Below we provide details about courses offered at Chuka University, admission requirements, fee structure and contacts for the university.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified self-sponsored students to enroll in Chuka University. Admission timelines are: September, January and May of each year for full-time students; December, April and August of each year for part-time/holiday-based/work-based students. Study timings are day, evening or weekend.
| BACHELOR’S DEGREE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & | *TUITION FEES | CAMPUS | ||
| PROGRAMMES | STUDY MODE | ONLY | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Division 2 in KCE, OR Mean grade C in KCSE with C in Biol C in Engl/Kisw; C in | 5 semesters, Work- | 58,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| (Upgrading) | Math/Chem/Phys, OR Diploma in Community Health Nursing from recognized | based (May intake | ||||
| medical training institutions, registered by NCK, plus 2 years work experience | only) | |||||
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, C+ in Biol, C+ in Chem, | 8 semesters, Full- | 70,000/= per session | MAIN | ||
| (Regular) | C+ in Math/Phys, OR KACE Principal in Biol, Principal in Chem and Subsidiary | time (Sept. intake | x 3 sessions/year | |||
| in Phys/Math from Senate-recognized institutions | only) | |||||
| Bachelor of Science in Health Records | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least a C in Math, OR Diploma with at least a | 8 semesters, Full- | 70,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| and Information Management | credit in Health Records and Information Technology from Senate-recognized | time or Work-based | 45,000/=/block | |||
| institutions, plus 2 years relevant work experience and grade C in KCSE | Day | |||||
| Bachelor of Science in Human | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in: Biol, Chem, Phys/Math/Geog, | 8 semesters, Full- | 70,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Food Technology, or Nutrition and Dietetics or their | time or Work-based | 45,000/=/block | |||
| equivalents with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Day | |||||
| Bachelor of Public Health | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, Biol, Chem & Math/Phys, | 8 semesters, FT or | 70,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| OR KACE with Principal in Biol and Chem, and Subsidiary in Phys/Math. | Work-based Day | 45,000/=/block | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Applied | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phys or B- in any science | 8 semesters, Full- | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Computer Science | subject, and a Pass in Phys in KCSE, OR 2 Principals one must be in Math/Phys | time or Work-based | 40,000/=/block | |||
| in KACE, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science, Applied | Day, Evening or | |||||
| Computer Science or their equivalents and a Pass in Phys in KCSE from | Weekend | |||||
| Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Computer | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phys, OR 2 Principals, one must | 8 semesters, FT or | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Science | be Math/Phys in KACE, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science | Work-based Day, | 40,000/=/block | |||
| or equivalent with a pass in Phys in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions | Evening/Weekend | |||||
| Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in | 8 semesters, Full- | 50,000/=/semester | ALL = Main, | ||
| Banking & Finance, Cooperative | KACE and at least a credit in Math and Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in | time or Work-based | 34,000/=/block | Embu, Igembe | ||
| Management, Insurance & Risk | Business related areas with at least a credit, OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in | Day, Evening, | Chogoria | |||
| Management, Human Resource | Business related disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions. CPA/CPS III, | Weekend, ODEL | ||||
| Management, Marketing, or) | Diploma and HND may attract credit transfer | |||||
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR Diploma in Business related areas | 8 semester, FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| Enterprise Management | with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Work-based Day, | 34,000/=/block | |||
| Evening/Weekend | ||||||
| Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR Diploma in Business related areas | 8 semesters, FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| Management | with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Work-based Day, | 34,000/=/block | |||
| Evening/Weekend | ||||||
| Bachelor of Cooperatives | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with C in Math, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in | 8 semesters, Full- | 50,000/= / semester | MAIN | ||
| Management | KACE with at least a credit in Math and Eng/Kis at O-Level, OR Diploma in | time or Work-based | 34,000/=/block | |||
| Business related areas, OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in Business studies from | Day, Evening or | |||||
| Senate-recognized institutions. CPA/CPS III, Dip and HND get credit transfer | Weekend | |||||
| Bachelor of Education (Primary) | Mean grade C+ in KCSE and C+ in any two teaching subjects, OR Diploma in | 4 years, Part-time | 40,000/=/ block | ALL | ||
| Education and P1 Certificate from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Engl, D+ in Math and C+ in 2 teaching | 8 semesters | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE, OR a Diploma in Education | Full-time | 34,000/=/block | ||||
| with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Part-time | |||||
| Bachelor of Education (Science) | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Engl, C in Math and C+ in 2 teaching | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 subsidiary in KACE, OR Diploma in Education | Full-time | 40,000/=/block | ||||
| with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Part-time | |||||
| Bachelor of Education (Early | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Engl, D+ in Math and C+ in 2 teaching | 8 semesters | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Childhood Development) | subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE, OR Diploma in Education | Full-time | 34,000/=/block | |
| with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Part-time | |||
| Bachelor of Agribusiness Management | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with C in Math, C+ in Biol, OR Diploma in Business | 8 semesters | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| related areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institution. Added | Full-time | 34,000/=/block | ||
| advantage is C in Economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Agriculture. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with C in Math, C+ in Biol, OR a Diploma in Business | 8 semesters | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Economics | related areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions. Added | Full-time | 34,000/=/block | |
| advantage is C in Economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Agriculture. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN |
| Education & Extension | Agriculture related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized | Full-time | 40,000/=/block | |
| institutions will also be admitted. | Part-time | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR Diploma in Environmental | 8 semesters FT or | 55,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Studies, Tourism, Hotel or Hospitality Management with a credit from Senate- | Work-based Day, | 40,000/=/block | ||
| recognized institutions. | Evening/Weekend | |||
| Bachelor of Tourism Management | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR Diploma in Tourism and | 8 semesters FT or | 55,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Hotel Management or other related disciplines with a credit from Senate- | Work-based Day, | 40,000/=/block | ||
| recognized institutions | Evening/Weekend | |||
| Bachelor of Hotel Management | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR KACE with at least 2 | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Principals, 1 Subsidiary and a credit in Math in KCE, OR Diploma in Food and | Full-time or Work- | 40,000/=/block | ||
| Beverage Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality and Tourism with at | based Day, Evening | |||
| least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | or Weekend | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in | 8 semesters | 55,000/= / semester | MAIN |
| Science | relevant disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Full-time | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Natural | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma | 8 semesters | 55,000/= / semester | MAIN |
| Resources Management | with at least a credit in Range Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Health, | Full-time | ||
| Forestry, Wildlife Management and other related disciplines from Senate- | ||||
| recognized institutions. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Wildlife | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Enterprise and Management | related disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions. | Full-time | 40,000/=/block | |
| Bachelor of Science in Animal Science | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem/Phys/Math, OR 2 | 8 semesters | 55,000/= / semester | MAIN |
| Principals and a Subsidiary, OR Diploma in Animal Science related fields with at | Full-time | |||
| least a credit from a Senate-recognized institution | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Animal | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem/Phys/Math, OR | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN |
| Products Technology | Diploma with at least a credit in Animal Science related disciplines from Senate- | Full-time | ||
| recognized institutions. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in | 8 semesters | 55,000/= / semester | MAIN |
| Agriculture related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized | Full-time | |||
| institutions will also be admitted. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Horticulture | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in | 8 semesters | 55,000/= / semester | MAIN |
| Horticulture related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized | Full-time | |||
| institutions will also be admitted. | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol, C+ in Chem, C+ in Math/Phys, C+ in | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN |
| and Technology | Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent with at least a credit | Full-time (FT) | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Information | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR Diploma in Library & | 8 semesters: Full- | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Sciences | Information Studies and at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions. | time or Work-based | 34,000/=/block | |
| Bachelor of Science in Community | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma with at least a credit (or pass with at least | 8 semesters: Full- | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Development | 2 years work experience) in Agriculture, Home Economics, Agricultural | time or Work-based | 34,000/=/block | |
| Education & Extension, Cooperative Management, Community Development or | Day, Evening or | |||
| any related field from Senate-recognized institutions | Weekend, ODEL | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Economics & | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math or C in Math and Econ, OR 2 | 8 semesters | 50,000/= / semester | MAIN |
| Statistics | Principals in KACE with credit in Math, Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in related | Full-time | ||
| areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Economics and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math or C in Math and Econ, OR 2 | 8 semesters: FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Sociology | Principals in KACE with credit in Math, Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in related | Work-based Day, | 34,000/=/block | |
| areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Evening/Weekend | |||
| Bachelor of Psychology | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma in Guidance and Counseling with at least | 8 semesters | 50,000/=/semester | MAIN |
| a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Full-time | |||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma in Arts with at least credit mean grade | 8 semesters | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| and at least a credit in Math from Senate-recognized institutions | Full-time | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Geography and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Geog, C in Math and any Group II courses, | 8 semesters: Full- | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Economics | OR 2 Principals (one in Geog) and 2 subsidiaries in KACE and at least 2 years | time or Work-based | ||
| of relevant working experience, OR Diploma and/or Higher National Diploma in a | Day, Evening or | |||
| related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Weekend | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in History and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math and pass in HAG, OR Diploma in Arts | 8 semesters: FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Economics | with at least a credit mean grade and at least a credit in History from Senate- | Work-based Day, | ||
| recognized institutions | Evening/Weekend | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR Diploma in Arts with at | 8 semesters | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Economics | least credit mean grade and credit in Math from Senate-recognized institutions | Full-time | ||
| Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE in relevant | 8 semesters: Full- | 50,000/=/semester | ALL |
| Security Studies | subjects, OR Diploma in related areas with at least a credit from Senate- | time or Work-based | 34,000/=/block | |
| recognized institutions | Day, Evening or | |||
| Weekend. ODEL |
| Issued Date: February, 2021 | ||||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Engl or Kisw, OR 2 Principals in KACE | |||||
| Mass Communication | with credit in Engl/Kisw in O-level, OR Diploma in Journalism & related areas | 8 semesters: Full- | ||||
| with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognized institution | time or Work-based | 50,000/=/semester | MAIN | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR 2 Principals and a Subsidiary | Day, Evening or | 34,000/=/block | |||
| Studies | in KACE, OR Diploma in Communication Studies, OR Candidates holding | Weekend | ||||
| equivalent qualifications from Senate-recognized institutions. | ||||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in English | 8 semesters: FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| Literature | with at least a credit, OR 2 Principals and a Subsidiary in KACE from Senate- | Work-based Day, | ||||
| recognized institutions. | Evening/Weekend | |||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with at least C+ in Kiswahili and C+ in Geography | 8 semesters: FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| Geography | Part-time | |||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | Mean grade C+ in KCSE or its equivalent, OR Diploma in Philosophy with at | 8 semesters: FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| least a credit or its equivalent from Senate-recognized institutions. | Part-time | |||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in CRE/IRE/HRE and C in Engl/Kisw. A | 8 semesters: FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| GCE, KACE or equivalent with one combination: Principal in Religious Studies | Work-based Day, | |||||
| and/or History/Social Education and Ethics, OR A Subsidiary in Religious | Evening/Weekend | |||||
| Studies and/or English/Social Education and Ethics, OR Diploma in Religious | ||||||
| Studies, Theology, Philosophy or Ethics from Senate-recognized institutions. | ||||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR KACE 2 Principals in Religious Studies/History or | 8 semesters: FT or | 55,000/= / semester | M | ||
| Social Education/Ethics, and Subsidiary in Religious Studies and/or English, | Work-based Day, | |||||
| Social Education and/or Ethics, OR Diploma in Religious Studies, Theology, | Evening or Weekend | |||||
| Philosophy or Ethics from Senate-recognized institutions. | ||||||
| Bachelor of Arts in Government and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in a relevant | 8 semesters: FT or | 50,000/=/semester | ALL | ||
| International Relations | field from Senate-recognized institutions. | Part-time | 34,000/=/block | |||
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math and C+ in Chem/C+ in Phys/C+ in Biol, | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE in Sciences, OR a Diploma in Applied | Full-time | |||||
| Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 Principals in Math/Phys, | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Science | Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Math/ Econ in IGCE/GCE or KACE, OR Diploma in | Full-time | ||||
| Statistics or Computer studies with at least a credit, OR Diploma in Education | ||||||
| with at least a credit and a pass in Math from Senate-recognized institutions. | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Applied | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 principals in Math/Phys, | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Statistics | Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Math/Econ in IGCE/GCE or KACE, OR Diploma in | Full-time | ||||
| Statistics with at least a credit, OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit | ||||||
| and Math as a major subject from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 Principals in Math/Phys, | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Math/Econ in KACE, OR Diploma in Education with at | Full-time | |||||
| least a credit and Math as a major from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Biomedical | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least a C+ in Biol and C+ in Math/Phys, OR | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Science and Technology | KACE with 2 Principals in Biol and Chem & 1 Subsidiary in Phy/Math from | Full-time (FT) | ||||
| Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C in Math, OR Diploma | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| in Biological Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Full-time | |||||
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Chem, and C Math, OR Diploma in Physical | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Full-time | |||||
| Bachelor of Science in Industrial | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Chem, C in Math, C in Phys, OR | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Chemistry | KACE Principals in Chem and Math. | Full-time | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Phys and C in Math, OR Diploma in Physical | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions | Full-time | |||||
| Bachelor of Science in Mining Physics | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Phys, C+ in Math, C in Chem/Geog, | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| (Geophysics) | OR Diploma in Mineralogy or Analytical Chemistry with at least a credit from | Full-time | ||||
| Senate-recognized institutions. | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Engineering | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least B in Phys and B in Math, OR Diploma in | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Physics | Physical Sciences with a bias towards Phys and have passed with at least a | Full-time | ||||
| credit from Senate-recognized institutions. A holder of KCSE with at least C+ | ||||||
| and lacking Math/Phys can bridge to get admission | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical & | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, Phys, Chem, Endl/Kisw, OR | 10 semesters | 90,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Engineering or related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate- | Full-time | ||||
| recognized institutions. | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C in Math, OR | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Diploma in Biological Sciences or related disciplines with at least a credit from | Full-time | |||||
| Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C in Math, OR | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| and Biotechnology | Diploma in Biological Sciences or related disciplines with at least a credit from | Full-time | ||||
| Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||
| Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in | 8 semesters | 55,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| Aquaculture | Biological Sciences or related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate- | Full-time | ||||
| recognized institutions. | ||||||
| Bachelor of Laws | -At least a mean grade of C+ (Plus) in the KCSE or its equivalent with a | 8 semesters | 74,300/=/semester | MAIN | ||
| minimum grade of B (Plain) in English or Kiswahili; or -At least three (3) Principal | Full-time | |||||
| Passes in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination; or -A degree | ||||||
| from a recognized university recognized by the Senate; or -At least a Credit Pass | ||||||
| in a Diploma in Law examination from an accredited institution. | ||||||
| Issued Date: February, 2021 | ||||||||
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | ||||||||
| Diploma in Business Management | ||||||||
| Diploma in Accounting | ||||||||
| Diploma in Human Resource Mgt | Mean grade C- in KCSE, OR KCE Division 3 or equivalent qualifications | 4 semesters, Full- | 35,000/=/semester | ALL | ||||
| Diploma in Procurement and Logistics | time or Work-based | 24,000/=/block | ||||||
| Management | ||||||||
| Diploma in Insurance and Risk Mgt | ||||||||
| Diploma in Computer Science | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math, C- in Phys or Physical Sciences, C- in | |||||||
| Kisw/Engl, OR Division 3 in KCE with a Pass in Phys/Physical Sciences, Math | 4 semesters, Full- | 35,000/=/semester | ||||||
| and Kisw. OR KACE with a Subsidiary in Math/Phys, and at least a credit in | MAIN, EMBU | |||||||
| time or Work-based | 24,000/=/block | |||||||
| Phys/Physical Sciences in KCE, OR Certificate in Computer Science or | ||||||||
| equivalent, plus pass in Phys in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||||
| Diploma in Animal Health and | -KCSE mean grade C and at least grade C in Biology/Biological Sciences, C– in | |||||||
| Production | Chem/Physical Sciences, C- in Math/Agri, and C- in Eng/Kisw from Senate- | |||||||
| recognized institutions. | ||||||||
| -KCE/EACE with Division 2 and at least a credit in Biology/Biological Sciences, | ||||||||
| Chemistry/Physical Sciences plus Math/Agri. | ||||||||
| -Certificate in Animal Health and Production from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||||
| -Credit in Agriculture/Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology or | 6 semesters, Full- | 35,000/=/semester | MAIN | |||||
| equivalent with at least C- in KCSE or Division 3 in KCE, from institutions | time or Work-based | 24,000/=/block | ||||||
| recognized by Chuka University Senate and Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) | ||||||||
| -KACE with at least 1 Principal in Biol and at least 1 Subsidiary and Chem | ||||||||
| -Diploma in biomedical discipline recognized by Chuka University Senate and | ||||||||
| Kenya Veterinary Board. | ||||||||
| -Any other qualification equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by | ||||||||
| Chuka University Senate and KVB. | ||||||||
| Diploma in Meat Science and | -KCSE mean grade C with at least C in Biol/Biological Sciences, C– in Chem/ | |||||||
| Technology | GSC, C- in Math/Agri and C- in Engl/Kisw from Senate-recognized institutions. | |||||||
| -KCE/EACE Division 2 and a Pass in Biol/Biological Sciences; Chem/Physical | ||||||||
| Sciences and Math/Phys/Agri. | 6 semesters, Full- | 35,000/=/semester | MAIN | |||||
| -KACE with at least 1 Principal in Biol and at least 1 Subsidiary in Chem. | time or Work-based | 24,000/=/block | ||||||
| -A Certificate with at least a credit in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range | ||||||||
| Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology with at least mean grade D in | ||||||||
| KCSE or Division 3 in KCE from institutions recognized by Senate. | ||||||||
| Diploma in Agriculture and Rural | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR Certificate in related | |||||||
| Development | disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions | |||||||
| Diploma in Farm Resources | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR Certificate in related fields | 6 semesters, Full- | 35,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||||
| Management | from Senate-recognized institutions | time or Work-based | 24,000/=/block | |||||
| Diploma in Horticulture | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR Certificate in | |||||||
| Horticulture or related disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||||
| Diploma in Tourism and Hotel | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Engl/Kisw, OR Certificate in Hospitality, | |||||||
| Management | Tourism, Travel and Tour Operations, Hotel Management, Food and Beverage | 6 semesters, Full- | 35,000/=/semester | |||||
| Management with a Credit from institutions recognized by the Senate. | ALL | |||||||
| time or Work-based | 24,000/=/block | |||||||
| Diploma in Wildlife Management | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Engl/Kisw, OR Certificate in relevant | |||||||
| disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||||
| Diploma in Education (Secondary | Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in at least two teaching subjects plus C in | 3 years; Full-time or | 35,000/=/semester | ALL | ||||
| Option) | Engl and D+ in Math for Arts, OR C in Math for Sciences | Work-based | 24,000/=/block | |||||
| Diploma in Education (Primary Option) | Mean grade C in KCSE, OR C- with P 1 Certificate from Senate-recognized | 2 years SB | 24,000/=/block | ALL | ||||
| institutions and teaching experience of at least 2 years | ||||||||
| Diploma in Education (Early Childhood | Mean grade C in KCSE, OR Certificate in Early Childhood Development or | 3 years; Full-time or, | 35,000/=/semester | ALL | ||||
| Development Education) | related courses from Senate-recognized institutions, OR PTE Certificate with at | Evening or | 24,000/=/block | |||||
| least C- in KCSE or Division 3 in KCE | Weekend | |||||||
| Diploma in Agricultural Education and | Mean grade C in KCSE with C in Biol/Agri/Chem/Phys, and Math/Geog, OR | 3 years; Full-time or | 36,000/=/semester | MAIN | ||||
| Extension | Certificate in Agriculture or related fields from Senate-recognized institutions | Work-based | 24,000/=/block | |||||
| Diploma in Counselling Psychology | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Engl/Kisw, C- in Math, OR Certificate in | 3 years; Full-time or | 35,000/=/semester | ALL | ||||
| Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Education, | ||||||||
| Work-based | 29,000/=/block | |||||||
| Medical Health Professions, or Social Work, from Senate-recognized institutions | ||||||||
| Diploma in Community Development | ||||||||
| Diploma in Criminology and Security | ||||||||
| Studies | 4 semesters | |||||||
| Diploma in Disaster Management | ||||||||
| Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR Certificate with at least a credit in | Full-time or Work- | 35,000/=/semester | ||||||
| Diploma in Project Planning and | ALL | |||||||
| related course from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate. | based Day, Evening | 29,000/=/block | ||||||
| Management | ||||||||
| or Weekend | ||||||||
| Diploma in Social Work | ||||||||
| Diploma in Leadership and Public | ||||||||
| Administration | ||||||||
| Diploma in Journalism and Mass | Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR Certificate in related course from | 4 semesters, Full- | 35,000/=/semester | ALL | ||||
| Communication | institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate. | time or Work-based | 29,000/=/block | |||||
| Diploma in Public Health | Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, plus C plain in Engl/Kisw, Biol, Chem | 4 semesters, Full- | 36,000/=/semester | ALL | ||||
| and Math/Phys. OR a Certificate in Public Health or Environmental Health from a | time or Work-based | 29,000/=/block | ||||||
| recognized training institution and Registered by the Public Health Officers and | ||||||||
| Technicians Council | ||||||||
| CERTIFICATE COURSES | |||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Business Management | Mean grade D and above in KCSE | 2 semesters: FT or | |||||||||||||
| Certificate in Procurement and | Mean grade D and above in KCSE | Work-based Day, | 28,000/=/semester | ALL | |||||||||||
| Logistics Management | Evening/Weekend | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Advanced Software | Mean grade D in KCSE with D in Math, OR Diploma, Degree, Computer Literacy | 6 months/ 2 terms: | 48,000/=/course | ALL | |||||||||||
| Engineering | Certificate | Full or Part-time | |||||||||||||
| Certificate in Computer Science | Mean grade D and above in KCSE | 2 semesters: Full- | 30,000/=/semester | MAIN | |||||||||||
| time or Work-based | |||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Information and | Mean grade D in KCSE, OR Computer Literacy Certificate from Senate- | 2 semesters: Full- | 30,000/=/semester | ALL | |||||||||||
| Communication Technology | recognized institutions | time, Part-time/ | |||||||||||||
| Evening/ Weekend | |||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Computer | KCSE Certificate | 3 months/1 term: | 15,000/=/course | ALL | |||||||||||
| Literacy/Packages | Full-time, Part-time/ | ||||||||||||||
| Evening/ Weekend | |||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism | Minimum grade D+ in KCSE or its equivalent with D+ in Engl/Kisw | 3 semesters: Full- | 30,000/=/semester | ALL | |||||||||||
| Management | time or Work-based | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Environmental Impact | KCSE Certificate | 6 months/ 2 terms: | 40,000/=/term | ALL | |||||||||||
| Assessment and Audit | Full-time, Part-time/ | ||||||||||||||
| Evening/ Weekend | |||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Animal Health and | Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Biol/Biological Sciences, OR Division 3 of 36 | 4 semesters: Full- | 30,000/=/semester | MAIN | |||||||||||
| Production | points with at least credit in Biol/Biological Sciences | time or Work-based | |||||||||||||
| Certificate in Early Childhood | Mean grade D+ and above in KCSE with D+ in Engl/Kisw | 3 semesters: FT/ | 15,000/=/semester | ALL | |||||||||||
| Education | Evening/Weekend | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Community Development | Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Criminology and Security | Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw | ||||||||||||||
| Studies | 2 to 3 semesters: | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Project Planning & Mgt | Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw | Full-time, Part-time/ | 30,000/=/semester | ALL | |||||||||||
| Certificate in Social Work | Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw | Evening/ Weekend | |||||||||||||
| Certificate in Disaster Management | Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Leadership & Public Adm | Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in National Cohesion, | KCSE Certificate | 1 semester (4 | 15,000/course | ALL | |||||||||||
| Values & Principles of Governance | months): Full-time/ | ||||||||||||||
| Certificate in HIV/AIDS Management | Part-time, Day/ | ||||||||||||||
| Evening/ Weekend | |||||||||||||||
| Certificate in Bridging in all KCSE | KCSE Certificate | 3 months/1 term: | 15,000/=/course | ALL | |||||||||||
| subjects (Math, Biol, Phys, Chem, | Full-time, Part-time/ | ||||||||||||||
| English, Kisw) | Evening/ Weekend | ||||||||||||||
| CPA/CPS | Students registered with KASNEB Sections 1 & 2 | Full-time or Work- | 10,000/= | ALL | |||||||||||
| Sections 1 – 6 | Students registered with KASNEB Sections 3 & 4 | based Day, Evening | 12,000/= | ALL | |||||||||||
| Students registered with KASNEB Sections 5 & 6 | or Weekend | 15,000/= | ALL | ||||||||||||
| ATD Intermediate and Final | Students registered with KASNEB | 9,000/= | ALL | ||||||||||||
| POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ALL FEES | CAMPUS | |||||||||||
| Post-graduate Diploma in Education | First degree with two teaching profession specialization subjects passed with at | 1 year (3 Blocks) | 55,500/= Block 1 | ALL | |||||||||||
| least C+ in KCSE | 25,000/= Block 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 25,000/= Block 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Master’s Degree Programmes (Coursework, Research Thesis or Project, and Examination) | |||||||||||||||
| M.Sc. in | Bachelor’s degree from a related discipline from institutions recognized by the Senate, OR Bachelor of | 2 Years Full-time or | |||||||||||||
| Nursing | Science in Nursing accredited by a nationally recognized nursing regulatory council plus clinical work | 65,000/= per session | |||||||||||||
| Part-time/Work- | |||||||||||||||
| experience by preferably working/worked in relevant specialization area and registered nurse license in | with 3 sessions per | MAIN | |||||||||||||
| Based Day, Evening | |||||||||||||||
| a country in which the candidate will complete practical experience. International applicants will have | year | ||||||||||||||
| or Weekend | |||||||||||||||
| their certificates verified by the Commission for University Education and the Nursing Council of Kenya. | |||||||||||||||
| 1. MA in Criminology | and Security Studies | 20. | M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension | 40. | M.Sc. in Information Science | ||||||||||
| 2. MA in English Language & Linguistics | 21. | M.Sc. in Agronomy | 41. | M.Sc. in Medical Parasitology | |||||||||||
| 3. | MA in Geography | 22. | M.Sc. in Animal Breeding | 42. | M.Sc. in Medical Physics | ||||||||||
| 4. MA in Gov’t and International Relations | 23. | M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition | 43. | M.Sc. in Natural Resources Mgt | |||||||||||
| 5. | MA in History | 24. | M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics | 44. | M.Sc. in Nursing | Bachelor’s degree | 71,000/= Semester 1 | ||||||||
| 6. | MA in Kiswahili | 25. | M.Sc. in Applied Statistics | 45. | M.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences | from a related | |||||||||
| 7. | MA in Literature | 26. | M.Sc. in Biochemistry | 46. | M.Sc. in Operations Management | discipline with a | 48,000/= Semester 2 | ||||||||
| 8. MA in Religious Studies | 27. | M.Sc. in Botany (Genetics) | 47. | M.Sc. in Physics | second class honours | 2 Years (4 Semesters) | 40,000/= per Block | ||||||||
| 9. | MA in Sociology | 28. | M.Sc. in Botany (Microbiology and Biotech) | 48. | M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology | upper and above, or | Full-time; 4 Years (8 | For art-based | ALL as directed by | ||||||
| 10. Master of Business Administration | 29. | M.Sc. in Botany (Plant Pathology) | 49. | M.Sc. in Plant Breeding | lower and at least two | ||||||||||
| Semesters) Part-time/ | the Graduate | ||||||||||||||
| 11. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction | 30. | M.Sc. in Chemistry | 50. | M.Sc. in Procurement & Logistics Mgt | years related work | ||||||||||
| Work-Based; Day, | 75,000/= Semester 1 | School | |||||||||||||
| 12. M.Ed. in Educational Foundations | 31. | M.Sc. in Community Studies and Extension | 51. | M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics | experience or | ||||||||||
| Evening or Weekend | 55,000/= Semester 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 13. M.Ed. in Educational Management | 32. | M.Sc. in Computer Science | 52. | M.Sc. in Soil Science | research, from | ||||||||||
| 14. M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling | 33. | M.Sc. in Crop Protection | 53. | M.Sc. in Statistics | institutions recognized | 43,500/= per Block For | |||||||||
| 15. M.Ed. in Science Education | 34. | M.Sc. in Dryland Agriculture | 54. | M.Sc. in Wildlife Management | by the Chuka | science-based | |||||||||
| 16. Master of Journalism and Mass | 35. | M.Sc. in Economics | 55. | M.Sc. in Zoology (Animal Physiology) | University Senate | ||||||||||
| Communication | 36. | M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship& Enterprise Mgt | 56. | Masters in Counselling Psychology | |||||||||||
| 17. M.Sc. in Agribusiness Management | 37. | M.Sc. in Environmental Science | 57. | Masters in Hotel Management | |||||||||||
| 18. M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics | 38. | M.Sc. in Finance | 58. | Masters in Tourism Management | |||||||||||
| 19. M.Sc. in Agricultural Education | 39. | M.Sc. in Horticulture | |||||||||||||
| PhD Degree Programmes (Coursework, Research Thesis and Examination) | |||||||||||||||
| 1. | Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management | 15. | Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction | 28. | Ph.D. in Linguistics | 119,250/= Semester 1 | |||||||||
| 2. | Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics | 16. | Ph.D. in Dry Land Agriculture | 29. | Ph.D. in Medical Physics | Master’s degree from | 3 years (6 Semesters) | 99,250/= Semester 2 | |||||||
| 3. | Ph.D. in Agricultural Education | 17. | Ph.D. in Educational Foundations | 30. | Ph.D. in Physics | a related discipline | Full-time; 6 years (12 | 104,000/= Semester 3 | ALL as directed by | ||||||
| 4. | Ph.D. in Agronomy | 18. | Ph.D. in Educational Management | 31. | Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology | 104,000/= Semester 4 | |||||||||
| from institutions | Semesters) Part-time/ | the Graduate | |||||||||||||
| 5. | Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics | 19. | Ph.D. in Educational Psychology | 32. | Ph.D. in Plant Breeding | 99,000/= Semester 5 | |||||||||
| recognized by the | Work-Based; Day, | School | |||||||||||||
| 6. | Ph.D. in Applied Statistics | 20. | Ph.D. in Environmental Science | 33. | Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics | 99,000/= Semester 6 | |||||||||
| Senate | Evening or Weekend | ||||||||||||||
| 7. | Ph.D. in Botany | 21. | Ph.D. in Food Science | 34. | Ph.D. in Religious Studies | For art-based | |||||||||
| 8. | Ph.D. in Business and Management | 22. | Ph.D. in Geography | 35. | Ph.D. in Science Education | 125,750/= Semester 1 | |||||||||
| Issued Date: February, 2021 | ||||||||||
| 9. Ph.D. in Chemistry | 23. Ph.D. in History (+/- Political Science) | 36. Ph.D. in Soil Science | 105,750/= Semester 2 | |||||||
| 10. Ph.D. in Community Development | 24. Ph.D. in Horticulture | 37. Ph.D. in Tourism Management | 104,000/= Semester 3 | |||||||
| 11. Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology | 25. Ph.D. in Information Science | 38. Ph.D. in Wildlife Management | 104,000/= Semester 4 | |||||||
| 12. Ph.D. in Criminology & Security Studies | 26. Ph.D. in Communication and Media | 39. Ph.D. in Zoology | 104,000/= Semester 5 | |||||||
| 13. Ph.D. in Crop Protection | 27. Ph.D. in Kiswahili | 40. Ph.D. in Animal Science (Production, | 104,000/= Semester 6 | |||||||
| 14. Ph.D. in Crop Science | Nutrition or Breeding) | For science-based | ||||||||
| APPLICATION PROCEDURE: | ||||||||||
| (a) Applications should be on official forms available at Chuka University Main | ||||||||||
| Campus, Igembe Campus at Ntuene or Keigoi High School, Embu Campus in Embu | (c) Return forms to P. O. Box 109 – 60400 Chuka. Attention should be: Director, Graduate School for | |||||||||
| Town, Chogoria Campus at Nturiri High School, OR downloaded from Website: | ||||||||||
| postgraduate programmes, and Registrar (Academic) for Bachelor’s, Diploma and Certificate courses. | ||||||||||
| www.chuka.ac.ke; Non-refundable fee of KES 2,000 for degree and diploma | ||||||||||
| Certified copies of certificates and original fee payment receipt MUST be attached to the application | ||||||||||
| programmes and KES 1,000 for certificate courses to be deposited in the following | ||||||||||
| form and returned latest two weeks prior to the commencement dates given for the programmes. | ||||||||||
| accounts: Kenya Commercial Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No. 110 375 5439; or | ||||||||||
| (d) One Academic Year is equivalent to 2 semesters for full-time or 3 blocks for Holiday-Based mode. | ||||||||||
| Cooperative Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No. 011 290 5818 9900, Equity Bank, | ||||||||||
| (e) Diploma holders may take a shorter period to complete a Bachelor’s degree after credit transfer. | ||||||||||
| Chuka Branch A/C No. 0210261453469, Barclays Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No. | ||||||||||
| (f) Preferred Campus should be indicated on the application form. | ||||||||||
| 2035727666, Family Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No. 054000002641, Stanchart, | ||||||||||
| Meru Branch A/C No. 0102024755200, Barclays Bank, A/C Chuka Branch No. | Chuka University TELEPHONE LINES: 020-2329073, 0715-505858, 0731-620266 | |||||||||
| 2035727666. Deposits may be made at any branch. | ||||||||||
| * NB: For all courses, separate Statutory Fees shall be indicated in admission letters | ||||||||||
| (b) Applicants must indicate preferred Campus, Mode and Commencement of study | ||||||||||
| to be used if the quorum for the preference does not fill up to recommend alternative | ||||||||||
| offers. | ||||||||||
Chuka university contacts and campuses
Box 109-60400
Chuka, Kenya
020 231 0512/ 020 231 0518
For Academics Inquiries: raca@chuka.ac.ke
020 232 9073 / 0771 094 000
For Student Finance Inquiries: studentfinance@chuka.ac.ke
020 232 9079
For ICT Inquiries: esupport@chuka.ac.ke
For procurement Inquiries: procurement@chuka.ac.ke
For Accommodation Inquiries: nyumba@chuka.ac.ke
020 236 0260 / 020 236 1086
For General Inquiries: info@chuka.ac.ke
List of Campuses
Embu Campus
Nairobi Campus
Igembe Campus
Chogoria Teaching Center
