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Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences(Library and Information Sciences) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences(Library and Information Sciences), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences(Library and Information Sciences)
Major Subject
Library and Information Sciences
Course Category
Degree
Average Study Duration
4 years
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About Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences(Library and Information Sciences)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences(Library and Information Sciences)

Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in English or kiswahili or
- A diploma in library and information sciences from a reputable institution with at least a credit pass
Admission fees
- Sh.2000
Tuition fees
- Sh.90,000-100,000 p.a
Period of study
- 4 years
Mode of study
- full time
Admission requirements
- Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE or
- Hold a similar diploma from reputable institution
Duration
- 4 years

Universities Offering Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences(Library and Information Sciences)

The program prepares students who
wish to work in libraries,or in
handling large amounts of information.
Students learn how to store,analyze,retrieve
and disseminate information.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to have
scored a C+ in KCSE or hold a diploma
in library and information sciences
with a credit II.Applicants may be admitted under the Mature Age Qualifying Scheme as specified in the Statutes.

Course duration
- The program takes four years

Graduation requirements
- To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.
Requirements:-

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent

OR

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent, with a Diploma in Library Science and/or Information Science or Archives Administration from a recognized institution.

OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with Certificate and Diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution

Tuition fees:-

East Africans Kshs. 75,000/- p.a.
Non-East Africans Kshs. 93,800/- p.a.
Statutory fees Kshs19, 900/- p.a.
Admission requirements.
(a) A mean grade of C+ at KCSE with C in English.

(b) Mean Grade C(Plain) at KCSE plus a Diploma in Library & Information Science or its equivalent with a credit from an institution recognized by the senate.OR

(c) KACE or equivalent with at least two principal passes in any two subjects plus a credit pass in English at KCE.

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