Type of Institution: Public University
Background Information
South Eastern Kenya University is public university located in Kwa Vonza, Kitui County. The University is a fully fledged University and is the successor to the South Eastern University College (SEUCO) which was a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi. SEKU envisions becoming a World Class University with quality teaching, creative learning, innovative research and strong community outreach.
Admission Requirements
PhD Programmes
- A relevant master’s degree of South Eastern Kenya University or any other recognized university, or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant master’s degree.
Master’s degree
- A relevant bachelor’s degree of South Eastern Kenya University or any other recognized university, or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate Degree-
- Mean grade of C+ and above in KCSE or its equivalent
- A diploma recognized by University Senate.
- GCE ‘A’ level with at least 2 principal passes or any other certificates recognized by university senate.
Diploma Programmes
- Mean grade of C- and above in KCSE or its equivalent
- 3 upper-level passes in IGCSE/IB OR
- 3 credit in GCE ‘O’/ ‘A’ level
Certificate Courses
- Minimum mean grade of D+
Courses Offered by South Eastern Kenya University
Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
- Bachelor of Arts (Gender & Development Studies)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
- Bachelor of Science (Dryland Agriculture)
- Bachelor of Science (Horticulture)
- Bachelor of Science (Range Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Dryland Animal Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Foods Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management & Entrepreneurship)
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education & Extension)
- Bachelor of Science (Hydrology and Water Resources Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Fisheries Management and Aquatic Technology)
- Bachelor of Science (Applied Aquaculture Sciences)
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
- Bachelor of Science (Biology)
- Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology & Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Physics)
- Bachelor of Science (Electronics)
- Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Conservation & Natural Resources Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Land Resources Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Agro-ecosystems and Environmental Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Public Health)
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
- Bachelor of Science (Population Health)
- Bachelor of Science (Meteorology)
- Bachelor of Science (Geology)
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Project Planning & Management
- Bachelor of Business & Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology.
- Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Sciences
Master’s Programmes
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science (Agro meteorology)
- Master of Science (Mineral Exploration and Mining)
- Master of Science (Exploration Geo-Physics)
- Master of Education
- Master of Education (Kiswahili Methods)
- Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Master of Science (Environmental Management)
- Master of Science (Climate Change & Agroforestry)
- Master of Science (Agricultural Resource Management)
- Master of Science (Livestock Production Systems)
- Master of Science (Agronomy)
- Master of Science (Mammalian Physiology)
- Master of Science (Reproductive Biology)
- Master of Science (Rangeland Resources Management)
- Master of Science (Public Health)
- Master of Science (Epidemiology)
- Master of Science (International Health)
- Master of Science (Infectious Disease Diagnosis)
- Master of Science (Biotechnology)
- Master of Science (Biochemistry)
- Master of Science (Physics)
- Master of Science (Integrated Water Resources Management)
- Master of Science (Biodiversity Conservation and Management)
PhD Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy (Dryland Resource Management)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Agricultural Economics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Management)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Climate Change & Agroforestry)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Administration and Planning)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Physics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Science)
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Sales and Marketing
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Forestry
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Diploma in Range land Management
- Diploma in Apiculture
- Diploma in Animal Health
- Diploma in Crop Protection
- Diploma in Electronics
Certificate Courses
- Short Course in Computer Applications
- Certificate in Animal Health Husbandry
- Certificate in Artificial Insemination and Fertility Management
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in Computer Packages & Applications
- Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Audit
Application Process
Applications for the programmes shall be made through Official Application Forms, which are available at a non-refundable fee of Kshs.2, 000.00 for the Undergraduate, Kshs.1,000.00 for Diploma programmes and Kshs.500.00 for Certificate programmes. Visit the university either the main campus, Kitui Town Campus, Machakos Campus, Wote Campus, or Mtito Andei Campus to obtain the application form.
You can also apply online at https://www.seku.ac.ke/index.php/44-seku-admissions.html.
Applicants who are eligible to be enrolled through government-sponsored programme can apply for admission through the KUCCPS placement service. Go to www.kuccps.ac.ke and navigate to the student portal, log in and start your application selecting SEKU as your preferred University, select your course of choice and fill the personal details then submit your application.
KUCCPS Admission Letters
Click https://www.seku.ac.ke/index.php/admission/south-eastern-kenya-university-admission-letters.html and enter your KCSE index number to download your admission letter.
Student Portal
Click http://portal.seku.ac.ke/ to access the students’ portal.
Fees Structure
Go to the downloads section in the university website at https://www.seku.ac.ke/index.php/seku-downloads.html and download the fees structure. Or click https://www.seku.ac.ke/index.php/academic/student-s-fee-structure.html and download the fees structure.
Bank Account Details
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) (SEKU Branch), Account No. 0102152862000
Equity Bank Ltd (Kitui Branch) Account No. 0720295920757
Barclay’s Bank of Kenya Ltd (Kitui Branch) Account No. 2021558152
Co-operative Bank (Kitui Branch) Account No. 01129300544600
Kenya Commercial Bank (Kitui Branch) Account No. 1127693166.
Contacts and Address
Physical Address: Located 18km from Kwa Vonza Market, Kitui County.
P.O. BOX 170 – 90200, Kitui.
Email: info@seku.ac.ke
Tel: +254 748 60 59 96/7
Website: www.seku.ac.ke
