In Kenya, a Diploma in IT (Information Technology) is one of the most preferred tech courses in TVET colleges.
The course’s popularity matches the demand for IT specialists in business, education, trade, and transport and, is enough to equip you with skills in IT fundamentals, software applications, and technical skills.
Are you looking forward to becoming an Information Technology guru? In this article, we will share the entry requirements for the course and colleges you can enroll in.
Diploma in IT (Information Technology) Entry requirements in Kenya
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To secure admission to the course, you need to meet the following entry requirements.
- Have at least C minus in KCSE for direct entry.
- There are no minimum subject requirements for the course.
Alternatively, holders of a certificate in information technology or related can also apply directly to their preferred institutions.
Colleges offering Information technology courses at the diploma level in Kenya
Over 200 Kenyan public colleges are offering a diploma in IT. The following are all public colleges offering the course in Kenya.
- Alupe university tvet institute
- Chuka technical and vocational college
- Co-operative university of kenya
- Coast institute of technology
- Eldoret polytechnic
- Friends college kaimosi
- Jaramogi oginga odinga university of science and technology
- Jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and technology tvet institute
- Kabete national polytechnic
- Kibabii university
- Kisii national polytechnic
- Kisii university tvet institute
- Kisumu polytechnic
- Kitale national polytechnic
- Laikipia university
- Machakos technical institute for the blind
- Machakos university
- Meru national polytechnic
- Meru university of science and technology
- Multimedia university of kenya
- Murang’a university of technology tvet institute
- Nyandarua national polytechnic
- Nyeri national polytechnic
- Pwani university
- Railway training institute
- Rift valley institute of science and technology
- Rongo university
- Sigalagala national polytechnic
- South eastern kenya university
- Technical university of kenya
- Technical university of mombasa
- Tharaka university
- The university of embu tvet institute
- Turkana university college
Course duration
The course takes three years to complete and is either examined by KNEC or internally by the institution.
Diploma in IT career options in Kenya
You can work in the following specialties with a diploma in information technology.
- IT Support and Technical Services
- Software Development
- Web Design and Development
- Database Administration
- Network Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Information Security
- Information Technology Project Management
- Education and Training
Winding Up
A diploma in information technology is closely related to a diploma in software engineering and computer science. You can compare and contrast the three courses to see which fits you the best.
Do you have any questions? feel free to ask in the comments section below. Alternatively, you can send us an email.
Thank you the information is useful
What if I completed my certificate in Information Technology from a college and I need to join mku online for diploma is that possible
Karibu sana Susan. Yeah its possible. You are elgible to enroll for Diploma
Hi can my child do IT with C grade
Hi and when are people start application of 2024
Hello kindly assist where can I get jobs without software engineering
Hello kindly assist where can I get jobs with software engineering .Thanl you
So with a C- I can have a direct entry without minimum subject requirements
Can I do general information technology course then specialize later
Is information technology course marketable
How can my son enroll in IT with the mean grade of D minus
can i do diploma in IT with a grade D+ in maths at kcse level and are there any scholarship opportunities to fund my course
are there any available IT scholarships in kenya at this time and incase there is any which ones are they? ALSO is the course marketable in kenya
Hi sussan can my daughter enroll into Jaramogi oginga odinga University of science and technology for the diploma course with a Cplain
Yes, she can enroll for diploma in IT with a mean grade of C plain
It has been my dream to pursue in ict course as my career