GRETSA University Admission Requirements 2023/2024
GRETSA University Undergraduate Entry Requirements 2023/2024, Basic Requirements for Admission at the GRETSA University , GRETSA University admission requirement for all the courses at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate level has been released for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The management of GRETSA University has released the Application Requirement/Registration Requirement for the Student Studying in the institution.
GRETSA University Admission Requirements
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics/Business studies and English, or
- Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE, or
- Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.
Credit Transfers
Holders of KNEC, KIM or University Diplomas, ATD, DCM, Part II CPA/CS/CCP/CISM part III or KNEC Higher Diploma in Business or Equivalent recognized final level professional qualifications will join the programme in 3rd year of study provided credit transfers granted do not exceed 49% of credits offered in the entire B Com programme.
The B Com degree programme shall take 4 academic Years of Study.
(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years) in situations where the student is admitted Year 1 Semester 1.
(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years) in situations where the student is admitted Year 1 Semester 1.
Tuition Fee per Semester (6 Courses)
Self sponsored students – Ksh. 51,000
Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000
Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000
Self sponsored students – Ksh. 51,000
Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000
Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000
Diploma in:
Business Information Technology
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
- Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications.
- Any other qualification acceptable to the senate of Gretsa University as equivalent to any of the above.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or three academic years offered in two calendar years.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma Programmes in:
Accounting
Agricultural Enterprise and Project Management
Banking and Finance
Business Management
County Governance
Credit Management
Human Resource management
Marketing Management
Micro-Finance and co-operatives Management
Project management
Public Administration
Public Relations
Purchasing and Supply Management
Real Estate Management
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
- KCE Div II,
- A business related Certificate from Gretsa University program in relevant discipline or any other recognized institution.
- Any other qualification acceptable to the senate of Gretsa University as equivalent to any of the above.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or three academic years offered in two calendar years.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of D
- Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above.
The Foundation Certificate Programme shall take a duration of 2 semesters or one academic year. Upon graduation, the student will graduate with a Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University and will be eligible for admission to a certificate programme of their choice at Gretsa University. Gretsa University Admission Requirements
Tuition fee per semester (5 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000
Gretsa University Admission Requirements
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000
Gretsa University Admission Requirements
School Of Computing And Informatics
Academic Programmes
Admission Requirements
Course Duration
Fees payable
Bachelor Of Science in
Computer Science
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ or
- Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE, or
- Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates in IT from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education. Gretsa University Admission Requirements
The programme shall take 3 academic Years of Study.
(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years).
(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years).
Tuition Fee per Semester (6 Courses)
Self sponsored students – Ksh. 55,000
Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000
Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000
Self sponsored students – Ksh. 55,000
Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000
Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000
Diploma in Computer Science
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
- Certificate in relevant ICT discipline or equivalent qualifications.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or 3 academic years offered in 2 calendar years.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma in Software Systems Development
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) with a minimum of C- in Mathematics and English.
- KACE A – Level with 1 principal passes and 1 subsidiary pass.
- Certificate in relevant ICT discipline from recognized institutions.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or three academic years offered in 2 calendar years.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Certificate in Information Technology
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or
- A foundation or artisan certificate in IT related Discipline from a recognized institution.
The programme will be offered on a duration of 2 semesters or 1 academic year.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Certificate In Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or
- A foundation or artisan certificate in IT related Discipline from a recognized institution.
The programme will be offered on a duration of 2 semesters or 1 academic year.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of D
- Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above.
The Foundation Certificate Programme shall take a duration of 2 semesters or one academic year. Upon graduation, the student will graduate with a Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University and will be eligible for admission to a certificate programme of their choice at Gretsa University. Gretsa University Admission Requirements
Tuition fee per semester (5 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000
School Of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Programmes
Admission Requirements
Course Duration
Fees payable
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
- Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+.
- Be a holder of a KACE or EAACE certificate with two principal passes, or
- Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.
Credit Transfers
Holders of relevant Social Work and/or community development diplomas and professional qualifications recognized by CUE will be admitted in the programme in the 2nd year of study while those with higher diplomas or final level of recognized professional bodies qualifications will be admitted in the 3rd year of study provided credit transfers granted do not exceed 49% of credits offered in the entire degree programme.
The degree programme shall take 4 academic Years of Study.
(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years).
(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years).
Tuition Fee per Semester (6 Courses)
Self sponsored students – Ksh. 50,000
Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000
Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000
Self sponsored students – Ksh. 50,000
Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000
Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000
Diploma In Education (ARTS)
KCSE minimum mean Grade of C+ (Plus) as well as a C+ in the two subjects the student is to be trained to teach.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for teaching practice).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
- KCE Div III or EACE Div III
- Certificate in relevant discipline of social sciences from a recognized institution.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for internship).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
- KCE Div II
- Certificate in social work and community Development from a recognized institution.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for internship).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma in Special Needs Education
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE minimum mean Grade of C (Plain).
- Equivalent Certificate recognized by the university senate from a recognized institution.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for internship).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma In Journalism And Mass Communication
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) and a mean Grade C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili or,
- KCE Div II or,
- Certificate in Mass Communication and Journalism from a recognized Institution.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for field attachment).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma In Primary Teacher Education
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE minimum mean Grade of C (Plain).
- P1 Certificate
- Any other Certificate level recognized by the university senate.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for teaching practice) offered in two calendar years.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma In Early Child Hood Development Education.
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE minimum mean Grade of C (Plain) or
- C- (Minus) with either a certificate in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution or
- C- (Minus) with pre-university Upgrading Certificate from a recognized institution or
- P1 or P2 with a KNEC Proficiency Certificate from KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council).
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for teaching practice) offered in two calendar years.
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Diploma In Counseling Pyschology
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus).
- KCE Div II.
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for field attachment).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)
Gretsa University Admission Requirements
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