Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Science(Computer Science) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Computer Science(Computer Science)
Major Subject: Computer Science
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 Years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Computer Science(Computer Science)

Kisii University, Kisii
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C in maths and kiswahili,English and a C in physics or physical sciences or
- A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in maths and a credit pass in physics/physical sciences or
- Hold a certificate in computer science or its equivalent
Course duration
- 3 years
Murang'a University College, Muranga
Entry Requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C- (minus) and grades C- in Mathematics and English D+ plus OR Certificate in Information Technology Or
- Certificate in Computer Maintenance and Repairs Or
- Any other qualification recognized by the university College
Course Duration: 4 Semesters.

Vision Institute of Leadership and Management Studies, Kasarani
Minimum requirements- K.C.S.E (C- minus) Duration- 2 years Examination body- KNEC Tuition fee- 18,800 per term payable in 3 installments of 6,300, 6,200 and 6,300 KNEC exam- as they prescribe. Research project supervision fee Kshs 2,000 Intakes- January, May and Septembe
Beam International Training Centre Nairobi, Nairobi
Course: Diploma in Computer Science Maintenance and Engineering.

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Fees per year
Ksh.48,000

Course duration
1 1/2 years

Examination body
(i) KNEC
(ii) City and Guilds
Nairobi Aviation College Odeon Cinema Campus, Nairobi
Course requirements
A diploma in IT, CS, ICT

Fees per term
Ksh 12,000

Fees per month
Ksh.4,000

Program duration
12 months

Examination body
City and Guilds (UK), ICM

Matili Technical Training Institute, Kimilili
Intake Period: JAN

Duration: 9 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C-

Examiner: KNEC
Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics or
- A certificate in computer science
Duration
- 2 years
Kenya Institute of Software Engineering, Thika
Exam Body: AETEB.
Minimum Entry Grade: KCSE C- (Minus).
Course Duration: 18 Months.
Tuition Fee: Ksh. 14,800 per term.
Finstock Evarsity, Nairobi
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- and above.
Duration: 12 - 18 months.

Cambridge Universal College, Eldoret
Exam body:KNEC
Entry requirements:KCSE C-
Duration 6 terms
Kitale National Polytechnic, Kitale
Duration:3 years
Associated Institute of Technology, Thika
Uasin Gishu Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
North Rift Institute of Management Studies, Eldoret
New Dawn College, Nairobi
Karma Training Institute, Isiolo

Kimtech Training College, Kehancha
Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Kericho School of Professional Studies, Kericho
Patana Institute, Mombasa
Ganana Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology GIMSAT, Garissa
Zetech University Main Campus, Ruiru
Integrity School of Management, Nairobi
Intel College, Nairobi
Institute of Information Technology Studies & Research, Nairobi
Microhouse Institute of Information Technology, Nairobi
Nairobi Institute of Computer Science, Nairobi
Rocky Computer College, Nairobi
Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences, Eldoret
Coast Institute of Technology, Voi

Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Science(Computer Science)

Egerton University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
The program aims at arming students
with necessary skills in furthering
their computer skills.

Entry requirements.
-Applicants are required to have
scored a minimum of a C in KCSE with
a C in maths,English,kiswahili,physics or
physical sciences or be in possession of
a KCE or EACE with at least a division three
with at least the following grades:
(i)Credit five in physics or physical sciences
(ii)Credit four in maths
(iii)Credit six in either English language or kiswahili or
Having passed in KCE/EAACE.
In addition, applicants must possess a subsidiary pass in
maths and a credit pass in physics/physical science.
Applicants having other relevant qualifications will be eligible
for admission.

Course duration
- The program takes three years

Graduate requirements
-To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated perio
Egerton University, Nakuru
Admission requirements
- Applicants are required to hold any
one of the qualifications below:
(a)A minimum of C in KCSE with C in
each of the subjects below:
(i)Maths
(ii)Kiswahili
(iii)English
(iv)Physics or physics or physical sciences

(b)Division III in KCE/EACE.
In addition,they must have passed
in the subjects below:
(i)Maths (credit four)
(ii)Kiswahili (credit six)
(iii)Physical sciences or physics (credit five)
(iv)English language (credit six)

(c)Those who have passed KACE/EAACE examinations
must have scored a subsidiary pass in maths and
at least a credit pass in physics/physical sciences
at ordinary level.

Holders of other relevant qualifications
will be eligible for admission.

Course duration
-Eighteen months
Rongo University, Rongo
Applicants should posses any of the qualifications below:
(i) KCSE mean C- with C- in Physics, Cin
Mathematics or Chemistry and C- in
either English or Kiswahili.

(ii) O-Level certificate with at least
Division 4 with the following minimum
grades: a pass in Physical Science, a
pass in either Mathematics or
Chemistry, and a pass in either English
or Kiswahili.

(iii) Have a certificate in computer science
from Kenya National Examination
Council or related courses from
institutions recognized by Rongo
University.

Tuition fees
Ksh.33,000 per semester

Mode of study
Full time

Course duration
Four semesters

Gretsa University School of Science and Technology, Thika
The program aims at producing
experts who are capable of
showing their computer
prowess in IT industry.

Entry requirements
- To qualify for this
program, one is required
to possess any one of the
qualifications given below:
(a)A minimum of C in KCSE with
C- in maths and English or kiswahili
(b)KCE division II or KACE with at least
one principal pass
(c)A certificate in computer science or its
equivalent from a reputable institution.

Program duration
- The course takes three trimesters
plus internship.

Tuition fees
- Sh.25,000 per trimester
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Entry requirements.
Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(i) Minimum grade of C in KCSE with C- in both Mathematics and English OR

(ii) Diploma in areas other than Computer Science or Certificate in Computer Systems Technology OR

(iii) Certificate in Information Technology and at least two years relevant working experience.
St. Pauls 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:
i. Should have passed with a mean grade of C in KCSE and C - or above in Mathematics
ii. Any other qualification approved by University Senate.

Duration
2 years

Kabianga University College School of Education and Social Sciences, Kericho
Admission Requirements:

Minimum grade of C (plain) in KCSE with C- (minus) in both Mathematics and English,

OR

Diploma in areas other than Computer Science or Certificate in Computer Systems Technology,

OR

Certificate in Information Technology and at least 2 years relevant working experience
Gretsa University, Thika
Minimum admission criteria: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) with C- minus in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or
KCE Division II or equivalent or
KACE or equivalent with at least 1 principal pass or
Certificate in relevant discipline.
Minimum study duration: 3 trimesters.
Fees payable: Ksh. 25,000 per trimester.
Uzima University College, Kisumu
Entry requirements
(i) A minimum of a C in KCSE,with a C in maths or physics and a C in chemistry,biology,English and Kiswahili or

(ii) Hold a certificate in computer science from a reputable institution

Course duration
Three years

Mode of study
Full time
The East African University, Kajiado
Entry requirements

One is required to have attained a minimum of a C- and above or
a certificate in computer science or a professional certificate
recognized by examination bodies.

Period of study

-Four semesters(1 1/2 years)

Kenya Highlands University, Kericho
Course requirements

One must have sat for KCSE with a minimum of a C or
hold a certificate in computer science from an
institution recognized by the university senate.

Program duration

Three years
Kabarak University, Nakuru
Admission requirements
-Students must have scored
a minimum C in KCSE with
C- in physics and C in maths

Course duration
- Two semesters
Chuka University, Chuka
Entry requirements
(i) A minimum of C at KCSE OR

(ii) A certificate in a relevant field from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass.
Presbyterian University of East Africa Kisii centre, Kisii
Admission requirements
-KCSE C with C in maths/physics
Period of study
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
The Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C+ in maths/physics
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Presbyterian university of east africa Nairobi campus, Nairobi
Admission requirements
-KCSE C with C- in maths/physics
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Presbyterian university of east africa rubate campus, Chuka
Entry requirements
-KCSE C with C- in maths/physics
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Presbyterian university of east africa githunguri campus, Githunguri
Entry requirements
-KCSE C with C- in maths/physics
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Entry requirements.
A minimum of C/ C- at KCSE.

Course duration.
Three years.
Catholic University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nairobi
Pwani University College, Kilifi
Kabianga University College School of Science and Technology, Kericho
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Kampala International University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Moi University Kericho Campus, Kericho
Egerton University Nakuru Town Campus, Nakuru
Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi

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