When considering higher education in Kenya, the cost of university courses plays a significant role in determining one's educational journey. To assist prospective students in making informed decisions, the media conducted a comparison of fees for courses offered by top universities in Kenya, as provided by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Here is a compilation of some of the most affordable courses available, ensuring quality education at a reasonable cost.
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Renowned as Kenya's premier university, the University of Nairobi offers several courses with fees as low as Ksh160,653 per academic year. Among these, the Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) and the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies stand out, both requiring a fee of Ksh189,550 annually. The Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Development Studies) and Bachelor of Arts programs in UoN have fees of Ksh160,653 and Ksh175,950, respectively, for the year 2023.
University of Eldoret
The University of Eldoret offers a range of cost-effective courses, with fees set at Ksh183,600 per academic year. These courses include Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Entrepreneurship), Bachelor of Science (Project Planning Management), and Bachelor of Arts (Economics).
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT)
At JKUAT, learners can pursue affordable courses such as the Bachelor of Economics, which requires a fee of Ksh183,600 for an academic year. Other reasonably priced programs include Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Innovation and Technology Management, Bachelor of Science in Community Development and Environment, Bachelor of Science in Strategic Management, and Bachelor of Project Management, all priced at Ksh175,950 per year.
Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University offers a range of inexpensive courses, with fees ranging from Ksh153,000 to Ksh183,600 per academic year. The Bachelor of Education (Library Science), Bachelor of Education (Arts) Fine, Bachelor of Economics and Finance, Bachelor of Education (Physical Education), and Bachelor of Education Arts (Home Economics) all require a fee of Ksh183,600. The Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Development Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Administration are available for Ksh153,000 per academic year.
Technical University of Kenya
At the Technical University of Kenya, learners can pursue affordable courses such as the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy, which requires a fee of Ksh135,000 per academic year. The Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology has a fee of Ksh162,000. Moreover, the university offers the Bachelor of Technology in Business Information Technology and the Bachelor of Technology in Office Administration and Technology, both priced at Ksh150,000 for an academic year.
These universities provide a variety of affordable courses, ensuring that students can access quality education without incurring exorbitant costs. Prospective learners can explore these options and make well-informed decisions as they embark on their academic journey in Kenya.
