00Total fees-47units +1industrial attachment (equiv. to 3 units) 751,000.00

Bachelor-Arts (BA) in Travel & Tourism Management Programme

Cost per Semester is as same as Hospitality Management Programme above.Diploma-Arts: 8 units: Armed Conflict, Dip. In Philosophy & Cultural Tourism

Sem 1 :4 units 65,500.00Sem 2 :4 units 42,000.00Total 107,500.00

Diploma in Criminology, Sociology & Social Work- 10 units Sem 1 :4units 62,500.00Sem 2 :4units 44,000.00


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Sem 3 :2 units and project 44,000.00Total 150,500.00

All Certificate Courses (47,700/=) each. Each unit cost is 10,000/= Other Statutory charges=7,700/=; for more information contact Dean, Faculty of Arts Box 30197, Nairobi, Tel: 3318262 Ext. 28146 Fax: 245566 Email: [email protected]

4. School of Business

(Offered in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu Campuses)

i) Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.) Specialization Options: Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Insurance, Human Resource Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Business Information Systems and Operations Management.

ii) B.Sc. Accounting

iii) B. Sc. Finance

iv) B. Sc. Operations and Supply Chain Management


1. Holder of KCSE mean grade of C+ and minimum C in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.

2. Holder of a Diploma from a recognized institution and mean grade of C at KCSE or ‘O”-Level Division III.

3. Holder of KCSE mean grade C- plus a Certificate and a Diploma from a recognized institution.

4. Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE.

5. Holder of CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent with minimum of KCSE mean grade of C or ‘O’-Level Division III.

6. Holder of degree from a University recognized by Senate.

Mode of learning: Full time from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm weekdays, part time, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm on weekdays and from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on Saturdays.

• Distance Learning


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Fees Structure for Bachelor Commerce Fees Summary: Bachelor of Commerce( min. units= 46)

Sem 1 6 units 83,500.00Sem 2 6 units 70,000.00Sem 3 6 units 70,000.00Sem 4 6 units 78,500.00Sem 5 6 units 70,000.00Sem 6 6 units 70,000.00Sem 7 6 units 78,500.00Sem 8 4 units 52,000.00Total 572,500.00

Fees Structure B-Com – 572,500, Bachelor of Finance and Accounting ranges between 650,000- 700,000-(Foreign students to add 20% on all items) Minimum units= 46. For more information contact: Coordinator, School of Business, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Tel: 4181650 Fax: 4181650, Email: [email protected]

5. Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies

• B.A. Gender and Development Studies

• B.A. Anthropology • Diploma in Women, Leadership and Governance in Africa

Minimum Admission Requirements for Degree:

1. KCSE Mean grade of C+ or its equivalent.2. KCSE Mean grade of C plus Diploma from a recognized institution.3. ‘O’ level Division II, EACE or KCE and a Diploma from a recognized institution.4. Advanced Level Certificate EAACE or KACE with two Principal passes.5. A Degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma:

1. KCSE mean grade of C (plain)

2. KCSE with a mean grade of C- plus a certificate from a recognized post

secondary institution.

3. KCE with a minimum aggregate of Division III.KACE with a minimum of two

subsidiaries

4. ‘A’ level qualification with a minimum of one (1) Principal pass


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Mode of learning: Full Time for BA Anthropology. Part Time for BA Gender and Dev. Studies/Diploma

Fees Structure: BA Anthropology

Semester Tuition fees (10,000/- per unit, Exam fee 1000/-

1 87,500.00

2,3,5,6&8 69,000.00

4&7 82,500.00

Total cost 564,500.00

Summary Fees Structure: BA Gender and Development Studies

Semester Tuition fees (10,000/- per unit, Exam fee 1,000/-

1 87,500.00

2,3,5,6&8 58,000.00

4&7 71,500.00

Total cost 520,500.00

Diploma in Women, Leadership and Governance

7 units @Kes.13,500/- (Tuition) 94,500.00

Research Projects 94,500.00

Examination 5,000.00

Other Charges 19,500.00

Total 127,000.00

Contact tel:(254203318962/28075,28075,725 740 025;Email:[email protected]

For more information contact: Director, Institute of Anthropology: Gender and African Studies, Box 30197-00100; Tel: 3742078/80 Fax: 3744123, Email: [email protected]


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6. Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies • Diploma International Studies • Diploma Strategic Studies

Minimum Admission Requirements for Degree

1. KCSE (Mean grade of C+); and a minimum grade C in English.

2. EACE/KCE Division II, or KCSE with Mean grade of C (plain) plus a Diploma, or C- and a certificate and diploma.

3. Advanced level certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two principals.

In each of the above, applicants must have a minimum of grade C in either

English or Kiswahili.

Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma

1. KCSE Mean grade of C or equivalent with minimum C in English

2. KCE (Div. II) with a Pass in English or KCSE with a C- and a certificate and diploma.

3. KACE with at least one principal pass or equivalent qualification.

4. Degree in any field from a recognized university.

5. And any other relevant criteria listed in the General Admissions Criteria. Mode of learning: Part Time from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Weekdays and from 8 am to 5pm Saturdays

Fees Structure

Diploma in International Studies & Diploma in Strategic studies (Foreign students add 25%)

Tuition 7 units @15,000 = 105,000.00Research paper 20,000.00Registration fee 4,000.00Student ID (yearly) 500.00Caution Money (once) 5,000.00Exam fee (per unit) 1,000.00Medical fee (yearly) 5,000.00Computer fee (yearly 5,000.00Activity fee (yearly) 2,000.00SONU (yearly) 1,000.00Simulation Overhead 10,000.00Total 164,500.00


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Fees Structure per Semester for B.A. International Studies

Duration 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. TOTAL

Year 1 104,500.00 85,000.00 189,500.00

Year 2 99,500.00 85,000.00 184,500.00

Year 3 99,500.00 85,000.00 184,500.00

Year 4 99,500.00 85,000.00 184,500.00

TOTAL 743,000.00

For more information contact Director Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Tel: 318262 Ext. 28087/28380 Fax: 245566/251933

6. School of Economics

i. Bachelor of Economics

ii. Bachelor of Economics and Statistics


1. KCSE mean grade of C+ or equivalent with minimum grade C+ in Mathematics.

2. KCE Div. II with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and a Diploma.3. KACE or EAACE certificate with two principal passes or equivalent.4. Degree in any field from a recognized university or equivalent.5. And any other relevant criteria listed in the General Admissions Criteria.

Mode of learning: Part time from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on weekdays and from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. on Saturdays.

Fee Structure Summary:

Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Economics & Statistics

Degree Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total

Bachelor of Economics 148,500 143,500 98,000 96,500 485,500

Bachelor of Economics & Statistics

148,500 143,500 98,000 111,500 501,000

For more information contact Director School of Economics, P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Tel: 318262 Ext. 28122 Fax: 2245566. E-mail: [email protected]


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College of Education and External Studies

School of Education

• Bachelor of Education Arts

• Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Education

• B. Education of Science

• Bachelor of Education (ICT)

• Bachelor of Education (Physical Education and Sports)

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Minimum Admission for degree programmes:

1. KCSE mean grade of C+, or equivalent.

2. KACE 2 principal passes, or equivalent.

3. Professional qualifications such as Diploma in Education, Diploma in Early Childhood. Teachers Certificate (SI) or their equivalents from recognized institutions.

4. A trained primary school teacher of PI grade and minimum KCSE Mean grade of C.

5. A degree from a recognized university.

6. Applicants for B. Ed Science and B. Ed ICT should in addition to the minimum admission criteria have a minimum grade C+ in at least 2 Science subjects.

7. Diploma in ECE with P1 certificate should have attained a mean grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent qualification at KCSE level.


Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma in Early Childhood Education

1. A holder of KCSE with a minimum mean grade C

2. Kenya Certificate of Education with minimum of Division III.

3. A P1 teacher Certificate.



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Mode of learning: Full time, part time, school based

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (24 units)

Fees Structure: Diploma in Early Childhood (24 units) – Kshs.105,000.00Fees Structure for Bachelor of Education (Arts).

Number of units 55: Tuition fee per unit Ksh.7,200

Year of Study Semester No of Units Amount Other Charges Total

First 1 8 57,600 24,500 82,1002 8 57,600 - 57,600

Second 1 7 50,400 19,500 69,900

2 6 43,200 - 43,200Third 1 8 57,600 19,500 77,100

2 7 50,400 15,000 65,400Fourth 1 6 43,200 19,500 62,700

2 5 36,000 - 36,000

Total 494,000

Fees Structure for Bachelor of Education (Arts) and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood.

Year of Study Semester No of Units Amount Other Charges Total

First 1 7 50,400 24,500 74,9002 6 43,200 - 43,200

Second 1 7 50,400 19,500 69,900

2 6 43,200 - 43,200Third 1 7 50,400 19,500 69,900

2 7 50,400 15,000(TP) 65,400Fourth 1 7 50,400 19,500 69,400

2 7 50,400 - 36,000

Total 486,800

Fees Structure for Bachelor of Education-Science and ICT

Level Total (Ksh.)

Level 1 (Year 1) 167,500.00

Level 2(Year 2) 165,500.00

Level 3 (Year 3) 169,500.00

Level 4 (Year 4) 130,500.00

Grand Total 633,000.00


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Fees Structure: B. Ed Science and B.Ed. (ICT) (Min. 32 science units & Min. 20 professional)

Tuition Fees Ksh.8, 000 (for professional units) and Ksh.11, 000 (for Science units)

Duration 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. TOTAL

Year 1 100,500.00 54,000.00 154,500.00

Year 2 95,500.00 52,000.00 147,500.00

Year 3 87,500.00 91,000.00 178,500.00

Year 4 79,500.00 44,000.00 123,500.00

TOTAL 604,000.00

NB-Student taking Biology option, have a total of 54 units with a total payment Kshs. 622,000.00

Fees Structure for Bachelor of Education (Arts) Enhancement Course

Number of units 9: Tuition fee 7,200 per unit

Study period Semester No of Units

Amount Other Charges

Total

1st Sem.

2nd Sem.

2

1 8 28,800 19,500 48,300

5 36,000 7,500 43,500

T.P. 7,200 7,200

Total 99,000

For more information contact: Dean, School of Education, Box 92 Kikuyu, Tel: (066) 32029/32117, (020) 2701902/311800, Email: [email protected].

Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) CampusDegree Programmes• B. Ed Arts – External Studies • B.Ed. Early Childhood Education • B.Ed. Science – External Studies • Bachelor of Project Planning and Management • Bachelor of Adult Education and Community Development


1. KCSE mean grade of C+.2. P1 certificate with KCSE mean grade of C plain or KCE or EACE Division III.


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3. KACE/EAACE certificate with 2 principal passes.4. Diploma/S1 certificate from an institution recognized by Senate with

KCSE mean grade C (plain) or KCE/EACE Division III.5. A degree from a university recognized by Senate.6. And any other relevant criteria listed in the General Admissions Criteria.7. B.Ed. (Science) applicants must have a minimum grade C+ in at least two

Science Subjects.

Mode of learning: Open and Distance Learning.

Fees Structure for B.Ed (Arts) External Studies - 54 Units Kshs.

Part I 10 70,160.00

Parts II 8 36,928.00Parts III 8 55,928.00Parts IV 9 41,544.00Part V 11 69,776.00Part VI 8 36,928.00Total 54 311,264.00

Fees Structure for B.Ed. (B.Sc.) External Studies (by open and Distance Learning)

Fees Structure for B.Ed. (Sc.) External Studies Kshs.

Part I 80,000.00

Parts II 53,500.00

Parts III 75,000.00

Parts IV 53,500.00

Part V 75,000.00

Part VI 53,500.00

Total 390,500.00

Bachelor of Project Planning and Management (B.P.P.M)


1. KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.

2. KCSE mean grade C-minus, a certificate and a diploma from institutions recognized by University of Nairobi Senate.

3. KCSE mean grade C or ‘O’ level Div. III and a diploma from institutions recognized by Senate.

4. KACE/EAACE Certificate with at least 2 minimum Principal passes and credit (6) pass in mathematics at KCE/EACE.


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5. KCE/EACE DIV III/Ordinary (GCE) or equivalent plus a Diploma from recognized institutions.

6. KACE/EAACE Certificate with 2 Principal passes plus a Diploma from recognized institutions.

7. International Baccalaureate Diploma.

8. Holder of CPS/CPS Part II or equivalent qualification.

9. A degree from recognized institution.

Mode of learning: Part Time: From 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Weekdays and from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. on Saturdays.

Fees structure for B.P.P.M

1st Sem 2nd Sem TOTAL

Year 1 80,000.00 60,500.00 140,500.00

Year 2 75,000.00 60,500.00 135,500.00

Year 3 75,000.00 60,500.00 135,500.00

Year 4 75,000.00 60,500.00 135,500.00

Total 547,000.00

For more information contact:

The Department for Distance Studies on 0724 922384 or any UON ODeL Learning Centre or Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) P.O Box 92 Kikuyu, Tel 066-32020 Ext. 624 Email: [email protected].

Diploma Programmes -Duration: one year

Diploma in: Business Management, Public Relations, Human Resource Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management and Project Planning and Management.

Minimum Requirements

1. KCSE Mean grade C with C- in Mathematics or Commerce or Accounting or Economics or Business Studies and C- in English or Kiswahili.

2. KCE Division III with a pass in Mathematics or Commerce or Accounting or Economics and a pass in English/Kiswahili.

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4. KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or KCE or EACE Division III with a professional certificate from a recognized Institution.

5. University Degree in any field.


Mode of learning: Day/Part Time 8.00 – 5.00; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on weekdays/Saturdays.

Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Youth Development Work, Diploma in Adult Education and Community Development

Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma in Adult Education Programmes

1. KCSE mean grade of C or KCE Division III and above.

2. KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus) and a certificate from a recognized Institution.

3. KCSE mean grade C plain or KCE/EACE Division III or P1 Certificate and approved equivalent qualifications recognized by Senate.

4. Adult Education practitioners and community workers with Div. IV and a certificate in Adult Education and Community Development or Open

and Distance Learning from the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from institutions recognized by Senate.

5. Diplomas in Adult Education and Community Development and Commonwealth Diploma Programme in Youth and Development Work.


Mode of learning: Open and Distance Learning

Certificate Programmes - Duration 3 months

• Certificates in: Public Relations, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Personnel Management, Human Resource Management, Project Planning & Management, Adult Education and Community Development


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Minimum Admission Requirements for Certificate Programmes

KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) from a recognized Institution.

Mode of learning: Day Time 9.00am. – 4.00pm; Part Time 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm on weekdays/Saturdays.

Fees Structure for Diplomas and Certificate: ODeL Campus Totals

Diploma in Business Management

Diploma in Public Relations

90,000

74,000

Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management 90,000

Diploma in Human Resource Management 74,000

Diploma in Project Planning and Management 90,000

Certificate in: Public Relations, Purchasing and Supplies, Per-sonnel Management, Human Resource Management, Project Planning and Management and Adult Educ. Community Devel-opment

24,000


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University of Nairobi

List of Course Codes Code

Certificates

Certificate in English - C101

Certificate in Philosophy - C102

Certificate in Korean - C147

Certificate in Arabic - C110

Certificate in French - C129

Certificate in Natural Resource Management - C118

Certificate in Chinese - C144

Certificate in Artificial Insemination - J134

Cert. in Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance - J152

Cert. in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations - L114

Certificate in Floriculture - A112

Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit -C117

Certificate in Adult Education and Community Development - L111

Certificate in Public Relations -L115

Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies Management -L116

Certificate in Personnel Management -L114

Certificate in Human Resource Management -L117

Certificate in Project Planning and Management -L122

Diplomas

Diploma in Women, Leadership and Governance in Africa -M102

Diploma in Information Studies -C134

Diploma in Criminology & Social Order - C120

Diploma in Natural Resource Management - C126

Diploma in Public Relations - L137

Diploma in Human Resource Management - L125

Diploma in Early Childhood Education - E122

Diploma in Adult Education - L119


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Diploma in International Studies - R140

Diploma in Strategic Studies - R141

Diploma in Mass Communication - K48

Diploma in Armed Conflict Studies in East Africa - C127

Diploma in Business Management -L123

Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management - L126

Diploma in Project Planning and Management - L147

Diploma in Philosophy - C107

Diploma in Social Work & Social Development - C104

Diploma in Cultural Tourism - C108

Diploma in Psychology - C136

Diploma in Strategic & Security Studies - C151

Diploma in Environmental Management - C132

Diploma in Water Resource Management & Conservation - C128

Diploma in Estate Agency & Property Management - B135

Degrees

B.A. Planning - B06

B.A. Design - B05

B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering - F21

B.Sc. Civil Engineering - F16

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering - F17

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - F18

B.Sc. Geospatial Engineering - F19

B.Sc. Petroleum Engineering - F22

B.Sc. Environmental & Bio-Systems Engineering - F21

Bachelor of Architectural Studies/ Bachelor of Architecture - B02

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - B66

Bachelor of Real Estate - B04

B.A. Urban & Regional Planning - B65

Bachelor of Construction Management - B76

B.Sc. Agriculture - A22


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B.Sc. Food Science & Technology - A24

B.Sc. Range Management - A25

B.Sc. Management of Agro ecosystems & Environment - A26

Bachelor of Agricultural Education & Extension - A83

B.Sc. Agribusiness Management - A87

B.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics - A90

Bachelor of Veterinary Engineering - J30

B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture Management - J49

B.Sc. Wildlife Management and Related Options - J42

B.Sc. Biology - I11

B.Sc. Microbiology and Biotechnology - I23

B.Sc. Environment Conservation & Natural Resource Management - I41

B.Sc. Computer Science - P15

B.Sc. Actuarial Science - I07

B.Sc. Mathematics - I09

B.Sc. Statistics - I63

B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry - I08

B.Sc. Meteorology - I10

B.Sc. Geology - I13

B.Sc. Analytical Chemistry - I14

Bachelor of Science - I20

B.Sc. Petroleum Geo-science - I15

B.Sc. Environmental Geo-science - I27

B.Sc. Microprocessor Tech. & Instrumentation - I39

B.Sc. in Astronomy & Astrophysics - I44

B.Sc. Geology (Distance Learning) - L13

B.Sc. (Distance Learning) - L20

B.Ed. (Arts) – External Studies - L35

B.Ed. (Science) - External Studies - L37

B. Project Planning and Management - L46

B. Adult Ed. and Community Development - L47

Bachelor of Education (Arts) - E35


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Bachelor of Education (Science) - E37

Bachelor of Education (ICT) - E46

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) - E45

Bachelor of Education (Content Enhancement) - E48

Bachelor of Education (Physical Education and Sports) - E95

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - V28

B.Sc. Biochemistry - H12

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory and Sc. and Technology - H38

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery - H31

B.Sc. Nursing - H32

Bachelor of Pharmacy - U29

Bachelor of Arts - C01

Bachelor of Arts (Distance Learning) - C01M3

Bachelor of information Science - C38

B.A. (Anthropology) - N06

B.A. Gender & Development Studies - N12

Bachelor of Commerce - D33

B.Sc. Accounting - D34

B.Sc. Finance - D35

BSc. Operations & Supply Chain Management - D36

Bachelor of Commerce (Distance Learning) - D33M3

Bachelor of Economics - X74

Bachelor of Economics & Statistics - X75

B.A. Journalism & Media Studies -K59

Bachelor of Arts Broadcast Production - K62

Bachelor of Law - G34

Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism - C78

Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management - C79

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - R67

Bachelor of Project Planning and Management - L46


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