Pwani University

Type of Institution: Public University

Background Information

Pwani University is a public university located in Kilifi County. The university began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984. The University aims at being world-class university in social-economic and technological advancement.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Entry Requirements- Minimum of Mean grade C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) or equivalent qualifications

Master’s
A holder of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second-Class Honors Upper Division or its equivalent in the relevant discipline, from a recognized institution.

Doctorate
A holder of a master’s degree from a recognized institution in an area or subject relevant to the proposed area of study

Courses Offered at Pwani University

School of Pure and Applied Science

Postgraduate Programmes

• Master of Science in Parasitology
• Master of Science Renewable Energy Technology
• Master of Science in Botany
• Master of Science in Fisheries
• Master of Science in Bioinformatics
• PhD in Parasitology
• PhD in Pure Mathematics
• PhD in Applied Mathematics
• MSc in Zoology (Fisheries)
• Master of Science in Statistics
• Master of Science in Microbiology
• Master of Science in Medical Entomology
• Master of Science in Immunology
• Master of Science in Biotechnology
• MSc in Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Physics
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Oceanography
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Botany
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Physics
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Energy and Environment)
• BSc in Telecommunication and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
• Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Fisheries

Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Applied Biology

School of Agribusiness and Agricultural Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

• Master of Science in Agribusiness
• Master of Science in Agricultural Education
• Master of Science in Agronomy
• Master of Science in Livestock Sciences
• PhD in Agribusiness Management
• PhD in Crop Science
• PhD in Animal Science
• PhD in Agribusiness

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Extension
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource Management
• BSc in Dryland Agriculture
• BSc in Horticulture and Marketing

Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Horticulture and Marketing
• Diploma in Animal Health and Production
• Diploma in Agriculture and Marketing
• Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension

School of Environmental and Earth Science

Postgraduate Programmes

• PhD in Environmental Studies (Community Development)
• Master of Environmental Studies (Community Development)
• PhD in Geography
• PhD in Environmental Science
• Master of Science in Geography
• Master of Environmental Science

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Management
• Bachelor of Environmental Studies- Community Development
• Bachelor of Science in Geography

Diploma in Community Development

Certificate in Community Development

School of Education

Postgraduate Programmes

• PhD in Education (Policy Studies)
• PhD in Education (Educational Communication and Technology)
• PhD in Education (Educational Administration)
• PhD in Education (Science and Mathematics Education)
• PhD in Education (Educational Planning)
• Master of Education in Science and Mathematics
• Master of Education in Policy Studies
• Master of Education in Philosophy of Education
• Master of Education in Educational Administration
• Master of Education (Planning)
• Master of Education (Comparative and International Education)
• Master of Education (History of Education)
• PhD in Education (Education Administration)
• PhD in Education (Economics)
• PhD in Education (Curriculum Development)
• PhD in Education (Education Technology)
• PhD in Education (Special Needs)
• PhD in Education (Comparative and International Education)
• PhD in Education (History of Education)
• PhD in Education (Philosophy of Education)
• PhD in Education (Educational Psychology)
• Master of Education in Special Needs Education
• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
• Master of Education in Science and Mathematics
• Master of Education in Educational Technology
• Master of Education in Curriculum Development
• Master of Education in Economics and Planning
• Master of Education in Educational Psychology

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Education (Arts)
• Bachelor of Education (Science)
• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

School of Health and Human Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

• Master of Science in Public Health
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• PhD in Human Nutrition
• PhD in Public Health

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• BSc Nursing (Upgrading)

Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Postgraduate Programmes

• Master of Arts in Philosophy
• Master of Arts in Sociology
• Master of Arts in Religious Studies
• Master of Arts in Literature
• Master of Arts in English and Linguistics
• PhD in Philosophy
• PhD in Christian Studies
• PhD in Islamic Studies
• PhD in Psychology
• PhD in Sociology
• PhD in Political Science
• PhD in Literature
• PhD in English
• PhD in Linguistics
• PhD in French
• PhD in Kiswahili
• PhD in History
• PhD in Archaeology
• PhD in Arabic
• Master of Arts in Kiswahili

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in German
• Bachelor of Arts in English and Linguistics
• Bachelor of Arts in Theology
• Bachelor of Arts in child Care and Protection
• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies and Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
• Bachelor of Arts in History and Archaeology
• Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• Bachelor of Arts in History
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Bachelor of Arts (Literature)
• Bachelor of Arts (Kiswahili)
• Bachelor of Arts (French)
• Bachelor of Arts (Arabic)

School of Business and Economics

Postgraduate Programmes

• PhD in Business Management
• PhD in Economics
• Doctor of Philosophy (Hospitality)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism)
• Master of Science in Hospitality and Management
• Master’s in business administration

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Science Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Operations
• Bachelor of Commerce

Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Tours and Travel
• Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Travel and Tourism operation
• Diploma in Hospitality Management

Application Process

To enroll to Pwani University, apply for admission through KUCCPS website or through the university official website.

Self-sponsored students can apply for admission through the university website. Click PU Application Form and download the application form for the programme you are eligible to enroll to.

Government-sponsored applicants can apply for admission through KUCCPS website. Go to www.kuccps.ac.ke and navigate to students’ portal, log in using your KCSE index number as username and KCPE index number as password. Select Pwani University as your preferred university and finish filling the application form.

Pwani University KUCCPS Admission Letters

After confirming your admission status at KUCCPS website, click http://sajili.pu.ac.ke/AdmissionLetter/ to download your admission letter.

Student Portal

Click https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/student-portal and follow the instructions given to access the students’ portal.

Fees Structure

Click https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/academics/admission/fees-info then navigate to your programme course then download.

Bank Account Details

Barclays Bank (Kilifi Branch): Account number 1046501

Equity Bank Limited (Kilifi Branch): Account number: 0460291566407

Kenya Commercial Bank (Kilifi Branch): Account number: 1109893868

Cooperative Bank (Kilifi Branch): Account Number: 01129465157200

Contacts and Address

Physical Address: Located along Mombasa-Malindi Highway, Kilifi County.

P.O. Box 195-80108,

Tel: +254 725 916 145/ +254 776 368 946

Email: info@pu.ac.ke

Website: www.pu.ac.ke