2023 2024 Advert
2023 2024 Advert
Kirinyaga University invites qualified applicants for the following programmes to be offered
under full time and partime mode of study in the academic year 2023/2024. The entry
requirements for each programme are as shown below. Applications can be done online through
https://application.kyu.ac.ke/, downloading the application form from the University
website www.kyu.ac.ke or obtain the form from the University reception.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES.
OR
OR
Be a holder of KCSE mean grade C (Plain) with a
Diploma in Education (Science) with minimum of a
credit pass
Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate or its equivalent
with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum
grade of C+ in any two teaching subjects from among
the following subjects taught in secondary school
level: History, CRE, Geography, English, Kiswahili,
Bachelor of Education (Arts) Mathematics and Business Studies and minimum 8 semesters
C(Plain) in English and D+ in Mathematics
OR
SHORT COURSES
Master in Information Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years
Technology relevant experience in a relevant field.
MSc. Applied Mathematics Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in
mathematics, or a closely related subject, with
substantial applied mathematics content with at
least Upper second class honours from a recognized
university 2 Years
OR
OR
Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years
relevant experience in a relevant field
MSc Actuarial Science Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Actuarial
Science or Applied Statistics as a major subject and
at least an upper second class honors or its
equivalent from an institution recognized by the
University Senate.
OR
2 Years
Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years
relevant experience in a relevant field
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
BSc Information Technology Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of
C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics
and English.
OR 8 Semesters
OR 8 Semesters
OR 8 Semesters
OR
8 Semesters
Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been
a substantive mathematics content, with at least a
credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution
recognized by the University Senate.
BSc. in Mathematics and Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of
Computer Science C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics. In
8 Semesters
addition, applicants must have grade C-(minus) in
both Chemistry and Physics.
BSc. in Actuarial Science Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of
C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and
Mathematics
OR
8 Semesters
A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in
Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant
discipline with at least a credit pass from an
institution recognized by the University Senate.
BSc. in Computer Systems Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of
Engineering C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics, 8 Semesters
English and Physics/ Physical Science.
BSc. General Candidates must have passed with KCSE mean
grade of C Plus (C+) or its equivalent and either a C+
in any two of the following subjects;
8 Semesters
Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science,
depending on the preferred combinations.
BSc. Analytical Chemistry Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of
C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) or its equivalent in
any three of the following subjects; 8 Semesters
Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Physics or Geography.
BSc. Applied Statistics KCSE mean grade of C Plus (C+) and at least C Plus
8 Semesters
(C+) in English and Mathematics
BSc. Financial Engineering Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
mean grade of C+ Plus (C+) and at least C+ in both 8 Semesters
English and Mathematics
BSc Industrial Chemistry Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
8 Semesters
mean grade of C+ Plus (C+) and at least C+ in
Chemistry/Physical Science, Physics/Biology and
Mathematics
OR 2 years
Nursing Education
Midwifery Nursing
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
OR
OR
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
BSc. in Fashion Design and Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE, C (plain) in art
Textile Technology design/home science or one science subject
(Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject
(Geography, History)
OR
8 Semesters
Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent
with minimum C- at KCSE
SHORT COURSES.
Apparel Accessories
Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE Certificate 1 month