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CHUKA UNIVERSITY

Knowledge is Wealth (Sapientia divitia est) Akili ni Mali

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Telephones: 020-2310512/18 P. O. Box 109-60400, Chuka
Direct Line: 020-2329073, 0715-505858, 0731-620266 Email: cuadmissions@chuka.ac.ke Website: www.chuka.ac.ke

Chuka University Academic Programmes supervised by the Commission for University Education academic programmes shown below. Admissions are:
The programmes are designed, developed and reviewed (CUE), Chuka University’s Standard Operating September, January and May of each year for full-time
by Academic Departments in consultation with Procedures, and professional bodies’ requirements. The students; December, April and August of each year for
stakeholders and needs assessment surveys. They are degree programmes are then forwarded for accreditation part-time/holiday-based/work-based students. Study
verified and validated by Faculties, Board of by the Commission for University Education. Currently, 20 modes are day, evening or week-end. Methods of
Undergraduate Studies, and Board of Postgraduate certificate, 25 diploma, 65 bachelor’s degree, 58 master’s teaching are in-person, distance e-learning or blended.
Studies. The programmes are then approved by the degree and 35 doctorate degree programmes are on offer. Details of academic programmes on offer are given below.
Senate. All these processes are guided by the University Applications are invited from suitably qualified self- Chuka University is an equal opportunity provider.
Statutes, Universities regulations and standards sponsored students to enroll in the Chuka University

Applications are invited from suitably qualified self-sponsored students to enroll in Chuka University. Admission timelines are: September, January and May of each year for
full-time students; December, April and August of each year for part-time/holiday-based/work-based students. Study timings are day, evening or weekend.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION & *TUITION FEES ONLY CAMPUS
PROGRAMMES STUDY MODE
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Division 2 in KCE, OR Mean grade C in KCSE with C in 8 trimesters (3 per 58,000/=/tri-semester MAIN
(Upgrading) Biol, C in Engl or Kisw; C in Math or Chem or Phys, OR year), Work-based
Diploma in Community Health Nursing from Senate (May intake only)
recognized medical training institutions, registered by NCK
and 2 years work experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl or Kisw, 8 semesters, Full- 70,000/= per session x MAIN
(Basic) C+ in Biol, C+ in Chem, C+ in Math or Phys, OR KACE time (Sept. intake 3 sessions/year
Principal in Biol, Principal in Chem, and Subsidiary in Phys only)
or Math from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Health Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least a C in Engl or Kisw, 8 semesters, Full- 70,000/=/semester MAIN
Records and Information C+ in Biol, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Health time or Work-based 45,000/=/block
Management Records and Information Technology from Senate- Day
recognized institutions, plus 2 years relevant work
experience and grade C in KCSE
Bachelor of Science in Human Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Biol, C in Chem, 8 semesters, Full- 70,000/=/semester MAIN
Nutrition and Dietetics C in Phys/Math/Geog, C in Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Food time or Work-based 45,000/=/block
Technology, or Nutrition and Dietetics or their equivalents Day
with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Public Health Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl or Kisw, C 8 semesters, FT or 70,000/=/semester MAIN
in Biol, C in Chem, C in Math or Phys, OR KACE with Work-based Day 45,000/=/block
Principal in Biol, Principal in Chem, and Subsidiary in Phys
or Math from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phys or B- 8 semesters, Full- 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Computer Science in any science subject, and a Pass in Phys in KCSE, OR 2 time or Work-based 40,000/=/block
Principals one must be in Math/Phys in KACE, OR Diploma Day, Evening or
with at least a credit in Computer Science, Applied Weekend
Computer Science or their equivalents and a Pass in Phys
in KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Computer Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phys, OR 2 8 semesters, FT or 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Science Principals, one must be Math/Phys in KACE, OR Diploma Work-based Day, 40,000/=/block
with at least a credit in Computer Science or equivalent with Evening/Weekend
a pass in Phys in KCSE from recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Business Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, C in Eng or Kisw. 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester M
Information Technology OR Principal pass in Math at “A” level and a subsidiary FT or evening or
pass. OR Diploma with at least a credit in Information Work-based (WB)
Technology or equivalent from an institution recognized by
CUE or TIVET. Diploma with at least a credit pass in
Business related course recognized by TIVET and Senate
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math and C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Chem/C+ in Phys/C+ in Biol, OR 2 Principals and 1 Full-time
Subsidiary in KACE in Sciences, OR a Diploma in Applied
Sciences with at least a credit from -recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Science Principals in Math and Phys/Chem/Geog/Econ in KACE, Full-time
OR Diploma in Statistics or Computer Studies with at least
a credit, OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit and
a pass in Math from Senate-recognized institutions.

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Bachelor of Science in Applied Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Statistics principals in Math/Phys, Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Full-time
Math/Econ in IGCE/GCE or KACE, OR Diploma in
Statistics with at least a credit, OR Diploma in Education
with at least a credit and Math as a major subject from
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 2 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Mathematics Principals in Math/Phys, Math/Chem, Math/Geog, Full-time
Math/Econ in KACE, OR Diploma in Education with at least
a credit and Math as a major from Senate-recognized
institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least a C+ in Biol and C+ 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Biomedical Science and in Math/Phys, OR KACE with 2 Principals in Biol and Chem Full-time (FT)
Technology & 1 Subsidiary in Phy/Math from recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Biochemistry in Math, OR Diploma in Biological Sciences with at least a Full-time
credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Chem, and C Math, OR 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Diploma in Physical Sciences with at least a credit from Full-time
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Chem, C in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Chemistry Math, C in Phys, OR KACE Principals in Chem and Math. Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Physics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Phys and C in Math, 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
OR Diploma in Physical Sciences with at least a credit from Full-time
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mining Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Phys, C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Physics (Geophysics) Math, C in Chem/Geog, OR Diploma in Mineralogy or Full-time
Analytical Chemistry with at least a credit from Senate-
recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least B in Phys and B in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Engineering Physics Math, OR Diploma in Physical Sciences with a bias towards Full-time
Phys and have passed with at least a credit from Senate-
recognized institutions. A holder of KCSE with at least C+
and lacking Math/Phys can bridge to get admission
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, Phys, 10 semesters 90,000/=/semester MAIN
and Electronics Engineering Chem, Endl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Engineering or related Full-time
disciplines with at least a credit from recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Biology Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol, C in Chem 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
and C in Math, OR Diploma in Biological Sciences or Full-time
related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-
recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol, C in Chem 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Microbiology and Biotechnology and C in Math, OR Diploma in Biological Sciences or Full-time
related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate-
recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
and Aquaculture Chem, OR Diploma in Biological Sciences or related Full-time
disciplines with at least a credit from recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math, C+ in Phy, C+ in 8 semesters /= / semester M
Aeronautical Chem, C+ in English or Kiswahili, C+ in Biology or any Full-time
Engineering group three subjects or any group four subjects or any
group five subjects, OR qualifications equivalent to the
KCSE or above, with relevant subjects, OR Dip with credit
pass in relevant field from Senate-recognized institutions.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES
Bachelor of Commerce Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR 2 Principals 8 semesters, Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL = Main, Embu, Igembe
(Accounting, Banking & Finance, and 1 Subsidiary in KACE and at least a credit in Math and time or Work-based 34,000/=/block Chogoria
Cooperative Management, Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in Business related areas Day, Evening,
Insurance & Risk Management, with at least a credit, OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in Business Weekend, ODEL
Human Resource Management, related disciplines from Senate-recognized institutions.
Marketing, or) CPA/CPS III, Diploma and HND may attract credit transfer
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, OR Diploma in 8 semester, FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Enterprise Management Business related areas with at least a credit from Senate- Work-based Day, 34,000/=/block
recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Procurement and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Math, C in Engl or Kisw, 8 semesters, FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Logistics Management OR Diploma in Business-related areas with at least a credit Work-based Day, 34,000/=/block
from Senate-recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Cooperatives Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with C in Math, OR 2 Principals 8 semesters, Full- 50,000/= / semester MAIN
Management and 1 Subsidiary in KACE with at least a credit in Math and time or Work-based 34,000/=/block
Eng/Kis at O-Level, OR Diploma in Business related areas, Day, Evening or
OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in Business studies from Senate- Weekend
recognized institutions. CPA/CPS III, Dip and HND get
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Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C+ in Math, C+ in Eng or 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Accounting Kisw, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in A-level plus at Full-time or Work- 34,000/=/block
least a credit in Math and Eng or Kisw at O-Level, OR a based Day, Evening
Diploma in Business-related disciplines, with at least a or Weekend
credit pass from a Senate-recognised institution, OR
CPA/CPS II, Accounting Technical Diploma (ATD), OR
HND in Business-related disciplines from a Senate-
recognised institution.
Bachelor of Science in Finance Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C+ in Math, C+ in Eng or 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Kisw, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary at A-level plus at Full-time or Work- 34,000/=/block
least a credit in Math and Eng/Kisw at O-Level, OR a based Day, Evening
Diploma, with at least a credit in Accounting, Cooperative or Weekend
Mgt, Banking, Finance, Agri-Business, Marketing,
Insurance & Risk Mgt, or Management Science from a
Senate-recognized institution, OR CPA II, Accounting
Technical Diploma (ATD), OR HND in Business-related
disciplines from a Senate-recognized institution.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Mean grade C+ in KCSE and C+ in any two teaching 4 years, Part-time 40,000/=/ block ALL
subjects, OR Diploma in Education and P1 Certificate from
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Education (Arts) Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Engl, D+ in Math and C+ 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
in 2 teaching subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in Full-time 34,000/=/block
KACE, OR a Diploma in Education with at least a credit Part-time
from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Education (Science) Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Engl, C in Math 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester ALL
and C+ in 2 teaching subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 Full-time 40,000/=/block
subsidiary in KACE, OR Diploma in Education with at least Part-time
a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Education (Early Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C in Engl, D+ in Math and C+ 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Childhood Development) in 2 teaching subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary in Full-time 34,000/=/block
KACE, OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit from Part-time
Senate-recognized institutions
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Agribusiness Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with C in Math, C+ in Biol, OR 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Management Diploma in Business related areas with at least a credit Full-time 34,000/=/block
from Senate-recognized institution. Added advantage is C
in Economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with C in Math, C+ in Biol, OR a 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
Agricultural Economics Diploma in Business related areas with at least a credit Full-time 34,000/=/block
from Senate-recognized institutions. Added advantage is C
in Economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Agricultural Education & OR Diploma in Agriculture related disciplines with at least a Full-time 40,000/=/block
Extension credit from Senate-recognized institutions. Part-time
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR 8 semesters FT or 55,000/=/semester ALL
Ecotourism Diploma in Environmental, Tourism, Hotel or Hospitality Work-based Day, 40,000/=/block
Management with a credit from recognized institutions. Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Tourism Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR 8 semesters FT or 55,000/=/semester ALL
Management Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management or other related Work-based Day, 40,000/=/block
disciplines with a credit from Senate-recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Hotel Management Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, C in Engl 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester ALL
or Kisw, OR KACE with at least 2 Principals in A Level, and Full-time or Work- 40,000/=/block
a Pass, in Math and Engl in KCE, OR Diploma in Tourism, based Day,
Tour Guiding, or Hotel Management, with at least a credit Evening or
from Senate-recognized institutions Weekend
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Environmental Science Chem, OR Diploma in relevant disciplines with at least a Full-time
credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Natural Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Resources Management Chem, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Range Full-time
Management, Animal Husbandry, Animal Health, Forestry,
Wildlife Management and other related disciplines from
Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biol and C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester ALL
Enterprise and Management Chem, OR Diploma in related disciplines from Senate- Full-time 40,000/=/block
recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Science Chem/Phys/Math, OR 2 Principals and a Subsidiary, OR Full-time
Diploma in Animal Science related fields with at least a
credit from a Senate-recognized institution
Bachelor of Science in Animal Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Biol, C+ in Chem/Phys/ 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Products Technology Math, OR Diploma with at least a credit in Animal Science Full-time
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
OR Diploma in Agriculture related disciplines with at least a Full-time
credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol and C+ in Chem, 8 semesters 55,000/= / semester MAIN
Horticulture OR Diploma in Horticulture related disciplines with at least Full-time
a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Food Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biol, C+ in Chem, C+ 8 semesters 55,000/=/semester MAIN
Science and Technology in Math/Phys, C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Food Full-time (FT)
Technology or equivalent with at least a credit
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Math, OR 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
Information Sciences Diploma in Library & Information Studies and at least a time or Work-based 34,000/=/block
credit from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma with at least a credit 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
Community Development (or pass with at least 2 years work experience) in time or Work-based 34,000/=/block
Agriculture, Home Economics, Agricultural Education & Day, Evening or
Extension, Cooperative Mgt, Community Development or Weekend, ODEL
any related field from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Science in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math or C in 8 semesters 50,000/= / semester MAIN
Economics & Statistics Math and Econ, OR 2 Principals in KACE with credit in Full-time
Math, Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in related areas with
at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math or C in 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
and Sociology Math and Econ, OR 2 Principals in KACE with credit in Work-based Day, 34,000/=/block
Math, Engl/Kisw in KCE, OR Diploma in related areas with Evening/Weekend
at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Psychology Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma in Guidance and 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester MAIN
Counseling with a credit from recognized institutions Full-time
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR Diploma in Arts with at least 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
credit mean grade and at least a credit in Math from Full-time
Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Arts in Geography Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Geog, C in Math and 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
and Economics any Group II courses, OR 2 Principals (one in Geog) and 2 time or Work-based
subsidiaries in KACE and at least 2 years of relevant Day, Evening or
working experience, OR Diploma and/or HND in a related Weekend
disciplines with at least a credit from recognized institutions
Bachelor of Arts in History and Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Math and pass in HAG, 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Economics OR Diploma in Arts with at least a credit mean grade and at Work-based Day,
least a credit in History from Senate-recognized institutions Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, OR 8 semesters 50,000/=/semester ALL
and Economics Diploma in Arts with at least credit mean grade and credit in Full-time
Math from Senate-recognized institutions
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary 8 semesters: Full- 50,000/=/semester ALL
and Security Studies in KACE in relevant subjects, OR Diploma in related areas time or Work- 34,000/=/block
with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions based, ODEL
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Engl or Kisw, OR 2
and Mass Communication Principals in KACE with credit in Engl/Kisw in O-level, OR
Diploma in Journalism & related areas with a minimum of a 8 semesters: Full-
credit pass from a Senate-recognized institution time or Work-based 50,000/=/semester
MAIN
Bachelor of Arts in Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR 2 Day, Evening or 34,000/=/block
Communication Studies Principals and a Subsidiary in KACE, OR Diploma in Weekend
Communication Studies, OR Candidates holding equivalent
qualifications from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
and Literature Diploma in English with at least a credit, OR 2 Principals Work-based Day,
and a Subsidiary in KACE from recognized institutions. Evening/Weekend
Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Mean grade C+ in KCSE, with at least C+ in Kiswahili and 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Geography C+ in Geography Part-time
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Mean grade C+ in KCSE or its equivalent, OR Diploma in 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Philosophy with at least a credit or its equivalent from Part-time
Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in CRE/IRE/HRE 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
Studies and C in Engl/Kisw. A GCE, KACE or equivalent with one Work-based Day,
combination: Principal in Religious Studies and/or Evening/Weekend
History/Social Education and Ethics, OR A Subsidiary in
Religious Studies and/or English/Social Education and
Ethics, OR Diploma in Religious Studies, Theology,
Philosophy or Ethics from Senate-recognized institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Mean grade C+ in KCSE, OR KACE 2 Principals in 8 semesters: FT or 55,000/= / semester M
Religious Studies/History or Social Education/Ethics, and Work-based Day,
Subsidiary in Religious Studies and/or English, Social Evening or Weekend
Education and/or Ethics, OR Diploma in Religious Studies,
Theology, Philosophy or Ethics from recognized institutions.

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Bachelor of Arts in Government Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Engl/Kisw, OR 8 semesters: FT or 50,000/=/semester ALL
and International Relations Diploma in a relevant field from recognized institutions. Part-time 34,000/=/block
FACULTY OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws -At least a mean grade of C+ (Plus) in the KCSE or its 8 semesters 74,300/=/semester MAIN
equivalent with a minimum grade of B (Plain) in English or Full-time
Kiswahili; or -At least three (3) Principal Passes in Kenya
Advanced Certificate of Education examination; or -A
degree from a university recognized by the Senate; or -At
least a Credit Pass in a Diploma in Law examination with a
C+ in Engl/Kisw from Senate-recognized institutions
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES
Diploma in Business
Management
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Human Resource Mgt Mean grade C- in KCSE WITH d+ IN Math, OR KCE
Diploma in Procurement and Division 3 or equivalent qualifications, OR Certificate in 4 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
ALL
Logistics Management Business Management with a credit pass from an time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Diploma in Insurance and Risk institution recognised by the Senate
Management
Diploma in Cooperative
Management
ATD Intermediate and Final Students registered with KASNEB 9,000/= ALL
FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Diploma in Computer Science Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math, C- in Phys or
Physical Sciences, C- in Kisw/Engl, OR Division 3 in KCE
with a Pass in Phys/Physical Sciences, Math and Kisw. OR
4 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
KACE with a Subsidiary in Math/Phys, and at least a credit MAIN, EMBU
time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
in Phys/Physical Sciences in KCE, OR Certificate in
Computer Science or equivalent, plus pass in Phys in
KCSE from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Architecture
Diploma in Building Engineering Mean grade of C in KCSE plus Math C, Phys C, Chem C,
Diploma in Electrical and Biol or any group three subjects or any group four subjects
6 semesters, Full-
Electronics Engineering or group five subjects C, English or Kiswahili C, OR 42,000/=/semester Main
time or Work-based
Diploma in Mechanical Certificate in related discipline from Senate-recognized
Engineering institutions
Diploma in Civil Engineering
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Diploma in Agricultural Education Mean grade C in KCSE with C in Biol/Agri/Chem/Phys, and 3 years; Full-time 36,000/=/semester MAIN
and Extension Math/Geog, OR Certificate in Agriculture or related fields 24,000/=/block
from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Animal Health and -KCSE mean grade C and at least grade C in Biol, C– in
Production Chem, C- in Math or Agri, and C- in Engl or Kisw.
-KCE/EACE with Division 2 and at least a credit in Biol,
Chem, Math/Agri from Senate-recognized institutions.
-Certificate in Animal Health and Production from Senate-
recognized institutions
-Credit pass in at least a 2-year course in
Agriculture/Animal Production/Animal
6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
Husbandry/Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy MAIN
time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Technology or equivalent with at least C- in KCSE or
Division 3 in KCE, from KNQA recognized institutions,
Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) and Senate
-KACE with at least 1 Principal in Bio & 1 Subsidiary in Chem
-Diploma in Biomedical discipline recognized by Chuka
University Senate and Kenya Veterinary Board.
-Any other qualification equivalent to the above from
institutions recognized by the Senate and KVB.
Diploma in Meat Science and -KCSE mean grade C with at least C in Biol, C– in Chem,
Technology C- in Math or Agri and C- in Engl or Kisw.
-KCE/EACE Division 2 and a Pass in Biol; Chem and
Math/Phys/Agri from Senate-recognized institutions.
6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
-KACE with at least 1 Principal in Bio & 1 Subsidiary in Chem. MAIN
time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
-A Certificate with at least a credit in Animal
Health/Agriculture/Range Management/Wildlife
Health/Dairy Technology with at least mean grade D in
KCSE or Div 3 in KCE from Senate-recognized institutions.
Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR
Development Certificate in related disciplines from recognized institutions
6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
Diploma in Farm Resources Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR MAIN
time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Management Certificate in related fields from Senate-recognized
institutions

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Diploma in Horticulture Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Biol/Chem, OR
Certificate in Horticulture or related disciplines from Senate-
recognized institutions
Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Engl/Kisw, OR
Management Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism, Travel and Tour
Operations, Hotel Management, Food and Beverage
Management with a Credit from institutions recognized by 6 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester
ALL
the Senate. time or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Diploma in Wildlife Management Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Math/Engl/Kisw, OR
Certificate in relevant disciplines from Senate-recognized
institutions
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Diploma in Education (Secondary Mean grade C+ in KCSE with a C+ in at least two teaching 3 years; Full-time 35,000/=/semester ALL
Option) subjects plus C in Engl and D+ in Math for Arts, OR C in or Work-based 24,000/=/block
Math for Sciences
Diploma in Education (Primary Mean grade C in KCSE with C in the following cluster 2 years SB 24,000/=/block ALL
Option) subjects: Eng & Kisw, Math, any Humanities and Sciences.
Candidates with disabilities: Mean grade C- with C- in the
above cluster subjects, OR P1 Certificate from Senate-
recognized institutions and at least 2 years teaching
experience
Diploma in Education (Early Mean grade C in KCSE, OR Certificate in Early Childhood 3 years; Full-time 35,000/=/semester ALL
Childhood Development Development or related courses from Senate-recognized or, Evening or 24,000/=/block
Education) institutions, OR PTE Certificate with at least C- in KCSE or Weekend
Division 3 in KCE
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Diploma in Counselling Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Engl/Kisw, C- in Math, ALL
Psychology OR Certificate in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, 3 years; Full-time 35,000/=/semester
Guidance and Counselling, Education, Medical Health, or or Work-based 29,000/=/block
Social Work, from Senate-recognized institutions
Diploma in Community
Development
Diploma in Criminology and
Security Studies 4 semesters
Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR Certificate Full-time or Work-
Diploma in Disaster Management 35,000/=/semester
with at least a credit in related course from institutions based Day, ALL
Diploma in Project Planning and 29,000/=/block
recognized by the Chuka University Senate. Evening or
Management
Weekend
Diploma in Social Work
Diploma in Leadership and Public
Administration
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR Certificate in 4 semesters, Full- 35,000/=/semester ALL
Communication related course from institutions recognized by the Chuka time or Work-based 29,000/=/block
University Senate.
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Diploma in Public Health Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, plus C plain in 4 semesters, Full- 36,000/=/semester ALL
Engl/Kisw, Biol, Chem and Math/Phys. OR a Certificate in time or Work-based 29,000/=/block
Public Health or Environmental Health from a recognized
training institution and Registered by the Public Health
Officers and Technicians Council
Diploma in Human Nutrition and Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, with D+ in Engl 4 semesters, 36,000/=/semeste ALL
Dietetics or Kisw, D+ in Biol, D+ in Chem, and D in either Full- time or r 29,000/=/block
Math/Phys/Home Sci/Agri/General Sci., OR Certificate in Work-based
Human Nutrition and Dietetics from a training institution
recognized registered by KNDI
CERTIFICATE COURSES
FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES
Certificate in Business
2 semesters: FT or
Management
Mean grade D and above in KCSE Work-based Day, 28,000/=/semester ALL
Certificate in Procurement and
Evening/Weekend
Logistics Management
CPA/CPS Students registered with KASNEB Sections 1 & 2 Full-time or Work- 10,000/= ALL
Sections 1 – 6 Students registered with KASNEB Sections 3 & 4 based 12,000/= ALL
Students registered with KASNEB Sections 5 & 6 15,000/= ALL
KATC Intermediate and Final Students registered with KASNEB 9,000/= M
FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in Advanced Software Mean grade D in KCSE with D in Math, OR Diploma, 6 months/ 2 terms: 48,000/=/course ALL
Engineering Degree, Computer Literacy Certificate Full or Part-time
Certificate in Computer Science Mean grade D and above in KCSE 2 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/semester MAIN
time or Work-based
Certificate in Information and Mean grade D in KCSE, OR Computer Literacy Certificate 2 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/semester ALL
Communication Technology from Senate-recognized institutions time, Part-time
Certificate in Computer KCSE Certificate 3 months/1 term: 15,000/=/course ALL
Literacy/Packages Full-time, Part-time

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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Certificate in Hospitality and Minimum grade D+ in KCSE or its equivalent with D+ in 3 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/semester ALL
Tourism Management Engl/Kisw time or Work-based
Certificate in Environmental KCSE Certificate 6 months/ 2 terms: 40,000/=/term ALL
Impact Assessment and Audit Full-time, Part-time
Certificate in Animal Health and Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Biol, OR Div 3 of 36 4 semesters: Full- 42,000/30,000/=/27,000 MAIN
Production points with at least credit in Biol, OR 1-year certificate with time or Work-based /semester
Credit pass in Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy
Management/Animal Science /Animal Husbandry/Animal
Production/Leather Technology /Agriculture or equivalent
discipline from KNQA recognized institutions
FACULTY OF EDUCTATION AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Certificate in Early Childhood Mean grade D+ and above in KCSE with D+ in Engl/Kisw 3 semesters: FT/ 15,000/=/semester ALL
Education Evening/Weekend
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Certificate in Community
Development
Certificate in Criminology and
Security Studies
Certificate in Project Planning 2 to 3 semesters:
Mean grade D and above in KCSE with D in Engl/Kisw, or
and Management Full-time, Part-time/ 30,000/=/semester ALL
D- (Minus) + 2 years relevant work experience
Certificate in Social Work Evening/ Weekend
Certificate in Disaster
Management
Certificate in Leadership & Public
Administration
Certificate in National Cohesion, 1 semester (4 15,000/course ALL
Values & Principles of months): Full-time/
KCSE Certificate
Governance Part-time, Day/
Certificate in HIV/AIDS Mgt Evening/ Weekend
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Certificate in Human Nutrition and Mean grade D in KCSE or its equivalent D in Engl/Kisw, 4 semesters: Full- 30,000/=/ MAIN
Dietetics Biol, Chem and D in either Math/Phys/Home time or Work- semester
Sci/Agri/General Sci. from Senate-recognized institutions based
BRDIGING CERTIFICATE
Certificate in Bridging in all KCSE KCSE Certificate from Senate-recognized institutions 3 months/1 term: 15,000/=/course ALL
subjects (Math, Biol, Phys, Chem, Full-time, Part-time/
English, Kisw) Evening/ Weekend
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION ALL FEES CAMPUS
Post-graduate Diploma in First degree with two teaching profession specialization 1 year (3 Blocks) 55,500/= Block 1 ALL
Education subjects passed with at least C+ in KCSE 25,000/= Block 2
25,000/= Block 3
Master’s Degree Programmes (Coursework, Research Thesis, and Examination)
M.Sc. in Bachelor’s degree from a related discipline from institutions recognized by the
Nursing Senate, OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing accredited by a nationally 2 Years Full-time or
recognized nursing regulatory council plus clinical work experience by preferably Part-time/Work- 65,000/= per session
working/worked in relevant specialization area and registered nurse license in a Based Day, with 3 sessions per MAIN
country in which the candidate will complete practical experience. International Evening or year
applicants will have their certificates verified by the Commission for University Weekend
Education and the Nursing Council of Kenya.
1. MA in Criminology & Security Studies 32. M.Sc. in Computer Science
2. MA in English Language & Linguistics 33. M.Sc. in Crop Protection
3. MA in Geography 34. M.Sc. in Dryland Agriculture
Bachelor’s
4. MA in History 35. M.Sc. in Economics
degree from
5. MA in Kiswahili 36. M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship&
a related
6. MA in Literature Enterprise Mgt
discipline with
7. MA in Religious Studies 37. M.Sc. in Environmental Science
a least a
8. MA in Sociology 38. M.Sc. in Finance For Art-based
second class
9. Master of Business Administration 39. M.Sc. in Horticulture 2 Years (4 71,000/= Semester 1
honours
10. M.Ed. in Arts Education 40. M.Sc. in Information Science Semesters) Full- 48,000/= Semester 2
upper, or
11. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction 41. M.Sc. in Medical Parasitology time; 4 Years (8 40,000/= per Block
lower and at ALL as directed by the Graduate
12. M.Ed. in Educational Foundations 42. M.Sc. in Medical Physics Semesters) Part-
least 2 years School
13. M.Ed. in Educational Management 43. M.Sc. in Microbiology and time/ Work-Based; For Science-based
related work
14. M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling Biotechnology Day, Evening or 75,000/= Semester 1
experience,
15. M.Ed. in Science Education 44. M.Sc. in Natural Resources Mgt Weekend 55,000/= Semester 2
from
16. Master of Journalism and Mass 45. M.Sc. in Nursing 43,500/= per Block
institutions
Communication 46. M.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences
recognized
17. M.Sc. in Agribusiness Management 47. M.Sc. in Operations
by the Chuka
18. M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics Management
University
19. M.Sc. in Agricultural Education 48. M.Sc. in Physics
Senate
20. M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension 49. M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology
21. M.Sc. in Agronomy 50. M.Sc. in Plant Breeding
22. M.Sc. in Animal Breeding 51. M.Sc. in Procurement Mgt

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23. M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition 52. M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics
24. M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics 53. M.Sc. in Soil Science
25. M.Sc. in Applied Statistics 54. M.Sc. in Statistics
26. M.Sc. in Biochemistry 55. M.Sc. in Wildlife Management
27. M.Sc. in Botany (Genetics) 56. M.Sc. in Zoology
28. M.Sc. in Botany (Plant Pathology) 57. Masters in Counselling
29. M.Sc. in Chemistry Psychology
30. Master of Clinical Psychology 58. Masters in Hotel Management
31. M.Sc. in Community Development 59. Masters in Tourism Management

PhD Degree Programmes (Coursework, Research Thesis, and Examination)

1. Ph.D. in Accounting 27. Ph.D. in Geography
2. Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management 28. Ph.D. in History
3. Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics 29. Ph.D. in Horticulture
4. Ph.D. in Agricultural Education 30. Ph.D. in Information Science
5. Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension 31. Ph.D. in Communication & Media
6. Ph.D. in Agronomy 32. Ph.D. in Kiswahili
For Art-based
7. Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics 33. Ph.D. in Linguistics
119,250/= Semester 1
8. Ph.D. in Applied Statistics/ Statistics 34. Ph.D. in in Literature
99,250/= Semester 2
9. Ph.D. in Biochemistry 35. Ph.D. in Medical Physics
104,000/= Semester 3
10. Ph.D. in Botany 36. Ph.D. in Microbiology & Biotech
Master’s 104,000/= Semester 4
11. Ph.D. in Business and Management 37. Ph.D. in Nursing 3 years (6
degree from 99,000/= Semester 5
12. Ph.D. in Chemistry 38. Ph.D in Philosophy Semesters) Full-
a related 99,000/= Semester 6
13. Ph.D. in Community Development 39. Ph.D. in Physics time; 6 years (12
discipline ALL as directed by the Graduate
14. Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology 40. Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology Semesters) Part-
from For Science-based School
15. Ph.D. in Criminology & Security 41. Ph.D. in Plant Breeding time/ Work-Based;
institutions 125,750/= Semester 1
16. Ph.D. in Crop Protection 42. Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics Day, Evening or
recognized 105,750/= Semester 2
17. Ph.D. in Crop Science 43. Ph.D. in Religious Studies Weekend
by the Senate 104,000/= Semester 3
18. Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 44. Ph.D. in Science Education
104,000/= Semester 4
19. Ph.D. in Dry Land Agriculture 45. Ph.D. in Sociology
104,000/= Semester 5
20. Ph.D. in Early Childhood Devt & Educ 46. Ph.D. in Soil Science
104,000/= Semester 6
21. Ph.D. in Educational Foundations 47. Ph.D. in Supply Chain Mgt
22. Ph.D. in Educational Management 48. Ph.D. in Tourism Management
23. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology 49. Ph.D. in Wildlife Management
24. Ph.D. in Environmental Science 50. Ph.D. in Zoology
25. Ph.D. in Finance 51. Ph.D. in Animal Sci (Production,
26. Ph.D. in Food Science Nutrition or Breeding)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
(a) Applications should be on official forms available at Chuka
University Main Campus, Igembe Campus at Ntuene or Keigoi
High School, Embu Campus in Embu Town, Chogoria Campus at
Nturiri High School, OR downloaded from Website: (c) Return forms to P. O. Box 109 – 60400 Chuka. Attention should be: Director, Graduate School for postgraduate
www.chuka.ac.ke; Non-refundable fee of KES 2,000 for degree programmes, and Registrar (Academic) for Bachelor’s, Diploma and Certificate courses. Certified copies of
and diploma programmes and KES 1,000 for certificate courses to certificates and original fee payment receipt MUST be attached to the application form and returned latest two
be deposited in the following accounts: Kenya Commercial Bank, weeks prior to the commencement dates given for the programmes.
Chuka Branch A/C No. 110 375 5439; or Cooperative Bank, (d) One Academic Year is equivalent to 2 semesters for full-time or 3 blocks for Holiday-Based mode.
Chuka Branch A/C No. 011 290 5818 9900, Equity Bank, Chuka (e) Diploma holders may take a shorter period to complete a Bachelor’s degree after credit transfer.
Branch A/C No. 0210261453469, Barclays Bank, Chuka Branch (f) Preferred Campus should be indicated on the application form.
A/C No. 2035727666, Family Bank, Chuka Branch A/C No.
054000002641, Stanchart, Meru Branch A/C No. Chuka University TELEPHONE LINES: 020-2329073, 0715-505858, 0731-620266
0102024755200, Barclays Bank, A/C Chuka Branch No. * NB: For all courses, separate Statutory Fees shall be indicated in admission letters
2035727666. Deposits may be made at any branch.
(b) Applicants must indicate preferred Campus, Mode and
Commencement of study to be used if the quorum for the
preference does not fill up to recommend alternative offers.

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