Computer science courses in Kenya (Schools + cluster points)

Computer science courses in Kenya are offered from certificate up to Ph.D. level of study in various colleges and universities.

These courses can equip you with skills and knowledge in the design and development of computer systems, including hardware, software, and algorithms.

Are you Looking forward to becoming a highly sought-after computer scientist? In this article, we will explore the computer science courses available to you, their entry requirements, and the institutions offering them.

Let’s get it.

List of computer science courses in Kenya

The following are the courses that you can explore at all levels of study. We will later look at the admission requirements for each course, and where you enroll. Keep it here.

1. Bachelor of science in computer science.
2. Bachelor of Science in mathematics and computer science
3. Bachelor of science in applied computer science
4. Bachelor of science in statistics and computer science
5. Bachelor of science in applied physics and computer science.
6. Diploma in computer science.
7. Diploma in secondary teacher education in mathematics and computer science.
8. Diploma in secondary teacher education in geography and computer science
9. Certificate in computer science.
10. Masters of computer science.
11. Doctor of computer science.

Computer science degree in Kenya (Entry requirements and institutions)

To secure admission for a degree in computer science in Kenya, you need to meet the following requirements.

1. At least C+ in KCSE.
2. At least a C plus in mathematics and physics.
3. At least a C plain in English/Kiswahili.

Universities offering bachelor of science in computer science and their cluster points

The following are all universities offering degree courses in computer science and respective cluster points.

University	Type of university	Cluster points
Africa nazarene university	Private	18.638
Alupe university	Public	18.638
Catholic university of eastern africa	Private	18.638
Chuka university	Public	35.626
Chuka university	Public	26.345
Co-operative university of kenya	Public	38.257
Daystar university	Private	18.638
Dedan kimathi university of technology	Public	39.405
Egerton university	Public	37.746
Egerton university	Public	24.203
Garissa university	Public	18.638
Gretsa university	Private	18.638
Jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and technology	Public	43.809
Kabarak university	Private	18.638
Kaimosi friends university	Public	18.638
Karatina university	Public	24.097
Kca university	Private	18.638
Kenya highlands evangelical university	Private	18.638
Kenyatta university	Public	43.230
Kenyatta university – mama ngina university college	Public	31.293
Kibabii university	Public	28.012
Kirinyaga university	Public	18.638
Kiriri womens university of science and technology	Private	18.638
Kisii university	Public	23.378
Kisii university	Public	28.435
Laikipia university	Public	25.264
Maasai mara university	Public	31.458
Machakos university	Public	34.867
Maseno university	Public	37.840
Masinde muliro university of science & technology	Public	36.441
Meru university of science and technology	Public	33.475
Moi university	Public	37.892
Mount kenya university	Private	37.675
Multimedia university of kenya	Public	41.440
Murang’a university of technology	Public	34.872
Presbyterian university of east africa	Private	18.638
Pwani university	Public	34.938
Rongo university	Public	18.638
South eastern kenya university	Public	18.638
St pauls university	Private	18.638
Technical university of mombasa	Public	36.915
Tharaka university	Public	18.638
The east african university	Private	18.638
Turkana university college	Public	18.638
University of eldoret	Public	35.319
University of embu	Public	24.551
University of kabianga	Public	25.012
University of nairobi	Public	44.122
Zetech university	Private	18.638

Diploma in computer science

If you did not meet the entry requirements for a degree in computer science course in Kenya, all is not lost.

You can enroll for a computer science diploma and enroll for bachelors with your diploma qualifications. Learn more about the entry requirements plus the institutions offering the course by following the link provided in this paragraph.

Diploma in secondary teacher education in mathematics and computer science

This diploma course will prepare you to become a mathematics and computer teacher.

The entry requirement for the course is a KCSE mean grade of C plus with at least C plus in mathematics, computer/physics, and C plain in English/Kiswahili.

You can enroll for the course at Kibabii Diploma Teachers Training College.

Diploma in secondary teacher education (Geography and computer science)

This course will prepare you to teach geography and computer studies in high school.

The entry requirement for the course is a KCSE mean grade of C plus with at least C plus in geography, C plus computer/physics, C plain in maths, and C plain in English/Kiswahili.

Winding Up

We have looked at computer science courses in Kenya, the institutions offering them, and entry requirements.

You can also check our comprehensive guide of Information Technology courses available in Kenyan colleges/universities plus their entry requirements.

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