Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Agriculture in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Agriculture(Agriculture)
Major Subject: Agriculture
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Agriculture

Rongo University, Rongo
Duration: 4 semesters

Tuition fees: 33,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
i. KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C- (minus) with the following grades: C-(Minus) in either mathematics/ physics, C-(Plain) in any two
of the following subjects ( Agriculture , Biology, Chemistry, Biological Science, Physical Science, Home Science and Geography)
OR
ii. With relevant certificate from a recognized institution by Rongo University Senate
OR
iii. KCE certificate with at least Division I, II & III with the following minimum grades; a pass in either Mathematics or Physics, a pass in any two of the science subjects ( Agriculture , Biology, Chemistry, Biological sciences, physical science, home science and geography) and a pass in either English or Kiswahili.
OR
iv. Have A - Level certificate with at least two subsidiary passes in Biology and/or Chemistry plus a subsidiary pass in any one of the following subjects: Physics , Mathematics, Geography, Economics, and or Food Nutrition.
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Course entry requirements:
(i) A mean grade of C- (minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination or its equivalent OR;
(ii) At least a Division II in the Kenya Certificate of Education examination OR;
(iii) At least one Principal Pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination OR;
(iv) Completion of Craft Certificate (Level 5) in Agriculture or related field OR;
(v) A Certificate of experiential learning issued by the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA).

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time
Karatina University, Karatina
Entry Requirements:

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KSCE with D+ in Mathematics or Physics, C- in any two of the following science subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Home Science and Geography OR O-Level certificate with at least Division III with following grades: Pass in Physics or Mathematics and any two of the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Home Science and Geography; OR Two year general Certificate in Agriculture or related fields.
Mitunguu Technical Training Institute, Meru
(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Program duration: 3 terms

Intake: January and September

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements

-Pass in module I

Course duration: 2 terms

Intake: May and September

(c) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module II

Course duration: 2 terms

Intake: May and September

Exam body: KNEC

Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute, Embu
(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE with C- in Maths, English, Biology or physical science.

Intake: January

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Craft certificate PASS OR Pass in module I

Intake: May

(c) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass in Module II

Intake: May
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Minimum entry requirements:
i. KCSE mean grade C plain with C- in Mathematics or Physics; C- in any 2 of the other science subjects and C plain in English or Kiswahili OR
ii. KCE Division III with a pass in Mathematics or Physics, a pass in any 2 of the other science subjects and a pass in English or Kiswahili OR
iii. Certificate in Agriculture/Community Development or related field.
Ol'lessos Technical Training Institute., Lessos
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE or a pass in a relevant certificate.

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: September

Course duration: 1 year
Siaya Institute of Technology., Siaya
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Full time

Intake: January/September

Exam body: KNEC

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE with pass biology

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May

Program: 3 years, modular
Lukenya University, Athi River
Entry requirements: A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Tuition fees: Sh.16,000 per semester

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

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 2 1/2 years
Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College, Runyenjes
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 8 terms
The Kenya YMCA College of Agriculture and Technology (KYCAT) , Kiambu
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 9 terms

Exam body: KYCAT
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology , Nakuru
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Beacon Technical Training Institute, Ongata Rongai
Entry Requirement: C-
Exam Body: KNEC
Mode of study: Online, Part time, Regular
Nakuru Teachers Training College, Nakuru
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE
Tendo Valley College, Maua
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 6 months
Endebess Technical Training Institute, Endebess
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years
Meru Institute Of Business Studies, Meru
Course duration: 3 years
The East African University, Kajiado
Course duration: 1 year
Siruti Technical and Vocational College, Migori
Exam Body: KNEC
Dairy Training Institute, Naivasha
Exam Body: KNEC
Chuka Technical Training Institute, Chuka
Exam Body: KNEC
African Institute of Research and Development Studies Eldoret Campus, Eldoret
Exam Body: KNEC
Kenya Methodist University, Meru
Daystar University , Athi River
Turkana University College, Lodwar
Kisumu Institute of Community Development, Kisumu
Lari Technical and Vocational College, Uplands
North Horr Technical and Vocational College, Marsabit
Siala Technical Training Institute, Rongo
Yatta College, Matuu
Jeremiah Nyaga Technical Training Institute, Embu
Meru National Polytechnic, Meru