Bachelor of Science in Development Studies - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya

Course BSc in Development Studies
Full Course Name Bachelor of Science in Development Studies
Subject
University Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Country Kenya
Offered At
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Mode of Study Full time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for BSc in Development Studies at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

To be qualified for admission into this program, the prospective candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Kiswahili and English
  • At least Credit pass in any relevant Diploma from JKUAT/KNEC or any other Senate recognized institution with a minimum aggregate of D+ KCSE
  • Candidates who are Certified Public Accountants (CPA)/Certified Public Secretaries (CPS)/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)/Certified Credit Professionals (CCP)/Certified Information Communication Technologists (CICT) finalist will be exempted from year 1

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course


Duration of Study

4 years

How to Apply for Admission

  • Candidates seeking admission are required to fill application forms obtained from the Principals Office - JKUAT – KAREN CAMPUS NAIROBI on payment of non-refundable fee of
    • Kshs. 1,500 for the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Programmes,
    • Kshs. 1,000 for all Diploma Programmes and
    • Ksh. 500 for all certificate programmes.
  • The forms can also be downloaded from the Karen Campus website. The application fee can be paid to:
    • any branch of the KCB Bank, JKUAT – KAREN CAMPUS Account No. 1102700371, or
    • a Bankers Cheque.
    • Alternatively, through M-Pesa pay bill number 522522. Account number 1102700371.
  • The duly completed forms should be returned to the Admissions Office Karen Campus or sent to the email address below.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
 

  1. Upon verification of meeting the course admission requirements, application will be done online though https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke

Application fees are will be payable through MPESA following the procedure below:

1. Access the M-PESA menu from your phone, select "Lipa Na M-PESA" then Pay bill option, enter this Pay Bill Number (951200).
2. Enter your account number generated from the JKUAT Admission Management System( https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/) STEP 5 (payments details after login) then enter the required amount.

  • Certificate Courses: - KShs 500 (Kenya shillings Five Hundred Only)
  • Diploma Courses: - KShs. 1,000 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Only)
  • Bachelors Courses: - KShs. 1, 500 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Five Hundred Only)

3. Finally enter the exact MPESA generated code back into the system to complete your application.
For a tutorial on the online application kindly visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hGea0czP7U

  1. The application forms may also be downloaded from the JKUAT website http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/, upon verification of meeting the course admission requirements

An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Finance office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting a bank slip with the respective amount of application fee.

The duly completed forms and relevant attachments should be returned to the respective schools offering the programmes.

ALL applicants will be required to present certified copies of the relevant Certificates, Result Slips, National Identity Card, Birth Certificates for verification when reporting.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES

  • For more details regarding the entry requirements, duration of study and mode of teaching for coursework please visit the JKUAT website at www.jkuat.ac.ke.
  • Applications should be made on prescribed forms downloaded from the JKUAT website (http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/) OR obtained from JKUAT Office of the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of KShs. 1, 500/- Cash or at Barclays Bank Account Number 077-5001216.
  • An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Finance Office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting the bank slip.
  • For more information contact:

The Director, BPS, JKUAT, Tel: 067-580001, 580003,580005 Ext. 1655
Email: director@bps.jkuat.ac.ke,
Director of respective Campus
OR
Chairperson of the respective departments/Directors of respective institutes.

 

How to Apply to Kisii CBD Campus

  • Application forms can be obtained from UMOJA ELIMU CENTRE building, JKUAT Kisii CBD offices on 8th Floor.
  • They shall be re-turned with or upon payment of non-refundable fee of:
    • Ksh 1,500 for Undergraduates and Postgraduate &
    • Ksh 1,000 for Diploma, Certificate & Bridging courses.
  • Application fee maybe paid by Banker’s cheque or by deposit directly into the University account.

BANK: CO-OPERATIVE BANK ACCOUNT TITLE: JKUAT
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 01129098952902

  • Applications should be made on prescribed forms downloaded from the JKUAT website (http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/application-forms/) OR obtained from the Director, JKUAT Kitale CBD upon payment of non-refundable application fees at Cooperative Bank, Juja Branch, JKUAT, Account Number 01129098952901.
  • Application fees for undergraduate courses are also payable through MPESA following the procedure below:

1. Access the M-PESA menu from your phone, select "Lipa Na M-PESA" then Pay bill option, enter this Pay Bill Number (951200).
2. Enter your account number generated from the JKUAT Admission Management System (https://admission.jkuat.ac.ke/) STEP 5 (payments details after login) then enter the required amount.

  • Certificate Courses: - KShs 500 (Kenya shillings Five Hundred Only)
  • Diploma Courses: - KShs. 1,000 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Only)
  • Bachelors Courses: - KShs. 1, 500 (Kenya shillings One Thousand Five Hundred Only)

3. Finally enter the exact MPESA generated code back into the system to complete your application.

  • Applicants for postgraduate courses are required to pay KShs. 1,500 application fee via cash or the bank account provided.

NOTE:

  • An original receipt will be given by a Cashier at JKUAT Kitale Campus Finance Office upon payment of the application fee or upon presenting the bank slip.
  • All applications MUST be accompanied with copies of KCSE/O-level qualifications.
  • Postgraduate applicants MUST attach undergraduate transcripts.
  • The duly completed forms, one (1) passport size photo, copies of certificates, transcripts and application fee payment receipt should be returned to the office of the Director Kitale Campus or sent by post through the address indicated or sent to the email address below:

ADMISSION TO A PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO QUORUM.

Contact Details:

The Director, Kitale CBD

P.O. Box 3347-30200, KITALE.

For more information please contact:

  • Telephone: 054-30800
  • Email:
    • admin-kitale@jkuat.ac.ke
    • info-kitale@jkuat.ac.ke
  • Website: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke
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