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

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  • The Open University of Kenya was launched in August 2023 by President William Ruto at the Konza Technopolis in Makueni county.
  • The university called for applications from learners across the country for professional development courses and degree programmes.
  • Applicants can submit their applications through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal or the institution's online admission portal.

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

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The public university located in Konza Technopolis, which was established in August 2023, fully supports the idea of distance learning, allowing students to access online classes from anywhere.

The university is now accepting applications from students across the country for professional development courses and degree programs.

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

The OUK KUCCPS dedicated portal is open throughout the year for placement of students to the Open University of Kenya for 2024 and previous years' KCSE candidates.
Once the KUCCPS application portal is open to all universities, OUK programmes will also be available to 2024 KCSE candidates. Interested applicants for the professional development courses, bachelor's programmes (based on the 2nd to 6th criteria) and postgraduate programmes should apply through this link, it stated.

The institution pointed out that students placed through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) were eligible for sponsorship through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

It recommended self-sponsored students to apply for HELB loans.

It was specified that the minimum entry requirement is a mean grade of C+ or diplomas or professional qualifications.

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Institute of Science and Technology

  1. Bachelor of Data Science - KES 105,000 per annum.
  2. Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics - KES 105,000 per annum.
  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. Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics - KES 187,500 (entire program).
  7. Master of Science in Digital Services Management - KES 187,500 (entire program).

School of Business and Economics

  1. Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship - KES 105,000 per year.
  2. Bachelor of Economics and Statistics - KSh 105,000 per year.
  3. Bachelor of Economics and Data Science - KES 105,000 annually.
  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 in Business Management - KES 337,500 (entire programme).

School of Education

  1. Bachelor of technology education - KES 115,000 annually.
  2. Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology - KES 110,000 per year.
  3. Postgraduate diploma in education - KES 110,000 per year.
  4. Masters in Learning Design and Technology - KES 187,500 (entire program).

School of Agriculture

  1. Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems - KSh 115,000 per year.

3. A guaranteed loan of up to KES 200,000 to help them pursue their studies

In related news, students who performed well in the 2024 KCSE exams were selected for the highly esteemed Equity Leaders Programme (ELP).

James Mwangi, executive chairman of the Equity Group Foundation, said that the students will gain truly valuable and life-altering work experience through the internship program.

Up to now, 29,515 students from local and international universities have taken advantage of the ELP programme.

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