Chuka University is a public chartered university located in Tharaka Nithi County along the Nairobi-Meru Highway offering a wide range of degree, certificate, diploma and postgraduate courses in various academic disciplines.
Chuka University has 6 campuses namely Igembe Campus, Embu Campus, Chogoria Campus, Tharaka Campus, Town Campus, and Egerton Campus (Nairobi CBD).
Diploma Courses Offered at Chuka University
Diploma courses generally take 2 to 3 years to complete. Here are the diploma courses offered at Chuka University and their corresponding academic requirements:
Business Studies Courses at Chuka University
Courses under this department are offered in all campuses and run for 4 semesters, full-time or work-based. They require a KCSE mean grade of C- or a Certificate in Business Management from an institution recognized by the Senate.
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management
- Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management
- Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management
- Diploma in Cooperative Management
- ATD Intermediate and Final (KASNEB)
Science, Engineering and Technology Courses at Chuka University
Architecture and engineering courses require a mean grade of C in KCSE plus a C in Math C, Physics C, Chemistry C, Biology or any group three subjects or any group four subjects or group five subjects C, English or Kiswahili C, or a Certificate in related discipline from Senate-recognized institutions.
Computer science requires a C- in KCSE with a C- in Maths, C- in Physics, and C- in Kiswahili or English.
- Diploma in Architecture
- Diploma in Building Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Computer Science
Faculty of Agriculture Courses
- Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension (Mean grade C in KCSE with C in Biology or Agri or Chem or Physics, and Maths or Geography)
- Diploma in Animal Health and Production (KCSE mean grade C and at least grade C in Biology, C- in Chem, C- in Maths or Agri, and C- in English or Kiswahili)
- Diploma in Meat Science and Technology (KCSE mean grade of C plain with at least C in Biology, C- in Chem, C- in Maths or Agri, and C- in English or Kisw)
- Diploma in Horticulture (Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Biology or C in Agri, C- in Chem and D+ in Maths/ Physics/ Geography)
- Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Development (Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Biology or C in Agri, C- in Chem and D+ in Maths/ Physics/ Geography)
- Diploma in Farm Resources Management (Mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Biology or a C in Agri, C- in Chem and D+ in Maths/ Physics/ Geography)
Environmental Studies and Resource Development Courses
Courses here require a mean grade C- in KCSE with C- in Maths/ English/ Kiswahili.
- Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management
- Diploma in Wildlife Management
Education and Resources Development Courses
Diploma in Education (Secondary Option)
Requires a mean grade of C+ in KCSE with a C+ in at least two teaching subjects plus a C in English and D+ in Math for Arts, OR C in Maths for Sciences.
Diploma in Education (Primary Option)
Requires a mean grade of C in KCSE with C in the following cluster subjects: Eng & Kisw, Math, any Humanities and Sciences. Candidates with disabilities: Mean grade C- with C- in the above cluster subjects, OR P1 Certificate and 2 years teaching experience.
Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Development Education)
A mean grade C in KCSE, OR Certificate in Early Childhood Development or, OR PTE Certificate with at least C- in KCSE or Division 3 in KCE.
Humanities and Social Sciences Courses
Counselling Psychology requires a mean grade of C- in KCSE with a C- in English/ Kiswahili, C- in Maths, OR Certificate in
Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Education, Medical Health, or Social Work.
Other courses require a mean grade of C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR a Certificate in a related course from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate.
- Diploma in Community Development
- Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies
- Diploma in Disaster Management
- Diploma in Project Planning and Management
- Diploma in Social Work
- Diploma in Leadership and Public Administration
- Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Diploma in Counselling Psychology
School of Nursing and Public Health Courses
Diploma in Public Health
Requires a mean grade of C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, plus a C plain in English/ Kisw, Biol, Chem, and Maths/ Physics. OR a Certificate in Public Health or Environmental Health.
Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Requires a mean grade of C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, with D+ in Engl or Kisw, D+ in Biology, D+ in Chem, and D in either Maths/ Physics/ Home Science/ Agri/ General Science OR Certificate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from a training institution recognized and registered by KNDI.
Certificate Courses Offered at Chuka University
Most certificate courses require a D plain in KCSE or just a KCSE certificate, with the exception of Animal Health and Production (C-) and Hospitality and Tourism Management (D+).
Here are the certificate courses offered at Chuka University:
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Procurement and Logistics Management
- KASNEB CPA/CPS Sections 1 – 6
- KASNEB KATC Intermediate & Final
- Certificate in Advanced Software Engineering
- Certificate in Computer Science
- Certificate in Information and Communication Technology
- Certificate in Computer Literacy/ Packages
- Certificate in Animal Health and Production
- Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education
- Certificate in Community Development
- Certificate in Criminology and Security Studies
- Certificate in Project Planning and Management
- Certificate in Social Work
- Certificate in Disaster Management
- Certificate in Leadership & Public Administration
- Certificate in National Cohesion, Values and Principles of Governance
- Certificate in HIV/AIDS Management
- Certificate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Certificate in Bridging in all KCSE subjects (Math, Biol, Phys, Chem, English, Kisw)
- Elementary Certificate in French Language Literacy (open to all)
For the current fees for all courses, please check the Chuka University website.
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