JANUARY 2020 INTAKE FOR DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE & PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a Chartered Public University that has two campuses: the Main Campus located within Nyeri County, 160 kilometers North of Nairobi City and Nairobi Campus located on the 2nd , 9th and 13th floor of Pension Towers, Loita street. We invite applications from suitably qualified applicants.

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| i.School of Graduate Studies ii.School of Business Management and Economics iii. School of Engineering iv.School of Health Sciences v.School of Science vi.School of Computer Science & Information Technology |
i. Institute of Food Bioresources Technology ii. Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management iii.Institute of General Studies (IGS) iv.Institute of Geomatics, GIS & Remote Sensing (IGGReS) v. Geothermal Energy Training and Research Institute (GeTRI) vi. Institute of Technical and Professional Studies (ITPS) vii.Institute of Criminology, Forensics and Security Studies (ICFoSS) |
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Diploma in Business Administration
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KCSE Aggregate Grade of C- (minus) with a C-(minus) in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics. |
Full Time & Part Time 2 years |
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Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C- (minus) with a C-(minus) in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics. |
Full Time & Part Time 2 years |
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Diploma in leather Technology |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C-(minus) |
Full Time, 2 years |
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Diploma in Information Technology |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C (plain) with at least C- (minus) in English and Mathematics or Division II in KCE with Credit Pass in Mathematics and English or the equivalent. OR Those with a Credit Pass in Certificate in IT or its equivalent. |
Full Time & Evening
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Diploma in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C- with at least C- (minus) in English or Kiswahili or equivalent or a holder of a Credit Pass in relevant certificate course. |
Full Time 2 years |
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| Diploma in Food Science and Technology |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C- with at least C- (minus) in Mathematics, Biology/ Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physical Science. OR KCE Division III or equivalent with at least five Credit Passes, three of which must be in either Physical Science/Chemistry, Biology/ Biological Sciences and Mathematics and one in English.
KCSE/KCE. applicants or their equivalent who do not qualify in the above categories, but have a Certificate in Food Science & Technology or related disciplines from Institutions recognized by DeKUT Senate. |
Full Time 3 years , 6 Stages |
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Diploma in Coffee Technology and Cupping |
Certificate holders of Coffee Technology and Quality Management from recognized institutions by DeKUT Senate. |
Full Time 1 year |
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Diploma in Building Technology
Diploma in Fashion Design & Interior Decoration
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
Diploma in Furniture Technology and Interior Design
Diploma in Welding, Metal Work and Design |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C-(minus) with C-(minus) in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification recognized by DeKUT Senate. OR KCSE aggregate grade of C- (minus) and Credit Pass in a relevant DeKUT Certificate or an equivalent qualification recognized by DeKUT Senate. |
Full Time
2 years |
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Certificate in Building Technology
Certificate in Fashion Design & Interior Decoration
Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
Certificate in Furniture Technology and Interior Design
Certificate in Welding, Metal Work and Design |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of D+ (plus) or an equivalent qualification recognized by DeKUT Senate. |
Full Time 1 years |
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| Certificate in Institutional Accommodation and Catering Operations |
Be a holder of KCSE Certificate with a minimum aggregate of D+ or. Have a KCSE minimum aggregate of D- and three years’ work experience in Hospitality Operations or. A certificate of experimental learning as per the National Qualification Framework Authority (NQFA). Be a holder of any qualification accepted by the DeKUT Senate as equivalent to any of the above requirements. |
Full time 1 year |
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Certificate in Coffee Technology and Quality Management |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C- (minus) with at least D (plain) in Biology/ Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Science, Mathematics. OR Applicants with D+ (plus) with relevant training or experience in the coffee industry may be considered subject to approval by DeKUT Senate. |
Full Time 6 months |
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| Certificate in Coffee Technology and Quality Management |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C- (minus) with at least D (plain) in Biology/ Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Science, Mathematics. OR Applicants with D+ (plus) with relevant training or experience in the coffee industry may be considered subject to approval by DeKUT Senate. |
Full Time 6 months |
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| Certificate in Information Technology | KCSE Aggregate Grade of D+ or Division III in KCE |
Full Time/Evening 3 months |
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| Certificate in German Language | KCSE Aggregate Grade of C- | 4 modules each 12 weeks | ||
| CCNA I,II.III,IV | Proficiency in IT |
Evening 2 months per Level |
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PROFESSIONAL COURSES |
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KASNEB |
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Certificate in Accounting and Management skills (CAM) |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of D+ |
Full Time/ Evening 6 months |
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ATD Level I (Intermediate) |
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C-( minus) |
Full Time/ Evening 6 months |
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ATD Level II |
Pass in ATD I |
Full Time/ Evening 6 months |
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ATD Level III (Final) |
Pass in ATD II |
Full Time/ Evening 6 months |
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CPA Sec. I |
Pass in ATD Final OR KCSE Aggregate grade of C+( plus) with at least C+(plus) in both Mathematics and English |
Full Time/ Evening 6 months |
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CPA Sec. II-VI |
Pass in the previous section |
Full Time/ Evening 6 months |
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KISM |
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Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) |
(a) Pass in APS (K), OR (b) Degree from a recognized university, OR (c) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade of C+ (plus) with minimum C+(plus) in English and in Mathematics, OR (d) Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least TWO principle passes and credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) OR Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). |
Full Time/ Evening
6 months |
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Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APS-K) |
Aggregate Grade of C( Plain) OR Equivalent qualifications as determined by KISM |
Full Time/ Evening 6 months |
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SIEMENS MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (SMSCP) |
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Level 1 |
Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering OR Ongoing students in Bsc. Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering in second year of study and above OR Equivalent academic qualification recognized by DeKUT senate. |
Full Time/Part Time Intake: January, April, July, October |
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Level 2 |
Pass in Level 1 OR Pass in SMSCP Entry examination |
Full Time/Part Time Intake: February, May, August, November |
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Level 3 |
Pass in level 2 |
Full Time/Part Time. Intake: March, June, September, December |
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MODE OF APPLICATION
Application forms can be obtained from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Main Campus and Nairobi Campus or downloaded from the University website www.dkut.ac.ke One can submit dully filled application forms or apply online from our website https://admissions.dkut.ac.ke/courses/applicationselect upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of Ksh.3, 000 for PhD, Ksh.1, 500 for Masters, Ksh.1, 000, for Undergraduate Degree, Ksh 500/- for Diploma and Certificate Programmes to any of the bank accounts on the application forms.
Registrar (Academic Affairs)
Private Bag, Dedan Kimathi, Nyeri, Kenya.
Tel: 061- 2050000
Registrar AA office: 0713 835 965 registraraa@dkut.ac.ke
Nairobi Campus: 0710-127516 directornairobi@dkut.ac.ke
Marketing office: 0713-123021 marketing@dkut.ac.ke


