Best Courses to Study at JKUAT University

September 19, 2024

JKUAT is one of the best universities to study in Kenya. You can study for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Before you choose the university, first know the best courses to study here so as not to graduate and become jobless. We have summarized below the list of the best courses to study at the university and the admission requirements.

Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture is among the most marketable courses in Kenya. You can opt to get employed by a firm which does architectural drawings or employ yourself. The course takes 4 to 6 years to complete.

The good thing about this program is that it one cannot be jobless.

The starting salary for an architect in Kenya is Ksh 100,000 to Ksh 150,000 per month. It takes at least one year after graduation for you to get into private practice.

Admission requirement for parallel course is B- (Minus) and above. You must also be good in mathematics and science courses.

Tuition fee per year is Ksh 266,790

If you scored A- and above, apply for this course in JKUAT.

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce will never be useless, it’s always marketable. But for you to get a jo easily, make sure you pursue a professional course on top of the degree. The most marketable professional courses are CFA and ACCA. You can also pursue CPA.

Entry requirement is a C+ and above in KCSE.

JKUAT Tuition fee per year for self-sponsored students is Ksh 168,967. If you include other expenses, you will pay at least Ksh 200,000 per year.

Bachelor of Construction Management

Bachelor of Construction Management takes exactly 4 years to pursue. Construction industry is booming, which is why you should pursue this course. As a self-Sponsored student, the minimum qualification required is C+. For government sponsored student, you should score at least B+ in KCSE to be sure of being admitted for the course.

Tuition fee per year for self-sponsored students is Ksh 266,790. For government sponsored students, the tuition fee will be less than Ksh 40,000 per year.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Another good course which you should pursue in JKUAT. In Kenya, you will not be jobless even a single day if you pursue Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). Furthermore, the demand for Medical Doctors is extremely high worldwide.

To be admitted as a government sponsored student, you will be required to score at least a strong A-. But if you want to be sure of securing a chance, score A plain.

For self-sponsored students, admission requirement is at least C+ mean grade in KCSE.

Tuition fee for self-sponsored students is Ksh 487,911 per year.

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

The course takes 4 years only. It’s an excellent degree to pursue at JKUAT. You are required to score B+ and above in KCSE to be admitted by the government. But if you want to join as a self-sponsored student, minimum KCSE grade is C+

Tuition fee per year for self-sponsored students is Ksh 266,790

One of my friends pursued this course and is now drawing houses and doing landscaping. He does landscaping in places like Runda.Muthaiga, Kileleshwa and other rich estates in Nairobi. In a month, he takes home not less than Ksh 1.2 million.

Bachelor of Nursing

Nursing is a marketable course anywhere in the world. Even in Kenya, when you possess a degree in Nursing, it’s hard to become jobless.

Minimum Entry requirement: (Direct Entry):

KCSE C+ (plus) Mean grade. In addition, the applicant must have the following minimum grades in the respective subjects:

Alternative A Alternative B English /Kiswahili	C+ (plus)	Physical science	C+ (plus)
Mathematics/Physics	C+ (plus)	Biological Sciences	C+ (plus)
Chemistry	C+ (plus)	Mathematics	C+ (plus)
Biology	C+ (plus)	English /Kiswahili	C+ (plus)

The course takes 4 years to complete.

Tuition fee for self-sponsored students is Ksh 320,061 per year.

Nurses in Kenya earn upwards of Ksh 50,000 per month. Big hospitals like Karen Hospital, The Mater Hospital and The Nairobi Hospital pay nurses as high as Ksh 240,000 per month.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Pharmacy is a very marketable course. It’s offered at JKUAT with entry grade of B-(Minus) and above.

As a pharmacist, you can open your own Chemist or company for selling drugs. You can also be employed in hospitals.

Fee for self-sponsored students per year is Ksh 451,981

If you want to enroll for pharmacy as a government sponsored student, ensure that you score at least A- in KCSE. But even with A- you may miss the chance—just score A plain. The competition for this course is high.

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying

In case you get a chance to pursue Bachelor of Quantity Surveying, don’t hesitate, it’s very marketable. This course is offered at JKUAT University and the entry requirement is B- (Minus).

Tuition fee for self-sponsored students is Ksh 266,790 per year.

I would prefer Quantity Survey over Bachelor of Law or Civil Engineering.

Bachelor of Radiography

Is associated with medical field and is extremely marketable. To be sure of getting a chance to study for the course, score B+ and above in KCSE.

Bachelor of Real Estate

Real Estate is a booming sector. Enroll for this course and graduate to manage real estate property for individuals and companies. You can also offer advisory services.

Entry grade is B- (Minus) and above and tuition fee for self-sponsored students is Ksh 266,790 per year.

Bachelor of Science Computer Science

In this era of AI you need skills in coding and programming: Bachelor of Science Computer Science is the ideal course to pursue. You are required to score a mean grade of C+ and above in KCSE. You should also be extremely good in mathematics and science, score at least B+ in those courses.

To join as a self-sponsored student, you will pay tuition fee of at least Ksh 207,142 per year

Bachelor of Science Computer Technology

Bachelor of Science Computer Technology is as good as Bachelor of Computer Science and one needs at least C+ in KCSE to pursue the course. You should also score B+ ad above in sciences and Mathematics. Fee structure is the same as what Computer Science students pay.

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

I have seen many people say that Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science is not a marketable course in Kenya. The truth of the matter is, it’s marketable but only if you do this. Don’t stop at the degree level, enroll for CFA or Actuarial Professional Courses. If you successfully pursue those courses and also score second Upper in your undergraduate, you will never be jobless.

To enroll for this course at JKUAT University, you are required to score at least C+ in KCSE and also be good in mathematics and Physics.

Tuition fee per year ranges between Ksh 130,000 and Ksh 160,000.

Bachelor of Science in Biostatistics

If you are good in mathematics, pursue Bachelor of Science in Biostatistics. You will be employed by companies like KEMRI or hospitals where clinical studies are conducted. Required KCSE general grade is C+ and above and strong background in Mathematics and sciences.

The annual tuition fee is Ksh 130,000 to Ksh 160,000.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a marketable course in Kenya. For those who don’t get a chance to study Bachelor of Computer Science, you can alternatively pursue IT and become a programmer or software engineer.

Admission Requirement is C+ and above in KCSE and Tuition fee per year is Ksh 306,000

BSc. Mechanical Engineering

BSc. Mechanical Engineering admission requirement is C+ and above in KCSE. You should also be good in Mathematics and Physics. The annual tuition fee is Ksh 245,950

BSc. Marine Engineering

The course has many opportunities at the Coast and Nairobi. Kenya Maritime Authority and KPA are two institutions which employ these engineers. The minimum requirement for admission is B Plain in KCSE and tuition fee per year is Ksh 245,950

BSc. Occupational Therapy

It’s one of the most underrated courses in Kenya but very marketable. You only need a C+ and above in KCSE to pursue the program. The tuition fee per year is Ksh 258,762.

After graduation, you will secure a job in hospitals or open your own clinic.

BSc. Telecommunication and Information Engineering

Companies like Safaricom will employ you with this degree, BSc. Telecommunication and Information Engineering.

Even if you aren’t employed, you can start your own firm where you repair electronics, smartphones, ridges and other items.

BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering

It’s another good course to pursue in Kenya. Get employed by institutions like KenGen, Kenya Power or GCD. You can also employ yourself and do electrical installations and repairs. There is also solar repairs and installations.

Those are the top undergraduate courses to pursue at JKUAT and get a job easily in Kenya.