The Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is a public university in Kenya offering various degree, diploma, certificate and postgraduate courses that focus on the enhancement and acquisition of skills in research, innovation, and technology development.
Programs offered by DeKUT are approved by various accreditation bodies like the Commission for University Education (CUE), the Nursing Council of Kenya, and the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
The university has also liaised with other professional bodies like CISCO and Siemens to offer technological skills to current students and those students who just want to pursue these courses.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Degree Courses, Requirements
Undergraduate courses require at least a C+ in KCSE or equivalent. However, some courses require additional minimum subject requirements as indicated in brackets.
- Bachelor of Business Administration (C plain in Maths, English or Kiswahili)
- Bachelor of Commerce (C plain in Maths, English or Kiswahili)
- Bachelor of Education Technology in Civil Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Education Technology in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Education Technology in Mechanical Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management (C plain in Maths, English or Kiswahili)
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (C+ in English and Maths)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology (C plain in Maths, English or Kiswahili)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology & Security Management (Person serving as security offer and with C plain in English or Kiswahili, or equivalent)
Read: Courses Offered at Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice (KISCJ)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Technology (C+ in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics or equivalent)
- Bachelor of Science in Geology (C+ in Maths and any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology)
- Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial Information Systems (C+ in Maths, Physics, Geography or Biology)
- Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science & Remote Sensing (C+ in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography or Biology or any group IV subjects)
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (C+ in Maths and C+ in any 2 sciences)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (C plain in Maths and English)
- Bachelor of Science in Leather Technology (C+ in Maths and Chemistry and C plain in Physics)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Modeling Process (C+ in Maths, any 2 group II subjects, any group III)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct entry) – (C+ in Biology, English / Kiswahili, Maths/ Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading)
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics – (C plain in Chemistry, Biology and Maths/ Physics )
- Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Information Engineering (C+ in Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Management (C in Maths, English or Kiswahili)
- Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction (C+ in Maths, Physics and C plain in English or Kiswahili)
Diploma Courses at DeKUT
Diploma courses generally require a minimum of C- in KCSE or equivalent.
- Diploma in Security Management
- Diploma in Leather Technology
- Diploma in Food Science & Technology
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
- Diploma in Coffee Technology & Cupping
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Interior Decoration
- Diploma in Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Management
Read: Kenyatta University Diploma Courses, Requirements and Fees
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Certificate Courses
Certificate courses require at least a D plain in KCSE.
- Certificate in Institutional Accommodation and Catering Operations
- Certificate in Fashion Design & Interior Decoration
- Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
- Certificate in Coffee Technology & Quality Management
- Certificate in Building Technology
Professional and Certificate Courses
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – ( Fee: KSh. 18,000 for DeKUT students and KSh. 22,500 for Non-DeKUT students).
- Mountaineering and Outdoor Expeditions Guiding
- Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program – Levels 1-3 (For Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or ongoing students in BSc. Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering in the second year of study and above).
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