Technical University of Kenya TU-K admission requirement for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year. Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programmes of study at the Technical University of Kenya TU-K for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA, TUK UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Courses
Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology
Diploma in Technology in Architecture
- KCSE Mean grade ‘C-’ (minus) with at least C- in Mathematics,
physics/Physical Science and English/Geography
Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology (Construction Management)
- Higher Diploma in Construction KNEC or Equivalent with at least 2 years relevant work experience
Bachelor of Science (Quantity Surveying)
- Diploma in Building, Civil, Quantity Surveying and Architecture KNEC or Equivalent with at least 2 years relevant work experience
Bachelor of Technology (Building Construction)
- Diploma in Building and Architecture KNEC or Equivalent with at least 2 years relevant work experience
Bachelor of the Built Environment (Construction Management)
- Diploma in Construction Management, Building, Civil, Quantity Surveying, and Architecture KNEC/or Dip Tech KPUC or Equivalent with at least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Diploma in Technology in Building Construction • Construction Management • Quantity Surveying
- KCSE Mean grade ‘C-’ (minus ) in with at least C- in English/ Geography, Maths, Physical Science or Physics, CTI
Diploma in Technology in Valuation and Property Management
- KCSE Mean grade ‘C-’ (minus) with at least C- in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science and English/Geography
Diploma in Technology in Urban and Regional Planning
- KCSE Mean grade ‘C-’ (minus) with at least C- in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science and English/Geography
Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering
- KCSE mean grade of C+ including C+ in the cluster subjects
Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Civil Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- KCSE mean grade of C+ including C+ in the cluster subjects
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
- KPUC Diploma in Technology in Civil, Highway Engineering Water Engineering or Building Construction
Diploma in Technology in Civil Engineering
- KCSE Mean grade C (plain) with C in Mathematics, Physics, and English, or relevant Certificate in Engineering
B.Phil. in Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- KCSE mean grade of C+ including C+ in the cluster subjects
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- KPUC Dip.Tech in Electrical and Electronic Engineering technology
Dip.Tech in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- KCSE Mean grade C (plain) with C in Mathematics, Physics, and English, or relevant Certificate in Engineering
Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Geoinformation Technology and Surveying Technology
- Higher Diploma in Surveying Technology • Surveying, Cartography, Photogrammetry or Remote Sensing
Bachelor of Engineering in Geospatial Engineering
- KCSE mean grade of C+ including C+ in the cluster subjects
Bachelor of Technology in Geoinformation Technology and Surveying Technology
- KPUC Diploma in Technology in Geoinformation Technology
Diploma in Technology in Geoinformation and Surveying
- KCSE Mean grade C (plain) with C in Mathematics, Physics, and English, or relevant Certificate in Engineering
Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- KCSE mean grade of C+ including C+ in the cluster subjects
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- KPUC Diploma in Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Technology
- Diploma (TEP) or Equivalent
- KSCE C+ (plus) with at least C+ in Eng, Maths and Physics
Bachelor of Technology in Communication and Computer Networks.
- KSCE C+(plus) with at least C+ in Eng, Maths and Physics
Bachelor of Technology in Communication and Computer Networks.
- Diploma (TEP) or Equivalent
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
- KSCE C+ (plus) with at least C+ in Eng, Maths and Physics
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
- Diploma (TEP) or Equivalent
Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce – Options: Accounting and Finance
- Diploma in a Business Course or Equivalent or
- CPA/CPS Part II or Equivalent or
- KCSE mean grade of C+ with C in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili, Any group III, Any group II/2nd group III/any Group IV/any Group V OR equivalent qualification
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- Higher Diploma or Diploma in a Business Course or Equivalent OR CPA/CPS Part II or Equivalent or
- KCSE mean grade of C+ with C Plain in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili, Any group III, Any group II/2nd group III/any Group IV/any Group V OR equivalent qualification
Bachelor of Commerce – Options: Business Management, Human Resource Mgt, Marketing Management, Procurement and Supplies Mgt., Entrepreneurship and Insurance
- Higher Diploma in Business Management or Equivalent or
- Diploma in a Business Course or Equivalent or
- CPA/CPS Part II or Equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce – Options: Business Management, Human Resource Mgt, Marketing Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Insurance
- KCSE mean grade of C+ with C in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili, Any group III, Any group II/2nd group III/any Group IV/any Group V OR equivalent qualification
Bachelor of Technology in Office Administration and Technology
- Diploma in a Secretarial Studies or Equivalent
Bachelor of Economics
- KCSE mean grade of C+ with C Plain in Mathematics and English/ Kiswahili, Any group III, Any group II/2nd group III/any Group IV/ any Group V OR equivalent qualification.
Bachelor of Technology in Business Information Technology
- KCSE mean grade of C+ with C Plain in Mathematics and Physics, 2nd group II/Any group III, and group II/any group III/IV/V OR equivalent qualification or
- Higher/Advanced Diploma in IT or Computer Science or
- Dip. Tech. Business Information Technology, Diploma in IT, Computer Science or Equivalent
Bachelor of Technology in Design
- Diploma in Design from a recognised institution or
- KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and at least C+ in English and Art and Design (or a portfolio of graphic design work)
Bachelor of Technology in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from a recognised institution or
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) and at least C+ in English or Kiswahili and a pass in Mathematics
Bachelor of Music
- KCSE mean grade C+ and above with at least B in Music and C+ in other cluster subjects(English/Kiswahili, Maths and any Group II or any Group III, any Group II or Group III or Group IV or Group V OR equivalent qualification.
Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology (printing)
- Higher Diploma in Printing Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Institutional Catering and Accommodation Management
- Diploma (TEP) or Diploma in Technology in Institutional Catering and Accommodation Management
Bachelor of Technology in Tourism and Travel Management
- Diploma (TEP) or Diploma in Technology in Tourism and Travel
Management or equivalent
Bachelor of Technology in Information Studies
- Diploma in Technology (Library & Information Technology) or
- Diploma in Technology (Archive and Records Managements) or
- Diploma in Information Science
• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and at least C+ in cluster subjects
Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology
- Diploma in Counseling Psychology or Diploma in Guidance & Counseling or Higher Diploma in Counseling Psychology or Higher Diploma in Guidance Counseling a or Equivalent qualification
- KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and at least C+ in cluster subjects.
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy or Diploma in
International Studies - KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and at least C+ in cluster subjects.
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE): Mean Grade C+ (Plus), including C+ (Plus) in relevant subjects
BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science and KMLTTB
registered
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (Community and Public Health)
- Credit Pass in a relevant Diploma, or Pass in a relevant Diploma with two years of working experience
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus), including C (Plain) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, and in English or Kiswahili.
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Credit Pass in a relevant Diploma, or Pass in a relevant Diploma with two years of working experience
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus), including C+ (Plus) in relevant subjects.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- KCSE mean grade of C+ with C+ in cluster subjects
Bachelor of Technology in Applied Statistics
- KCSE mean grade of C+ with C+ in cluster subjects
Bachelor of Philosophy, in Technology (Applied Statistics)
- Higher Diploma in Applied Statistics/Actuarial Sciences
Bachelor of Technology in Applied Biology (Industrial & Bioproduction or Biological Laboratory options)
- C+ mean grade, and a C in mathematics, biology, and chemistry, or a TU-K Diploma in Technology in Applied Biology.
Bachelor of Technology in Science Laboratory Technology (Biological, Chemical or Physical option)
- C+ mean grade, and a C+ in Biology, physics, and chemistry, or a TU-K Diploma in technology in Applied Biology or Dip. Tech in SLT.
Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Resource management
Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Science
- KCSE C+ with at least C+ in Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry and Biology, or TU-K Diploma in Technology in Environmental Resource Management.
Bachelor of Technology in Food Science and Technology
- C + Mean grade (with C+ in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, or TU-K Diploma in Technology (Food Science and Technology).
Bachelor of Technology (Technical and Applied Physics)
- C+ mean grade (with C+ in Maths, physics and chemistry, English), or TU-K Diploma in Technology (Technical and Applied Physics).
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA, TUK POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
- Duration of Programme: 1 Academic Year
Entry requirements for a Masters Degree Programme
- A Bachelors’ degree or postgraduate diploma from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
- Duration of Programme: 2 Academic Years
Entry requirements for a DBA or PhD degree programme
- Applicants must be holders of Master’s degree or any other related programs from a recognized University.
- Practitioner Experience: Applicants must have management experience of at least three years pre – or – post Masters.
