Below is a list of courses offered at Pwani University, admission requirements, fee structure and contacts:
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
| PhD in all areas offered at Master | Master degree in the relevant Discipline from a recognized institution. | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= |
| level | NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a Concept | Non-East Africans Ksh. 280,800/= |
| Note of their proposed thesis research. | ||
| (a)Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) Degree with at least | |
| in the following options: | Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a | |
| Curriculum Development; | recognized institution OR Bachelor of Education (Arts or Sciences) | |
| Educational Administration; | Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent plus at | |
| Educational Planning; Economics | least two and years of relevant work experience. | |
| of Education; Mathematics | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | |
| and Science Education; | ||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | ||
| Educational Psychology; | ||
| Philosophy of Education; Policy | ||
| Studies; Sociology of Education; | ||
| Comparative & International | ||
| Education; History of Education; | ||
| Education Technology | ||
| Master of Education (Agricultural | Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Education and Extension/ | |
| Education) | Agricultural Education, with at least Second-Class Honours | |
| (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognized institution OR | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Education and Extension with at | ||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or its equivalent from | ||
| any recognized institution plus a minimum of two (2) years work | ||
| experience in a relevant field. | ||
| Postgraduate Diploma in | Bachelor Degree in Arts (B.A) or Science (B.Sc.) with TWO teaching | Duration: one (1) academic year. |
| Education | areas acceptable to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) | Tuition fees: |
| •East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | ||
| •Non-East Africans Ksh. | ||
| 174,000/= | ||
| Master of Education in Special | Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education with at least | |
| Needs Education | Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a | |
| recognized institution OR Bachelor of Education in Special Needs | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | |
| Education Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent | Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | |
| from any recognized institution plus at least two years of relevant | ||
| work experience. | ||
| Master of Education in Early | Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education with at least | |
| Childhood Education | Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a | |
| recognized institution OR Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | |
| Education Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) or equivalent | Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | |
| from a recognized institution plus at least two years of relevant | ||
| work experience. | ||
| Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C (plain) in | |
| English and D+ in Mathematics and at least C+ (plus) in TWO | ||
| Teaching Subjects OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division | East Africans, Ksh. 216,000/= | |
| III at KCE or equivalent, or one (1) Principle and one (1) Subsidiary | ||
| Non-East Africans, Ksh 259,200/= | ||
| at KACE and be a holder of a Diploma with a minimum of Credit in | ||
| Arts Education from a recognised institution, with not less than two | ||
| (2) years teaching experience. |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR |
| Bachelor of Education (Science) | Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C (plain) in | |
| English and Mathematics, and at least C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching | ||
| Subjects OR KCSE mean Grade C (Plain) or Division III at KCE or | East Africans, Ksh. 288,000/= | |
| equivalent, or one (1) Principle and one (1) Subsidiary at KACE and | ||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 345,600/= | ||
| be a holder of a Diploma with a Minimum of Credit in Science | ||
| Education from a recognised institution, with not less than two (2) | ||
| years teaching experience. | ||
| Bachelor of Science in | Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) | |
| Agricultural Education and | or equivalent in Biology, Agriculture/Chemistry, Mathematics/ | |
| Extension | Physics/Geography, and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili OR KCSE | East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= |
| Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent, or KACE with one (1) | ||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 388,800/= | ||
| Principle and one (1) Subsidiary and be a holder of a Diploma | ||
| with a Minimum of Credit in Agricultural Education & Extension or | ||
| related field from a recognised institution. | ||
| Bachelor of Education in Special | Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) | |
| Needs Education | or equivalent in Biology/GSC, C (plain) in English, D+ (plus) in | |
| Maths and C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching subjects OR | ||
| KCSE Mean Grade C (Pain) or DIV III with a minimum aggregate | East Africans, Ksh. 216,000/= | |
| of thirty-three (33) points at KCE or equivalent, or one (1) principle | ||
| Non East Africans Ksh 259,200/= | ||
| and one (1) subsidiary at KACE and be a holder of a Diploma in | ||
| Regular or Special Education with a Minimum of Credit from a | ||
| recognized institution, with not less than Two (2) years teaching | ||
| experience. | ||
| Bachelor of Education in Early | Mean Grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C (plain) in | |
| Childhood Education | English, D+ (plus) in Maths and at least C+ (plus) in TWO Teaching | East Africans, Ksh. 216,000/= |
| Subjects OR KCSE Mean Grade of at least C- (Minus) or equivalent, | ||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 259,200/= | ||
| with Credit one (1) in Diploma ECE from recognised Institution, with | ||
| not less than two (2) years teaching experience. | ||
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Human | A holder of Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics or its | |
| Nutrition | equivalent | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= |
| NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a Concept Note | Non-East Africans Ksh.280,800/= | |
| of their proposed thesis research. | ||
| Master of Science in Food, | Bachelor of Science degree in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics or its | |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | equivalent, with at least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division). | East Africans, Ksh. 200,000/= |
| Applicants with second-class honours (Lower Division) with a | Non –East Africans KSh. 240,000/= | |
| minimum of two (2) years proven relevant work or research | Statutory Ksh.25,000 | |
| experience may be considered. |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR |
| Master of Science in Public Health | A holder of Bachelor of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Veterinary | |
| Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, environmental | ||
| health or their equivalents OR Bachelor of Science degree or | ||
| equivalent with at least an upper second-class-honours in any | ||
| Biomedical Science discipline (including complimentary medicine) | ||
| either as a single subject or as one of two science subjects studied | ||
| to Bachelor of Science degree level. Applicants with a lower | ||
| second-class-honours with a minimum of two (2) years relevant | ||
| work experience may be considered. OR Bachelor of Arts or Science | East Africans, Ksh. 200,000/= | |
| degree or equivalent with at least an upper second-class-honours | Non –East Africans KSh. 240,000/= | |
| in any Biomedical Institution Management discipline including | Statutory Ksh.25,000 | |
| Disaster Management. Applicants with a lower second-class- | ||
| honours with a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience | ||
| may be considered. OR Bachelor of Arts or Science or Bachelor of | ||
| Education degree with at least an upper second-class honours | ||
| degree or their equivalent and has majored in the following: | ||
| Anthropology, Sociology, Environmental Sciences and Behavioural | ||
| Studies. Applicants with a lower second-class-honours may | ||
| be considered provided they can produce evidence of proven | ||
| research ability | ||
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor | Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ | |
| of Surgery (MB, ChB) | or its equivalent qualification with the following cluster alternatives: | |
| Alternative A: Biology B (plain) Chemistry B (plain) Physics/ | ||
| Mathematics B (plain) English/Kiswahili B (plain), OR | ||
| Alternative B: Biological Sciences B (plain) Physical Sciences B | ||
| (plain) Mathematics B (plain) English/Kiswahili B (plain) OR | ||
| Be a holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E) | ||
| certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of two Principal passes | ||
| (Chemistry and Biology) and one Subsidiary pass in either Physics/ | ||
| Mathematics; Be a holder of International Baccalaureate (IB), | ||
| Grade 5 and above. | Both Tuition & Statutory Fees. | |
| a) Be a holder of a three-year Diploma in Medical Sciences with | Total per year: Khs. 612,000.00 | |
| a minimum of a Credit Pass, from an institution recognized by | Non East Africans, Ksh 734,400/= | |
| a relevant Accreditation body in the region; in addition, should | ||
| have either “O” level Division II or a minimum grade of C+ | ||
| (plus) in KCSE cluster subjects or its equivalent. | ||
| b) Be a holder of a suitable university degree – in a relevant field | ||
| and fulfil all other University entrance requirements provided | ||
| the School of Health and Human Sciences recommends and | ||
| the Senate approves. In addition, such a graduate shall hold | ||
| a minimum of Upper Second-Class honours degree (where | ||
| applicable) in; Biological, Biomedical, Health Sciences or | ||
| Veterinary Sciences or any other related field. | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with at least C+ (plus) in the | East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= |
| (Direct Entry) | following subjects: Mathematics or Physics; English or Kiswahili; | Non-East Africans, Ksh.388,800/= |
| Chemistry; Biology | Nursing Council Material & Indexing | |
| fee: Kshs. 9,550/= payable only on | ||
| admission. |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR | |
| Bachelor of Science in Public | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with at least C+ (plus) in the | ||
| Health | following subjects: Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili, | ||
| Chemistry and Biology OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or | |||
| Division III at KCE, and a Diploma with at least a credit pass from a | East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= | ||
| recognised institution in the following areas: Environmental Health, | Non-East Africans, ksh.388,800/= | ||
| Environmental Studies, Pharmacy, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, | |||
| Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Public | |||
| Health, Community Health and Nursing, Nutrition and other health | |||
| related courses. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Food, | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with grade C (Plain) | ||
| Nutrition and Dietetics | in Biology, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry and Mathematic/Physics/ | East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= | |
| Geography OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, | Non-East Africans, ksh.388,800/= | ||
| and a Diploma in a related field from a recognised institution | KNDI Indexing fee: Kshs. 10,000/= | ||
| with credit, or a pass and two (2) years proven and relevant work | payable only on admission | ||
| experience. | |||
| SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |||
| PhD in all the areas offered at | Master degree in the relevant Discipline from a recognized | ||
| Masters level | institution. | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= | |
| NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a Concept Note | Non-East Africans Ksh.280.800/= | ||
| of their proposed thesis research. | |||
| Masters of Arts (MA) in the | Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the relevant area from | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | |
| following options: Kiswahili; | a recognized institution OR Lower Second Class with two (2) years | ||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | |||
| Literature; English; Sociology; | relevant working/Research experience. | ||
| Religious Studies; Philosophy; | |||
| History, Archaeology & Political | |||
| Science; Counselling Psychology | |||
| Master of Communication and | A holder of a Bachelor degree from Pwani University or a | ||
| Media (MCM) | recognized university in such disciplines as the Arts, the Sciences | ||
| and Education, with a minimum of a Second-Class Honours | |||
| (Upper Division) OR A holder of a Bachelor degree from Pwani | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | ||
| University or from a recognized institution in any discipline in Arts, | |||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | |||
| the Sciences and Education with a minimum of a Second-Class | |||
| (Lower Division) or its equivalent, PLUS additional relevant training, | |||
| evidence of research capabilities (either through research/ paper | |||
| presentations/peer reviewed publications) and a minimum of two | |||
| (2) years of work experience in the related fields | |||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA): in following | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent, and C+ (plus) in | ||
| options: | the relevant Subject: CRE/IRE/HRE and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili. | ||
| Christian Religious Studies; Islamic | OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE and Diploma in Theology/ | East Africans, Ksh. 138,720/= | |
| Religious Studies; Bachelor of Arts | Religion from a recognised institution OR Mean grad e of C-(Minus) | Non East Africans, Ksh 166,464/= | |
| (Theology) | at KCSE and a Certificate and Diploma in Theology/Religion from | ||
| recognised institutions. | |||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) in: | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE, and a C+ (plus) in the cluster subjects, | ||
| Philosophy; Sociology; Psychology; | or Diploma in related field from a recognized institution. | East Africans, Ksh. 153,000/= | |
| Anthropology; Leadership Studies | Non East Africans, Ksh 183,600/= | ||
| & Philosophy | |||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) in | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE, and a C+ (plus) in the cluster subjects, | East Africans, Ksh. 153,000/= | |
| Anthropology | or Diploma in related field from a recognized institution | Non East Africans Ksh 183,600/= | |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR | |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) in: English | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) | East Africans Ksh. 138,720/= | |
| & Linguistics; Literature; Kiswahili; | in the subject area of interest, or Diploma in related field from a | ||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 166,464 | |||
| French; German; Arabic | recognized institution. | ||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) in: History; | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) | East Africans, Ksh. 138,720/= | |
| History & Archaeology; Political | in History and Government, or Diploma in related field from a | ||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 166,464/= | |||
| Science | recognized institution. | ||
| Bachelor of Arts in Child Care & | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or its Equivalent and at least | ||
| Protection | C+ (plus) in English; OR KACE or its equivalent with a minimum | ||
| of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass; OR Diploma in | East Africans, Ksh. 138,720/= | ||
| a relevant field with a minimum of credit or its equivalent from | Non-East Africans, Ksh 166,464/= | ||
| an institution recognised by a relevant Accreditation body in the | |||
| region. | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent OR KCSE mean grade | ||
| of C (minus) with a Diploma in Art and Design or its equivalent | |||
| from a recognized institution OR KCSE mean grade of C (plain) | Ksh. | ||
| or its equivalent with a P1 certificate and proven experience in | |||
| teaching Art and Design. | |||
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy in: | Master Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution. | ||
| Hospitality Management; | NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a concept Note | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= | |
| Tourism Management; Business | of their proposed thesis research area. | Non-East Africans ksh. 280,800/= | |
| Management. | |||
| Master of Business | Bachelor of Commerce or its Equivalent with at least Second- | ||
| Administration (MBA) | Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognised | ||
| in: Strategic Management; | institution OR Bachelor of Commerce or its equivalent with at least | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | |
| Finance; Project Management; | Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent plus at least two (2) | Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | |
| Entrepreneurship; Marketing; | years of relevant work experience. | ||
| Human Resource Management. | |||
| Master of Science in Hospitality & | Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Mgt or its Equivalent with at | ||
| Tourism Management. | least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | |
| a recognised institution OR Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Mgt | Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | ||
| or its equivalent with at least Second Class (Lower Division) or its | |||
| equivalent plus at least two (2) years of relevant work experience. | |||
| Master of Arts in Economics | Bachelor of Arts in Economics or its Equivalent with at least Second- | ||
| Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from a recognised | East Africans, Ksh. 145,000/= | ||
| institution OR Bachelor of Arts in Economics or its equivalent with at | |||
| least Second Class (Lower Division) or its equivalent plus at least | Non-East Africans Ksh. 174,000/= | ||
| two (2) years of relevant work experience. | |||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE, and a C+ (plus) in Mathematics and | East Africans, Ksh. 183,600/= | |
| in Economics. | C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or Diploma in related field from a | ||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 220,320/= | |||
| recognized institution. | |||
| Bachelor of Commerce, with | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent and C (Plain) in | ||
| specialization in: Accounting; | Mathematics and English OR Mean grade of C- (minus) and | ||
| Business Administration; Finance; | Diploma in a related field or CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent. | East Africans, Ksh. 183,600/= | |
| Management | |||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 220,320/= | |||
| Science; Marketing; Human | |||
| Resource Management. |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR | |
| Bachelor of Purchasing and | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent and C (Plain) in | East Africans, Ksh. 183,600/= | |
| Supplies Management. | Mathematics and English OR Mean grade of C- (minus) and | ||
| Non East Africans Ksh 220,320/= | |||
| Diploma in a related field, | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Hospitality | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with | ||
| & Tourism Management | grade C (Plain) in the following subjects: English/Kiswahili/ | ||
| Foreign Language, Mathematics, Biology/Chemistry/Physics, | East Africans Ksh. 244,800/= | ||
| Geography/History/Religious Studies, and any grp IV/V subject | Non East Africans Ksh 293,760/= | ||
| OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent and a | |||
| Diploma from a recognised institution with two (2) years’ work | |||
| experience in a related field. | |||
| Bachelor of Maritime Studies | Mean grade C+ (plus) for Kenya Certificate of Secondary | ||
| Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | ||
| Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) OR a KNEC diploma, | Non East Africans Ksh 293,760/= | ||
| Pwani University Diploma or its equivalent. | |||
| SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy | Master Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution. | ||
| Programmes in: Microbiology; | NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a concept note | ||
| Entomology; Botany; Fisheries; | of their proposed thesis research. | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= | |
| Immunology; Parasitology; | |||
| Non-East Africans ksh. 280,800/= | |||
| Statistics; Physics; Mathematics; | |||
| Biochemistry; Biotechnology; | |||
| Chemistry | |||
| Master of Science in Microbiology | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | ||
| Biological Sciences from a recognized institution, OR Second Class | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | ||
| (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research or experience | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| in relevant field. | |||
| Master of Science in Fisheries | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | ||
| Fisheries or Marine Biology from a recognized institution, OR | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | ||
| Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| or experience in relevant field. | |||
| Master of Science in Applied | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | ||
| Medical Entomology | Zoology or Biomedical Sciences from a recognized institution, OR | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| or experience in relevant field. | |||
| Master of Science in Immunology | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) | ||
| in Biological Sciences or related discipline from a recognized | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | ||
| institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| years research experience in relevant field. | |||
| Master of Science in Physics | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Physics from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower | |||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | |||
| Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. | |||
| Master of Science in Statistics | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Statistics from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower | |||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | |||
| Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. | |||
| Master of Science in Biochemistry | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | ||
| Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | ||
| institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| years relevant work experience. |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR | |
| Master of Science in | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | ||
| Biotechnology | Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| years relevant work experience. | |||
| Master of Science in | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) | ||
| Bioinformatics | in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Computer | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Science or equivalent from a recognized institution, OR Second | |||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | |||
| Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work | |||
| experience. | |||
| Master of Science in Parasitology | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | ||
| Biological Sciences or related fields from a recognized institution, | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | ||
| OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| research experience in relevant field. | |||
| Master of Science in Chemistry | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Chemistry from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower | |||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | |||
| Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. | |||
| Master of Science in Botany | Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) | ||
| Options: Plant Ecology and | in Biological Sciences or related discipline from a recognized | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Diversity; Plant Physiology | institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | |
| years research experience in relevant field. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, the candidate | ||
| Mathematics | should have obtained a minimum of C+ in Mathematics OR | East Africans, Ksh. 224,400/= | |
| A holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E) | |||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 293,280/= | |||
| certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of Principal pass in | |||
| Mathematics. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Physics | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. With a minimum grade | ||
| of C+ in Physics and C (plain) in Mathematics OR Mean grade of | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | ||
| C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit | |||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | |||
| pass in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution/ | |||
| KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Computer | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, the student | ||
| Science | must have a minimum grade of C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, | ||
| and C+ (plus) in Physics and Mathematics. Or Minimum grade | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | ||
| of C+ (plus) in Mathematics and B- in Physical Sciences | Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | ||
| OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma | |||
| of at least Credit pass in Computer Science from a recognized | |||
| institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent, with a minimum grade of | ||
| Telecommunication and | C(plain) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry OR | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | |
| Information Technology | Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma | ||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | |||
| of at least Credit pass in Computer Science from a recognized | |||
| institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ | ||
| Biochemistry | (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | |
| Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma | |||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760 | |||
| with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognised | |||
| institution/KNEC. |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR | |
| Bachelor of Science in | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ | ||
| Biotechnology | (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | |
| Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma | |||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | |||
| with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognised | |||
| institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. With a minimum grade of | ||
| C+ Chemistry and C (plain) in Mathematics OR Mean grade of C | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | ||
| (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass | Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | ||
| in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Industrial | Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) KCSE or equivalent, with a minimum | ||
| Chemistry | grade of C+ (Plus) in Chemistry and C (plain) in Mathematics and | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | |
| Physics OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a | |||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | |||
| Diploma of at least Credit pass in the relevant field of study from a | |||
| recognised institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of science in Botany | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ | ||
| (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Zoology | Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma | ||
| with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognised | Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | ||
| institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of science in | Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ | ||
| Microbiology | (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | |
| Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma | Non East Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | ||
| with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognised | |||
| institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Marine | Mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent, with at least C (plain) in | ||
| Biology and Fisheries | Biology and Chemistry; | ||
| OR | East Africans, Ksh. 244,800/= | ||
| Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent and a Diploma | Non Esst Africans, Ksh 293,760/= | ||
| with credit in Applied Biology or any related field from a recognised | |||
| institution/KNEC. | |||
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND AGRIBUSINESS | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Crop | Master degree in a relevant field of Crop or Animal Sciences from a | ||
| Science | recognized institution | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Animal | NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a Concept Note | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= | |
| Science | of their proposed thesis research area. | Non-East Africans Ksh. 280,800/= | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in | |||
| Agribusiness | |||
| Master of Science in Agronomy | Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Animal Production or related | ||
| Master of Science in Livestock | discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second- | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Science | Class Honours (Upper Division) OR | ||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | |||
| Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) | |||
| Master of Science in | |||
| years of relevant work experience | |||
| Agribusiness | |||
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR | |
| BSc. Animal Health Management | A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with | ||
| and Production* | at least: C+ (plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and any one of | ||
| *Accredited by the Kenya | the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences. | ||
| OR Two principals and one subsidiary pass at KACE level or | |||
| Veterinary Board | equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and in any other | ||
| science subject OR Grade C (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent | East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= | ||
| and at least a credit pass Diploma in Animal Health/Agriculture/ | |||
| Medical Laboratory Technology from aa institution approved by | Non East Africans, Ksh 388,800/= | ||
| Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB.) OR A minimum of C- (minus) in | |||
| KCSE with at least a Credit pass in both Certificate and Diploma | |||
| Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical laboratory Technology from | |||
| an institution approved by KVB. degree in Biological Science from | |||
| institution approved by KVB, or any other qualifications equivalent | |||
| to the above. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in | A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with | ||
| Agribusiness Management | at least C (plain) in Mathematics, and C (plain) in Biology and C+ | ||
| Bachelor of Science in | (plus) in Agriculture/Business Studies OR Mean grade of C-(minus) | ||
| Agricultural Resource | at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal | ||
| Management | production, Agriculture, Farm Management, or any other related | ||
| discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, | ||
| Bachelor of Science | with at least: C (plain) in Biology/C+ (plus) in Agriculture, C | ||
| in Horticultural Science & | (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Geography. | ||
| Management. | OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a | East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= | |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Environmental | Non East Africans, Ksh 388,800/= | |
| & Enterprise Development | Studies, or any other related discipline from a recognized | ||
| Institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Dryland | |||
| Agriculture | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Animal | A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with | ||
| Science | at least: C+ (plus) in Biology, and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/ | ||
| Chemistry/Physics OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and | |||
| a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, | |||
| Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related discipline | |||
| from a recognized Institution/KNEC. | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at | ||
| & Extension | least: C+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and C (plain) in Chemistry | ||
| Mathematics/Physics/Geography OR Mean grade of C-(minus) | East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= | ||
| at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal | Non East Africans, Ksh 388,800/= | ||
| production, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related | |||
| discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC. | |||
| SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND EARTH SCIENCES | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy in | Master degree in Environmental Sciences or related field from | ||
| Environmental Sciences | a recognized institution. NB: Candidates must include, at | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= | |
| application time, a concept Note of their proposed thesis | |||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 280,800/= | |||
| research. | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy in | Master degree in Geography or related field from a recognized | ||
| Geography | institution. | NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= |
| • | Non-East Africans Ksh. 280,800/= | ||
concept notes of their proposed thesis research.
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | TOTAL FEES PER YEAR | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in | Master degree in Environmental Studies (Community | ||
| Environmental Studies | Development), Sociology, Social Works, Development Studies, or | East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= | |
| (Community Development) | related areas from a recognized institution | ||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 180,800/= | |||
| NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a concept Note | |||
| of their proposed thesis research area. | |||
| Master of Environmental | Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Environmental | ||
| Sciences | Education, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, | ||
| Biological Sciences, Technology, Agriculture or Engineering with a | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | ||
| minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two (2) years | |||
| relevant work experience | |||
| Master of Science in Community | Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental | ||
| Development | Education, Geography, with a minimum of Second-Class Honours | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with evidence of | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| at least two (2) years relevant work experience | |||
| Master of Environmental Studies | Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental | ||
| (Community Development) | Education, Geography, or History with a minimum of Second Class | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | |
| Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with | Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | ||
| evidence of at least two (2) years relevant work experience | |||
| Master of Science in Geography | Bachelor of Science in Geography or has studied Geography as | ||
| either a major or regular subject to degree level, with a minimum | East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= | ||
| of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class | |||
| Non-East Africans Ksh. 186,000/= | |||
| (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two years relevant work | |||
| experience | |||
| Bachelor of Environmental | Mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent at KCSE, with at least C+ | ||
| Science | (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, Chemistry/ Geography OR | East Africans, Ksh 185,950/= | |
| Bachelor of Environmental | Mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and a Diploma with | ||
| Planning and Management | a minimum of credit pass in a field related to Environmental | Non East Africans, Ksh 223,140/= | |
| Bachelor of Environmental | Sciences/Studies from a recognised institution. | ||
| Studies (Community | |||
| Development) | |||
| Bachelor of Environmental | A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at | East Africans, Ksh. 185,950/= | |
| Studies (Resource Conservation) | least C+ in any three of the following cluster subjects: | ||
| English/Kiswahili, Biology/Agriculture, Geography/Chemistry, | Non East Africans, Ksh 223,140/= | ||
| History & Government/CRE | |||
| Bachelor of Science (Geography) | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) | East Africans, Ksh 185,950/= | |
| in Geography, or Diploma in related field from a recognized | |||
| Non East Africans, Ksh 223,140/= | |||
| institution. | |||
| Short course in Blue Economy | First degree holders in relevant blue economy disciplines such as | ||
| Duration: 3 Weeks | natural resource management, Renewable energy, Marine biology, | Students fee Ksh 60,000 for the three | |
| Fisheries management, Environmental studies, Geology, Mining, | weeks course | ||
| Maritime studies and Business-related courses | |||
| Short course in Marine Spatial | Relevant undergraduate degree (or Diploma with practical | ||
| Planning | experience) in Natural resources, planning, Biological/ | ||
| Duration: 3 Week | Environmental sciences from an accredited University. | Students fee Ksh. 60,000 for the | |
| NB: Participants must have a theoretical and applied | three weeks course | ||
| understanding background in Geographic Information Systems | |||
| (applied and/or theoretical) |
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS)
SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
APPLICATION PROCEEDURE
Application forms are available from the following Offices:
Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus);
The forms can also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke.
(See https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/academics1/admissions/how-to-apply)
The applicants are to pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Account via E-citizen platform and
ATTACH THE PRINT OUT OF E-CITIZEN PAYMENT to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.
E-Citizen Pay bill/Business Number: 222222.
Account Number: PRSC-Your Name-Application. (e.g., PRSC-George Mikoko-Application)
Application Processing Fees
Residents (Kenya)
| Ph.D./Master | Bachelor | Diploma | Certificate |
| Kshs. 3000.00 | Ksh. 2,000.00 | Ksh. 1000.00 | Ksh. 500.00 |
| Non-Residents (Internationals) | |||
| Post-graduate | Under-graduate | ||
| Ksh. 4000.00 | Ksh. 3,500.00 | ||
The duly completed forms should be returned to:
The Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs),
Pwani University,
P.O. Box 195-80108 | Kilifi, Kenya,
or email to admission@pu.ac.ke,so as to reach the Office not later than May, 2025.
Accommodation
The University has limited on-campus accommodation for government sponsored students. However, private Hostels at affordable rates are available in the neighbourhood of the University for all categories of students.
For further information
Registrar (Academic & Student Affairs)
Tel. No. 0725916145/0786727899, Extension 541/183/252/691, or
E-Mail: info@pu.ac.ke OR admission@pu.ac.ke.
