Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science And Technology

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

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

  1. Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
  2. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extensions
  3. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
  4. Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
  5. Bachelor of Science in Food Security
  6. Bachelor of Science in Soil Science
  7. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Biotechnology)

School of Biological & Physical Sciences

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

School of Built Environment

Postgraduate Programmes

  1. Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Planning (Urban, Regional, Urban Design, Environmental & Water Resources, Project Planning,& Management)
  2. Master of Arts  in Project Planning and Management
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Arts in Spatial Planning

School of Business & Economics

Postgraduate Programmes

  1. Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  2. Executive MBA
  3. Master of  Business Administration

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Business Administration with IT
  2. Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Business Administration
  2. Diploma in Entrepreneurship
  3. Diploma in Tourism Administration

Certificate Programmes

  1. Certificate in Business Administration
  2. Certificate in Tourism Administration
  3. Certificate in Entrepreneurship

School of Education

p>Postgraduate Programmes

  1. Master of Education Guidance and  Counseling
  2. Master of Education in Curriculum  Studies
  3. Master of Education in Special Needs Education
  4. Master of Education in Early Childhood Development & Education
  5. Master of Education in Educational  Administration & Management
  6. Master of Education in Planning and Economics of Education
  7. Master of Education in Pedagogy
  8. Master of Education in Educational Technology

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development)
  2. Bachelor of Education (Arts) with IT
  3. Bachelor of Education (Science) with IT
  4. Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) with IT

School of Engineering and Technology

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. (a)    Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Technology  Management
  2. (b)   Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering

School of Environment & Natural Resources Management

Postgraduate Programmes

  1. Master of Science in Urban Environmental Planning & Management

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Science in Water Resource and Environmental  Management

School of Health Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

  1.  Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  2. Master of Science in  Public Health
  3.  Master of Science in Community Health & Development

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development
  2. Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Community Health and Development

Certificate Programmes

  1. Certificate in Community Health and Development

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

  1. Master of Arts in History
  2. Master of Arts in Geography
  3. Master of Arts in Linguistics
  4. Master of Arts in Literature

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
  2. Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Policy Studies

Diploma Programme

  1. Diploma in Community Development

Certificate Programme

  1. Certificate in County Governance

School of Informatics & Innovative Systems

Postgraduate Programmes

  1. Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Business Information Systems
  2. Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) in Information Security & Audit
  3. Master of Science in Information Technology Security and Audit
  4. Master of Science in Information Technology Management
  5. Master of Science in Health Informatics
  6. Master of Science in Information Systems

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics
  2. Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology
  3. Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems
  4. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Technology
  5. Bachelor of Science in Library & Knowledge Management

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

  1. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Security
  2. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Computer Studies
  2. Diploma in Computer Technology and Applications Studies
  3. Diploma in Linux for Engineering and IT Professionals

Certificate Programmes

  1. Certificate in Computer Technology and Applications
  2. Executive Certificate in Computer Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation

School of Mathematics & Actuarial Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

  1. Master  of Science in Applied Statistics
  2. Master of Science in  Actuarial Science
  3. Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
  4. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  2. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science with IT
  3. Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics

Bridging Course

  1. Bridging in Mathematics

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Undergraduate Programme

  1. 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

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