Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology) in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology)
Major Subject: Information Technology
Course Category: Degree
Average Study Duration: 4 years

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology)

Pioneer International University, Nairobi
Course Options:
1. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence.
2. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Distributed Systems.
3. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Security Systems.
4. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Management Information Systems.
5. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Software Engineering.
6. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Networking.

Course Entry/Admission Requirements:
- KCSE certificate with a minimum of aggregate of C+ (plus).
Or
- EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE certificate with a minimum of five (5) credits in any five subjects at ‘O’ level and two principals at A level.
- 12th grade certificate with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
- IGCSE certificate with a minimum of five (5) upper level passes.
- GCE certificate with minimum of five (5) upper level passes at ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level passes of C grade.
Or:
- Be a holder of a CHE validated diploma with at least a credit, or a professional certificate in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher education.

Course Duration: 3 years Full time or equivalent part time.
Kaimosi Friends University College, Kaimosi
Admission requirements
Minimum mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with C+ in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject. Or, two principal passes at A-level, 1 of which must be in Mathematics or Science subject, Or, Any business related subject.

Those with a Diploma in IT from MMUST or equivalent with a Credit or Distinction will be admitted into 2nd year of study.

Those holding a Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution shall be admitted.

Tuition fees
Ksh.65,000 per semester

Course duration
Full-time, Evening and Weekend

Course duration
Four years

Murang'a University College, Muranga
Entry Requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C+ and minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English. OR
- Holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above
NB: MRUC Diploma holders in IT who have obtained a Credit pass and above or equivalent join the B.Sc.IT Course in year II.
Course Duration: 8 Semesters.
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Entry requirements
-A minimum of a C+ in KCSE or hold
-A diploma in information technology
Period of study
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Tracom College, Nakuru
Course Entry Requirements: C+ with C in Maths & English kiswahili or Diploma in Information Technology -JKUAT/KNEC/ADV. DIP KSPS.
Course Duration: 3 years.

Nairobi Institute of Technology, Nairobi
This courses is offered under Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
IAT Yaya Centre, Yaya Centre
Zetech College Pioneer Campus, Nairobi
Alphax College, Eldoret

Sigalagala Polytechnic, Kakamega
Zetech University Main Campus, Ruiru
Loreto College, Msongari, Nairobi

Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology)

Pioneer International University, Nairobi
Course options
(i) Bachelor of science in information technology - distributed systems
(ii) Bachelor of science in Information Technology - Software engineering
(iii) Bachelor of science in information technology -Networking and administration
(iv) Bachelor of science in information technology - security and cryptology

Entry requiremnts
(i) Must have an aggregate grade of C+ (C PLUS) in K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) and a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English as well as in Physics.

(ii) Must have TWO Principal passes in ‘A’ level/Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) in Physics and Mathematics

(iii) Must have a pass in Diploma in Management and Information Technology,or Diploma in Information Technology, or Diploma in Computer technology from a recognized Institution.

Any other equivalent qualifications approved by Senate as equivalent to 1, 2, and 3 above.
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
Admission requirements
- To be admitted for this program,
applicants are expected to hold
any of the qualifications below:
(i)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C in
both English and maths
(ii)Two principal passes and one subsidiary
pass in the relevant subjects or relevant professional
qualifications accepted by the university senate.
(iii)A diploma in Information Technology or any related
discipline from a recognized institution from a reputable
institution.

Course duration
- Four years

Diploma holders who have scored at least a credit
pass will join second year.

Tuition fees
- Sh.77,616 per semester
JKUAT Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology, Juja
Minimum qualifications
- To qualify for this program,
one is required to hold any of
the qualifications below:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with A-(minus)
in one of the combinations of three
subjects below at KCSE:
(i)Physical sciences
(ii)Maths
(iii)Biological sciences
(iv)Chemistry or maths
(v)Physics

(b)C+ in KCSE with C+ in the subjects
below:
(i)Chemistry or physical sciences
(ii)Maths
(iii)Biological sciences
(iv))Physics

(c)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C in English and
maths

Course duration
- Four years

Tuition fees
- Kshs. 164,934 per year

JKUAT Kisii Centre, Kisii
Units available:
(i) System Analysis and Design.

(ii) Introduction to Programming and Algorithms.

(iii) Web Application Development I and II.

(iv) Probability and Statistics I and II.

(v) Software Engineering I and II.

Entry requirements
(a) A minimum of C+ at KCSE with C in both English and Mathematics OR

(b) Two principal passes in “ A” level;/Kenya advanced certificate of education (KACE) with credit pass OR

(c) A diploma in Information Technology or Management and Information Technology with a credit pass.

Course duration
4 years
University of Embu, Embu
Entry requirements.
(a) A mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C or above in Mathematics and English; OR,

(b) KACE or equivalent with at least two principal passes in any two subjects plus a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR

(c) KCSE mean grade C plus a Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Technology with a credit or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus a C in Mathematics and English; OR,

(d) Bachelors Degree from a recognized University plus a C (Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE.

Course duration.
Four years.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Karen Campus, Karen
The program is available in department of
of Information Technology and computing.
Applicants are able to learn different IT
aspect and trained on how such aspects
can be applied in business field.

Admission requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored
a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in English and maths or physics
or hold a diploma in Information Technology or in related field
from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass.

Course duration
- The course takes a minimum of four years

Kabianga University College School of Science and Technology, Kericho
Admission Requirements:

KCSE Mean grade of C+ and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate

OR

KACE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of two principal passes in A-level examination in Mathematics and English language.
Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of Information Technology from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Candidates with equivalent qualifications as approved by Senate may be considered
Kabianga University College School of Education and Social Sciences, Kericho
Admission Requirements:

KCSE Mean grade of C+ and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate

OR

KACE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of two principal passes in A-level examination in Mathematics and English language.
Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of Information Technology from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Candidates with equivalent qualifications as approved by Senate may be considered
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
The program aims at imparting IT lliteracy among
students and others who wish to pursue information technology
as their main career.They learn about the relationship between
computer and information and how such knowledge is applied
in daily lives.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths or physics
or be in possession of a relevant diploma from a recognized
institution with at least a credit pass.

Admission fee
Sh.1,000

Course duration
- A minimum of four years
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja
Admission Requirements
Mean Grade: KCSE C+ and Grade C in English and Mathematics (or equivalent) Examination.
OR
Diploma in relevant discipline with credit pass from JKUAT or an institution recognized by the university senate.
Duration: 4 years fulltime.
Fees: 66,000 - 95,000 depending on the year and semester and due to necessary activities such as a attachment.

University of Eldoret, Eldoret
A minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E. and grade C+ (Plus) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili, OR
KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of two principal passes in A-level examination in Mathematics and English Language, OR
Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of Information Technology from an Institution recognized by the UoE.
Mount Kenya University School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Thika
Entry requirements
- To be admitted for this
program, one must have scored
a minimum of C+ in KCSE or C
in both English and maths.

Course duration
- The program takes eight
semesters.

Tuition fees
(i)Sh.42,000 per semester for virtual learning
(ii)Sh.60,000 per semester for full time learning
Technical University of Kenya , Nairobi
Admission requirements
(i) KCSE C+ and above or

(ii) Division II or

(iii) A pre-university college certificate or

(iv) A two-year certificate from a recognized institution or

(v) A diploma in a related field.

Period of study
Four years.

Mode of study
Full time
Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina
Entry Requirements:
-Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR,
Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Course Duration

8 semesters
Karatina university college nanyuki campus, Nanyuki
Requirements
- Minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE with a C+ in
Mathematics & C Plain in English or Kiswahili or
- A Diploma in Information Technology or its equivalent
from a reputable institution
Course duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Karatina University college School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Karatina
Academic requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths and C in English or kiswahili or
- Hold a diploma in information technology from a relevant institution
Duration
- 4 years
Mode of study
- Full time and weekend
Kenya methodist university mombasa campus, Mombasa
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in maths and English or
-A KACE Certificate with two principles passes and credit pass in maths or
-A diploma in relevant field
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
- Full time
KCA University Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths and English or
- A relevant diploma from recognized institution or
- Attain two principal passes at KACE
Course duration
- 3 years
Machakos University, Machakos
Entry requirements:

(i) KCSE Mean Grade
C+(Plus) with C+(Plus) in
English and C+(Plus) in
Mathematics, or

(ii)Mean Grade C (Plain) at
KCSE and a Diploma in IT
with Credit Pass
JKUAT Westlands Campus, Westlands
Minimum Entry Requirements.
- KCSE C+ (Plus) with C (Plain) in Maths and English
- Two Principle passes at K.A.C.E
- A Pass in Diploma in Information Technology (IT), or Computer Technology.
JKUAT Main Campus Juja, Nairobi
Entry requirements
- Students are required to have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C in English and maths or its equivalent
Duration
- 4 years
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C+ at KCSE with C in English and Mathematics and English.

Course duration
Four years
JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in maths/physics
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in maths/physics
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kisii CBD Campus, Kisii
Academic requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in maths/physics
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo
Duration of the course:4 years
Mode of study :Full time
Mt. Kenya University Eldoret Campus, Eldoret
Bachelor of science in information technology
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Ebunangwe Campus, Ebunangwe
Taita Taveta University , Voi
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology DKUT, Nyeri

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