Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)
Major Subject: ICT
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)

Litmed College Kerugoya, Kerugoya
Minimum Entry requirement:
- Passed relevant craft course in project management
OR
- Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average grade of C plain
OR
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Mitunguu Technical Training Institute, Meru
Module II and III.

Entry requirements:
-KCSE meangrade of C- and above.
-Diploma in information communication technology module I.

Course duration:
2 Terms.

Intake:
January & May

Examination Body:
KNEC.

Riccatti Business College, Nairobi
Course Modules: I - III.
Exam Body: KNEC.
Course Duration: 6 Months per module.
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus).
Fees per term: Ksh 15000

For KASNEB:
Duration:5 months
Entry requirement:C-
Fees per term:Ksh 16000
Beam International Training Centre Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Fees per year
Ksh.48,000

Course duration
1 1/2 years

Examination body
(i) KASNEB
(ii) ICM
(iii) KNEC
Railway Training Institute, Nairobi
Modules: I, II and III.

Entry Requirements: K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C- or Certificate in ICT for module I, pass in module I for module II and pass in module II for module III.

Tuition fees per term: Ksh. 12,000 per term.

Exam body: KNEC.

Kenya Water Institute, Nairobi
Course Entry Requirements: KCSEE mean grade of C- (Minus) or KCE Division II or other recognized certificates. Those with C- in English and Mathematics will have an added advantage.
Course Duration: 2 years.
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 23,100.
Viteec Training Institute, Kikuyu
Exam Body: KNEC,CITY & GUILDS,C.S.K

Duration:
1. KNEC- 18 months
2. CITY & GUILDS- 12 months
3. C.S.K- 12 months

Minimum Entry requirement:
1. KNEC- KCSE C-
2. CITY & GUILDS- KCSE D+
3. C.S.K- KCSE D+
Christemberg College, Voi
Duration :2 years
Fee per term:Ksh 15000

Entry requirements:Must have passed relevant
Craft Course in Information
Technology - IT or passed
KCSE with C Plain or
equivalent qualification
determined by KNEC.
College of Human Resource Management, Nairobi
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 18 months

Minimum Entry Requirement:
- KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as acceptable Qualification by KNQA
- Pass in Relevant Certificate Qualification

Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College, Kapcherop
Course Requirements: C – (Minus) KCSE or Pass in Craft in Information Technology

Entry Period : May & September

Examining Body: Kenya National Examination Council

Duration: 3 Modules
Nairobi Aviation College Odeon Cinema Campus, Nairobi
Course requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.9,000

Fees per month
Ksh.3,000

Course duration
18 months

Examination body
KNEC
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Number of terms
8

Course duration
2 years

Examination body
KNEC
Aldai Technical training Institute, Kobujoi
Entry requirement:
KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus) and above.

Duration:
2 terms/2 modules.

Fees:
Term 1: Ksh.30,534
Term 2: ksh.25886

Exam Body:
KNEC.
Okame Technical and Vocational College, Busia
Course entry requirements:
KCSE mean grade of C- and above/Certificate in related field.

Duration:
3 Years.

FEES:
Ksh 26,420 per year.

Exam Body:
KNEC.
Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College, Laikipia
Module I to III.

Entry requirements:
-KCSE C- Pass in Module I, Pass in Module II.

Course duration:
2 Terms for each Module.

Examination Body:
KNEC.
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, Nairobi
Minimum admission requirements: KCSE mean grade of C – (Minus).
Course duration: 1 year per module.
Examination Body: KNEC.
Intakes: January/May/September.
Fees per term:Ksh 17500

Maasai Mara Technical and Vocational College, Narok
Duration: 2.5 Years

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus)

Intake Period: January/May/September

Examiner: KNEC
Cascade Institute of Hospitality, Thika
Entry requirements : KCSE C- or Certificate in Information Communication Technology.

Duration : 3 years (10 terms)

Tuition Fees : 15,000 per term
East Africa College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Kitengela
DURATION
3 YEARS

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)

FEES
per term

KENYAN: 59,000 Kshs

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 608 $
African Training Center for Research and Technology, Machakos
Fees Payable: Ksh. 14,000 per semester.
Exam Body: KNEC.
Course Duration: 6 semesters.
Intakes: January, May and September.
Learning Mode: Theory and Practicals.
Kenya Institute of Software Engineering, Thika
Exam Body: KNEC, AETEB, City & Guilds.
Minimum Entry Grade: KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for KNEC and C Plain for AETEB, City & Guilds.
Tuition Fee Per Term: Ksh. 10,800.
Runyenjes Technical Training Institute, Runyenjes
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE, pass in module 2,3

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 3 and 2 terms respectively
ICT College Thika, Thika
Course admission requirements

-A mean grade of C and above at KCSE and C- in Mathematics and English

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 3 years
Kenya College of Management and Information Technology Embu, Embu
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C+ at KCSE

Intake period: January, April and June

Program duration: 18 Months + 3 months attachment
Holy Ghost Fathers Technical Institute, Likoni
Duration: 9 Terms

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C-

Tuition fees: KShs. 15,000 per term

Examiner: KNEC
Mathenge Technical Training Institute, Othaya
Admission requirements: A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Intake: January, May and September

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: Three modules
Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute, Nyamira
Duration: 3 terms

Minimum requirement:
-KCSE Mean grade C-(Minus)
-Pass in Certificate in ICT

Fees: Ksh. 10,600
Konoin Technical Training Institute, Mogogosiek
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE or a pass in a relevant craft certificate course.

Program duration: 3 years
Cytonn College of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Nairobi
Duration: 3 years (9 terms)

Tuition Fees: Ksh. 25,200 per term

Minimum Requirements
KCSE C- or Certificate in Information Technology
Kenya Institute of Information and Technology Nyeri Campus, Nyeri
Module I

Course duration:
6 months.

Entry requirement:
KCSE mean grade of C-(minus) and above.

Exam Body:
CSK.

Universities Offering Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)

Inoorero University School of ICT, Nairobi
The course is designed to
prepare ICT experts and middle
level managers who are able to
transform organization into
a more competitive enterprise.

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored
a C in KCSE with a C in English,maths
or six credits at GCSE, GCE and KCE – Credit in Mathematics and English
Holders of the following diploma qualifications may be considered
for certain exemptions:
(i)Diploma in Computer Studies (KNEC)
(ii)Diploma in Information Technology (KNEC)
(iii)Diploma in Information Technology (JKUAT)
(iv)International Advanced Diploma In Computer Studies (NCC)
(v)IMIS Diploma/Higher Diploma
(vi)Diploma in Information Technology - KCA University
(vii)Diploma in IT - Strathmore University
(viii)Certified in Information Communication Technology(CICT) KASNEB
Entry into the second year.

The following will be eligible for
credit transfers.
Holders of DICT are eligible to join the bachelor of science in information communication technology degree course for Inoorero University at Year 1 or Year 2 through a credit transfer system. The diploma in information communication technology is also recognized as an entry requirement for various degree programmes in Kenya and beyond.
In addition, applicants are required to bring the following items:
(i)Non refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000/=
(ii)Complete and signed application
(iii)Originals and a copy of certificate
(iv)Three recent passport size photographs
(v)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate

Course duration
- The program takes two years

Mode of study
- Distance learning,part time and full time
Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology, Nairobi
Admission requirements
-Applicants are required
to hold any one of the qualifications
below:
(i)Minimum of C in KCSE with C- in Kiswahili/English and
maths
(ii)A certificate in any of the areas below:
(a)Telecommunications Engineering
(b)Computer-related discipline

(iii)"A" level qualifications in any Science cluster subjects
(iv)Considerable work experience in Information Technology or Telecommunications industry will be considered.

In addition applicants must bring the items below:
(i)Transcript from college attended
(ii)Three recent passport sized photographs.
(iii)Relevant KCSE result slip.
(iv)School leaving certificate and two letters of reference one of which should be from the Head teacher of the High School or College attended and the other from a mature person who can affirm for you.

Course duration
-Two years

Mode of study
-Full time
Moi University, Eldoret
Minimum requirements
-Applicants holding
any one of the qualifications
below shall be eligible for
admission:
(i)At least C- in KCSE with D+
in both maths and Kiswahili or
English

(ii)Division III at O-level

(iii)A-level qualifications
with at least one principal
pass or three subsidiary passes
with at least D+ in KCSE

(iv)A certificate in Information
Technology from a reputable institution

(v)A diploma other discipline other
than Information Technology from
accredited institution

Course duration
- Two years

Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus), Naivasha
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE C with
C- in Mathematics and English or
-Division II in KCE with Credit passes in Mathematics and English or
-A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in Mathematics
or an equivalent qualifi cation from a recognized
institution or
- Hold a ICT Certificate or an equivalent qualification
from a recognized Institution with a credit pass
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Day and weekends
Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
- Hold a KCE certificate with a division II and credit passes in maths and English or
- A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in maths or
- Hold a certificate in information communication technology with a credit pass from a reputable institution
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Course duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Day and weekends
University of Embu, Embu
Applicants are expected to be holding any of the qualifications below:
(a) A mean grade of C at KCSE with at least C- in Mathematics and English OR

(b) KCE Division III with Credit Passes in Mathematics and English.OR

(c) KCSE C- with at least a Credit Pass in an IT Certificate or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

The Management University of Africa, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a certificate in a relevant discipline.

Tuition fees
Ksh.40,000 per semester

Semester dates
(i) January-April
(ii) May - August
(iii)September - December

Course duration
Two years
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Admission requirements
-KCSE C and above or
-Division III at o levels or
-A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution or
-A pre-university college certificate

Duration
-3 years

Mode of study
-full time

Intake dates
Jan, May, August
Rongo University, Rongo
Course requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a certificate in relevant discipline.

Tuition fees
Ksh.30,000 per semester

Course duration
Four semesters

Mode of study
Full time
Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina
Entry requirements
-A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics or
-A certificate in Information communication technology
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

Taita Taveta University , Voi
Entry requirement
KCSE Mean Grade D+ or Division III in KCE or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate

Duration:2 years
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Admission requirements
-KCSE C with C- in maths/physics
Course Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Machakos University, Machakos
It is comprised of 4 semesters.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Mombasa Campus, Mombasa
ict
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi
KASNEB, Nairobi
Catholic University of Eastern Africa Faculty of Education, Nairobi
Daystar University, Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Pioneer International University, Nairobi
Lukenya University, Athi River
Scott Christian University, Machakos
Daystar University, Nairobi
Maseno University, Kisumu
Maseno University Homa Bay Town Learning Centre, Homa Bay

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