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Below is a list of diploma courses offered at Kenyatta University, admission requirements and fee structure:
| Programmes | School | Mode of Study | Eligibility Criteria | Program Fees | Campus Code | Intake | Academic Year |
| Diploma in Hospitality Management | Business,Economics & Tourism | Regular-Full Time & Blended.Dsvol | Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, Candidates must have obtained grade D+ (Plus) in two (2) subjects chosen from the following categories:Alternative A : English/Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology Alternative B: English/Kiswahili, BiologicalSciences/Physical Sciences, Home Science OR Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a field related to Hospitality from a recognized institution and two (2) years relevant work experience. | Full Time;Fees ksh.110,330= Digital ksh.110,330, Non East Africans ksh.138,000 | Main, Mombasa DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | Business,Economics & Tourism | Regular-Full Time, Blended and Open Learning | Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent. Candidates must have done any two of the following subjects at KCSE and passed with a minimum grade of D+ (Plus) in each: Biology/Biological Sciences, Geography/History, Business Education/Computer Studies, English /Foreign Language. OR Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a field related to Tourism from a recognized institution and two (2) years relevant work experience. | Full Time;Fees ksh.110,330= Digital ksh.110,330, Non East Africans ksh.138,000 | Main, Mombasa DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Information Science | Education &Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time/ODEL, CEP | Minimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE. OR be holders of KNEC certificate in Library and Information studies or equivalent with an overall pass of Credit or Distinction, or pass with 2 years or more years relevant practical experience. Course Duration: 2 years | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Records Management & Information Technology | Education &Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time/ODEL/CEP | Minimum requirements Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C- (Minus) in both Mathematics and English with Certificate in a related field from a recognized institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main .Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Sports Administration and Management | Business,Economics & Tourism | Regular-Full Time, Virtual and Open Learning | Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at ‘O’ LevelOR hold a P1/S1 Teachers Certificate or Kenyatta University Certificate course in Sports Administration and Management. | Full Time;Fees ksh.110,330= Digital ksh.110,330, Non East Africans ksh.138,000 | Main .Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Fine Art | Law Arts& Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Minimum requirements At least KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) with a minimum grade of C- in Art and Design. OR Certificate in Art and Design from a recognized institution. OR A portfolio of artworks to be presented before a University selection panel for interview and selection. | Full Time;Fees ksh.110,330= Digital ksh.110,330, Non East Africans ksh.110,330 | Main | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Communication and Media | Law Arts& Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Minimum requirements Mean grade of C- (Minus) KCSE or its equivalent, with at least C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili and at least C- (Minus) or its equivalent in any of the following subjects; Geography, History and Government OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with a certificate of at least Credit Pass in a relevant field of study from recognized institution or Certificate in Journalism and/or Mass Communication and proven experience/interest will be considered | Full Time;Fees ksh.110,330= Digital ksh.110,330, Non East Africans ksh.110,330 | Main | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts | Law Arts& Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication OR Mean grade of D+(Plus) or equivalent with Certificate in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication or P1 certificate with a minimum of Division III and proven participation in Creative Arts | Full Time;Fees ksh.110,330= Digital ksh.110,330, Non East Africans ksh.110,330 | Main | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | Business,Economics & Tourism | Regular-Full Time, DSVOL | Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main, Mombasa, Dsvol -Nairobi | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma In Business Management | Business,Economics & Tourism | Regular-Full Time, DSVOL | Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main, Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Marketing | Business,Economics & Tourism | Regular-Full Time, DSVOL | Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main,Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Information Technology | Engineering and Architecture | Regular, DSVOL | Minimum requirements;meangrade C- at KCSE or equivalent with atleast C- in mathematics and english.Or mean grade of D+ at KCSE and atleast C- in both mathematics and english | Full Time;Fees ksh.140,330= Digital ksh.140,330, Non East Africans ksh.175,500 | Dsvol -City, Mombasa. Regular (Main Campus) | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Project Management | Business,Economics & Tourism | Regular-Full Time | Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Project Monitoring &Evaluation | Business,Economics & Tourism | Rugular-Full Time | Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE. OR Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognised institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Early Childhood Care and Education | Education &Lifelong Learning | DSVOL, Full Time, Cep | Certificate in a related field from a recognized institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Security Management and Police Studies | Education &Lifelong Learning | DSVOL, Full Time | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III or equivalent OR Mean grade of C – (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in police studies from a recognized institution | Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 90,330/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 90,330/= Full Time Regular tuition fee:East Africans Ksh. 90,330/= Non East Africans Ksh. 125,000/= | Nairobi, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Chinese Language and Culture | Law Arts& Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time, Part Time | Candidates must have a minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE examinations or its equivalent with at least C- in English or Kiswahili or KACE with at least a Subsidiary pass or mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a certificate in Chinese language and culture awarded at Kenyatta university or level II Chinese language proficiency test awarded by Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. In addition to the above requirements, applicants should have either a Credit pass in certificate in Chinese language and culture. Or a Credit pass in Chinese Language Proficiency test, (HSK) level II or youth Chinese Test (YCT) level III. | Full Time;Fees ksh.90,330= East Afr ksh.90,330, Non East Africans ksh.90,330 | Main, City | January , September | 2024/2025 |
| Diploma in Primary Teacher Education. | Education &Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time, CEP | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and C+ (Plus) in any two subjects of specialization with C (Plain) in English and C (Plain) in Mathematics for Science Based courses. | Full Time;Fees ksh.100,330= Digital ksh.100,330, Non East Africans ksh.125,500 | Main, Mombasa | January , September | 2024/2025 |