Laikipia University

Type of Institution: Public University

Background Information

Laikipia University is a Kenyan University located in Nyahururu, Laikipia County. It was first established as a campus of Egerton University. The University is a premier university of education (arts) in the country currently. Laikipia University has 7 campuses: Nakuru, Embu, Nyahururu Town, Naivasha, Nairobi City, Maralal and Eldoret Campus. Laikipia University was awarded charter in 2013 which made it a fully-fledged University.

Admission Requirements

Certificate Courses

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution for all certificate courses.

Diploma Courses

Minimum Entry Requirements: An aggregate KCSE grade of C – (Minus) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution, for Diploma in Education aggregate KCSE grade C+, C+ in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English or its equivalent.

Degree Courses

Minimum Entry Requirements: An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution. (Some Degree Programmes may require higher aggregate KCSE grade).

Post Graduate Degree Programmes

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree, Second Class Honors (Upper Division) and above OR bachelor’s degree Second Class Honors (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.

Doctor of Philosophy Programmes

Masters qualification in a relevant field from a recognized Institution or its Equivalent from a recognized institution.

Courses Offered at Laikipia University

 Certificate Programmes

• Computer Applications
• Computer Repairs and Maintenance
• Public Relations
• Purchasing and Supplies Management
• School Management, Sales and Marketing
• Information Communication Technology (CICT)
• Certificate in Public Administration and County Governance
• Certificate in Sports Science and Management

Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (DICT)
• Diploma in Community Development
• Diploma in Sports Science and Management
• Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Library and Information Studies
• Diploma in Education (Arts)

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication and English Language Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media
• Bachelor of Science in Information Science
• Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
• Bachelor of Arts (Peace Education)
• Bachelor of Science in Geography
• Bachelor of Psychology
• Bachelor of Science (Community Development)
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Education (Arts)
• Bachelor of Education (Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics)
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics)
• Bachelor of Science in Statistics
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
• Bachelor of Agribusiness Management (BAM)
• Bachelor of Arts (History and Economics)
• Bachelor of Arts Economics and Sociology
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension
• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Development Education
• Bachelor of Sports Science and Management
• Bachelor of Science in Utilization and Sustainability of Arid Lands
• Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management

Masters Programmes

• Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
• Master of Education in Educational Management
• Master of Education in Educational Psychology
• Master of Education in Measurement and Evaluation
• Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling
• Master of Education in Science Education
• Master of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication
• Master of Arts in Guidance and Counselling
• Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
• Master of Arts in Communication and Media
• Master of Arts in Literature
• Master of Arts in History
• Master of Arts in Religion
• Master of Arts in Sociology
• Master of Arts in Environmental Science
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Community Development

 Doctor of Philosophy Programmes

• Doctor of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili and Communication Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
• Doctor of Philosophy in History
• Doctor of Philosophy in Literature
• Doctor of Philosophy in Religion
• Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Media
• Doctor of Philosophy in Community Development
• Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences

Application Process

Self-sponsored students can apply by downloading the application form from the university’s website www.laikipia.ac.ke admissions section https://www.laikipia.ac.ke/application-forms according to their program choice i.e., certificate, diploma, degree, master’s and PhD.

Fully completed Application Forms with certified copies of certificates should be returned to: The Registrar (Academic Affairs) c/o Admissions Office Laikipia University P.O. Box 1100-20300, NYAHURURU.

Government-sponsored students can apply via KUCCPS student’s portal accessible through KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke by using their KCSE and KCPE index number as username and password, respectively. KUCCPS sets an application window within which students can submit their applications.

For more information on application process click https://www.laikipia.ac.ke/application-procedures

KUCCPS Admission Letters

Go to Laikipia University website admission portal https://www.laikipia.ac.ke/20202021-first-years-admission-letters-downloads and enter your KCSE index number to download your KUCCPS admission letter.

Student Portal

The online portal is created for fresh and stale students to create account or log in to regulate certain academic activities, To access the students’ portal, visit the university’s website and click the student portal tab http://portal.laikipia.ac.ke/ .

Fees Structure

Fees varies according program and duration that student undertakes. Click https://www.laikipia.ac.ke/fee-structures to view various fees structures listed for different programmes.

Bank Account Details

Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Account Name: Laikipia University

Account Number: 01129501778000

SWIFT CODE: KCOOKENA

Kenya Commercial Bank

Account Name: Laikipia University

Account Number: 1101909080

CODE: KCBLKENX

Equity Bank

Account Name: Laikipia University

Account Number: 0160295840456

SWIFT CODE: EQBLKENA

Contacts and Address

Physical Address: Nyahururu, along Nakuru-Nyahururu highway

P.O. Box 1100-20300 Nyahururu, Kenya.

Tel:  +254 (0) 20 233 1509/ +254(0) 713552761

Email: info@laikipia.ac.ke

Website: www.laikipia.ac.ke