Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(Computer Science)
Major Subject: Computer Science
Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi
Areas of Specialization
1. Mobile computing
2. Networking
3. Software Engineering
4. E-commerce

Duration: 4 Academic years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE, C+ in Maths and Physics Or
-2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or
-5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or
-Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or
-Credit pass at Diploma level

Units:
-Fundamentals of Computer Applications
-Computer and Society
-Computer Programme
-Data Structures and Algorithms
-Fundamentals of Automata Theory
-Assembly Language Programmes
-Hardware and Software
-Principles of Operating Systems
-Database Management Systems
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Networks & Data Communications
-Computer Programming II
-Business Information Systems
-Object Oriented Programming
-Software Engineering
-Business and Information Systems Project I
-Applied Computer Graphics
-Web Based Application Development
-Principles of Physics
-Logic Circuits
-Mathematics for Science
-Different Calculus
-Discrete Mathematics
-Linear Algebra
-Integral Calculus
-Numerical Methods
-Statistics
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
KCSE Candidates
Candidates must have obtained a minimum grade of C+ in the following cluster subjects:
Cluster 1: Mathematics
Cluster 2: Physics
Cluster 3: Second Group II or Any Group III
Cluster 4: Any Group II/Group III/Group IV/Group V
A-Level Candidates
Candidates with 2 principal passes, one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics, and a subsidiary pass with a Credit pass in Physics at 'O' level.

Diploma in Computer Studies: A holder of an ordinary diploma in computer studies or equivalent with, a minimum pass at credit level, from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. In addition, the candidate must have obtained a mean grade of C Plain at KCSE level with a C Plain in Mathematics and a C Plain in Physics.

Higher Diploma in Computer Studies: A holder of a Higher Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent, from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. In addition, the applicant must have obtained a minimum of C plain in Mathematics and Physics in KCSE.

Bachelor’s Degree: A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in a related academic discipline from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi senate.
The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C+ in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili,

OR

-KNEC Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology /Business Information Technology or its equivalent from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,
OR

-CUK Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology /Business Information Technology or its equivalent from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,
OR

-The Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE), East African Certificate of Education (EACE) “Ordinary Level” Division II or their equivalents, plus a CUK/KNEC Diploma or their equivalents from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,
OR

-The Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE), East African Certificate of Education (EACE) Ordinary Level Division III or their equivalents, plus CUK/KNEC Certificate and CUK/KNEC Diploma or their equivalents from an Accredited and Recognized Institution,
OR

-The Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) “Advanced Level” with two Principal passes and a subsidiary

Intakes are in January, May and September.
Riara University, Nairobi
Duration: Four(4) Years

Minimum entry requirements:
(a) A Mean grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) ) and a minimum of grade C+ in both Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences; or its equivalent;
or
(b) A Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A-Level) with a minimum of two principal passes and a subsidiary and a minimum of a credit pass in both Mathematics and Physics., or its equivalent;
or
(c) A Diploma from a recognized institution; or
(d) A Pre-University certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50
(e) A degree in a science-based discipline from a recognized university by the University Senate.

Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology, Nairobi
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;
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Admission requirements

(i) A mean grade of C+ in KCSE or any other entry mean grade/ qualification recognized by the university senate.
In addition the candidate must have attained the following minimum grades at KCSE or equivalent qualifications:
Mathematics B+, Physics B+ and English C+.

OR
(ii) Accredited Diploma Holders.
Candidates with an accredited Diploma in Computer Science or related field with a credit pass and mean grade of C in KCSE with a C+ in
Physic and Mathematics may be admitted into the first year of study and acquire credit transfer for equivalent courses with credit grade at diploma level.
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) Direct admission
KCSE Mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B (plain) in Mathematics, B (plain) in Physics OR B+ (plus) in Physical Science, B- (Minus) in one humanity subject and one language subject

(ii) Indirect admission
-A’ Levels (Mathematics, Physics and another Science subjects) and passed with at least ONE principle and TWO Subsidiaries passes or equivalent examination.

-Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science from an institution recognized by Egerton University Senate OR

- Diploma with a pass and at least two years relevant working experience.
Zetech University, Thika
Course entry requirements:
i.Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C(Plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science or;
ii.Be a holder of the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) certificate with at least 2 Principle passes in Mathematics and Physics.
iii.Holder of a related Diploma equivalent to KNEC Diploma from an institution that is recognised by the University Senate with a minimum pass.
iv.Have any other relevant qualifications from an institution recognised by the Zetech University Senate

Course duration: 4 years

Garissa University, Garissa
Requirements:
Meet the minimum University admission criteria as set by the commission for Higher Education.

-Have passed the K.S.C.E with a minimum average grade of B- in the following Cluster of subjects: Alternative A(Biology ,Chemistry,Physics,Mathematics,Geography) or Alternative B (Biological Science,Physical Sciences,Or Mathematics,Geography,Any other subject from Group III)

-Candidates who have successfully completed a relevant diploma course recognized by the University

Mode of Study:Regular

Duration:4 Years
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phys, OR 2 Principals, one must be Math/Phys in KACE, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science or equivalent with a pass in Phys in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions

Course duration: 8 semesters

Mode of study:
-Full time or Work-based Day, Evening/Weekend

Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
Kisii University, Kisii.
Duration: Four(4) Years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. Candidates must have passed the K.C.S.E., or equivalent examination with the following minimum grades to be considered:
(a)EITHER
-Mathematics B+
-Physics B
(b)OR
-Mathematics B+
-Physical Science B+
(c)IN ADDITION
-Obtained an B grade in one humanities subject and B grade in one language subject.
2. Holder of a diploma with credits passes and above in Computer science or equivalent from institutions recognised by Kisii University.
Gretsa University, Thika
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ or
-Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE, or
-Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates in IT from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.

Tuition fees: Ksh 55,000
Mama Ngina University College, Gatundu
Minimum Entry Requirements
Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B+ (Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics and C+ (plus) in English.
OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a C (Plain) in Mathematics, Physics and English or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

Fee Structure (per academic year)
East Africans: Ksh 110,000
Non-East Africans: Ksh 130,000
Statutory: Ksh 18,000
Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi
Entry Requirements:
Mean grade C+ at KCSE plus C+ in Math, C in Phys/Physical Sciences, C grade in one humanities & one language subject. OR-Two principals one must be in Math or Phys at “A” level. OR-Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science or equivalent from a Senate-recognized institution with a pass in Phys at KCSE.

Duration & Mode of Study:
8 semesters, Full-time or Work-based , or Weekend

Tuition Fees:
55,000/=/semester 40,000/=/block
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mean grade C+(Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) in Mathematics, Physics and any other two subjects; OR,
KACE or equivalent with at least two Principal passes one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics and one Subsidiary; OR,
Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE and Advanced Certificate in Computer Studies, Diploma in Computer Studies/Higher Diploma in Computer Studies.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees: 65,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and a C+ (plus) in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences. Or 2 Principal passes in relevant science subjects, 1 of which must be in Mathematics or Physics at A-level. Or Diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent (may be exempted in relevant units)
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: Ksh. 45,000 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C (plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science OR with a credit pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent.

Mode of study: Full time
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
Tuition fees: Ksh 77,616/- Per Semester

Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C+ in both Mathematics, Physicss, Chemistry/ Physical Science and English or
-A-Level two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in the relevant subjects or
-Relevant professional qualifications approved by the University Senate
Baraton College, Baraton
Minimum Requirements:
At least a mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE or its equivalent with a minimum of grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics/ Physics, English/ Kiswahili OR equivalent OR Diploma in Computer Studies/Diploma in Information Technology/Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution.

Duration: 8 semesters
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Course entry requirements:
-Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics
and English. OR
-Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Course duration: 8 Semesters
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Minimum entry requirements:
i. A minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE, and at least a C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences OR
ii. 2 Principal passes, one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics at “A” Level OR
iii. A diploma or higher diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
1. Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences, OR
2. 2 Principal passes, one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics at A level, OR
3. KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent from recognized institution.
Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade C + (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics OR a Diploma from a recognized examining body or institution OR a
Division II and above in ’O’ Level Examinations

Course duration: 4 years

Mode of study: Day; Evening; Saturday Classes and ODL
Karatina University, Karatina
Admission Requirements:

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE and at least a C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science OR 2 principal passes, one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics at “A” level OR KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Tom Mboya University College, Homabay
Entry Requirements:
C+ (plus) in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences Holders of C- (minus) must have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Telecommunication
2 Principals Passes in Mathematics and Physics and 1 Subsidiary in any subject
Rongo University, Rongo
Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: 46,750/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean C+ with C+ in Mathematics and C+ in Physics or
- Relevant Diploma with Credit
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE C+ with C (plain) in Mathematics, Physics and English; or Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology with at least Credit Pass.

Mode of study: Full time
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Admission requirements

KCSE mean grade A (plain) and an average grade of A- (minus) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

Course duration: 4 years
Laikipia University, Nyahururu
Minimum entry requirements:
- An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with a Diploma in a relevant field.
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Duration: 4 years
Mount Kenya University, Thika
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Moi University, Eldoret
Finstock Evarsity, Nairobi
Alupe University College, Busia
Kenya Highlands University, Kericho
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
Pwani University, Kilifi
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi