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CHUKA UNIVERSITY

Knowledge is Wealth (Sapientia divitia est) Akili ni Mali

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Telephones: 020-2310512/18 P. O. Box 109-60400, Chuka
Direct Line: 020-2329073, 0715-505858, 0731-620266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chuka.ac.ke

Chuka University Academic Programmes (CUE), Chuka University’s Standard Operating students; December, April and August of each year for
The programmes are designed, developed and reviewed Procedures, and professional bodies’ requirements. The part-time/holiday-based/work-based students. Study
by Academic Departments in consultation with degree programmes are then forwarded for accreditation modes are day, evening or week-end. Methods of
stakeholders and needs assessment surveys. They are by the Commission for University Education. Currently, 20 teaching are in-person, distance e-learning or blended.
verified and validated by Faculties, Board of certificate, 25 diploma, 65 bachelor’s degree, 58 master’s Note: Any BA and BSc programme with C+ in two
Undergraduate Studies, and Board of Postgraduate degree and 35 doctorate degree programmes are on offer. specialization subjects qualify to teach by taking 1-year
Studies. The programmes are then approved by the Applications are invited from suitably qualified self- Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Details of academic
Senate. All these processes are guided by the University sponsored students to enroll in the Chuka University programmes on offer are given below. Chuka University is
Statutes, Universities regulations and standards academic programmes shown below. Admissions are: an equal opportunity provider.
supervised by the Commission for University Education September, January and May of each year for full-time

Applications are invited from suitably qualified self-sponsored students to enroll in Chuka University. Admission timelines are: September, January and May of each year for full-
time students; December, April and August of each year for part-time/holiday-based/work-based students. Study timings are day, evening or weekend.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION & *TUITION FEES CAMPUS
PROGRAMMES STUDY MODE ONLY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Division 2 in KCE, OR Mean grade C in KCSE with C in Biol C in Engl/Kisw; C in 5 semesters, Work- 58,000/=/semester MAIN
(Upgrading) Math/Chem/Phys, OR Diploma in Community Health Nursing from recognized based (May intake
medical training institutions, registered by NCK, plus 2 years work experience only)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, C+ in Biol, C+ in Chem, 8 semesters, Full- 70,000/= per session MAIN
(Regular) C+ in Math/Phys, OR KACE Principal in Biol, Principal in Chem and Subsidiary time (Sept. intake x 3 sessions/year
in Phys/Math from Senate-recognized institutions only)
Bachelor of Science in Health Records Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least a C in Math, OR Diploma with at least a 8 semesters, Full- 70,000/=/semester MAIN
and Information Management credit in Health Records and Information Technology from Senate-recognized time or Work-based 45,000/=/block
institutions, plus 2 years relevant work experience and grade C in KCSE Day
Bachelor of Science in Human Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in: Biol, Chem, Phys/Math/Geog, 8 semesters, Full- 70,000/=/semester MAIN
Nutrition and Dietetics Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Food Technology, or Nutrition and Dietetics or their time or Work-based 45,000/=/block
equivalents with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Day
Bachelor of Public Health Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, Biol, Chem & Math/Phys, 8 semesters, FT or 70,000/=/semester MAIN
OR KACE with Principal in Biol and Chem, and Subsidiary in Phys/Math. Work-based Day 45,000/=/block
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phys or B- in any science 8 semesters, Full- 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Computer Science subject, and a Pass in Phys in KCSE, OR 2 Principals one must be in Math/Phys time or Work-based 40,000/=/block
in KACE, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science, Applied Day, Evening or
Computer Science or their equivalents and a Pass in Phys in KCSE from Weekend
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Computer Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phys, OR 2 Principals, one must 8 semesters, FT or 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Science be Math/Phys in KACE, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science Work-based Day, 40,000/=/block
or equivalent with a pass in Phys in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in 8 semesters, Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL = Main,
Banking & Finance, Cooperative KACE and at least a credit in Math and Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in time or Work-based 34,000/=/block Embu, Igembe
Management, Insurance & Risk Business related areas with at least a credit, OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in Day, Evening, Chogoria
Management, Human Resource Business related disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions. CPA/CPS III, Weekend, ODEL
Management, Marketing, or) Diploma and HND may attract credit transfer
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR Diploma in Business related areas 8 semester, FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Enterprise Management with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Work-based Day, 34,000/=/block
Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR Diploma in Business related areas 8 semesters, FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Management with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Work-based Day, 34,000/=/block
Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Cooperatives Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with C in Math, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in 8 semesters, Full- 50,000/= / semester MAIN
Management KACE with at least a credit in Math and Eng/Kis at O-Level, OR Diploma in time or Work-based 34,000/=/block
Business related areas, OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in Business studies from Day, Evening or
Senate-recognized institutions. CPA/CPS III, Dip and HND get credit transfer Weekend
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Mean grade C+ in KCSE and C+ in any two teaching subjects, OR Diploma in 4 years, Part-time 40,000/=/ block ALL
Education and P1 Certificate from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Education (Arts) Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Engl, D+ in Math and C+ in 2 teaching 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE, OR a Diploma in Education Full-time 34,000/=/block
with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Part-time
Bachelor of Education (Science) Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Engl, C in Math and C+ in 2 teaching 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester ALL
subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 subsidiary in KACE, OR Diploma in Education Full-time 40,000/=/block
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Bachelor of Education (Early Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Engl, D+ in Math and C+ in 2 teaching 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Childhood Development) subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE, OR Diploma in Education Full-time 34,000/=/block
with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Part-time
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with C in Math, C+ in Biol, OR Diploma in Business 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
related areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institution. Added Full-time 34,000/=/block
advantage is C in Economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with C in Math, C+ in Biol, OR a Diploma in Business 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Economics related areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions. Added Full-time 34,000/=/block
advantage is C in Economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Education & Extension Agriculture related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized Full-time 40,000/=/block
institutions will also be admitted. Part-time
Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR Diploma in Environmental 8 semesters FT or 55,000/=/semester ALL
Studies, Tourism, Hotel or Hospitality Management with a credit from Senate- Work-based Day, 40,000/=/block
recognized institutions. Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Tourism Management Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR Diploma in Tourism and 8 semesters FT or 55,000/=/semester ALL
Hotel Management or other related disciplines with a credit from Senate- Work-based Day, 40,000/=/block
recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Hotel Management Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR KACE with at least 2 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester ALL
Principals, 1 Subsidiary and a credit in Math in KCE, OR Diploma in Food and Full-time or Work- 40,000/=/block
Beverage Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality and Tourism with at based Day, Evening
least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions or Weekend
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Science relevant disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Natural Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Resources Management with at least a credit in Range Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Health, Full-time
Forestry, Wildlife Management and other related disciplines from Senate-
recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester ALL
Enterprise and Management related disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions. Full-time 40,000/=/block
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem/Phys/Math, OR 2 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Principals and a Subsidiary, OR Diploma in Animal Science related fields with at Full-time
least a credit from a Senate-recognized institution
Bachelor of Science in Animal Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem/Phys/Math, OR 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Products Technology Diploma with at least a credit in Animal Science related disciplines from Senate- Full-time
recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Agriculture related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized Full-time
institutions will also be admitted.
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Horticulture related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized Full-time
institutions will also be admitted.
Bachelor of Science in Food Science Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol, C+ in Chem, C+ in Math/Phys, C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
and Technology Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent with at least a credit Full-time (FT)
Bachelor of Science in Information Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR Diploma in Library & 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
Sciences Information Studies and at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions. time or Work-based 34,000/=/block
Bachelor of Science in Community Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma with at least a credit (or pass with at least 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
Development 2 years work experience) in Agriculture, Home Economics, Agricultural time or Work-based 34,000/=/block
Education & Extension, Cooperative Management, Community Development or Day, Evening or
any related field from Senate-recognized institutions Weekend, ODEL
Bachelor of Science in Economics & Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math or C in Math and Econ, OR 2 8 semesters 50,000/= / semester MAIN
Statistics Principals in KACE with credit in Math, Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in related Full-time
areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math or C in Math and Econ, OR 2 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Sociology Principals in KACE with credit in Math, Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in related Work-based Day, 34,000/=/block
areas with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Psychology Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma in Guidance and Counseling with at least 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester MAIN
a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma in Arts with at least credit mean grade 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
and at least a credit in Math from Senate-recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Geog, C in Math and any Group II courses, 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
Economics OR 2 Principals (one in Geog) and 2 subsidiaries in KACE and at least 2 years time or Work-based
of relevant working experience, OR Diploma and/or Higher National Diploma in a Day, Evening or
related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Weekend
Bachelor of Arts in History and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math and pass in HAG, OR Diploma in Arts 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Economics with at least a credit mean grade and at least a credit in History from Senate- Work-based Day,
recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR Diploma in Arts with at 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Economics least credit mean grade and credit in Math from Senate-recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE in relevant 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
Security Studies subjects, OR Diploma in related areas with at least a credit from Senate- time or Work-based 34,000/=/block
recognized institutions Day, Evening or
Weekend. ODEL

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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Engl or Kisw, OR 2 Principals in KACE
Mass Communication with credit in Engl/Kisw in O-level, OR Diploma in Journalism & related areas 8 semesters: Full-
with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognized institution time or Work-based 50,000/=/semester
MAIN
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR 2 Principals and a Subsidiary Day, Evening or 34,000/=/block
Studies in KACE, OR Diploma in Communication Studies, OR Candidates holding Weekend
equivalent qualifications from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in English 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Literature with at least a credit, OR 2 Principals and a Subsidiary in KACE from Senate- Work-based Day,
recognized institutions. Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with at least C+ in Kiswahili and C+ in Geography 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Geography Part-time
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Mean grade C+ in KCSE or its equivalent, OR Diploma in Philosophy with at 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
least a credit or its equivalent from Senate-recognized institutions. Part-time
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in CRE/IRE/HRE and C in Engl/Kisw. A 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
GCE, KACE or equivalent with one combination: Principal in Religious Studies Work-based Day,
and/or History/Social Education and Ethics, OR A Subsidiary in Religious Evening/Weekend
Studies and/or English/Social Education and Ethics, OR Diploma in Religious
Studies, Theology, Philosophy or Ethics from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR KACE 2 Principals in Religious Studies/History or 8 semesters: FT or 55,000/= / semester M
Social Education/Ethics, and Subsidiary in Religious Studies and/or English, Work-based Day,
Social Education and/or Ethics, OR Diploma in Religious Studies, Theology, Evening or Weekend
Philosophy or Ethics from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Government and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in a relevant 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
International Relations field from Senate-recognized institutions. Part-time 34,000/=/block
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math and C+ in Chem/C+ in Phys/C+ in Biol, 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in KACE in Sciences, OR a Diploma in Applied Full-time
Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 Principals in Math/Phys, 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Science Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Math/ Econ in IGCE/GCE or KACE, OR Diploma in Full-time
Statistics or Computer studies with at least a credit, OR Diploma in Education
with at least a credit and a pass in Math from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 principals in Math/Phys, 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Statistics Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Math/Econ in IGCE/GCE or KACE, OR Diploma in Full-time
Statistics with at least a credit, OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit
and Math as a major subject from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 Principals in Math/Phys, 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Math/Econ in KACE, OR Diploma in Education with at Full-time
least a credit and Math as a major from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least a C+ in Biol and C+ in Math/Phys, OR 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Science and Technology KACE with 2 Principals in Biol and Chem & 1 Subsidiary in Phy/Math from Full-time (FT)
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C in Math, OR Diploma 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
in Biological Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Chem, and C Math, OR Diploma in Physical 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Chem, C in Math, C in Phys, OR 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Chemistry KACE Principals in Chem and Math. Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Physics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Phys and C in Math, OR Diploma in Physical 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Mining Physics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Phys, C+ in Math, C in Chem/Geog, 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
(Geophysics) OR Diploma in Mineralogy or Analytical Chemistry with at least a credit from Full-time
Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least B in Phys and B in Math, OR Diploma in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Physics Physical Sciences with a bias towards Phys and have passed with at least a Full-time
credit from Senate-recognized institutions. A holder of KCSE with at least C+
and lacking Math/Phys can bridge to get admission
Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, Phys, Chem, Endl/Kisw, OR 10 semesters 90,000/=/semester MAIN
Electronics Engineering Diploma in Engineering or related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate- Full-time
recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Biology Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C in Math, OR 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Diploma in Biological Sciences or related disciplines with at least a credit from Full-time
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C in Math, OR 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
and Biotechnology Diploma in Biological Sciences or related disciplines with at least a credit from Full-time
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, OR Diploma in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Aquaculture Biological Sciences or related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate- Full-time
recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Laws -At least a mean grade of C+ (Plus) in the KCSE or its equivalent with a 8 semesters 74,300/=/semester MAIN
minimum grade of B (Plain) in English or Kiswahili; or -At least three (3) Principal Full-time
Passes in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination; or -A degree
from a recognized university recognized by the Senate; or -At least a Credit Pass
in a Diploma in Law examination from an accredited institution.

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DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Human Resource Mgt 4 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
Mean grade C- in KCSE, OR KCE Division 3 or equivalent qualifications ALL
Diploma in Procurement and Logistics time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Management
Diploma in Insurance and Risk Mgt
Diploma in Computer Science Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math, C- in Phys or Physical Sciences, C- in
Kisw/Engl, OR Division 3 in KCE with a Pass in Phys/Physical Sciences, Math
4 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
and Kisw. OR KACE with a Subsidiary in Math/Phys, and at least a credit in MAIN, EMBU
time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Phys/Physical Sciences in KCE, OR Certificate in Computer Science or
equivalent, plus pass in Phys in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Animal Health and -KCSE mean grade C and at least grade C in Biology/Biological Sciences, C– in
Production Chem/Physical Sciences, C- in Math/Agri, and C- in Eng/Kisw from Senate-
recognized institutions.
-KCE/EACE with Division 2 and at least a credit in Biology/Biological Sciences,
Chemistry/Physical Sciences plus Math/Agri.
-Certificate in Animal Health and Production from Senate-recognized institutions
-Credit in Agriculture/Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology or 6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
MAIN
equivalent with at least C- in KCSE or Division 3 in KCE, from institutions time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
recognized by Chuka University Senate and Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB)
-KACE with at least 1 Principal in Biol and at least 1 Subsidiary and Chem
-Diploma in biomedical discipline recognized by Chuka University Senate and
Kenya Veterinary Board.
-Any other qualification equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by
Chuka University Senate and KVB.
Diploma in Meat Science and -KCSE mean grade C with at least C in Biol/Biological Sciences, C– in Chem/
Technology GSC, C- in Math/Agri and C- in Engl/Kisw from Senate-recognized institutions.
-KCE/EACE Division 2 and a Pass in Biol/Biological Sciences; Chem/Physical
Sciences and Math/Phys/Agri. 6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
MAIN
-KACE with at least 1 Principal in Biol and at least 1 Subsidiary in Chem. time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
-A Certificate with at least a credit in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range
Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology with at least mean grade D in
KCSE or Division 3 in KCE from institutions recognized by Senate.
Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR Certificate in related
Development disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Farm Resources Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR Certificate in related fields 6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
MAIN
Management from Senate-recognized institutions time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Diploma in Horticulture Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR Certificate in
Horticulture or related disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Engl/Kisw, OR Certificate in Hospitality,
Management Tourism, Travel and Tour Operations, Hotel Management, Food and Beverage
6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
Management with a Credit from institutions recognized by the Senate. ALL
time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Diploma in Wildlife Management Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Engl/Kisw, OR Certificate in relevant
disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Education (Secondary Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in at least two teaching subjects plus C in 3 years; Full-time or 35,000/=/semester ALL
Option) Engl and D+ in Math for Arts, OR C in Math for Sciences Work-based 24,000/=/block
Diploma in Education (Primary Option) Mean grade C in KCSE, OR C- with P 1 Certificate from Senate-recognized 2 years SB 24,000/=/block ALL
institutions and teaching experience of at least 2 years
Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Mean grade C in KCSE, OR Certificate in Early Childhood Development or 3 years; Full-time or, 35,000/=/semester ALL
Development Education) related courses from Senate-recognized institutions, OR PTE Certificate with at Evening or 24,000/=/block
least C- in KCSE or Division 3 in KCE Weekend
Diploma in Agricultural Education and Mean grade C in KCSE with C in Biol/Agri/Chem/Phys, and Math/Geog, OR 3 years; Full-time or 36,000/=/semester MAIN
Extension Certificate in Agriculture or related fields from Senate-recognized institutions Work-based 24,000/=/block
Diploma in Counselling Psychology Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Engl/Kisw, C- in Math, OR Certificate in ALL
3 years; Full-time or 35,000/=/semester
Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Education,
Work-based 29,000/=/block
Medical Health Professions, or Social Work, from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Community Development
Diploma in Criminology and Security
Studies
4 semesters
Diploma in Disaster Management
Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR Certificate with at least a credit in Full-time or Work- 35,000/=/semester
Diploma in Project Planning and ALL
related course from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate. based Day, Evening 29,000/=/block
Management
or Weekend
Diploma in Social Work
Diploma in Leadership and Public
Administration
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR Certificate in related course from 4 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester ALL
Communication institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate. time or Work-based 29,000/=/block
Diploma in Public Health Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, plus C plain in Engl/Kisw, Biol, Chem 4 semesters, Full- 36,000/=/semester ALL
and Math/Phys. OR a Certificate in Public Health or Environmental Health from a time or Work-based 29,000/=/block
recognized training institution and Registered by the Public Health Officers and
Technicians Council

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CERTIFICATE COURSES
Certificate in Business Management Mean grade D and above in KCSE 2 semesters: FT or
Certificate in Procurement and Mean grade D and above in KCSE Work-based Day, 28,000/=/semester ALL
Logistics Management Evening/Weekend
Certificate in Advanced Software Mean grade D in KCSE with D in Math, OR Diploma, Degree, Computer Literacy 6 months/ 2 terms: 48,000/=/course ALL
Engineering Certificate Full or Part-time
Certificate in Computer Science Mean grade D and above in KCSE 2 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/semester MAIN
time or Work-based
Certificate in Information and Mean grade D in KCSE, OR Computer Literacy Certificate from Senate- 2 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/semester ALL
Communication Technology recognized institutions time, Part-time/
Evening/ Weekend
Certificate in Computer KCSE Certificate 3 months/1 term: 15,000/=/course ALL
Literacy/Packages Full-time, Part-time/
Evening/ Weekend
Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Minimum grade D+ in KCSE or its equivalent with D+ in Engl/Kisw 3 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/semester ALL
Management time or Work-based
Certificate in Environmental Impact KCSE Certificate 6 months/ 2 terms: 40,000/=/term ALL
Assessment and Audit Full-time, Part-time/
Evening/ Weekend
Certificate in Animal Health and Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Biol/Biological Sciences, OR Division 3 of 36 4 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/semester MAIN
Production points with at least credit in Biol/Biological Sciences time or Work-based
Certificate in Early Childhood Mean grade D+ and above in KCSE with D+ in Engl/Kisw 3 semesters: FT/ 15,000/=/semester ALL
Education Evening/Weekend
Certificate in Community Development Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw
Certificate in Criminology and Security Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw
Studies 2 to 3 semesters:
Certificate in Project Planning & Mgt Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw Full-time, Part-time/ 30,000/=/semester ALL
Certificate in Social Work Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw Evening/ Weekend
Certificate in Disaster Management Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw
Certificate in Leadership & Public Adm Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw
Certificate in National Cohesion, KCSE Certificate 1 semester (4 15,000/course ALL
Values & Principles of Governance months): Full-time/
Certificate in HIV/AIDS Management Part-time, Day/
Evening/ Weekend
Certificate in Bridging in all KCSE KCSE Certificate 3 months/1 term: 15,000/=/course ALL
subjects (Math, Biol, Phys, Chem, Full-time, Part-time/
English, Kisw) Evening/ Weekend
CPA/CPS Students registered with KASNEB Sections 1 & 2 Full-time or Work- 10,000/= ALL
Sections 1 – 6 Students registered with KASNEB Sections 3 & 4 based Day, Evening 12,000/= ALL
Students registered with KASNEB Sections 5 & 6 or Weekend 15,000/= ALL
ATD Intermediate and Final Students registered with KASNEB 9,000/= ALL
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION ALL FEES CAMPUS
Post-graduate Diploma in Education First degree with two teaching profession specialization subjects passed with at 1 year (3 Blocks) 55,500/= Block 1 ALL
least C+ in KCSE 25,000/= Block 2
25,000/= Block 3
Master’s Degree Programmes (Coursework, Research Thesis or Project, and Examination)
M.Sc. in Bachelor’s degree from a related discipline from institutions recognized by the Senate, OR Bachelor of
2 Years Full-time or
Nursing Science in Nursing accredited by a nationally recognized nursing regulatory council plus clinical work 65,000/= per session
Part-time/Work-
experience by preferably working/worked in relevant specialization area and registered nurse license in with 3 sessions per MAIN
Based Day, Evening
a country in which the candidate will complete practical experience. International applicants will have year
or Weekend
their certificates verified by the Commission for University Education and the Nursing Council of Kenya.
1. MA in Criminology and Security Studies 20. M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension 40. M.Sc. in Information Science
2. MA in English Language & Linguistics 21. M.Sc. in Agronomy 41. M.Sc. in Medical Parasitology
3. MA in Geography 22. M.Sc. in Animal Breeding 42. M.Sc. in Medical Physics
4. MA in Gov’t and International Relations 23. M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition 43. M.Sc. in Natural Resources Mgt
5. MA in History 24. M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics 44. M.Sc. in Nursing Bachelor’s degree
6. MA in Kiswahili 25. M.Sc. in Applied Statistics 45. M.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences from a related 71,000/= Semester 1
7. MA in Literature 26. M.Sc. in Biochemistry 46. M.Sc. in Operations Management discipline with a 48,000/= Semester 2
8. MA in Religious Studies 27. M.Sc. in Botany (Genetics) 47. M.Sc. in Physics second class honours 2 Years (4 Semesters) 40,000/= per Block
9. MA in Sociology 28. M.Sc. in Botany (Microbiology and Biotech) 48. M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology upper and above, or Full-time; 4 Years (8 For art-based ALL as directed by
10. Master of Business Administration 29. M.Sc. in Botany (Plant Pathology) 49. M.Sc. in Plant Breeding lower and at least two
11. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction 30. M.Sc. in Chemistry 50. M.Sc. in Procurement & Logistics Mgt years related work
Semesters) Part-time/ the Graduate
Work-Based; Day, 75,000/= Semester 1 School
12. M.Ed. in Educational Foundations 31. M.Sc. in Community Studies and Extension 51. M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics experience or
13. M.Ed. in Educational Management 32. M.Sc. in Computer Science 52. M.Sc. in Soil Science research, from Evening or Weekend 55,000/= Semester 2
14. M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling 33. M.Sc. in Crop Protection 53. M.Sc. in Statistics institutions recognized 43,500/= per Block For
15. M.Ed. in Science Education 34. M.Sc. in Dryland Agriculture 54. M.Sc. in Wildlife Management by the Chuka science-based
16. Master of Journalism and Mass 35. M.Sc. in Economics 55. M.Sc. in Zoology (Animal Physiology) University Senate
Communication 36. M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship& Enterprise Mgt 56. Masters in Counselling Psychology
17. M.Sc. in Agribusiness Management 37. M.Sc. in Environmental Science 57. Masters in Hotel Management
18. M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics 38. M.Sc. in Finance 58. Masters in Tourism Management
19. M.Sc. in Agricultural Education 39. M.Sc. in Horticulture
PhD Degree Programmes (Coursework, Research Thesis and Examination)
1. Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management 15. Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 28. Ph.D. in Linguistics 119,250/= Semester 1
2. Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics 16. Ph.D. in Dry Land Agriculture 29. Ph.D. in Medical Physics 3 years (6 Semesters) 99,250/= Semester 2
Master’s degree from
3. Ph.D. in Agricultural Education 17. Ph.D. in Educational Foundations 30. Ph.D. in Physics Full-time; 6 years (12 104,000/= Semester 3
a related discipline ALL as directed by
4. Ph.D. in Agronomy 18. Ph.D. in Educational Management 31. Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology 104,000/= Semester 4
5. Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics 19. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology 32. Ph.D. in Plant Breeding
from institutions Semesters) Part-time/ 99,000/= Semester 5
the Graduate
recognized by the Work-Based; Day, School
6. Ph.D. in Applied Statistics 20. Ph.D. in Environmental Science 33. Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics 99,000/= Semester 6
Senate Evening or Weekend
7. Ph.D. in Botany 21. Ph.D. in Food Science 34. Ph.D. in Religious Studies For art-based
8. Ph.D. in Business and Management 22. Ph.D. in Geography 35. Ph.D. in Science Education 125,750/= Semester 1

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9. Ph.D. in Chemistry 23. Ph.D. in History (+/- Political Science) 36. Ph.D. in Soil Science 105,750/= Semester 2
10. Ph.D. in Community Development 24. Ph.D. in Horticulture 37. Ph.D. in Tourism Management 104,000/= Semester 3
11. Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology 25. Ph.D. in Information Science 38. Ph.D. in Wildlife Management 104,000/= Semester 4
12. Ph.D. in Criminology & Security Studies 26. Ph.D. in Communication and Media 39. Ph.D. in Zoology 104,000/= Semester 5
13. Ph.D. in Crop Protection 27. Ph.D. in Kiswahili 40. Ph.D. in Animal Science (Production, 104,000/= Semester 6
14. Ph.D. in Crop Science Nutrition or Breeding) For science-based
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
(a) Applications should be on official forms available at Chuka University Main
Campus, Igembe Campus at Ntuene or Keigoi High School, Embu Campus in Embu
(c) Return forms to P. O. Box 109 – 60400 Chuka. Attention should be: Director, Graduate School for
Town, Chogoria Campus at Nturiri High School, OR downloaded from Website:
postgraduate programmes, and Registrar (Academic) for Bachelor’s, Diploma and Certificate courses.
www.chuka.ac.ke; Non-refundable fee of KES 2,000 for degree and diploma
Certified copies of certificates and original fee payment receipt MUST be attached to the application
programmes and KES 1,000 for certificate courses to be deposited in the following
form and returned latest two weeks prior to the commencement dates given for the programmes.
accounts: Kenya Commercial Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No. 110 375 5439; or
(d) One Academic Year is equivalent to 2 semesters for full-time or 3 blocks for Holiday-Based mode.
Cooperative Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No. 011 290 5818 9900, Equity Bank,
(e) Diploma holders may take a shorter period to complete a Bachelor’s degree after credit transfer.
Chuka Branch A/C No. 0210261453469, Barclays Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No.
(f) Preferred Campus should be indicated on the application form.
2035727666, Family Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No. 054000002641, Stanchart,
Meru Branch A/C No. 0102024755200, Barclays Bank, A/C Chuka Branch No.
Chuka University TELEPHONE LINES: 020-2329073, 0715-505858, 0731-620266
2035727666. Deposits may be made at any branch.
* NB: For all courses, separate Statutory Fees shall be indicated in admission letters
(b) Applicants must indicate preferred Campus, Mode and Commencement of study
to be used if the quorum for the preference does not fill up to recommend alternative
offers.

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