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

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

Course Name

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology)

Major Subject

Information Technology

Course Category

Degree

Average Study Duration

4 years

About Bachelor of Science in Information Technology(Information Technology)

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

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.