Diploma Programmes List
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Programmes | School | Mode of Study | Eligibility Criteria | Program Fees | Campus Code | Intake | Academic Year |
Diploma in Forensic Science | School of pure and applied sciences | Regular-full time | Mean Grade of at least C (Plain) with C+ (Plus) in Biology and Chemistry and C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics OR KCE Division III with a Credit in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics or have served in the disciplined forces for a minimum of two (2) years with experience in any Forensic Science discipline. OR have a Certificate in Forensic Science with a minimum KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) or equivalent will also be considered for admission. | East Africans Kshs.72,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 125,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 | Main | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Animal Health and Production Mangement | Agriculture and Enterprise Development | Regular-full time | Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. OR. (i) A minimum of overall mean Grade C in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least Grade C in Biology or Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry, and C- in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture. (ii) Minimum Division II in KCE/EACE with at least Credit in Biology or Biological Sciences, and Chemistry and Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture. (iii) A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE and at Certificate with Credit in Animal Health/Agriculture /Range Management/Dairy Technology or equivalent with least a Credit Pass Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology /Animal production from an institution recognized by the University Senate. (iv) A least Principal in Biology and one Subsidiary in Chemistry pass at KACE level (A Level). (v)A Diploma in a Biomedical discipline from institution recognized by the University Senate. (vi) Any other qualifications equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | Tution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= | Kitui | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Hospitality Management | Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time & Blended.Dsvol | Candidates must have obtained a mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent. Candidates must have obtained grade C-(minus) in two (2) subjects chosen from the following categories:- Alternative A: or Biology/Home Science/Chemistry OR. Alternative B: Biological Sciences/Physical Sciences/Mathematics OR. English/Kiswahili OR. English/Kiswahili OR. Or Mean grade C-(minus) at KCSE) with a Certificate in a field related to hospitality from a recognized Institution and two (2) years of relevant experience | Tution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ | Main, Mombasa DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | January , September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Tourism Management | Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time, Blended and Open Learning | Candidates must have a minimum of grade of C in KCSE examinations. Candidates must have done any two the following subjects at KCSE and passed with a minimum grade of C in each: Biology/Biological Sciences OR. Geography/History OR. Business Education/Computers OR. English/Foreign Language OR. Mean grade C-(minus) at KCSE) with a Certificate in a field related to tourism from a recognized Institution and two (2) years of relevant experience. | Tution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ | Main, Mombasa DSVOL-Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | January ,September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Food & Beverage Sales & Service | Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time & Blended | Food Production Service and Sales Certificate Level 5 or Hotel Catering and Accommodation or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade of at least C- (minus) or Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) | Main, Mombasa | September | ||
Diploma in Culinary Arts | Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time & Blended | Food Production Service and Sales Certificate Level 5 or Hotel Catering and Accommodation or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade of at least C- (minus) or Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) | Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/= | Main, Mombasa | September | |
Diploma in Housekeeping Management | Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time | Hotel Catering and Accommodation Certificate Level 5 Or. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- (Minus) with a mean grade of at least C- Or. Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) | Main | September | ||
Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management | Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time | Tour or Travel master craft certificate Level 5 Or. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- (Minus) with a mean grade of at least C- Or. Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) | Mombasa | September | ||
Diploma in Events Management. | Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time | Tour or Travel or Events certificate OR. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- (Minus) with a mean grade of at least C- OR. Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) | Mombasa | September | ||
Diploma in Information Science | Education | Regular-Full Time/ODEL, CEP | Minimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE. OR be holders of KNEC certificate in Library and Information studies or equivalent with an overall pass of Credit or Distinction, or pass with 2 years or more years relevant practical experience. Course Duration: 2 years | Tuition fee for Regular East Africans Ksh 72,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/= Statutory Fees 26,000 | main | September, December | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Records Management & Information Technology | Education | Regular-Full Time/ODEL/CEP | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE. OR be holders of KNEC certificate in Library and Information Science or equivalent with an overall pass of Credit or distinction OR Pass with 2 years or more years relevant practical experience. Course Duration: 2 years | Tuition fee for DSVOL- East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/= Tuition fee for Regular East Africans Ksh 72,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/= Statutory Fees 26,000 | main .Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Sports Administration and Management | Hospitality Tourism and Leisure Studies | Regular-Full Time, Virtual and Open Learning | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at O Level OR hold a P1/S1 Teachers Certificate or Kenyatta University Certificate course in Sports Administration and Management. | Tution Fees for Regular Full Time-East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ | Main - Full time Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru - Virtual and Open Learning -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Land Surveying | Architecture and the Built Environment | Regular-Full Time | Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. | East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500 | Main | September | 2020 |
Diploma in Cinical and Child Neuropsychology | Education | Regular-Full Time | Minimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or at least one (1) Principal and one (1) Subsidiary in KACE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with P1 Certificate or Early Childhood or Special Needs Education Certificate and at least two (2) years experience. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in medical field and at least two (2) years relevant experience. OR Applicants with at least grade C (Plain) or Credit 6 in English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at KCSE and KCE respectively will have an added advantage. Course Duration: 2 years | East Africans Kshs. 72,000/- p.a. Non-East Africans Kshs. 125,000/- p.a. Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000/- p.a | Main | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Guidance and Counselling | Education | VOL, Regular-Full Time | Minimum requirements Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in relevant area from a recognized institution. Course Duration: 2 years | East Africans KSh. 72,000/-p.a Non-East Africans KSh. 125,000/-p.a Statutory Fees KShs. 26,000/-p.a | Main, Nakuru, Kisumu, Embu, Mombasa Garissa | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Fine Art | Creative and Performing Arts, Film and Media Studies | Regular-Full Time | KCSE mean grade C (Plain) with any of the following: A Certificate in Art and Design from a recognized institution. OR, A portfolio of artworks to be presented before a Department selection panel for interview and selection. | East Africans Kshs. 72,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 125,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 | Main | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Communication and Media | Creative & Performing Arts, Film and Media Studies | Regular-Full Time | Mean grade C (Plain) KCSE or its equivalent, with at least C plain in English/Kiswahili and at least C- (Minus) or its equivalent in any of the following subjects; Geography, History and Government OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) KCSE OR equivalent with a certificate of at least Credit Pass in a relevant field of study from recognized Institution. | East Africans Kshs. 82,000 Non-East Africans Kshs.102,500 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 | Ruiru | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts | Creative & Performing Arts, Film and Media Studies | Regular-Full Time | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication or Certificate in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication or P1 certificate with a minimum of Division III and proven participation in Creative Arts | East Africans Kshs. 82,000 Non-East Africans Kshs.102,500 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 | Ruiru | September | 2020/2020 |
Diploma in Digital Animation | Creative & Performing Arts, Film and Media Studies | Regular-Full Time | Mean Grade of C or equivalent. Prospective students with portfolio of their original work will have an added advantage | East Africans Kshs. 82,000 Non-East Africans Kshs.102,500 Statutory Fees Kshs. 26,000 | Ruiru | September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Animal Health and Production Mangement | Agriculture and Enterprise Development | Regular-Full Time, Digita mode | Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. An applicant will qualify for admission into the Diploma in Animal Health and Production Programme if they have met any of the requirements listed below: (i)A minimum of overall mean Grade C in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least Grade C in Biology or Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry, and C- in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture (ii)Minimum Division II in KCE/EACE with at least Credit in Biology or Biological Sciences, and Chemistry and Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Agriculture (iii)A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE and at Certificate with Credit in Animal Health/Agriculture /Range Management/Dairy Technology or equivalent with least a Credit Pass Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology /Animal production from an institution recognized by the University Senate (iv)A least Principal in Biology and one Subsidiary in Chemistry pass at KACE level (A Level ) (v)A Diploma in a Biomedical discipline from institution recognized by the University Senate. (vi) Any other qualifications equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500 | Kitui | September | |
Diploma in Public Relations | Education | DSVOL | The Kenyatta University annd the School of Education admission regulations apply. Specifically, the candidate will have KCSE Mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent,with at least two years' work experience | East Africans Kshs. 130,000 Non-East Africans Kshs. 175,000 Statutory Fees Kshs. 23,500 | Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru, City, Embu | January, May & September | |
Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management | Full Time DSVOL Continuous Education Program (CEP) | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or P1 or S1 or its equivalent with at least two years work experience | Main All DSVOL Centres Main | September January April | |||
Diploma in Human Resource Management | Business | Regular-Full Time, DSVOL | i. A holder of KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent or ii. A holder of KCE Division III or its equivalent oriii. A holder of KACE with One Principal and One Subsidiary oriv. Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. | East Africans Kshs. 72,000 Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/= | Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru, Embu Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September, May, January DSVOL-September,January | |
Diploma In Business Management | Business | Regular-Full Time, DSVOL | i. A holder of KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent or ii. A holder of KCE Division III or its equivalent oriii. A holder of KACE with One Principal and One Subsidiary oriv. Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. | Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/= | Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru, Embu Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September, May, JanuaryDSVOL-September,January | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Marketing | Business | Regular-Full Time, DSVOL | i. A holder of KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent or ii. A holder of KCE Division III or its equivalent oriii. A holder of KACE with One Principal and One Subsidiary oriv. Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. | Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/= | Main, Mombasa, Nyeri ,Nakuru, Embu Dsvol -Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September, May, January DSVOL-September,January | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Information Technology | Engineering | Regular, DSVOL | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English with Certificate in related field from recognized institution. | East Africans KSh. 72,000/-p.a Non-East Africans KSh. 125,000/-p.a Statutory Fees KShs. 26,000/-p.a | Dsvol -City, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. Regular (Main Campus) | DSVOL-September, January Regular (Full Time) - September | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Project Management | Business | Regular-Full Time | Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. | East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ | Main | September, January, May | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Project Monitoring &Evaluation | Business | Rugular-Full Time | Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one Principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution. | East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= | Main | September, January, May | 2020/2021 |
Early Childhood Care and Education | Education | DSVOL, Full Time, Cep | Mean grade of C + (Plus) at KCSE. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) with either a P1 Certificate in Early Childhood Studies Certificate from a recognized institution. | Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/= " Regular/CEP Tuition Fess East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ " | Main, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September,January | 2020/2021 |
Special Needs Education | Education | DSVOL, Full Time, Cep | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE. For Visually and Hearing Impaired (i) Minimum Grade C (Plain) at KCSE(ii) At least C – (Minus) in English (iii) C (Plain) in Mathematics for Science Based Course (iv) D (Plain) in Mathematics in non-science based courses | Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/ "Regular/Cep Tuition Fees East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ " | Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September,January | 2020/2021 |
Disaster Management | Humanities and social sciences | DSVOL | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III or equivalent OR Mean grade of C - (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in relevant field from a recognized institution | Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/ | Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu. | September,January | 2020/2021 |
Security Management and Police Studies | Security Diplomacy and peace studies | DSVOL, Full Time | Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III or equivalent OR Mean grade of C - (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in police studies from a recognized institution | Dsvol tuition fee East Africans Ksh. 52,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 65,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 32,900/ Full Time Regular tuition fee:East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Non East Africans Ksh. 125,000/= Statutory Ksh. 125,000/= | Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu,Main | September,January | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Chinese Language and Culture | Humanities and social sciences | Regular-Full Time, Part Time | Candidates must have a minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE examinations or its equivalent with at least C- in English or Kiswahili or KACE with at least a Subsidiary pass or mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a certificate in Chinese language and culture awarded at Kenyatta university or level II Chinese language proficiency test awarded by Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. In addition to the above requirements, applicants should have either a Credit pass in certificate in Chinese language and culture. Or a Credit pass in Chinese Language Proficiency test, (HSK) level II or youth Chinese Test (YCT) level III. | East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ | Main, City | September,January | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Primary Teacher Education. | Education | Regular-Full Time, CEP | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and C+ (Plus) in any two subjects of specialization with C (Plain) in English and C (Plain) in Mathematics for Science Based courses. | East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ | Main, Mombasa, Nakuru and Embu | September, December | 2020/2021 |
Diploma in Chinese language and culture | Humanities and Social Sciences | Full time | Candidates must have a minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE examinations or its equivalent with at least C- in English or Kiswahili or KACE with at least a Subsidiary pass or mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a certificate in Chinese language and culture awarded at Kenyatta university or level II Chinese language proficiency test awarded by Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. In addition to the above requirements, applicants should have either a Credit pass in certificate in Chinese language and culture. Or a Credit pass in Chinese Language Proficiency test, (HSK) level II or youth Chinese Test (YCT) level III. | East Africans Ksh. 72,000/= Statutory Fees Ksh. 26,000/= Non East Afr. Ksh. 125,000/ | Main, City | May and September | 2020/2021 |