Open University of Kenya introduces new degree programmes, cost of courses

• The Open University of Kenya in Konza Technopolis, Makueni county, was inaugurated in August 2023 by President William Ruto.
• The university issued a nationwide call for applications from students for professional development courses and degree programs.
• Applications can be submitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal or the institution's online admission portal.

Kenya's first virtual institution of higher education, the Open University of Kenya (OUK), has launched new degree programs and courses.

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The public university based in Konza Technopolis, established in August 2023, fully supports the concept of remote learning, making online classes accessible to students from anywhere.

The university is welcoming applications from learners across the country for professional development courses and degree programmes.

Applications can be submitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal or its online admission portal.

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service dedicated portal is open throughout the year for placement of students to the Open University of Kenya for 2024 and previous year's KCSE candidates.

Once the KUCCPS application portal is open to all universities, OUK programmes will also be available for the 2024 KCSE candidates. Interested applicants for professional development courses, bachelor's programmes (based on the 2nd to 6th criteria) and postgraduate programmes should apply at this link.

The institution noted that students placed through KUCCPS were eligible for sponsorship through the Higher Education Loans Board.

It is recommended that self-sponsored students apply for HELB loans.

Students must have a minimum average grade of C+ or hold a diploma or professional qualification.

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School of Science and Technology

1. Bachelor of Data Science - KES 105,000 per year.
2. Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics - KSh 105,000 annually.
3. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computing - KES 105,000 per year.
4. Master of Data Science - KES 187,500 (entire programme).
5. Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) - KES 187,500 (entire programme).
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics - KSh 187,500 (entire program).
7. Master of Science in Digital Service Management - KES 187,500 (full programme).

School of Business and Economics

1. Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship - KES 105,000 per year.
2. Bachelor of Economics and Statistics - KES 105,000 per year.
3. Bachelor of Economics and Data Science - KES 105,000 per year.
4. Postgraduate diploma in leadership and accountability - KES 110,000 (entire programme).
5. Master of Business Administration - KES 187,500 (entire program).
6. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Management - KES 337,500 (full programme).

School of Education

1. Bachelor of Technology Education - KES 115,000 per year.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology - $1,100 per year.
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Education - KES 110,000 per year.
4. Master's in Learning Design and Technology - KSh 187,500 (full programme).

School of Agriculture

1. Bachelor of Agri-technology and food systems - KES 115,000 per year.

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