FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2024/2025 academic year, starting in August 2024.


FULLTIME PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND EARTH SCIENCES

S/N

PROGRAMMES

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

TOTAL FEES PER YEAR

1

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/=

2

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/=

 

2

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/=

3

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/=

 

 

 

4

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/=

 

 

 

4

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/=

 

 

 

 5

 

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/=

 

 

 

6

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/=

 

 

 

7

Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Management

8

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development)

9

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/=

10

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/=

 

11

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/=

12

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

 

 

13

Short course in Marine Spatial Planning

Duration: 3 Week

 

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

PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

S/N

PROGRAMME

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MODE OF STUDY/CAMPUS

TOTAL FEES PER YEAR

1

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/=

2

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/=

3

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/=

4

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)

 

East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/=

Non-East Africans, ksh.378,000/=

 

5

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/=

6

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.

The University A/C Numbers are:

EQUITY BANK LTD (Kilifi Branch) ACC./NO. 0460291566407,

ABSA BANK LTD (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 0191046501.

Cooperative Bank (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 01129465157200.

Kenya Commercial Bank (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 1109893868.

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.