Geospatial Information Science, B.Sc

In addition to university and faculty of engineering common regulations the following requirements should be fulfilled by prospective candidates:
1) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) applicants should satisfy all the requirements below:
– A candidate must have a mean aggregate of at least grade C+ (plus);
– The mean grade  for the total score in the four cluster subjects must be at least C+ (plus);
– At least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics;
2) Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or the A-level equivalent should satisfy all the requirements below:
– At least a total score of nine (9) points at the KACE or equivalent;
– At least a credit pass in chemistry at the KCE or its equivalent.

3) Diploma applicants:
A candidate must be a holder of JKUAT diploma with at least a credit pass in the relevant discipline.

4) A holder of other qualifications recognized by the Senate as equivalent to 1, 2 and 3 above.

How to Apply
Application Requirements for qualified students:
– A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from the offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee.
– Two passport size photos.
– Copies of relevant certificates

Application Procedure
Applications for the courses are on official application forms.
1. click to download JKUAT IT Department application form. or obtain a hand-copy from the office.
2. Pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
– Certificates: Kshs500
– Diplomas: 1000
– Degrees: Kshs1,500
– Masters: 1,500

Career opportunities for this programme include:
– Geospatial Analyst
– Pattern Analyst – Data Science
– Geospatial/GIS Data Manager
– Geospatial Epidemiologist
– Geospatial Research Associate
– Cartographer
– Geospatial Programmer

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs203,742
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs244,490
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NOTE: The tuition fees charged, may vary from programme to programme and from time to time, with foreign students paying 20% more that the Kenyan students.