Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology Kenya

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Programmes and admission requirement to study at Kiriri University Kenya? Here is the page for you. Welcome to Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology (KWUST).

Courses Offered at Kiriri Women University

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Portfolio Management
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Bridging Courses
• Pre-University

Facilities

KWUST has sufficient physical resources to achieve its mission and vision. The University's facilities have been provided in accordance with the university's rules.

The main campus is being constructed on a 20.25 hectares site at Githurai Kimbo.The following is a brief description of the facilities currently available:

Lecture Rooms

Westlands Campus: A total of four lecture rooms are available on the first floor. Among these, two lecture rooms have a student capacity of 25 students, with the other two lecture rooms having a capacity of 20 students.

Main Campus Kasarani: A total of six lecture rooms are available. Amonth these; six lecture rooms consist of a student capacity of 30

Computer Laboratory: The university computer laboratory is fully equipped with networked computers, The computers are media compliant and through the fibre optic support an internet node provides access to internet to the entire community of the University, you can contact us, we are just a mouse “click” away.

Library

E books and E-journals content is enabled through the digital library which contains over 170,000 books and journals from over 425 of the leading publishers for purposes of teaching and research.

Hostels

KWUST has comfortable accommodation with hot water, 24hours security, a matron and DSTV entertainment. Students are able to access internet through the wireless network. KWUST aims to expand its residential hostel capacity and has put in place a plan to provide six hostel blocks with a capacity of 240 students within the next three years.

Administration Block

A new administration block at the Kasarani Campus to house the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellors, Deans and the Administrative Staff is under construction.

University Bus: A 25 seater University minibus is available for both staff and students to facilitate academic tours and visits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application forms to the degree programme are available from the Admissions Office at a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000/= for local applicants and US$ 55 for foreign applicants

Application forms to the bridging courses are available from the Admissions Office at a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000/= for local applicants and US$ 15 for foreign applicants.

Completed application forms should be returned with the following attachments.

- Relevant result slip;

- School leaving certificate;

- 2 letters of reference one of which should be from the head teacher/ principal of the high school attended; and

- 3 Passport sized photographs.

Secure , safe and affordable accomodation available at the University Main Campus at the rate of 1000/= (One thousand shillings) per month.

Meals provided at the university cafeteria at highly subsidized prices.

DOWNLOAD RELEVANT FORMS

To apply for a place at KWUST you are required to complete an application form. Below are the application forms along with details of how to compete them and the required recommendation forms. There are two sets of forms one for the degree programme and one for the bridging courses.

Entry requirements 

- Degree and Diploma courses

BASIC ADMISSION CRITERIA

These are of course specific requirements for each of the programmes on offer:

Entry requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

To be admitted to The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a candidate must

• Have obtained at the K.C.S.E. level, a minimum mean grade of C+. In addition to this, the candidate must have passed with a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English.

• Applicant must have covered Physics or Physical Science in Secondary School.

• A minimum of two principal passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognised institution.

• Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognised by the university.

• A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognized institution.

• Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above

Entry requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

• Mean grade C+ at K.C.S.E. In addition, she must have passed with a C grade in Mathematics and English.

• A minimum of two principal passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognised institution.

• Have a diploma relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognised by the university.

• A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognized institution.

• Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above four.

Student who have met the university entry requirement but have not met the minimal departmental requirement of a grade C in Mathematics and English will be required to undertake a one semester bridging course in the relevant subject.

Entry requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology

• To be admitted to The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a candidate must

• Have obtained at the K.C.S.E. level, a minimum mean grade of C+. In addition to this, the candidate must have passed with a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English.

• Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognised by the university.

• A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognized institution.

• Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above

Entry requirements for a Diploma in Business Administration

• KCSE C- Mean Grade

• KCE Division 11

• Certificate from a reputable and recognized institution with a credit level pass.

• Degree from those applicants wishing to obtain specialized knowledge and skills in Busines Administration.

Entry requirements for a Diploma in Portfolio Management

General Admissions Requirements

• KCSE C- Mean Grade

• KCE Division 11

• Certificate from a reputable and recognized institution with a credit level pass.

• Degree from those applicants wishing to obtain

specialized knowledge and skills in Busines Administration

Entry requirements for a Diploma in ICT

• KCSE C- Mean Grade

• C- in Mathematics, English/ Kiswahili

• Students who have done a certificate course in computer-related field/ telecommunications engineering will be considered for admission after review of their transcripts.

• ‘A' Level leavers in any Science cluster subjects, mid - career practitioners.

• Considerable work experience in Information Technology or Telecommunications industry will be considered.

A brief History of Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology

KWUST is a non-state funded secular women's university operating under authority from the Government of Kenya, the only one of its kind in Eastern and Southern Africa.

The university seeks to expand opportunities for higher education in the scientific and technological fields to women in Kenya and the rest of the world in an environment that will promote the full and holistic development of the individual as a responsible member of the community through academic pursuit and the promotion of self-discipline.

Our mission is to educate and train individuals in the search for truth and knowledge through scientific methods.

The KWUST graduates will be expected to have acquired unique qualities for leadership and scientific enterprise.

They should not only excel in the sciences but also posses the ability to apply their knowledge to practical problems and issues in their societies.

Product Research and Development Centres are being established as real-life environments to which the academic staff and students can relate.

The graduates from the university are then able to adapt to practical issues before they enter the work scene.

At KWUST we aim to uphold, maintain and strengthen the knowledge base supported by human values, understanding and co-operation through provision of quality education.

The University admits students for the degree programmes in January, May and September each academic year.

The University is currently located at Pamtech House in Westlands and Kasarani Main Campus.

The campus consists of fully stocked library, a computer laboratory, physics laboratory and general classrooms in addition to the administration offices.

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