Strathmore University Courses, Admission Requirements, Fee Structure and Contacts

April 16, 2025

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List of Diploma courses and admission requirements
List of professional courses and admission requirements
Certificate courses
List of Undergraduate courses and admission requirements
Graduate Courses
Masters Entry Requirements
Postgraduate courses
Strathmore University contacts
Strathmore University fee structure

Below we provide details of courses offered by Strathmore University, fee structure, admission requirements and contacts:

List of Diploma courses and admission requirements

Admission Requirements

To gain admission to the Diploma courses, you must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

Hold a KCSE qualification (or equivalent examination) with a minimum aggregate of C.
Hold a KACE qualification with a minimum of two principal passes and a minimum of a subsidiary pass in Mathematics and English at KCE
Hold a professional certificate in Business Management or a relevant discipline from an institution recognised by the Academic Council of the University and a minimum aggregate of a C in KCSE with a C in Mathematics and English, or
Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the Academic Council of the University as equivalent to any of the above.

List of Diploma courses

Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)
Diploma in Business Management (DBM)
Diploma in Business Creation and Entrepreneurship (DE)
Diploma in International Relations (DIR)

List of professional courses and admission requirements

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)

Entry Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree. An applicant must receive the bachelor’s degree no later than 31st December of the current examination year to qualify for entrance into the CFA® Program
Qualified professional work experience totalling at least four years may be acceptable.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®)

Entry Qualifications

Relevant work experience (students will have to provide documentary evidence of at least 6 months work experience)
Certificates acquired (both professional and academic).

Admissible certifications include but not limited to CPA, ACCA, CIA,

MCSE, MCSD, CCNA, CCNP, CCNE,BBIT, BCOM, BSc, LLB, LLM, MBA,MSc, PhD

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®)

Entry Requirements

A professional or academic qualification in any field and six months working experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Entry Qualifications

You may register as a student of KASNEB after attaining one of the following qualifications:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination with an aggregate average of at least a grade C plus (C+) provided that you have obtained a minimum of a grade C plus (C+) in both English and Mathematics. KASNEB will evaluate any marginal cases on their own merit.
Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate or the Accounts Clerk National Certificate.
A degree from a recognised university
Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by the Board of KASNEB.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)

Entry Qualifications

A level (at least 2 principal passes) OR Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination – mean grade of a C in both English and Mathematics
ABE Certificate (Association of Business Executive)
CPA Part 1 holders OR Kenya Accounting Technician course (KATC) Intermediate & Final
Degree from a recognised university
Mature Students Entry Route MSER –at least 21 years of age.

Chartered Institute of Marketing(CIM) – New Course

The Chartered Institute of Marketing(CIM) is the largest and most successful professional marketing community in the world. Professional CIM qualifications are the only marketing qualification programme accepted and respected worldwide and there are now over 50,000 marketers currently registered across the globe.

Chartered-Institute-of-Marketing-CIM

CERTIFICATE COURSES

CISCO Certified Network Associate

(CCNA)

CCNA Security
Huawei Networking Academy (HANA)
Interactive Mobile Applications Programme
Sage Pastel Evolution
LINUX Academy
International Computer Driving Licence(ICDL)
Certificate in Computer Applications(CCA)

Interview Requirements

The interviews will be conducted everyday from 14th January to 25th January and on every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter. Candidates should report to the University by 8 a.m. and bring the following.

2 Passport Size Photos
Copy of ID or passport or birth certificate
Copies and originals of academic,professional certificates. For year 2012 Form 4 leavers, MOCK results will be considered for provisional admission
Kshs. 1000 entrance Examination Fee

Certificate courses

Data Science Short Courses

Certificate in Computer Applications (CCA)

Duration of Course

Approximately 10 -15 weeks classes

(one selects according to the available schedule)

Examination

Continuous assessment and end of course examination.

Certificate awarded to successful candidates.

*Fees: KES 63,000

International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

*Fees: The total fees for the course is KES 42,000

CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Intake

January, May, and September

Cost

KES 15,000 per module

Evening Classes

5:30 -8:30 pm.

Filmmaking and Life Skills Programme for High School Leavers

*Fees: The total fees for the course is KES 33,000

Culinary Arts

Type	:
Duration :		6 weeks
Hours	:	8:15 a.m to 4:15 p.m (Monday to Friday)

Cost:

Programme fee: KES 45,000

Kit fee: KES 2,500 (to be paid separately when reporting for the course).

Admission Requirements

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m.

Candidates are required to bring mock results, 1 passport size photograph, an original and copy of the Birth Certificate or National ID or Passport and

KES 1,500 entrance exam fee.

List of Undergraduate courses and admission requirements

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BTM)

Applicants must meet the following requirement:

KCSE aggregate grade of C+,
6 Credits at O level, A level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary
IB minimum 30 out of 45 points.
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstand- ing performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates,
2 passport-size photographs.
An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport,
An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirement:

KCSE aggregate grade of C+
6 Credits at O level. A level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary
IB minimum 30 out of 45 points.
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates
• 2 passport-size photographs,
• An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport,
• An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Business Science in Financial Engineering

Entry Requirements

An aggregate KCSE grade of B.
6 credits at O level, A level 3 principal passes.
IB Diploma 34 points out of 45 points.
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam.
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates,
2 passport size photographs.
An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport.
An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Business Science Financial Economics

Entry Requirements

An aggregate KCSE grade of B.
6 credits at O level, A level 3 principal passes.
IB Diploma 34 points out of 45 points.
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam.
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.
All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

• Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates,

• 2 passport size photographs.

• An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport.

• An entrance exam fee of KES 2.000.

Bachelor of Business Science Actuarial Science

Entry Requirements

An aggregate KCSE grade of B.
• 6 credits at O level, A level 3 principal passes.

• IB Diploma 34 out of 45 points.

• A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam.

• Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

• Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates,

• 2 passport-size photographs,

• An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport,

• An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor Of Business Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

KCSE Mean grade of C+
6 Credits at O-Level, A-Level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary.
IB minimum 30 out of 45 points.
A distinction in the Strathmore entrance exam.
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English, Mathematics, and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.00 a.m.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring original and photocopies of all relevant academic testimonials, 2 passport-size photographs, and KES 2,000 entrance exam fee.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cyber Security

Applicants must meet the following requirement:

KCSE aggregate grade of B.
• 6 credits at O-level. A level 3 principal passes
• IB Diploma 34 points out of 45.
• A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam.
• Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage

All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English, Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am

Candidates are required to bring originals and photocopies of all relevant academic certificate, birth certificate or ID or passport, 2 passport-size photographs and KES 2,000 entrance exam fee

Bachelor of Laws

An aggregate KCSE grade of a B, with a B in English or Swahili. An aggregate B- might exceptionally be considered.

• PWD: C+, with a B in English or Swahili.

• Persons with a B or more in Swahili will be required at least a B- in English.

Entry Requirements – UK/IGCSE/GCSE

O level 6 Bs, with a B in English (not English Literature) and A level 3 Bs.
• At A level, 2 Bs and a C might exceptionally be considered.

• IB Diploma with 34 out of 45 points.

Entry Requirements – Ugandan Students

O Level – 8 to 32 points (Division 1 or 2) with a 1 or 2 in English.
• A Level – 14 points with 3 principal passes and 2 subsidiary passes.

International Students

Equivalent entry requirements will be applied based on KNQA advice.

Admission Requirements

All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and an oral interview. Interviews are held on Wednesdays at 8.00 a.m.

Candidates are required to bring:

original and photocopies of all relevant academic testimonials

2 passport-size photograph

KES 2,000 entrance exam fee.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

KCSE aggregate grade of C+
6 Credits at O level, A level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary
IB minimum 30 out of 45 points
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage

All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates.
2 passport-size photographs.
An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport
An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Entry Requirements

An aggregate KCSE grade of C+.
6 credits at O level, A level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary.
IB Diploma 30 out of 45 points.
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam.
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

– Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates

– 2 passport-size photographs

– An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport

– An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies and Philosophy

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

KCSE aggregate grade of C+
6 Credits at O level, A level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary
IB minimum 30 out of 45 points
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage

All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates.
2 passport-size photographs.
An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport
An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Commerce

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

KCSE aggregate KCSE grade of C+,
6 Credits at O level, A level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary,
IB minimum 30 out of 45 points,
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam,
Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates,
2 passport-size photographs,
An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport,
An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science

Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science degree programme must satisfy one of the following minimum requirements
Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum mean grade of B and a minimum grade of B+ in Mathematics and B-in English
Be a holder of A-Level (or equivalent qualification) certificate, from an Examining Body recognized by the Academic Council of the University, with a minimum of two principal passes in Mathematics/Physics Mathematics/Chemistry, Mathematics/Geography, or Mathematics/Economics
Be a holder of any other qualification (with a strong mathematics base) accepted by the Academic Council of the University as equivalent to any of the above
An applicant who holds any of the qualifications 1(c) above may, at the discretion of the Academic Council, with recommendations from the Academic Board of SIMS be exempted from a maximum of 49% of the course units
An applicant registered in another university recognized by the Academic Council may be allowed to transfer credit to the BSc. in Statistics and Data Science programme

Admission Requirements

An applicant for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science degree programme must satisfy one of the following minimum requirements:

– Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum mean grade of B and a minimum grade of B+ in Mathematics and B- in English.

– Be a holder of A-Level (or equivalent qualification) certificate, from an Examining Body recognized by the Academic Council of the University, with a minimum of two principal passes in Mathematics/Physics, Mathematics/Chemistry, Mathematics/Geography, or Mathematics/Economics.

– Be a holder of any other qualification (with a strong mathematics base) accepted by the Academic Council of the University as equivalent to any of the above.

– An applicant who holds any of the qualifications 1(c) above may, at the discretion of the Academic Council, with recommendations from the Academic Board of SIMS, be exempted from a maximum of 49% of the course units.

– An applicant registered in another university recognized by the Academic Council may be allowed to transfer credit to the BSc. in Statistics and Data Science programme as per 2.7.2.

Possession of the minimum entry requirement does not guarantee automatic admission to the Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science degree programm

Bachelor Of Science In Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Entry Requirements

A minimum KCSE grade of B+ (or its equivalent), with a B+ or above in both Mathematics and Physics.
• 6 credits at O-Level, A level 3 principal passes
• IB Diploma 34 points out of 45
• A distinction in the Strathmore University Entrance Exam
• Proven leadership skills in school and community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview. Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00am.

Candidates are required to bring originals and copies of academic certificates, 2 passport-size photographs, a photocopy of National ID or Passport, and KES 2,000 entrance exam fee.

Bachelor of Financial Services

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirement:

KCSE aggregate grade of B-.
• 6 credits at O-level. A level 3 principal passes
• IB Diploma 30 points out of 45.
• A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam.
• Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage

All candidates meeting the entry requirement are required to sit the University entrance examination in English, Mathematics and an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Originals and copies of relevant academic certificates.
2 passport-size photographs.
An original and a copy of the birth certificate or National ID or passport
An entrance exam fee of KES 2,000.

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Operations Management

Entry Requirements

KCSE minimum mean aggregate of B- or
6 credits at O level, A level 3 principal passes or
IB Diploma of 30 points out of 45;
A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam;
Proven leadership skills in school and community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.

All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics as well as an oral interview.

Interviews are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following:

Original and copies of relevant academic certificates.
2 passport-size photographs;
A photocopy of birth certificate or National ID or passport,

Kshs. 2,000 entrance examination fee.

Graduate Courses

Computing and Information Systems
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc.IT)
Master of Science in Statistical Science (MSc SS)
Master of Science in Mathematical Finance and Risk Analytics (MSc MFRA)
Master of Science in Biomathematics
Master of Applied Philosophy and Ethics
Education Management
Master of Laws (LLM)
Master of Science in Information Systems Security (Msc ISS)
Master of Management in Agribusiness (MMA)
Master’s in Public Policy and Management (MPPM)
Master of Science in Development Finance (MDF)
MBA – Healthcare Management (MBA-HCM)
MBA for Executives (MBA for Executives)
Master in Hospitality Business Management
Data Science and Analytics
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Transitions (MSc. SET)
Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Intelligence and Security (MDIS)
Masters in Spectrum Management
Master of Commerce (MCOM)

Masters Entry Requirements

Graduate

To gain entry into a Master’s program at Strathmore University, you generally need a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a C+ in your KCSE or equivalent. Specific programs may have additional requirements, such as a first-class or upper second-class degree, relevant postgraduate qualifications, or work experience

All applicants MUST meet the minimum entry requirements for the respective graduate program they wish to apply for (verified by the School of Graduate Studies) and MUST sit and pass our Graduate Entrance Exam (GEE). The GEE comprises a written exam followed by an oral interview.

The written exam entails English comprehension and grammar, arithmetic, and an essay related to the course you are applying for. The test duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Once the applicant has completed and passed the GEE written exam, they are scheduled for an oral interview.

The GEE can be administered online or at the Graduate school every Wednesday and Friday at 2:00 pm. The applicant should report to Strathmore University’s admissions office on the interview day.

Application Documents

Complete the Graduate Application Form(Download the form here).

Provide two (2) completed Reference Forms from former undergraduate/graduate professors

particularly qualified to attest to the applicant’s qualification for graduate study (download reference form here).

Provide certified copies of undergraduate degree certificate and transcript of records (TOR) in English giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained.

Provide a certified copy of your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-KCSE certificate (Secondary/High School Certificate or its equivalent).

Attach an updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume. Please use the Europass CV template (http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu)

2 current passport-size photos

Provide a copy of the National Identity Card (ID) or a copy of the Passport (bio-data page).

Provide English language proficiency results where required.

Applicants with foreign qualifications/degrees are required to provide a Letter of Recognition from CUE (The Commission of University Education) which can be applied through the following link: http://www.cue.or.ke/index.php/services/recognition-and-equation-of-qualifications

NB: Certified copies: Please note the copies of the certificates and transcripts should be certified by the awarding institution or by an advocate of the high court.

Submit your completed application electronically as a single folder via graduatestudies@strathmore.edu

Once the application is received and verified, the applicants will be required to pay the interview fee of KShs 5,000 after which they will be scheduled for the entrance exam.

PS: The Oral Interview is carried out after the written exam.