FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2025/2026 academic year, starting in August 2025.
FULLTIME PROGRAMMES |
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SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND EARTH SCIENCES |
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PROGRAMMES |
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL FEES PER YEAR |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences |
Master degree in Environmental Sciences or related field from a recognized institution. NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a concept Note of their proposed thesis research. |
East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 284,000/= |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Geography |
Master degree in Geography or related field from a recognized institution. NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a concept notes of their proposed thesis research. |
East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 284,000/=
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Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies (Community Development) |
Master degree in Environmental Studies (Community Development), Sociology, Social Works, Development Studies, or related areas from a recognized institution NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a concept Note to their proposed thesis research area. |
East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 284,000/= |
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Master of Environmental Sciences |
Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Technology, Agriculture or Engineering with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=
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Master of Science in Community Development |
Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Geography, with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=
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Master of Environmental Studies (Community Development) |
Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Geography, or History with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR econd Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=
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Master of Science in Geography |
Bachelor of Science in Geography or has studied Geography as either a major or regular subject to degree level, with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two years relevant working experience |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=
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Bachelor of Environmental Science |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent at KCSE, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, Chemistry/ Geography. OR Mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent and a Diploma with a minimum of credit pass in a field related to Environmental Sciences/Studies from a recognised institution. |
East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= Non-East Africans, ksh.378,000/=
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Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Management |
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Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development) |
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Bachelor of Science (Geography) |
Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent, with at least C+ (plus) in Geography, or Diploma in related field from a recognized institution. |
East Africans Ksh. 264,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 308,000/= |
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Diploma in Community Development |
A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE with at least D + (plus) in any three of the following cluster subjects: English/Kiswahili, Biology/Agriculture, Geography/Chemistry, History & Government/CRE OR A Certificate with credit pass in Community Development, Social work, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution. |
East Africans Ksh. 91,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=
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Certificate in Community Development |
Mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent. |
East Africans Ksh 58,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh 68,200/= |
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Short course in Blue Economy Duration: 3 Weeks |
First degree holders in relevant blue economy disciplines such as natural resource management, Renewable energy, Marine biology, Fisheries management, Environmental studies, Geology, Mining, Maritime studies and Business-related courses |
Students fee Ksh 60,000 for the three weeks course
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Short course in Marine Spatial Planning Duration: 3 Week
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Relevant undergraduate degree (or Diploma with practical experience) from an accredited university in Natural resources, planning, Biological/Environmental sciences.
NB: Participants must have a theoretical and applied understanding background in Geographic Information Systems (applied and/or theoretical) |
Students fee Ksh. 60,000 for the three weeks course |
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PART-TIME PROGRAMMES |
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PROGRAMME |
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
MODE OF STUDY/CAMPUS |
TOTAL FEES PER YEAR |
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Master of Environmental Studies. (Community Development) |
Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Geography, or History with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience |
Evening/Weekend (Kilifi) |
Duration: Two (2) academic years Tuition fees: East Africans, Ksh. 120,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/= Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/= Fees is paid per semester as follows: 1st Semester: Ksh.73,750/= 2nd Ssemester Ksh.71,250/= |
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Master of Environmental Science |
Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Technology, Agriculture or Engineering with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience |
Evening/Weekend (Mombasa/Kilifi) |
Duration: Two (2) academic years Tuition fees: East Africans, Ksh. 130,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/= Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/= Fees is paid per semester as follows: 1st Semester: Ksh.78,750/= 2nd semester: Ksh.76,250/= |
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Master of Science in Geography |
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education in Geography or has studied Geography as either a major or regular subject to degree level with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division) with evidence of at least two years relevant working experience |
Evening/Weekend (Mombasa/Kilifi) |
Duration: Two (2) academic years Tuition fees: East Africans, Ksh. 120,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/= Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/= Fees is paid per semester as follows: 1st Semester: Ksh.73,750/= 2nd Semester: Ksh.71,250/= |
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Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development) |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent at KCSE, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, Chemistry/ Geography. OR Mean grade of C- (minus) and a Diploma of at least Credit Pass in related field of study to the Environment and Community Development from a recognised institution. |
Evening/Weekend (Mombasa/Kilifi)
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East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= Non-East Africans, ksh.378,000/=
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Diploma in Community Development |
A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE with at least D + (plus) in any three of the following cluster subjects: English/Kiswahili, Biology/Agriculture, Geography/Chemistry, History & Government/CRE OR A Certificate with credit pass in Community Development, Social work, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution. |
Evening/Weekend (Mombasa/Kilifi) |
East Africans Ksh. 91,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/= |
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Certificate in Community Development. |
KCSE mean grade of a C-(minus) or equivalent qualification |
Evening/Weekend (Mombasa/Kilifi) |
East Africans Ksh 58,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh 68,200/= |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Application forms are available from the following Offices: Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus) and can be also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke. See Academics- Admissions, or More downloads links.
The applicants will pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Bank Account and ATTACH THE RECEIPT (bank deposit slip) to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.
Application forms are available from the following Offices:
Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus);
The forms can also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke.
(See https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/academics1/admissions/how-to-apply)
The applicants are to pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Account via E-citizen platform and ATTACH THE PRINT OUT OF E-CITIZEN PAYMENT to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.
E-Citizen Pay bill/Business Number: 222222.
Account Number: PRSC-Your Name-Application. (e.g., PRSC-George Mikoko-Application)
The application processing fees for Kenyan applicants are as follows:
Ph.D./Master – 3000/=; Bachelor -Ksh. 2,000/=; Diploma-Ksh. 1000/=; Certificate-Ksh. 500/=.
Applicants from outside Kenya pay Ksh. 3,500/=.
The duly completed forms should be returned to:
The Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs),
Pwani University, P.O. Box 195 – 80108,
Kilifi – Kenya,
or email to admission@pu.ac.ke
Accommodation: The University has limited on-campus accommodation for government sponsored students. However, private Hostels at affordable rates are available in the neighborhood of the University for all categories of students.
For further information,
contact: Registrar (Academic & Student Affairs) on Tel. No +254 725 91 61 45 | +254 786 727 899
OR E-Mail: info@pu.ac.ke. Or admission@pu.ac.ke.