Below is a list of courses offered, admission requirements ,fee structure and contacts:
List of Certificate courses
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in Procurement and Supplies Management
- Certificate in Hospitality Management
- Certificate in Banking and Finance
- Certificate in Library and Information Science
- Certificate in Community Development and Social Work
- Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Certificate in Sales and Marketing
- Certificate in Project Management
Diploma courses
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Banking and Finance
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Business Information Technology
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Procurement and Supplies Management
- Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
- Diploma in Digital Marketing
- Diploma in Software Engineering
- Diploma in Library and Information Science
- Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics
Degree Courses
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Community Development
- Bachelor of Economics and Finance
- Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Masters Courses
- Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Data Analytics
- Master of Business Administration
Admission requirements
Entry requirements
Basic Admission Criteria
The student’s secondary school record and national examination results will be the most important admission credentials required for admission for Undergraduate level. Basic guideline on minimum entry requirements is as summarized below.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS ADMISSION
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements;
Either
- Be a holder of a Bachelor‘s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in any discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Or
- Be a holder of a Bachelor‘s degree with Lower Second Class honors in any discipline provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability or three (3) years relevant experience in a relevant field.
Or
- Be a holder of a Bachelor‘s degree at pass level in any discipline from a recognized University with five (5) years post qualification If less than five (5) years, the holder must have a Post Graduate Diploma with Credit in a relevant field from Kenya National Examinations Council and any other institution recognized by the University Senate.
Or
- Be a holder of a Higher National Diploma with Credit pass with two (2) years‘ experience in a relevant field may be admitted into the Master‘s degree programme provided that such candidates pass the required units.
Or
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00, or a degree awarded with First Class or an Upper Second Class Honours. Those whose GPA is 2.5 or who have Lower Second Class Honours and Higher Diploma with relevant experience may be considered if the degree or diploma is relevant to the field of study.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE ADMISSION
- KCSE C+ and above
- Diploma level certificate from a recognized Institution
- IGCSE 5 Upper Level passes
- GCE 5 ‘O’ level passes with C and above or principal C at A level
- 12th Grade GPA of 2.5
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA ADMISSION
- KCSE C plain and C-
- Certificate from a recognized Institution
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE ADMISSION
- KCSE D+ and above
OTHER MANDATORY FOR ADMISSION
Application forms to the degree programme are available from the Admissions Office at a no chargeable fee for both Local and Foreign Applicants.
Completed application forms should be returned with the following attachments:
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- Relevant result slip
- School leaving certificate
- 2 letters of reference one of which should be from the Headteacher/ Principal of the high school attended
BSC MATHEMATICS
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- To be eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree, a candidate must;
- Have obtained a minimum mean grade of C+ (C Plus) in KCSE. In addition, she must have passed with a grade C (C Plain) in Mathematics and English;
- Have a minimum of two principal passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognised institution;
- Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an institution recognised by the university;
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognised institution;
- Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above four. Student who have met the university entry requirement but have not met the minimal departmental requirement of a grade C (C Plain) in Mathematics and English will be required to undertake a one semester bridging course in the relevant subject.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
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- To be admitted to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a candidate must;
- Have obtained a minimum mean grade of C+ (C Plus) in KCSE. Further, the candidate must have passed with a minimum grade of C (C Plain) in Mathematics and English;
- Applicant must have covered Physics or Physical Science in Secondary School;
- A minimum of two Principal Passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognised institution;
- Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an institution recognised by the university;
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognised institution;
- Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above.
- BSC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- To be admitted to the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, a candidate must:
- Have obtained a minimum mean grade of C+ (C Plus) in KCSE. In addition, the candidate must have passed with a minimum grade of C (C Plain) in Mathematics and English;
- Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an institution recognised by the university;
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognised institution;
- Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above.
- DIPLOMA IN ICT
- To be eligible for a diploma in ICT a candidate must have
- KCSE mean grade C- (C Minus);
- C- (C Minus) in Mathematics, English/Kiswahili;
- Students who have done a certificate course in a computer/telecommunications engineering related field will be considered for admission after review of their transcripts;
- ‘A’ level leavers in any Science cluster subjects; mid-career practitioners;
- Considerable work experience in Information Technology or Telecommunications industry will be considered.
- DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- To be eligible for the Diploma in Business Administration, a candidate must;
- Have obtained a minimum mean grade of C- (C Minus) in KCSE, or
- Have KCE Division II, or
- Have a certificate in Business Administration from a reputable and recognised institution with a credit level pass
- Applicants wishing to obtain specialised knowledge and skills in Business Administration must have a degree
- 3 recent passport sized photographs
Contacts
Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology
P.O. BOX 49274 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Reception +254 (0) 202042692
Finance Office +254 (0) 769626819
Registrar and Admissions +254 (0) 789626819
Email info@kwust.ac.ke
Fee Structure
Fees Structure for Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science Mathematics
| 1stSemester | 2ndSemester | |||||
| Application fee | 1,000 | – | – | – | ||
| Registration | 1,000 | 1,000 | – | – | ||
| Student I.D | 200 | – | – | – | ||
| Library fee | 3,000 | 3,000 | – | – | ||
| Caution money | 1,000 | – | – | – | ||
| Laboratory fee | 4,000 | 4,000 | – | |||
| Tuition | 46,000 | 46,000 | ||||
| Examination | 6,000 | 6,000 | ||||
| TOTAL | 62,200 | 60,000 | ||||
| On Admission | 1stInstalment | 2ndInstalment | TOTAL | |||
| Semester 1 | 20,700 | 25,900 | 15,600 | 62,200 | ||
| Semester 2 | 19,600 | 24,800 | 15,600 | 60,000 |
| Alternative | ||||||
| 1stInstalment | 2ndInstalment | TOTAL | ||||
| Semester 1 | 21,200 | 21,000 | 20,000 | 62,200 | ||
| Semester 2 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 60,000 |
BSc Business Administration
| 1stSemester | 2ndSemester | |||||
| Application fee | 1,000 | – | – | – | ||
| Registration | 1,000 | 1,000 | – | – | ||
| Student I.D | 200 | – | – | – | ||
| Library fee | 3,000 | 3,000 | – | – | ||
| Caution money | 1,000 | – | – | – | ||
| Laboratory fee | 4,000 | 4,000 | – | |||
| Tuition | 46,000 | 46,000 | ||||
| Examination | 6,000 | 6,000 | ||||
| TOTAL | 62,200 | 60,000 | ||||
| On Admission | 1stInstalment | 2ndInstalment | TOTAL | |||
| Semester 1 | 20,700 | 25,900 | 15,600 | 62,200 | ||
| Semester 2 | 19,600 | 24,800 | 15,600 | 60,000 |
| Alternative | ||||||
| 1stInstalment | 2ndInstalment | TOTAL | ||||
| Semester 1 | 21,200 | 21,000 | 20,000 | 62,200 | ||
| Semester 2 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 60,00 |
Fee payment options
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) offers several payment options for tuition and application fees, including M-Pesa Paybill, bank deposits, and potential financial aid programs. The Paybill number for M-Pesa is 130053, with the account name being the student’s full admission number. Bank deposits can be made at Family Bank Ltd (Account Number 048000018512) or Kenya Commercial Bank (Account Number 1106788907). KWUST also offers scholarships and loans through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Detailed Payment Options:
- M-Pesa Paybill:
Use Paybill number 130053 and your full admission number as the account name.
Bank Deposits:
- Family Bank Ltd: Account Number 048000018512
Kenya Commercial Bank: Account Number 1106788907
Hostel accommodation is offered at a cost of Ksh. 6,400 per semester