Technical University of Kenya courses and admission requirements

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Below is a list of courses offered at Technical University of Kenya and admission requirements:

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION  
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT    
Bachelor of Architectural • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus), with C+ in 4 years (BAS); 2  
Studies/ Mathematics, C+ in Physics, and C+ in English/ years (B.Arch.)  
Bachelor of Architecture Kiswahili Integrated)  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C, with C in Mathematics, C in 3 years  
(Architecture) Physics and C in English/Kiswahili (Integrated)  
       
Bachelor of Engineering • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) 5 years  
(Aeronautical Engineering) in Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics, C+ (Plus) in (Integrated)  
  Chemistry and C+ (Plus) in Eng./Kis.    
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) with C- (minus) in 3 years  
(Aeronautical Engineering Maths A, C in Physics, C in Chemistry and C in (Integrated)  
Technology) Eng./Kis.    
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) with C -(minus) in 3 years  
(Mechanical Engineering Maths A, C -(minus) in Physics, C -(minus) in (Integrated)  
Technology): Automotive and Chemistry and C -(minus) in Eng./Kis.    
Autotronic Engineering option      
       
Bachelor of Engineering in • KCSE Overall minimum mean grade C+ with 5 years  
Biosystems and Environmental Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Chemistry C+, (Integrated)  
Engineering Biology = C, English = C+ OR    
  • A level Minimum 2 principals in Mathematics    
  and Physics; Subsidiary in Chemistry; and Credit    
  pass in English and Biology at O level    
Bachelor of Engineering • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) 5 years  
(Chemical Engineering) in Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics, C+ (Plus) in (Integrated)  
  Chemistry and C+ (Plus) in Eng./Kis.    
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years (Part-time)  
(Chemical Engineering) in Technology in Chemical Engineering    
  Technology or equivalent    
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with at least 3 years  
(Chemical Engineering C-(minus) in Maths A, Physics, Chemistry and (Integrated)  
Technology) English/Kiswahili    
       
Bachelor of Built Environment • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus), with C+ (plus) in 4 years (Integrated  
(Construction Management) Mathematics, C+ (Plus) in Eng/Kis and C+ (plus) programme)  
  in Physics    
  • Diploma in Technology in Quantity Surveying, 3 years (Part-time)  
  Building Construction, Civil Engineering,    
  Architecture with a credit pass and KCSE Mean    
  Grade C- (Minus) OR    
  •TEP Diploma in Building Construction, Civil    
  Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying    
  or equivalent with at least 2 years relevant work    
  experience, with a credit pass and Mean Grade    
  C- (Minus)    
       

 

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus), with C+ in 4 years (Integrated
  Mathematics, C+ in Physics and C+ in English/ programme)
  Kiswahili OR 3 years (Part-time
  • Diploma in Quantity Survey, with a credit pass or Integrated)
  and KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus), with C (plain) in 4 years
(Building Construction) Mathematics, C+ (Plus) in Eng/Kis and C (plain) (Integrated
  in Physics OR programme)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years (Part-time)
  in Technology in either: Building Technology,  
  Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or  
  Architecture or equivalent or TEP Diploma in  
  the above areas with a Credit pass.  
Bachelor of Real Estate • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus), with C+ in 4 years (Integrated
  Mathematics and pass in Physics OR programme)
        3 years (Part-time)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in
  Technology in Real Estate or equivalent or TEP  
  Diploma in the above areas,  
Diploma in Technology (Real • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) together with at 3 years (Integrated
Estate) least C- (minus) in Maths and pass in Physics programmes)
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) together with C  
(Quantity Surveying) (plain) in Maths, Physics and Eng./Kis.  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) together with C-  
(Construction Management) (minus) in Maths, Physics and Eng./Kis.  
Diploma in Technology (Building • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) together with C- 3 years (Integrated
Construction) (minus) in Maths, Physics and Eng./Kis. programmes)
         
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) 5 years (Integrated
Engineering) in Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics, C+ (Plus) in programme)
  Chemistry and C+ (Plus) in Eng./Kis.  
Bachelor of Technology (Civil • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years (Part-time)
Engineering) in Technology in either: Civil Engineering,  
  Highway Engineering, Water Engineering,  
  Building Construction or equivalent or TEP  
  Diploma in the above areas,  
Diploma in Technology (Civil • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with at least 3 years (Integrated
Engineering) C- (minus) in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and programme)
  English/Kiswahili  
  or  
  • Certificate in Civil or Water Engineering, with  
  KCSE Mean Grade D+  
         
Bachelor of Engineering • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) 5 years (Integrated
(Electrical and Electronic in Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics, C+ (Plus) in programme)
Engineering) Chemistry and C+ (Plus) in Eng./Kis.  
         

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Bachelor of Engineering • Diploma in Technology (Electrical and 3 years (Part-time)
Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology) together  
Electronic Engineering with KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)  
Technology) • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years (Part-time)
 
  in Technology in Electrical and Electronic  
  Engineering Technology or its equivalent  
  recognised by senate of TU-K or TEP Diploma  
  in the above disciplines.  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE mean Grade of C (Plain) with at least C 3 years (Integrated
(Electrical and Electronic (Plain) in Maths A, Physics, Chemistry and programme)
Engineering) Eng/Kisw  
     
Bachelor of Engineering • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) 5 years (Integrated
(Mechanical Engineering) in Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics, C+ (Plus) in programme)
  Chemistry and C+ (Plus) in Eng./Kis.  
Bachelor of Engineering • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 4 years (full-time)
Technology (Mechanical in Technology in Mechanical Engineering  
Engineering Technology) Technology OR 3 years (Part-time)
  •TEP Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or  
  equivalent with at least 2 years relevant work  
  experience, together with Mean Grade C-  
  (Minus)  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with at least 3 years
(Mechanical Engineering C- (minus) in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and (Integrated)
Technology): English/Kiswahili  
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Plant and Energy Engineering
  • Structural Fabrication and Metallurgical Engineering
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering:
  • Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 5 years
(Geospatial Engineering) Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics, and C (plain) in (Integrated)
    Geography  
Bachelor of Applied Science • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 5 years
(Geospatial Information and Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics and C (plain) in (Integrated)
Communication) Geography  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years
Surveying Technology Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics and C (plain) in (Integrated)
Geo-information Technology Geography  
    • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Part-time)
    Technology in Geo-information Technology,  
    Surveying Technology or equivalent  
Bachelor of Science (Land • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus), with C+ in 5 years
Administration) Mathematics and pass in Physics (Integrated)
Diploma in Technology in: – • KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with C- (minus) 3 years
Geo-information Technology in Maths, C Physics and Geography OR (Integrated)
Surveying Technology Certificate in Land Surveying or Cartography  

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in 3 years (Part-
(Biochemistry) Biology, D+ (Plus) in Maths A and Chemistry time)
Diploma in Technology (Ecology   • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years (Part-
and Conservation Biology) Biology, D+ (plus) in Maths A and Chemistry. time)
Diploma in Technology (Food • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) 3 years
Science and Technology) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics/ Maths A and (Integrated)
  English/Kiswahili  
     
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (Plain) in 4 years
(Information Technology) Maths A, C (Plain) in Eng/Kisw (Integrated)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years
  in Technology in Information Technology or
  equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years
(Computer Technology) Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics and C (Plain) in (Integrated)
  Eng/Kisw  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years
  in Technology in Computer Technology or  
  equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years
(Communication and Computer Maths A, C+ (Plus) in Physics and C (Plain) in (Integrated)
Networks) Eng/Kisw  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years
  in Technology in Computer Networks or  
  equivalent  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in 3 years
(Information Technology) Maths A and English/Kiswahili (Integrated)
Diploma in Technology in: • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in 3 years
• Computer Technology Maths A and Physics (Integrated)
  • Communication and Computer Networks

 

Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years
(Industrial and Applied Chemistry, C (Plain) in Maths A, and C (Plain) in (Integrated)
Chemistry) Physics  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in  
  Technology in Analytical/Industrial Chemistry  
  or equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years
(Medicinal Chemistry Chemistry, Maths/Physics, Biology and any (Integrated)
  Group III/IV/V OR  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) and Diploma 3 years (Part-time)
  in Technology in Analytical/Industrial  
  Chemistry or equivalent  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years
Applied Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry, D+ (Pus) in Maths A/Physics. (Integrated)
Chemistry)    
Diploma in Technology Applied • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years (Part-time)
Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry) Chemistry, D+ (Pus) in Maths A/Physics.  
     
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (Plain) in 4 years
(Community Health and Biology, C (Plain) in Chemistry, C (Plain) in Maths/ (Integrated)
Wellness) Physics and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili  

Bachelor of Technology (Applied Biology)

Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology)

Bachelor of Technology in Ecology and Conservation Biology

Diploma in Technology in Ecology and Conservation Biology

Bachelor of Technology (Food Science and Technology)

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)

Bachelor of Technology (Science Laboratory Technology)

Bachelor of Technology (Science Laboratory Technology)

Diploma in Technology (Industrial and Applied Biology)

Diploma in Technology (Biotechnology)

  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths A and C (Plain) in Chemistry
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Technology in Applied Biology or equivalent
  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths A and C (Plain) in Chemistry
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Technology in Biotechnology or equivalent
  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry and attendance in Mathematics/Physics, OR
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) and Diploma in: Ecology and Conservation Biology / Applied Biology/ Science Laboratory Technology/ Biotechnology and Industrial Microbiology or equivalent
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics A, Physics or any Group III, IV and V, OR
  • A certificate in Biology related course
  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (Plain) in Biology/Agriculture/HSC, C (Plain) in Chemistry and C (Plain) in Mathematics
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Technology in Food Technology or equivalent
  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths A and C (Plain) in Chemistry
  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Biology and C+ (Plus) in Maths A/ Physics
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Technology in Science Laboratory Technology or equivalent
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in Biology, D+ (plus) in Maths A and Chemistry.
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths A/Physics and ENG/
Bachelor in Technology • Holder of Diploma in Health related disciplines 12 semester
(Health Records & Information with a KCSE Mean Grade C (plain)or equivalent  
Technology) shall be admitted into year one of study.  
  • KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and progressed  
  from certifcate to Diploma In health disciplines  
  at any Institutions recognised by the University  
  Senate  
Bachelor of Technology in Health • Holders of KCSE with an aggregate of C+ (C plus) 12 Semesters
Systems Management • Candidates should have obtained at least a C+ in the  
  following cluster subjects of the KCSE examinations:  
  Cluster Subjects  
  1. Mathematics/Physics  
  2. English/Kiswahili  
  3. Biology/Chemistry  
  4. History and Government/Geography/Christian  
  Religious Education/Islamic Religious Education/Hindu  
  Religious Education.  
  Alternative requirements  
  • A-Levels or Equivalent: A candidate should have a  
  minimum of two (2) principal passes in Chemistry  
  or Biology and a subsidiary level pass in any other  
  subject with a credit pass in English at O-Level and  
  General Paper.  
  Holders of diploma qualifications in health-related  
  disciplines with a mean grade of C plain in KCSE or  
  equivalent shall be admitted into year one of study  
  • Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and progressed  
  from certificate to Diploma in health-related  
  disciplines at any institutions recognized by the  
  University Senate.  
Bachelor of Technology • Credit Pass in a relevant Diploma or Pass in 3 years
(Nutrition and Dietetics) a relevant Diploma with two years working  
  experience  
Bachelor of Science in Medical • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with C+ in English, 4 years
Laboratory Sciences Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or (Integrated)
  Mathematics  
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (Plain) in 4 years
and Dietetics) Biology, C (Plain) in Chemistry, C (Plain) in Maths/ (Integrated)
  Physics/Geo and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili  
Diploma in Community Health • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years
and Wellness Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics and English/ (Integrated)
  Kiswahili  

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students

Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION
     
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) with a C- (Minus) in 3 years
(Health Records & Information Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Mathematics Alt A Or (Integrated)
Technology) Alt B/ Physics/ Geography  
    • English/Kiswahili/ Any Group III subject/ Any  
    Group IV subject/ Any Group V Subject  
Diploma in Pharmaceutical • KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) with C (Plain) in 3 Year (Integrated
Technology Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics, English/ full time)
    Kiswahili  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with D+ (Plus) in 3 years
(Nutrition and Dietetics) Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics, Geography/ (Integrated)
    Agriculture/Home Science and English/Kiswahili  
    Or  
    • Certificate in a related course, with KCSE D+  
    • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with D+ (Plus) in  
    Chem/Physical Sciences, Bio/Biological Sciences  
    Eng/Kis OR  
    • D (Plain) in Phy/Maths/HSC/AGRIC/GSC  
     
Bachelor of Technology (Applied • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years
Statistics) Maths Alternative A (Integrated)
    • Diploma in Technology in Applied Statistics and 3 Year (Integrated)
    KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) 3 Year (Integrated)
    • Diploma in Technology in Actuarial Science and  
    KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)  
Bachelor of Science • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years
(Mathematics) Maths Alternative A (Integrated)
Diploma in Technology in: – • KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) 3 years
Applied Statistics in Maths Alternative A and C- In Group II, III, OR (Integrated)
Actuarial Science any other  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in 4 years (Integrated
(Technical and Applied Physics) Physics and C (plain) in Maths A programme)
    • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Part
    Technology in Technical and Applied Physics or time)
    equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in 4 years
(Environmental Resource Biology/Agric. and C+ (plus) in Chemistry/  
Management) Geography 3 years (Part
    • Diploma in Technology in relevant areas from
    recognized institution time)
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in 4 years
(Environmental Science) Biology/Agric. and C+ (plus) in Chemistry/ (Integrated)
    Geography  
    • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years (Part-time)
    in Technology in Environmental Resource  
    Management or equivalent  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years
(Environmental Resource Biology and Chemistry Or a 1-year Certificate (Integrated)
Management) with KCSE D+ in relevant areas from an  
    institution recognised by the Senate of TU-K  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years
(Technical and Applied Physics) Physics, Maths A and Pass in 2nd Group II, Group (Integrated)
    III/IV/V  
     
Bachelor of Technology in • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) 4 years (Integrated
Integrated Water Resources in Maths, Chemistry, Physics/Geography, programme)
Management. Biology/ any Group III/IV/V 3 years (Part
    • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma
    in IWRM of Technical University and with a time)
    distinction or credit or any such qualification  
    from the Technical University of Kenya or any  
    other institutions accepted and recognized by  
    the Senate of the Technical University of Kenya  
Diploma in Integrated Water • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years
Resources Management. Physics/Chemistry, Maths, Biology/ Geography (Integrated)
    and any Group III/IV/V  
    • Candidates with a Certificate in Water  
    Engineering or Certificate Grade III in  
    Technology of the Technical University of  
    Kenya or an equivalent qualification at  
    the craft level from the Technical Training  
    Institutes (TTI’s) or from any other recognized  
    institution  
       

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Bachelor of Economics • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) and C+ (Plus) in 4 years
  Maths A and C (Plain) In English/Kiswahili (Integrated)
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 years (Integrated
(Business Information Maths A/B.  
Technology) • Higher/Advanced Diploma in Information 3 years (Part-time)
 
  Technology or Computer Science OR 3-year  
  Dip. Tech. Business Information Technology  
  (BIT), Diploma in Information Technology,  
  Computer Science OR its equivalent recognised  
  by senate of TU_K together with KCSE Mean  
  Grade C- (Minus)  
Bachelor of Technology (Office • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 years (Integrated
Administration and Technology) Maths A/B. programme)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Part-time)
  Technology in Secretarial Studies or equivalent  
Diploma in Business Information • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with D+ (plus) in 3 years (Integrated
Technology Maths A/B OR programme)
  • 1 year Certificate in Information Technology  
  together with KCSE D+ (Plus).  
Diploma in Entrepreneurship • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with D+ (plus) in 3 years (Part-time)
  Maths A/B OR  
  • 1 year Certificate in a relevant area together  
  with KCSE D+ (Plus).  
Diploma in Business Studies: • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with D+ (plus) in 3 years (Integrated
• Business Administration • Maths A/B OR: programme)
Human Resource Management • 1 year Certificate in a relevant area together  
• Sales and Marketing with KCSE D+ (Plus)  
Management • Procurement    
and Supply Chain Management    
Diploma in Accountancy • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years (Part-time)
  Maths A and Eng./Kis.  
Diploma in Office Administration: • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with D+ (plus) in 3 years (Part-time)
• Legal Secretarial • Medical Maths A/B OR:  
Secretarial • Business • 1-year Certificate in a relevant area together  
Secretarial • Foreign Language with KCSE D+ (Plus)  
Secretarial    
     
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art • KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent,  
  with C+ (Plus) in Art and Design. In the  
  absence of Art and Design, the candidate shall  
  be required to present a portfolio of artworks  
  OR  
  • KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent  
  diploma in the relevant field of study from a  
  recognised institution. A portfolio of proven  
  experience in Fine Art is to be presented to the  
  Department of Visual Arts and Photography.  
Bachelor of Technology (Design) • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus), with C (Plain) in 4 years (Integrate)
  Mathematics, C+ in Eng./Kis and C (Plain) in  
  Physics  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Part-time)
  Technology in Design or equivalent  
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) 4 years
Studies • Be a holder of Kenya advanced certificate of  
  education (or equivalent examination) certificate  
  with a minimum of two principal passes and one  
  subsidiary pass OR  
  • Be a holder of a diploma or professional  
  certificate in relevant discipline from an  
  institution recognized by the senate of the  
  university; OR  
  • Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by  
  the senate of the university  
Bachelor of Arts Music Studies • Shall be an aggregate of C+ in the Kenya 4 years
  Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE); At  
  least C+ in Music  
  • Holders of Diploma in Music of the Technical  
  University of Kenya with at least a Credit (Upper  
  Division) pass; Holders of the Diploma in Music  
  Studies of the Technical University of Kenya  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in 4 years (Integrated
(Journalism and Mass Eng./Kis. programme)

Bachelor of Science (Accountancy)

Bachelor of Commerce:

  • Accounting • Business Administration • Finance • Human Resource Management • Insurance • Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Marketing

Bachelor of Business Studies:

  • Business Administration • Human Resource Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Sales and Marketing Management, International Business Management, Marketing, Business Management
  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Maths A and C+ (Plus) in Eng./Kis. OR
  • Diploma in Accountancy and KCSE Grade C-(minus)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Maths A/B
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Technology in any Business area
Communication) • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3years (Part-time)
 
  in Technology in Journalism and Mass  
  Communication or its equivalent recognised  
  by senate of TU_K  
Bachelor of Music • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in 4 years (Integrated
  Music programme)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Integrated
  Technology in Music or equivalent programme)
Bachelor of Technology (Printing  • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 years (Integrated
Technology) Maths A/B, Physics, English/Kiswahili, Any programme)
  Group III/IV/V OR  
  • Diploma in Technology in Printing Technology 3 years (Part-time)
  and KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)  
Bachelor of Philosophy in • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Higher 21/2 years (Part-
Technology (Printing) Diploma in Printing Technology or its time)
  equivalent recognised by senate of TU-K  

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students

Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Diploma in Technology in Design • KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) with D+ (plus) 3 years (Part-time)
  in Mathematics and Physics OR a relevant  
  certificate in Fine Art or Design, together with  
  Mean Grade D+ (Plus). Art and Design will be an  
  added advantage. Where possible applicants are  
  advised to provide portfolios for verification by  
  the University.  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with C- (minus) in 3 years (Integrated
(Journalism and Mass Eng./Kis. And a Pass in Maths A/B, or any Group programme)
Communication) II, Group III, 2nd Group II or 2nd Group III or Group  
  IV/V  
Diploma in Music • KCSE C- (minus) with C-(Minus) in Music and a 3 years
  Pass in Eng./Kis. Maths A/B or any Group II or (Integrated
  Group III, 2nd Group II or 2nd Group III of Group programme)
  IV or Group V. OR  
  • Grade 5 theory and/or practical of ABRSM,  
  LCM or equivalent body together with KCSE D+  
  (Plus). Involvement in Music Festivals, Church  
  Music/Gospel Music performance will be an  
  added advantage.  
Diploma in Technology (Printing) • K.C.S.E Mean Grade C- with C- (Minus) in 3 years (Integrated
  English/Kiswahili or Certificate in Machine programme)
  Printing, Print Finishing, Print Origination  
  together with KCSE D+ (Plus)  
     
Bachelor of Science in Tourism • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 Years (Integrated
and Travel Management Maths A/B and a pass in English/Kiswahili OR Program)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in  
  Technology (Dip-Tech) in Tourism Management or  
  equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology in Tourism • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 Years (Integrated
and Travel Management Maths A/B and a pass in English/Kiswahili OR Program)
  • 3-year Diploma in Technology in Tourism and  
  Travel Management from TUK or Equivalent  
  qualification from another institution recognized  
  by the Senate together with KCSE Mean Grade  
  C- (Minus) OR 3 years (Part time)
  • KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus), a Certificate and  
  Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management or  
  equivalent  
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 Years (Integrated
Management Maths A/B and a pass in English/Kiswahili OR Program)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in  
  Technology (Dip-Tech) in Hospitality Management  
  or equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology in Hotel • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 Years (Integrated
and Restaurant Management Maths A/B and a pass in English/Kiswahili OR Program)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Part time)
  Technology (Dip-Tech) in Hotel and Restaurant  
  Management or equivalent OR  
  • KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus), Certificate and a  
  Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management or  
  equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology in • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 Years (Integrated
Institutional Catering and Maths A/B and a pass in English/Kiswahili Program)
Accommodation Management • Group II or Group III, 2nd Group II or 2nd Group II or  
  2nd Group III or Group IV or Group V  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Part time)
  Technology (Dip-Tech) in Institutional Catering  
  and Accommodation Management or equivalent  
Bachelor of Science in Event and • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) OR 4 Years (Integrated)
Convention Management • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in  
  Technology (Dip-Tech) in Event and Convention  
  Management or equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology in Textile • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 Years ( Part-time)
Technology Chemistry OR  
  • Diploma in Technology in Textile Technology and 3 Years (Part-time)
  KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) OR  
  • KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus), Certificate and a  
  Diploma in Technology in Textile Technology  
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) and a Pass in Eng/Kis, 4 Years (
and Community Development Maths A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II or Integrated)
  2nd Group III or Group IV/V OR  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in  
  Social Work and Community Development or its 3 Years (Part-time)
  equivalent recognised by senate  
Bachelor of Technology in Fashion • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (Plain) in 4 Years ( Part-time)
Design Chemistry OR  
  • 3-year Diploma in Fashion Design from TUK or 3 Years (Part-time)
  Equivalent together with KCSE Mean Grade C-  
  (Minus)  
Bachelor of Science (Counselling • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) OR 4 Years (Integrated
Psychology) • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in programme)
  Technology in Counselling Psychology or its 3 Years (Part-time)
  equivalent recognised by senate  
Diploma in Counselling • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and a Pass in Eng/ 3 Years (
Psychology Kis, Maths A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II Integrated)
Diploma in Social Work and or 2nd  Group III or Group IV/V,  
   
Community Development    
     

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

COURSE TITLE REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Diploma in Technology (Fashion • KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) with D+ (Plus) in 3 Years (
Design) Chemistry and a Pass in Maths A/B or Physics, Integrated)
  Biology or HSC, Eng/Kis or any Group III or Group  
  IV or Group V OR a one-year relevant certificate  
  with KCSE D+ (Plus)  
Diploma in Technology in Textile • KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) with D+ (Plus) in 3 Years (
Technology Chemistry and a Pass in Maths A/B or Physics, Integrated)
  Biology or HSC, Eng/Kis or any Group III or Group  
  IV or Group V OR a one-year relevant certificate  
  with KCSE D+ (Plus)  
Diploma in Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) with D+ (Plus) in 3 Years (
(Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy) Chemistry and a Pass in Maths A/B or Physics, Integrated)
  Biology or HSC, Eng/Kis or any Group III or Group  
  IV or Group V OR a one-year relevant certificate  
  with KCSE D+ (Plus)  
Diploma in Technology in Tourism • KCSE C- (minus) Mean grade and D+ (plus) in 3 Years (Integrated
and Travel Management Maths A/Maths B and a pass in Eng/Kis, Group )
  II or Group III, a 2nd Group II/III any Group IV  
  or Group V, OR relevant certificate from an  
  institution recognised by senate with KCSE D+  
  (Plus).  
Diploma in Technology in Event • KCSE C- (minus) Mean Grade with a pass in 3 Years (Integrated)
and Convention Management English/Kiswahili, Mathematics A/B, Group III,  
  Group II or 2nd Group III or any Group IV V. OR  
  • Relevant certificate from an institution  
  recognized by Senate together with KCSE D+  
  (Plus).  
Diploma in Technology in Hotel • KCSE C- (minus) Mean grade and D+ (plus) in 3 Years (Integrated)
and Restaurant Management Maths A/ Maths B, and a pass in Eng./Kis, Group II  
  or Group III, 2nd Group II or 2nd Group III or Group  
  IV or Group V. OR  
  • Relevant certificate from an institution  
  recognized by Senate together with KCSE D+  
  (Plus).  
Diploma in Technology in • KCSE C- (minus) Mean grade and D+ (plus) 3 Years
Institutional Catering and in Maths A/ Maths B, and a pass in Eng./Kis, (Integrated)
Accommodation Management Group II or Group III, 2nd Group II or 2nd Group  
  III or Group IV or Group V. OR  
  • Relevant certificate from an institution  
  recognized by Senate together with KCSE D+  
  (Plus).  
     
Bachelor of Science • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in 4 years
(Information Science) Maths A/B (Integrated
    programme)
Bachelor of Arts in • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in 4 years
Communication Studies Eng./Kis., Group III, Group IV or Group V OR (Integrated
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) and Diploma in programme)
  Journalism and Public Relations, Communication  
  Studies, Business Administration and Sales and  
  Marketing or equivalent OR  
  • Higher Diploma in Human Resources, Public  
  Relations, Communication Studies or equivalent  
Bachelor of Technology • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in 3 years (Part-time)
(Information Studies) Technology in Library Information Technology,  
  Archives and Records Management,  
  Information Science or equivalent  
Bachelor of Arts (International • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in 4 years (Integrated
Relations and Diplomacy) Eng./Kis. programme)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma 3 years (Part-time)
  in International Relations and Diplomacy or  
  equivalent  
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology • KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with a Pass in 4 years (Part-time)
and Security Management) Eng./Kis., Math A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd  
  Group II/III or Group IV/V, OR 3 years (Part-time)
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in  
  Criminology or equivalent  
Diploma in Technology in: • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) and a Pass in Eng./ 3 years (Integrated
• Archives and Records Kis., Group II/III and 2nd Group II/III or Group IV programme)
Management or Group V OR  
• Library and Information • Relevant certificate together with KCSE D+  
Technology (Plus).  
Diploma in International KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) 3 years (Integrated
Relations and Diplomacy in English/Kiswahili a Pass in Math A/B or Programmes)
  Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II/III or Group IV/V  
Diploma in Disaster • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) 3 years (Part-time)
Management in English/Kiswahili a Pass in Math A/B or  
  Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II/III or Group IV/V  
Diploma in Criminology and • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) a Pass in Eng./ 3 years (Part-time)
Security Studies Kis., Math A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd Group  
  II/III or Group IV/V  
Diploma in Legal Studies • KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) with C+(plus) in 3 years (Part-time)
  English/Kiswahili OR  
  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) and C (plain) in  
  English/Kiswahili together with Certificate in  
  Criminology. Criminal Investigations, Disaster  
  Management, Criminal Justice or Crime  
  Prevention or equivalent  
     

 

Integrated programmes will be taught during the day on weekdays together with Government-sponsored students Part-time programmes will be taught in the evenings and on weekends

POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

STARTING SEPTEMBER 2024

THE Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) is one of the special public universities in Kenya providing technical education and training. At the same time, it engages in research and innovation that is focused on application of technological knowledge and skills in finding solutions to societal problems. The University invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to enrol for the following postgraduate programmes:

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY DURATION
Master of Science in • A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Bachelor’s degree 2 years
Applied Statistics in Statistics of TU-K; or equivalent from another university recognized by the  
  Senate OR  
  • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree in  
  Statistics of TU-K, or equivalent from another university recognized by Senate  
  with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience or a postgraduate  
  diploma/certificate in Statistics and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
Master of Science in • A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Bachelor’s degree 2 years
Mathematics (Pure or in Mathematics of TU-K; or its equivalent from a university recognised by the  
Applied Mathematics) Senate of TU-K, OR  
  • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree in  
  Mathematics of TU-K, or equivalent from another university recognized  
  by Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience or a  
  postgraduate diploma/certificate in Statistics and one (1) year of relevant work  
  experience.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy A holder of a Master’s degree in any relevant field 3 years
in Entomology A holder of a Master’s degree in a relevant field  
Doctor of Philosophy A Masters degree of TUK in a relevant field of Biology or equivalent from a  
university recognised by senate of TUK.  
in Plant Taxonomy  
   
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Biochemistry    
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Biotechnology    
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Bioinformatics    
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Food Science and    
Technology    
Doctor of Philosophy in    
Wildlife Conservation    
Management    
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Biodiversity    
Conservation    
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Aquaculture    
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Parasitology    
Doctor of Philosophy    
in Immunology    
Master of Technology • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
in Applied Entomology field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
  • At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
  from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
  years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1 year  
  relevant work experience  
Master of Technology • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Biological or related 2 years
in Applied Parasitology field of TU-K or its equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of  
Master of Science in TU-K OR  
• Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Biological or related field or its  
Forensic Biochemistry  
equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K with either two  
Master of Science in  
(2) years relevant work experience OR a postgraduate diploma in relevant field  
Applied Parasitology  
of biology.  
Master of Science in  
   
Biochemistry    
Master of Science in    
Biotechnology    
Master of Technology    
in Biotechnology    
Master of Science in    
Immunology    
Master of Science in    
Microbiology    
Master of Philosophy    
in Applied Parasitology    
Master of Philosophy    
in Parasitology    
     

 

  PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY DURATION  
  Master of Science • A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Food 2 years  
  in Food Science and Science and Technology or any related field of TU-K or its equivalent from a    
  Technology university recognized by Senate of TU-K, OR    
    • A holder of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Food Science    
    and Technology or any related field or equivalent from another university    
    recognized by the Senate of TU-K with either at least two (2) years of relevant    
    experience or a postgraduate diploma.    
  Master of Technology • A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Food 2 years  
  in Food Science and Science and Technology or any related field of TU-K or its equivalent from a    
  Technology university recognized by Senate of TUK, OR    
    • A holder of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Food Science    
    and Technology or any related field or equivalent from another university    
    recognized by the Senate of TU-K with either at least two (2) years of relevant    
    experience or a postgraduate diploma.    
  Master of Technology • A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in Applied 2 years  
  in Applied Biology, Science Laboratory Technology, Biology, Botany and Zoology, Zoology    
  Parasitology or any related field of TU-K or its equivalent from a university recognized by    
    Senate of TUK, OR    
    • A holder of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Applied Biology,    
    Science Laboratory Technology, Biology, Botany and Zoology, Zoology or any    
    related field or equivalent from another university recognized by the Senate of    
    TU-K with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience or a postgraduate    
    diploma.    
         
  Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 6  
  in Biomedical Science: • A holder of a Master’s degree in the relevant field semesters  
  Options in      

 

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Medical Immunology
  • Medical Parasitology
  • Clinical Haematology & Blood Transfusion Science
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Clinical Histocytopathology
  • Medical Virology
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health or 6
in Nutritional Sciences relevant field semesters
  • A holder of a Master’s degree in the relevant field  
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field  
in Public Health: • A holder of a Master’s degree in the relevant field  
Options    
• Epidemiology and    
Disease control    
• Epidemiology    
Informatics    
• Epidemiology and    
Biostatistics    
• Epidemiology    
Informatics    
• Health Systems    
Management    
• Health Records    
Management    
Master of Science in • A holder of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a university recognised by 2 years
Medical Virology the Senate of TU-K  
Master of Science in • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
Community Nutrition field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
  • At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
  from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
  years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1 year  
  relevant work experience  

 

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY DURATION
Master of Science in • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
Medical Laboratory field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
Science • At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
Options in from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
• Medical Microbiology years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1 year  
• Medical Immunology relevant work experience  
• Medical Parasitology    
• Clinical Haematology    
& Blood Transfusion    
Science    
• Clinical Chemistry    
• Clinical    
Histocytopathology    
Master of Public    
Health    
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s degree in Environmental Resource Management 3 years
(Environmental    
Resource    
Management)    
Doctor of Philosophy A holder of a Master’s degree in any relevant field of Physics 3 years
(Physics) A holder of a Master’s degree in Physics  
Master of Science • At least a second class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
(Physics) field or equivalent from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K  
Master of Science OR  
• At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
(Medical Physics)  
from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
Master of Technology  
years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1 year  
in Environmental  
relevant work experience.  
Resource Management  
   
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s degree in any relevant field of Chemistry 3 Years
(Chemistry)    
Master of Technology • A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Bachelor’s degree 2 years
in Analytical Chemistry in Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering  
  of TU-K or equivalent from another university recognised by the Senate OR  
  • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree in  
  Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering of  
  TU-K or equivalent from another university recognised by Senate with either at  
  least two (2) years of relevant experience or a postgraduate diploma/certificate  
  in Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering  
  and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
Masters of Technology • At least a second class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2YRS
in Petroleum field or equivalent from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K OR  
Chemistry • At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
  from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
  years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1-year  
  relevant work experience.  
Master of Science • At least a second class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2YRS
in Computational field or equivalent from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K OR  
Chemistry • At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
  from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
  years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1 year  
  relevant work experience.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s degree In Computer science from Technical university of 3 years
in Computer Science Kenya, or  
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a relevant Master’s degree from another institution recognised by  
the Senate of TU-K  
in Information Systems  
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field  
Master of Technology • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in Computer 2 years
in Computer Technology or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
Technology • At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
Master of Technology from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1 year  
in Communication and  
relevant work experience.  
Computer Networks  
   
     
Master of Technology • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant Minimum 2
in Integrated field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR Years (Full
Water Resources • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of Time)
Management TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by Maximum
 
  Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant
  4 Years
  postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.
   
  RELATED FIELDS OF STUDY:  
  Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM); Hydrology & Water  
  Resources; Geography Chemistry; Biology; Biochemistry; Environmental  
  Sciences; Political Sciences; Law, Governance and Public Policy; Economics;  
  Earth Sciences; Meteorology/Climate Sciences, Civil Engineering; Water &  
  Environmental Engineering; Biosystems and Environmental Engineering;  
  Geospatial Engineering; Agricultural Engineering; Mechanical Engineering;  
  Electrical Engineering; etc.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related area, from TU-K or 2 years
in Civil Engineering any other institution accepted and recognised by Senate, or  
  • A holder of a relevant Master’s degree of Technical University of Kenya or of any  
  other institution recognised by Senate  
  • A holder of a relevant Bachelor’s degree of TU-K or from any other university  
  recognised by the Senate of TU-K  
Master of Engineering • Holders of a Bachelor’s degree qualification in Civil Engineering or Bachelor  
in Civil Engineering degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Philosophy in Civil  
  Engineering with at least an Upper Second Class Honours from The Technical  
  University of Kenya or any other institution accepted and recognized by the  
  Senate and Commission of University Education;  
  • Applicants with a lower Second Class Degree in the areas above must  
  demonstrate at least two-year post-qualification work experience in a relevant  
  field of Civil Engineering/Technology.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s degree in Construction Project Management or related 3 years
in Construction Project area, from TU-K or any other institution accepted and recognised by Senate, or  
Management • A holder of a relevant Master’s degree of Technical University of Kenya or of any  
  other institution recognised by Senate  
  • A holder of a relevant Bachelor’s degree of TU-K or from any other university  
  recognised by the Senate of TU-K  
     
PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY DURATION
Master of Construction • At least a second class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 Years
Project Management field or equivalent from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K OR  
Research and Thesis • At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent  
  from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2)  
  years of relevant industry experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with  
  1-year relevant work experience.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Master of Engineering in 3-6 years
in Mechanical Mechanical Engineering or any such qualification from TU-K or any other  
Engineering institution accepted and recognized by Senate  
Master of Technology • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree or its equivalent from a 2 years
(Mechanical university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
Engineering • Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree or its equivalent in the relevant  
Technology) discipline with a Postgraduate diploma/certificate and 1 year of relevant work  
  experience in the following areas: –  
  i. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology  
  ii. Bachelor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Technology  
  iii. BSc/B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s degree in Electrical & Electronics from Technical 3 years
in Electrical and University of Kenya, or  
Electronic Engineering • A holder of a relevant Master’s degree from another institution recognised by  
(By Research) the Senate of TU-K  
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field  
Master of Science • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
in Electrical and field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
Electronic Engineering • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
  TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by  
  Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant  
  postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A Master of Science degree in Geospatial Engineering, Geoinformatics, 3 years
in Geospatial Sciences Geovisualisation, Geodesy Environmental Science of TU-K or equivalent from  
  another university recognised by the Senate of TU-K  
Master of Science in • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
Land Adminstration field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
  • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
  TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by  
  Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant  
  postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a relevant Master’s degree of TU-K or of another university or 2 years
in Business institution recognized by Senate of TU-K; OR  
Administration: • A candidate enrolled for a Master’s Degree in TU-K for at least one year who  
• Accounting • Finance has, to the satisfaction of the Senate, shown exceptional progress in the  
• Human Resource research work to merit upgrading.  
Management •    
Logistics and Supply    
Chain Management    
• Marketing    
Management •    
Strategic Management    
• Business Analytics •    
Information Systems    
and Technology    
Management •    
Operations Strategy    
and Management •    
International Trade and    
Business Management    
• Risk and Actuarial    
Science • Innovation    
and Entrepreneurship    
Management    
Postgraduate Diploma • A holder of at least a first degree of the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K)  
in Technical and or equivalent from another recognized university or institution, or any other  
Vocation Education qualifications recognized by Senate.  
Master of Arts in • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
Entrepreneurship field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
Master of Science in • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by  
Entrepreneurship  
Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant  
   
  postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
Master of Business • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
Administration: field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
• Accounting • Finance • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
• Human Resource TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by  
Management• Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant  
Logistics and Supply postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
Chain Management    
• Marketing    
Management    
• Strategic    
Management•    
Business Analytics•    
Information Systems    
and Technology    
Management•    
Operations Strategy    
and Management•    
International    
Trade and Business    
Management•    
Risk and Actuarial    
Science• Innovation    
and Entrepreneurship    
Management    
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s Degree of Technical University of Kenya in the relevant 3 years
In Applied Linguistics field; OR  
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a relevant Master’s Degree from another institution recognised by  
the Senate of TU-K , shown exceptional progress in the research work to merit  
in Information  
upgrading,  
and Knowledge  
• A holder of Degree in the relevant field  
Management  
   
(Research and Thesis)    
Doctor of Philosophy in    
Global Developments    
and Public Policy    
     

 

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY DURATION
Master of Applied • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
Linguistics field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
Master of Science • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by  
in Information  
Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant  
and Knowledge  
postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
Management  
   
Master of Science in • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
International Relations field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
  • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
  TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by  
  Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant  
  postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
     
Doctor of Philosophy • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant  
in Design field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
  • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
  TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by  
  Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant  
  postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
Postgraduate • A holder of at least a first degree of the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) 3 months
Certificate in Research or equivalent from another recognized university or institution, or any other  
Methods qualifications recognized by Senate.  
     
Master of Music in • At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant 2 years
Music Education Or field or equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate of TU-K OR  
African Music Studies • A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree of  
Master of Musical Arts TU-K in the relevant field, or equivalent from another university recognized by 2 years
Senate with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR a relevant
in Composition Or  
postgraduate diploma/certificate and one (1) year of relevant work experience.  
Performance  
   
     
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s (Thesis Option) degree of TUK in Hospitality A
in Hospitality Management or related field Minimum
Management OR of 3 Years
  • A holder of a Master’s (Thesis Option) degree Hospitality Management or  
  related field from another institution recognized by Senate.  
  OR  
  • A holder of a Master’s (Non-Thesis Option) degree in Hospitality  
  Management or related field from TUK or another institution recognized by  
  Senate  
  • A candidate may be required to take a pre-qualification exam in special  
  circumstances  
     

 

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY DURATION
Doctor of Philosophy • A holder of a Master’s (Thesis Option) degree of TUK in Tourism Management A
in Tourism or related field OR Minimum
  • A holder of a Master’s (Non-Thesis Option) degree in Tourism Management or of 3 Years
  related field from TUK or another institution recognized by Senate  
  • A holder of a Master’s (Non-Thesis Option) degree in Tourism Management or  
  related field from TUK or another institution recognized by Senate  
Doctor of Philosophy • A relevant Master’s degree of TU-K or of another university or institution 3 Years
in Fashion Design and recognized by Senate (Full-time)
Technology OR  
  • A candidate enrolled for a Master’s Degree in TU-K for at least one year who 7 Years
  has, to the satisfaction of the Senate, shown exceptional progress in the (Part-time)
  research work to merit upgrading  
Doctor of Philosophy • A relevant Master’s degree of TU-K or of another university or institution 3 Years
in Textile Technology recognized by Senate OR (Full-time)
  • A candidate enrolled for a Master’s Degree in TU-K for at least one year who 7 Years
  has, to the satisfaction of the Senate, shown exceptional progress in the (Part-time)
  research work to merit upgrading  
Master of Science • A minimum Second Class Honours (Upper Division) bachelor’s degree from an 2 Years
in Hospitality institution recognized by Senate (Full Time)
Management OR  
  • Second Class Honours (Lower Division) bachelor’s degree in the relevant  
  disciplines with a Postgraduate certificate and 1 year of relevant work  
  experience or at least 2 years of relevant work experience  
Master of Science in • A minimum Second Class Honours (Upper Division) bachelor’s degree from an  
Tourism and Travel institution recognized by Senate  
Management OR  
  • Second Class Honours (Lower Division) bachelor’s degree in the relevant  
  disciplines with a Postgraduate certificate and 1 year of relevant work  
  experience or at least 2 years of relevant work experience  
Master of Science in • A minimum Second Class Honours (Upper Division) bachelor’s degree from an  
Event and Convention institution recognized by Senate  
Management OR  
  • Second Class Honours (Lower Division) bachelor’s degree in the relevant  
  disciplines with a Postgraduate certificate and 1 year of relevant work  
  experience or at least 2 years of relevant work experience  
     

 

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