FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2026.
FULL -TIME PROGRAMMES |
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SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
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PROGRAMME |
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL FEES PER YEAR |
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Doctor of Philosophy Programmes in: Microbiology; Entomology; Botany; Fisheries; Immunology; Parasitology; Statistics; Physics; Mathematics; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Chemistry |
Master Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution. NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a concept note of their proposed thesis research |
East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= Non-East Africans ksh. 284,000/= |
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Master of Science in Microbiology |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research or experience in relevant field. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Fisheries |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Fisheries or Marine Biology from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research or experience in relevant field. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Applied Medical Entomology |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Zoology or Biomedical Sciences from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research or experience in relevant field. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Immunology |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences or related discipline from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research experience in relevant field. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Physics |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Physics from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=
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Master of Science in Statistics |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Statistics from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Biochemistry |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Biotechnology |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Bioinformatics
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Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Parasitology |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences or related fields from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research experience in relevant field. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Chemistry |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Chemistry from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant work experience. |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Master of Science in Botany Options: Plant Ecology and Diversity; Plant Physiology |
Bachelor Degree with at least Second Class (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences or related discipline from a recognized institution, OR Second Class (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years research experience in relevant field.
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East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
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Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, the candidate should have obtained a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies or geography. OR A holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E) certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of three Principal passes in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. |
East Africans Ksh. 131,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 171,400/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Physics |
Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. With a minimum grade of C+ in Physics and C (plain) in Mathematics OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, the student must have a minimum grade of C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, and C+ (plus) in Physics and Mathematics. Or Minimum grade of C+ (plus) in Mathematics and B- in Physical Sciences OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in Computer Science from a recognized institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Information Technology |
Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent, with a minimum grade of (plain) in Mathematics and C+ in Physics or B- (minus) in Physical Sciences OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in Computer Science from a recognized institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
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Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent. With a minimum grade of C+ Chemistry and C (plain) in Mathematics OR grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry |
Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) KCSE or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C+ (Plus) in Chemistry and C (plain) in Mathematics and Physics. OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in the relevant field of study from a recognised institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of science in Botany
Bachelor of Science in Zoology |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognised institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 131,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 171,400/= |
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Bachelor of science in Microbiology |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or Equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology, and C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, and a Diploma with credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognised institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 144,900/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 199,900/= |
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Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Fisheries |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent, with at least C (plain) in Biology and Chemistry, and C-(minus) in Mathematics; OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent and a Diploma with credit in Applied Biology or any related field from a recognised institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 158,400/= Non-East Africans, Ksh. 213,400/= |
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Diploma in Applied Biology |
Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with at least C (plain) in Biology OR A mean grade of D+ (plus) in KCSE and Certificate in Applied Biology or related field from a recognised institution/KNEC. |
East Africans Ksh. 100,150/= Non-East Africans Ksh.153,150 /= |
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Diploma in Computer Science |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum Mean Grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification, with at least C plain in Mathematics, Physics and English/Kiswahili |
East Africans Ksh. 100,150/= Non-East Africans Ksh.153,150 /= |
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Diploma in Information Technology |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum Mean Grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification, with at least C plain in Mathematics, Physics/ Chemistry and English/Kiswahili |
East Africans Ksh. 100,150/= Non-East Africans Ksh.153,150 /= |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Application forms are available from the following Offices: Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus) and can be also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke. See Academics- Admissions, or More downloads links.
The applicants will pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Bank Account and ATTACH THE RECEIPT (bank deposit slip) to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.
Application forms are available from the following Offices:
Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus);
The forms can also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke.
(See https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/academics1/admissions/how-to-apply)
The applicants are to pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Account via E-citizen platform and ATTACH THE PRINT OUT OF E-CITIZEN PAYMENT to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.
E-Citizen Pay bill/Business Number: 222222.
Account Number: PRSC-Your Name-Application. (e.g., PRSC-George Mikoko-Application)
The application processing fees for Kenyan applicants are as follows:
Ph.D./Master – 3000/=;
Bachelor -Ksh. 2,000/=;
Diploma-Ksh. 1000/=;
Certificate-Ksh. 500/=.
Applicants from outside Kenya pay Ksh. 3,500/=.
The duly completed forms should be returned to:
The Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs),
Pwani University, P.O. Box 195 – 80108,
Kilifi – Kenya,
or email to admission@pu.ac.ke
Accommodation: The University has limited on-campus accommodation for government sponsored students. However, private Hostels at affordable rates are available in the neighborhood of the University for all categories of students.
For further information,
contact: Registrar (Academic & Student Affairs) on Tel. No +254 725 91 61 45 | +254 786 727 899
OR E-Mail: info@pu.ac.ke. Or admission@pu.ac.ke.