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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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