Type of Institution: Public University
Background Information
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University (JOOUST) is a public university in Kenya named after independence leader and first Vice-President of Kenya Jaramogi Oginga Odinga. JOOUST is a non-profit public higher education institution located in Bondo, Siaya.
Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education, JOOUST is a coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. It offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology vary according to the course and the program level of a student.
For undergraduate degree program, the applicant must have either:
- a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE or
- Two (2) principle passes in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination or
- Hold a diploma from a recognized institution with a “credit” pass or
- Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a “credit” pass.
For diploma program, an applicant must have
- A minimum mean grade of C(plain) in KCSE.
- Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a “credit” pass.
For a certificate program, an applicant must have a minimum grade of D+ in KCSE
Courses Offered
The University offers courses in degree, diploma and certificate in engineering, hospitality and tourism, agricultural and food sciences, business and economics, health sciences, applied sciences, environmental sciences and informatics &innovative systems all under various specialization options.
School of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extensions
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
- Bachelor of Science in Food Security
- Bachelor of Science in Soil Science
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Biotechnology)
School of Biological & Physical Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Postgraduate Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Planning (Urban, Regional, Urban Design, Environmental & Water Resources, Project Planning,& Management)
- Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts in Spatial Planning
School of Business & Economics
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Executive MBA
- Master of Business Administration
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration with IT
- Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Entrepreneurship
- Diploma in Tourism Administration
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Business Administration
- Certificate in Tourism Administration
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
p>Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Education Guidance and Counseling
- Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
- Master of Education in Special Needs Education
- Master of Education in Early Childhood Development & Education
- Master of Education in Educational Administration & Management
- Master of Education in Planning and Economics of Education
- Master of Education in Pedagogy
- Master of Education in Educational Technology
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts) with IT
- Bachelor of Education (Science) with IT
- Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) with IT
School of Engineering and Technology
Undergraduate Programmes
- (a) Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Technology Management
- (b) Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering
School of Environment & Natural Resources Management
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Urban Environmental Planning & Management
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Water Resource and Environmental Management
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Master of Science in Public Health
- Master of Science in Community Health & Development
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Community Health and Development
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Community Health and Development
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Arts in History
- Master of Arts in Geography
- Master of Arts in Linguistics
- Master of Arts in Literature
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Policy Studies
Diploma Programme
- Diploma in Community Development
Certificate Programme
- Certificate in County Governance
School of Informatics & Innovative Systems
Postgraduate Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Business Information Systems
- Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Information Security & Audit
- Master of Science in Information Technology Security and Audit
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
- Master of Science in Information Systems
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics
- Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Library & Knowledge Management
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Security
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Computer Studies
- Diploma in Computer Technology and Applications Studies
- Diploma in Linux for Engineering and IT Professionals
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Computer Technology and Applications
- Executive Certificate in Computer Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation
School of Mathematics & Actuarial Sciences
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Applied Statistics
- Master of Science in Actuarial Science
- Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science with IT
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics
Bridging Course
- Bridging in Mathematics
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Undergraduate Programme
- Bachelor of International Tourism Management
Application Process
To apply for Degree, Diploma, or Certificate course at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, you can visit the university website and find the application form under admissions or click the link below to directly access https://www.jooust.ac.ke/index.php/admissions/application-forms and download the form.
The application fee for diploma, degree and certificate courses are well stated at the website.
You can apply via KUCCPS student’s portal accessed through www.kuccps.ac.ke by using your KCSE and KCPE index number as username and password respectively.
KUCCPS Admission letters
In order to get the admission letter for JOOUST visit the JOOUST portal https://www.jooust.ac.ke/admission/ and key in your index number and password to log in and download your admission letter.
Fees structure
To see the institutions fees structure click this link https://www.jooust.ac.ke/index.php/admissions/fee-structures .
Bank Details
Bank Name: Equity
Account Number: 0750294239156
Branch: Bondo
Or
Bank Name: Cooperative Bank
Account Number: 01129255709500
Branch: Siaya.
Contact & Address
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)
Bondo (Main) Campus
P.O Box 210-40601 Bondo -Kenya
Orange wireless: 057-2501804
Fax: 057 2523851
Email: vc@jooust.ac.ke