Rongo University

Type of Institution: Public University

Background Information

Rongo University is a government institution located in Rongo, Migori County. The University was awarded Charter by H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of the Republic of Kenya on 7th October 2016. The University is committed to developing and delivering quality, market driven academic programs and undertaking research and extension activities. The mission of the University is to provide high quality education through teaching, research, community service and nurturing innovative graduates.

Admission Requirements

An applicant must the following minimum requirements for the respective program they wish to apply for

Undergraduate programme

• C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC);
• KNEC diploma or its equivalent.

Postgraduate diploma programme

• Undergraduate degree holder.

Master’s programme

• Relevant academic bachelor’s degree holders with Upper second-class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00
• Lower second-class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience.
• Relevant postgraduate diploma.

Courses Offered at Rongo University

Certificate Programmes

School of Business and Human Resource Development

• Certificate in Hotel and Hospitality Management
• Certificate in Business Management
• Certificate in Human Resource Management
• Certificate in Tourism Management
• Certificate in Project Management

School of Information, Communication and Media Studies

• Certificate in Library and Information Studies
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

School of Science, Technology and Engineering

• Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
• Certificate in Fashion Design and Textile Technology
• Certificate in Electrical Installation

School of Arts and Social Sciences

• Certificate in Leadership and Governance
• Certificate in Translation and Interpretation

Diploma Programmes

School of Education

• Diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education (ECPE)
• Diploma in Secondary Education (Arts)
• Diploma in Secondary Education (Science)
• Diploma in Special Needs Education (SNE)

School of Business and Human Resource Development

• Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Diploma in Project Planning and Management
• Diploma in Tourism Management Postgraduate
• Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management

School of Information, Communication and Media Studies

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Diploma in Media and Journalism with IT Diploma in Library and Information Studies
• Diploma in Public Relations

School of Science, Technology and Engineering

• Diploma in Applied Biology Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Building and Construction Diploma in Automotive Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)
• Diploma in Computer Science Diploma in Fashion Design and Textiles Technology
• Diploma in Community Health and Development
• Diploma in Public Health

School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

• Diploma in Agriculture
• Diploma in Agribusiness
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Diploma in Food Science and Technology

School of Arts and Social Sciences

• Diploma in Leadership and Governance
• Diploma in Child Rights and Protection
• Diploma in Kiswahili and Translation Studies
• Diploma in Translation and Interpretation
• Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies
• Diploma in Economics Diploma in Social Work

Undergraduate/ Degree Programmes

School of Education

• Bachelor of Education (Arts)
• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood & Primary Education (ECPE)
• Bachelor of Education (Science)
• Bachelor of Education Science (Biology and Agriculture)
• Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education (SNE)

School of Business and Human Resource Development

• Bachelor of Commerce (Areas of specialization: Finance, Purchasing and Supplies Management and Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management (Areas of Specialization: Procurement and Supplies
• Management and Logistics and Transport Management)
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science in Project Planning & Management
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Tourism Management

School of Information, Communication and Media Studies

• Bachelor of Information Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Informatics
• Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies (with specialization in Journalism OR Public Relations)
• Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management
• Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management

School of Science, Technology and Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
• Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Textile Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Physics
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with computing
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education (Agriculture and Biology Teachers)
• Bachelor of Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

School of Arts and Social Sciences

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Community Development, Social Work and Criminology)
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Kiswahili, Geography, History, Religion, Literature, International Relations & Philosophy

Masters Programmes

School of Education

• Master of Education in: (2019-2020 Admission)
• Master of Education in Psychology
• Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling
• Master of Education in Administration and Planning
• Master of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education (ECPE)
• Master of Education in Special Needs Education (SNE)
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Master of Education in Curriculum Development
• Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction and Media Studies(Educational Communication Technology)

School of Business and Human Resource Development

Master of Business Management (MBM)

Specialization areas:

• Operations Management
• Finance
• Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Strategic Management
• Accounting
  Marketing

School of Information, Communication and Media Studies

Master of Science in:

• Health Informatics
• Communication Studies
• Information Technology

School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

Master of Science in:

• Plant Breeding
• Horticulture
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Management and Planning

School of Arts and Social Science

Master of Arts in:

• History
• Kiswahili
• Religion
• Linguistics
• Sociology
• Literature
• Geography
• Economics
• Public Administration and Public Policy

PhD Programmes

School of Education

Doctor of Philosophy in:

• Philosophy of Education
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Communication and Technology (Curriculum, Instructions and Media Studies)
• Childhood and Primary Education
• Planning & Economics of Education
• Philosophy of Education Administration and Management

School of Business and Human Resource Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management

Specialization areas:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Strategic Management

School of Information, Communication and Media Studies

• Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies

School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in:

• Plant Breeding
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Management and Planning

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in:

• Kiswahili
• Linguistics
• Sociology

KASNEB and KISM Courses

• Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
• Certified Secretaries (CS)
• Certified Information Communication Technology (CICT)
• Certified Investment and Financial Analysis (CIFA)
• Certified Credit Professionals (CCP)
• Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)
• Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APS-K)
• Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
• Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT)
• Diploma in Credit Management

Application Process

Application forms may be obtained from the University Main Campus at Kitere hill admissions office or through the university website APPLICATION-FORM. Non-refundable application fee of KES 500 for diploma/certificate, KES 1000 for undergraduate KES 2000 for post graduate programmes. The completed application forms, copies of relevant academic certificates, copies of the application fees receipt should be returned or sent to Director, Privately Sponsored Students Programme (PSSP).

Students who enroll through the government-sponsored programme can apply for admission through KUCPPS students’ portal accessible through www.kuccps.ac.ke . Log into the portal using your KCSE index number as username and KCPE index number as password. Apply for admission selecting Rongo University as your preferred university choosing your course of interest according to your qualifications.

KUCCPS Admission Letters

Click here and follow the instructions given on how to obtain the KUCCPS admission letter for Rongo University

Student Portal

Click Rongo University Student Portal and log in using your credentials.

Fees Structure

Click Rongo University Fees Structrure and download the fees structure according to course and program level.

Bank Account Details

Kenya Commercial Bank, Rongo Branch

A/C 1130114511

Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Rongo Branch

A/C 01129477027400

National Bank (NBK), Awendo Branch

A/C No. 1020047041000

Contacts and Address

Physical Address: Located on Kitere Hill, 8km from Rongo Town.

P.O. Box 103-40404, Rongo.

Tel: 07 70308253

Email: vc@rongovarsity.ac.ke

Website: www.rongovarsity.ac.ke