Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Science in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Computer Science(Computer Science)
Major Subject: Computer Science
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Computer Science

Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-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 and Kisw. OR KACE with a Subsidiary in Math/Phys, and at least a credit in Phys/Physical Sciences in KCE, OR Certificate in Computer Science or equivalent, plus pass in Phys in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions

Course duration: 4 semesters

Mode of study: Full time or Work-based

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.
Riara University, Nairobi
Duration: 3 trimesters

Tuition fees: Ksh. 70,850 per trimester

Minimum entry requirements:
a) C Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent; or
b) IGCSE Year 13 certification with minimum of C+ or
c) IB Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.00
d) A Pre-University certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) Direct admission
-KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in Physics or C in Physical Science, C- (minus) in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English

(ii) Indirect admission
-A relevant certificate from an institution recognized by Egerton University Senate OR

-A level with at least 1 principal pass and 1 subsidiary pass in relevant subjects.
St. Paul's University, Limuru
Admission Requirements:
-To be admitted into Diploma in Computer Science, a candidate must satisfy the minimum admission requirements of St. Paul’s University as follows:

-Should have passed with a mean grade of C in KCSE and C - or above in Mathematics
-Any other qualification approved by University Senate.

Duration:
1 academic year (Three Semesters)

University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
1. Minimum grade of C (plain) in KCSE with C- (minus) in both Mathematics and English, OR
2. Diploma in areas other than Computer Science or Certificate in Computer Systems Technology, OR
3. Certificate in Information Technology and at least 2 years relevant working experience
Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade C – (minus) OR a Certificate in a relevant field from a recognized examining body or institution OR a Division III and above in ‘O’ Level Examinations

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Day; Evening; Saturday and ODL
Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kisumu
Module I-III

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE with C- in Maths, Physics and English.
-KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II

Intake: January

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 9 terms with Attachment
Zetech University, Thika
Duration: 4 Trimesters

Minimum entry requirements:
• An aggregate mean grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E
• D- in Mathematics
• D- in either English or Kiswahili OR Relevant qualification approved by the University Senate

Gretsa University, Thika
Duration: 6 semesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
-Certificate in relevant ICT discipline or equivalent qualifications.

Tuition fees: Ksh 25,000
The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE Aggregate grade “C-” (or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate)

Course duration: 4 Semesters

Intakes are in January, May and September.
Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE with D+ in Maths

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Full time

Intake: September

Exam body: KNEC
Matili Technical Training Institute., Kimilili
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Intake: January

Exam series: November

Course duration: 9 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Rongo University, Rongo
Duration: 4 semesters

Tuition fees: 33,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
• K.C.S.E C(Minus) or relevant certificate
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with C in Mathematics and C- in Physics

Mode of study: Full time
Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 6 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Malindi Aviation Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Program duration: 6 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi
Entry Grade: C-
Duration: 4 semesters
Tuition Fees: 35,000/=/semester 30,000/=/block
Jodan College of Technology, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above
Sigowet Technical Training Institute, Kericho
Entry Requirement: C-

Duration: 2 years
Mosoriot Institute of Technology, Eldoret
Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC
NYS Engineering Institute, Nairobi
Exam Body: KNEC
Uasin Gishu Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Exam Body: KNEC
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Finstock Evarsity, Nairobi
Frontier Institute of Professional and Management Studies, Garissa
East Africa Vision Institute, Eldoret
Beam International Training Centre, Nairobi
Karma Training Institute, Isiolo
Kericho School of Professional Studies, Kericho
New Dawn College, Nairobi
North Rift Institute of Management Studies, Eldoret
St. Ann's College, Kisii
United Africa College, Laare
Western College of Computer and Technology (WCCT), Mumias
South Rift Technical Training Institute, Kericho
Ruiru Institute of Business Studies, Ruiru
Achievers College, Embu
Kenya Highlands University, Kericho
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
Pwani University, Kilifi
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Kisii University, Kisii.