Below is a list of courses offered at Riara University, Admission Requirements, Fee Structure and contacts:
School of law Courses and admission requirements
Admission Requirements Law School
Bachelor of Laws
- KCSE with a minimum grade of C+(plus) and a minimum grade of B (plain) in English or Kiswahili (subject to the applicant passing oral and written interviews)
- KACE with a minimum of three principal passes; or
- GCE (A-Level) with a minimum of three principal passes; or
- Degree from an institution recognized in Kenya in addition to the minimum secondary school qualifications in above; or
- Diploma in Law from an accredited institution recognized in Kenya.
Other admission considerations:
- All LLB degree applicants undergo oral and written evaluations conducted by law faculty to assess their suitability for our rigorous law degree programme.
- The faculty encourages admission of non-traditional applicants such as holders of degrees and diplomas in fields other than law as well as persons interested in pursuing law as a complement to other training, so long as such applicants meet the minimum statutory and faculty requirements stipulated above.
Pre-KSL
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To gain admission to this programme, applicants must:
- Be holders of an LLB degree from a recognized university; and
- Have a referral letter from the Council of Legal Education indicating the courses they need to take to become eligible for admission to Kenya School of Law.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of their course of study, students will receive an academic transcript from Riara University and a Completion letter signed by the Dean of Riara Law School.
There are sixteen courses in total: Legal Research; Torts; Contracts; Constitutional Law; Legal Systems and Methods; Criminal Law; Family Law and Succession; Law of Evidence; Commercial Law (Including Sale of Goods, Hire Purchase and Agency); Law of Business Associations (including Insolvency); Administrative Law; Jurisprudence; Equity and Law of Trusts; Property Law; Public International Law; Labour Law.
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
- COURSE UNITS
The programme is made up of the four modules listed below. The first module is mandatory, but students who hold postgraduate in any of its course units may apply in writing for exemption from such course or courses. All other students will be expected to take all the courses listed in it. Students are at liberty to pick only the courses they need from the remaining three modules.
Admission into the University
- Students will be admitted to Riara University (RU) any time of the year, but they will generally report at the University at the beginning of each session, i.e. in January, in May or in September. Some programmes may admit students at different times or less frequently.
- All applicants must complete the application forms and submit them to the Academic Registrar’s Office.
The Academic Registrar,
Riara University, Mbagathi Way
P.O. Box 49940-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone: 0703038000
Email: admissions@riarauniversity.ac.ke
- The application forms should be accompanied by copies of supporting documents as follows:
- Certificates (high school, certificate, diploma and or degree),
- One passport-size photograph,
- ID card or passport (In case your ID card is pending or you have not reached the age of 18, please provide a waiting card or the ID card of your parent/guardian) and
- Birth certificate.
- Pay a nonrefundable application fees of Kshs. 2,000
- The Registrar’s Office shall assess the candidate’s suitability for admission and seek concurrence of the School / Department.
- Where the University is in doubt, an applicant shall be directed to appropriate government agencies such as the Commission for University Education (CUE), and the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), among others, for recognition and/or equation of their qualifications.
- Upon verification of a student’s initial documents, the student will be admitted to the programme pending registration.
- Original documents will be verified at a date communicated on the admission letter.
School of Business Courses and admission requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration.
Admission Requirements:
All students admitted to degree programme must satisfy the minimum requirements of Mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or any of the following equivalent qualifications:
- KCSE C (Plain) and a Credit Diploma from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education or Kenya National Examinations Council.
- KCE/EACE/Ordinary GCE C (Plain) and a Credit Diploma from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education or Kenya National Examinations Council.
- KACE/EACE/Advanced GCE with a Diploma from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education or Kenya National Examinations Council.
- KACE/EAACE Plus two Principal Passes.
- A Pre-University Certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
- A Professional Certificate from an institution recognized by Commission for University Education.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma.
- International Diploma recognized by the University Senate.
In addition to the minimum entry requirements, there may be programme specific requirements in respect of the mean grade, the subject cluster or individual subjects for different schools/Departments.
Course Duration:
The course takes a duration of about four academic years or eight semester.
Fees:
The fees obligation for this course is 13900 (thirteen thousand nine hundred shillings per course unit therefore Tuition fees is 97,300 for seven units per semester) a statutory fees of 3,000 (Three thousand Kenyan shillings).
DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (DPSM)
Admission Requirements:
Admission Requirements for the Diploma course Programme are as follows.
- A Mean grade of C (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or its equivalent; or A IGCSE completed year 13 with minimum of C or
- An IB completed Grade 12 with minimum GPA of 3.00.
- A Pre-University certificate course from an institution recognized by the Senate.
Course Duration:
The course takes two academic years to complete with academic programmes spread over four Trimesters, to graduate with a Diploma in Business in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (DPSM).
Fees:
The fees obligation for this course is 9500 (nine thousand five hundred shillings per course unit, Tuition fee per semester 57000) a statutory fees of 3,000 ((Three thousand Kenyan shillings).
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements:
Admission Requirements for the Diploma course Programme are as follows.
- A Mean grade of C (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or its equivalent; or A IGCSE completed year 13 with minimum of C or
- An IB completed Grade 12 with minimum GPA of 3.00.
- A Pre-University certificate course from an institution recognized by the Senate.
Course Duration:
The course takes two academic years to complete with academic programmes spread over Four Trimesters, to graduate with a Diploma in Business Management (DBM).
Fees:
The fees obligation for this course is 9500 (nine thousand five hundred shillings per course unit, Tuition fee per semester 57000) a statutory fees of 3,000 ((Three thousand Kenyan shillings).
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAMEGEMNT (CBM)
Admission Requirements:
Mean grade of C Minus from the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination or equivalent qualification with at least a C minus in English/Kiswahili and a C minus in Mathematics or IGCSE 2 Passes or 3. International Baccalaureate 2 Passes.
Course Duration:
The course takes one academic years to complete with academic programmes spread over Four Trimesters, to graduate with a Certificate in Business Management (CBM).
Fees:
The fees obligation for this course is 8250 (eight thousand, two hundred and fifty shillings per course unit) for a semester the tuition fee is 49,500 and a statutory fees of 3,000 (Three thousand Kenyan shillings).
Certificate in Digital marketing
Total fee is Ksh54,000.
School of Computing Science courses and admission requirements
Master of Science in Data Science & Computational Intelligence
Admission Requirements for the Programme
The common regulations for postgraduate programmes of Riara University will apply.
In addition, for eligibility into the Master of Science in Data Science and Computational Intelligence
programme, a candidate must be:
- A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer/Information Technology
with at least Second-Class Honours(Upper Division) from Riara University or a Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) with 2 years of working experience in a relevant field;
- A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering /Information Systems / Information Technology/Computer Systems /Internet Security/Business Information Technology / Bachelor of Technology/Telecommunications, or related fields of at least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University; or a Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) from a recognized University with 2 years of working experience in a relevant field;
- A holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Engineering,or related fields.
Fees
The unit cost is Kshs 23,750, excluding statutory charges. The total fee payable depends on the number of modules taken per semester.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(BCS)
Entry Requirements
All students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree must satisfy the minimum requirements of:
- A Mean grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) ) and a minimum of grade C+ in both Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences; or its equivalent;
- A Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A-Level) with a minimum of two principal passes and a subsidiary and a minimum of a credit pass in both Mathematics and Physics.,or its equivalent;
- A Diploma from a recognized institution; or
- A Pre-University certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50
- A degree in a science-based discipline from a recognized university by the University Senate.
Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the BBIT programme must satisfy the minimum admission requirements for a bachelor’s degree. In addition to the general university admission requirements, the candidate will be required to have one of the following qualifications to be admitted to the BBIT:
- A mean grade of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and a minimum of grade C in both Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences or
- At least two principal passes at A-Level and a minimum of a credit pass in both Mathematics and Physics or
- A diploma or professional certificate in a computing discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate or
- A degree in a science-based discipline from a recognized university Regulations for Credit Transfer Students from other institutions of higher learning may, on admission, apply to join RU programmes as transfer students. Those with relevant and appropriate credits may transfer some of the credits to join a degree programme at an appropriate level. Transfer students may apply to transfer some credits from their former institutions. Such credit transfer should fulfill the following conditions:
- A student must have official academic transcripts and documents to support the application for transfer.
- The student must be a bona fide student of the University from which he/she is transferring.
- To qualify for transfer credit from another university, a student must have attained at least a cumulative grade C or a GPA of 2.00 on a GPA scale of 1-4.
- A student should not transfer more than 49% of the courses required for graduation;
- The student must undertake all third year and fourth year courses in the university.
- Credits are transferable within 5 years of obtaining the results.
- Where a student is to transfer a course with a pre-requisite, such pre-requisite courses must have been covered in the university where the student is transferring from.
- Courses meant for an ordinary certificate requirement are not transferable to satisfy degree credit requirements.
- Credit transfer is not allowed in the Industrial Attachment \and Business Information Technology Research Project.
Fees
The cost of this course is Kshs. 102,550 per semester, with a total of eight semesters required to complete the program. This amount covers tuition fees only and does not include statutory charges, which are additional and must be accounted for separately.
Diploma in Computer Science
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for the Diploma Course Programme
are as follows.
- A Mean grade of C (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or its equivalent; or A IGCSE completed year 13 with minimum of C or
- An IB completed Grade 12 with minimum GPA of 3.00.
- A Pre-University certificate course, from Riara University or institution recognized by the University Senate
Fees
Tuition fees per trimester is Ksh. 73,700, excluding statutory fees. Statutory fees is Ksh 9000 (payable one time on admission),Kshs 5,500 (payable per academic year and Ksh. 11,200(payable per semester)
Payment may be paid by direct deposit into RIARA UNIVERSITY Account at any branch of the following banks:
Kenya Commercial Bank, A/C No. 1132688035, Prestige Branch;
NCBA, A/C No. 6960380019, Upperhill Branch;
MPESA Paybill No. 805702.
Banker’s cheques will be accepted. Cash, personal cheques
and postal orders ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Diploma in Robotics And Embedded Systems
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for the Diploma course Programme are as follows.
- A Mean grade of C (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or its equivalent; or A IGCSE completed year 13 with minimum of C or
- An IB completed Grade 12 with minimum GPA of 3.00.
- A Pre-University certificate course from an institution recognized by the Senate.
- It is recommended for the students to have a personal computer (laptop).
Fees
Tuition fees per trimester is Ksh. 73,700, excluding statutory fees. Statutory fees is Ksh 9000 (payable one time on admission)
Payment may be paid by direct deposit into RIARA UNIVERSITY Account at any branch of the following banks:
Kenya Commercial Bank, A/C No. 1132688035, Prestige
Branch;
NCBA, A/C No. 6960380019, Upperhill Branch;
MPESA Paybill No. 805702.
Banker’s cheques will be accepted. Cash, personal cheques
and postal orders ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Diploma in Information and Cyber Security (DICS)
Admission Requirements To be admitted into the programme, applicants must have a mean grade of C- (minus) or higher in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent is required.
Fees
This cost of this course is Kshs. 73,700 (per semester) excluding statutory charges.
Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)
Diploma in Information Technology
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for the Diploma Course Programme are as follows.
- A Mean grade of C- (Minors) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or its equivalent; or A IGCSE completed year 13 with minimum of C- or
- An IB completed Grade 12 with minimum GPA of 3.00.
Fees
Tuition fees per trimester is Ksh. 73,700, excluding statutory fees.Statutory fees is Ksh 9000 (payable one time on admission),Kshs 5,500 (payable per academic year and Ksh. 11,200 (payable per semester)
Payment may be paid by direct deposit into RIARA UNIVERSITY
Account at any branch of the following banks:
Kenya Commercial Bank, A/C No. 1132688035, Prestige Branch;
NCBA, A/C No. 6960380019, Upperhill Branch;
MPESA Paybill No. 805702.
Banker’s cheques will be accepted. Cash, personal cheques and postal orders ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Certificate in Web Development
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the programme, applicants must have a mean grade of D+ (plus) or higher in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent is required.
Fees
This cost of this course is Kshs. 8,700 (per unit) for 12 units excluding statutory charges.
Certificate in Information Technology
Eligibility
The course is open to students who have completed their secondary education (KCSE or equivalent). It is also suitable for college students in Computer Science or related fields and practicing IT professionals.
Tuition Fee
8700 – core unit, 8000 – foundation unit
CISCO Academy Courses
Cisco’s IT – Essentials (IT-E)
Fees:
The fees obligation for this course is 11,000 (Eleven thousand Kenyan shillings) and a statutory fees of 3,000 ((Three thousand Kenyan shillings).
Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)
Admission Requirements:
The short professional course is suitable for practicing professionals, college students who have taken, or are taking Computer Science or IT related courses. It also suitable for Cisco’s IT essentials Graduates.
Course Duration:
The professional course takes a duration of about four months and six Months.
Fees:
The fees obligation for this course is 44,000 (forty four thousand Kenyan shillings) and a statutory fees of 3,000 (Three thousand Kenyan shillings).
Certificate in Ethical Hacking and Information
Who is eligible to apply?
The short professional course is suitable for students who have completed form four KCSE, or its equivalent. It is also suitable for college students who have taken or are taking Computer Science or IT related courses. It also suitable for practicing professionals.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees per trimester is Ksh. 50,000 /= excluding statutory fees.
HUAWEI Courses
- HUAWEI Certified ICT Associate (HCIA)
- HUAWEI Certified ICT Professional (HCIP)
- HUAWEI Certified ICT Expert
Admission Requirements
- Basic knowledge and understanding of IT technologies and applications
- Students who have completed form four KCSE, taken or are taking Computer Science or IT related courses as well as practicing professionals
- Participants who intend to enhance their basic understanding of IT technologies and applications to master skills in design and implementation of computer networks using Huawei routing and switching devices.
Fees
The fees obligation for this course is 25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Kenyan Shillings) and a statutory fee of 3,000 ((Three Thousand Kenyan Shillings).
Certificate in Mobile App Development
Eligibility
This short professional course is suitable for students who have completed their secondary education (KCSE or equivalent). It is also suitable for college students in Computer Science or IT-related fields and practicing professionals.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fees per trimester is Ksh. 50,000 /= excluding statutory fees.
International Certification of Digital Literacy
Regular Fees
The fees obligation for this course is 30,000 (Thirty Thousand Kenyan Shillings) and a statutory fee of 3,000 ((Three Thousand Kenyan Shillings).
Course Duration
The course takes a duration of about two months.
School of International Relations and Diplomacy courses and admission requirements
Master of Arts in International Relations & Diplomacy
Admission Criteria
Eligibility for admission to the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy programme, candidates must satisfy the requirements stipulated below:
- The minimum requirements applicable to candidates directly out of university and seeking admission into the programme:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division from Riara University or any other university recognized by the Riara University Senate in fields within the social sciences and humanities including but not limited to international relations, international studies, political science, peace and conflict studies, anthropology, military science, sociology, philosophy, communication and journalism studies, development studies, law, theology, business studies (only those with international option), and economics,from a recognized university.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours Lower Division from a recognized university with two years of relevant work experience.
MIRD RESOURCE PERSONS BREAKDOWN
- A Bachelor’s degree (or such other higher qualification) in any other discipline, plus a minimum of five years relevant work experience in an area(s) related to this programme. Such a qualification(s) must be obtained from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education and achieved at a minimum of Second- Class Honours, Upper Division.
- For candidates who will not have attained a Second-Class Honours in their undergraduate degree, but will have a relevant ‘Pass” qualification, they should have, in addition, a Postgraduate Diploma, or a minimum of five years of work experience in relevant areas of engagement.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English. This should be ascertained through English proficiency certification at high school/secondary school level or any recognized post- secondary language centre.
- Alternative requirements applicable to candidates seeking admission into the programme:
- Diplomats and/ or Military personnel or other professionals, who have undergone training in operational and command courses that cumulatively correspond to undergraduate studies including Grade 2 staff course or Passed staff course “PSC” for officers in the rank of major and above.
This also applies to individuals with more than 15 years’ experience working with regional organizations or international institutions seeking admission into the MA programme. However, such individuals will be serving in senior position.
- Credit transfers may also apply in accordance with prevailing statutory provisions.
Bachelors in International Relations & Diplomacy
Admission Requirements
A minimum of C plus (C+) at KCSE or KACE certificate with minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or its equivalent or Be a holder of IGCSE Certificate with minimum Five Credits or equivalent international qualification or Be a holder of Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy of Riara University with a GPA of 2.00 (C) or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by CUE.
Diploma in International Relations & Diplomacy
Admission Requirements
A minimum of C plain at KCSE or equivalent with a C or above in English and C in any Science or Advanced (A) level or equivalent – 1 principal pass with a credit pass in English and any science at O level or Ordinary level with division III or equivalent.
Global and Language Studies (GLAS) Centre
Short Certificate Courses
The fees for the short language and skills-specific courses are listed
below.
Fees Structure: Short Courses – Kiswahili and English
Categories Term 1 Term 2
Beginners 12,500 12,500
Intermediate 13,500 13,500
Advanced 15,000 15,000
Specialized Elective 18,000 18,000
Creative Writing Skills 7,000 7,000
Exams 4,000 4,000
Global Languages: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, German, and
Kiswahili (Prices may vary depending on the language)
Categories Term 1 Term 2
Beginners 13,500 13,500
Intermediate 15,000 15,000
Advanced 18,000 18,000
Specialized Elective 20,000 20,000
Creative Writing Skills 10,000 10,000
Exams 4000 4000
Certificate in Corporate Diplomacy
School of Communication and multimedia journalism courses and admission requirements
Degree in Journalism
Admission Requirements
A mean grade of C plus (C+) at KCSE with a C+ in English or Kiswahili and a D+ in Mathematics or Diploma with a Credit pass in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University senate or a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent.
Tuition Fees
Kshs 92,400 Per Semester
Diploma in Journalism
Who is eligible to Apply?
To be admitted into the programme, applicants must have one of the following:
o A minimum of C plain at KCSE or equivalent with a C or above in English or Kiswahili or relevent certificate.
o Advanced (A) level or equivalent – 1 principal pass with a credit pass in English or Kiswahili at O – level or relevant certificate.
o Ordinary level or equivalent grade B and above or relevant certificate.
Mode of Delivery The programme is offered during the Day (8.00am to 5.00pm). This is a two academic-year programme spread over five trimesters.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee per trimester is Ksh. 42,000/= excluding statutory
School of Education Courses and admission Requirements
| Programme | Admission Requirements |
| Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Subjects offered: Literature/English/History/Kiswahili/Geography
|
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE (or its equivalent) or a Diploma in Education with a minimum of a credit pass or equivalent or a Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education
(A level) with a minimum of two principal passes or a Division III with a Diploma in Education or equivalent qualification or a P1 certificate with a minimum of a C+ (plus) in KCSE (or its equivalent) or a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE (or its equivalent) |
Certificate in Teaching International Curricula (CTIC)
The Certificate in Teaching International Curricula (CTIC) is a programme that is designed to equip teachers with the requisite knowledge and skills to deliver and assess international curricula both locally and internationally, introduce teachers to modern pedagogical approaches that are learner-centered and skills-based, as well as strengthen their capacity in the integration of ICT in teaching, learning and research.
Course Duration and Intake
The programme is FULLY ONLINE and runs over the duration of one (1) semester.
Intake Semester
January January – March
April April – June
July July – September
October October – December
Fees
Item Cost (KES) Total (KES)
Application Fees 2000 2000
Exam Fees 1000 1000
Student ID 1000 1000
Tuition 6500 39000 (6×6500)
Total 43,000
Certificate in Teaching International Curricula (CTIC II)
Admission
Eligible students must have covered the CTIC Module I – Modern
Pedagogical Learning to progress to Module II.
Your Investment
| Item Cost | Cost Per Item | Total Amount |
| Registration Fees | 1,000/= | 1,000/= |
| Tuition (Per Unit) | 6,500/= | 39,000/= |
| Total Fees | 40,000/= | |
Certificate in Teaching International Curricula (CTIC III)
Educational Leadership & Innovation (ELI)
Duration: 3 Months
Virtual Sessions: 6.00 to 8.00 PM EAT (Monday-Friday)
Cost: KES 40,000 (310 USD)
Teacher Professional Development Program (TPD)
Contacts
Email: info@riarauniversity.ac.ke
Telephone: +254703 038 000 Adress: 49940 – 00100, Nairobi Location: Raila Odinga Road, formally Mbagathi Way.
