This is a list of courses offered at The Kisii National Polytechnic and their fees structure. It is one of the 10 national polytechnics in Kenya located in Kisii Town.
The TVET institution offers 74 courses in Artisan, Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma levels as listed below.
Courses Offered at The Kisii National Polytechnic
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
1.Diploma in Applied Biology
C- or Pass in Mod 1,2
2. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
C- or Pass in Mod 1,2
3. Diploma in Food Processing Technology
C- or Pass in Mod 1,2
4. Craft Certificate in Food Processing Technology
KCSE D Plain or Pass Mod 1
5. Craft Certificate in Science Lab. Technology
KCSE D Plain or Pass Mod 1
6. Artisan Certificate in Hair Dressing & Beuty Therapy
KCSE D-Minus and Below
7. Level 6 Hair Dressing
KCSE C- Minus Pass in Level 5
8. Level 6 Nutrition and Dietetics
KCSE C- Minus Pass in Level 5
9. Level 6 Science Laboratory Technology
KCSE C- Minus Pass in Level 5
10. Level 6 Applied Biology
KCSE C- Minus Pass in Level 5
11. Level 6 Beauty Therapy
KCSE C- Minus Pass in Level 5
12. Level 6 Food Technology
KCSE C- Minus Pass in Level 5
13. Level 5 Hair Dressing
KCSE D plain Pass in Level 4
14. Level 5 Nutrition and Dietetics
KCSE D plain Pass in Level 4
15. Level 5 Beauty Therapy
KCSE D plain Pass in Level 4
16. Level 4 Hair Dressing
KCSE D- minus Pass in Level 3
17. Level 4 Beauty Therapy
KCSE D- minus Pass in Level 3
18. Level 3 Hair Dressing
KCPE and above
19. Level 3 Beauty Therapy
KCPE and above
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
1. Diploma in General Agriculture
KCSE C-Minus or pass in Mod 1, 2
2. Diploma in Environmental Science
KCSE C-Minus or pass in Mod 1, 2
3. Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
KCSE C-Minus or pass in Mod 1, 2
4. Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Devt’
KCSE C-Minus or pass in Mod 1, 2
5. Craft Certificate in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
KCSE D Plain or pass in Mod 1
6. Craft Certificate in Agriculture
KCSE D Plain or pass in Mod 1
7. Craft Certificate in Fisheries
KCSE D Plain or pass in Mod 1
8. Level 6 Aquaculture
KCSE C-Minus or pass in level5
9. Level 6 Apiculture
KCSE C-Minus or pass in level5
10. Level 6 Environmental Science
KCSE C-Minus or pass in level5
11. Level 6 Environmental Management
KCSE C-Minus or pass in level5
12. Level 6 Horticulture
KCSE C-Minus or pass in level 5
13. Level 6Agriculture Extension
KCSE C-Minus or pass in level 5
14. Level 6 Sustainable Agriculture
KCSE C-Minus or pass in level 5
15. Level 5 Aquaculture
KCSE D plain or pass in level 4
16. Level 5 Apiculture
KCSE D plain or pass in level 4
17. Level 5 Horticulture
KCSE D plain or pass in level 4
18. Level 5 Agriculture Extension
KCSE D plain or pass in level 4
19. Level 4 Horticulture
KCSE D- Minus or pass in level 3
SCHOOL OF BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING
1. Diploma in Building Technology
C-, Minus (maths & physicsD+) or pass in Mod 1,2
2. Diploma in Civil Engineering
C-, Minus (maths & physicsD+) or pass in Mod 1,2
3. Diploma in Water Engineering
C-, Minus (maths & physicsD+) or pass in Mod 1,2
4. Diploma in Architecture
C-, Minus (maths & physicsD+) or pass in Mod 1,2
5. Diploma in Quantity Survey
C-, Minus (maths & physicsD+) or pass in Mod 1,2
6. Craft Certificate in Building Technology
KCSE D plain Mod 1 (maths & physics D) or pass in
7. Craft Certificate in Plumbing
KCSE D plain Mod 1 (maths & physics D) or pass in
8. Craft Certificate in Architecture
KCSE D plain Mod 1 (maths & physics D) or pass in
9. Artisan Certificate in Masonry
KCSE D- and below
10. Artisan Certificate in Plumbing
KCSE D- and below
11. Artisan Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery
KCSE D- and below
12. GRADE 1,2,3 Upholstery
KCPE and above
13. GRADE 1,2,3 Plumber pipefitter
KCPE and above
14. GRADE 1,2,3 Carpentry
KCPE and above
15. GRADE 1,2,3 Masonry
KCPE and above
16. GRADE 1,2,3 Fitter General
KCPE and above
17. Level 5 Building Technology
KCSE D Plain or NITA Grade 1 or pass in Level 4
18. Level 4 Plumbing
KCSE D- Minus and µ below or pass Level 4
19. Level 4 Building Artisan (Masonry)
KCSE D- Minus and below or pass Level 4
SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
1. Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Power option
C-, Minus (maths & physics D+) or pass Mod 1,2
2. Diploma in Elecrical & Electronics Telcom option
C-, Minus (maths & physics D+) or pass Mod 1,2
3. Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Power option
D Plain, (maths & physics D ) or pass in Mod 1
4. Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Power option
D Plain, (maths & physics D ) or pass in Mod 1
5. Artisan Certificate in Electrical Installation
KCPE and above
6. Electrical Mechanics (Grade 1,2,3)
KCPE and above
7. Electrical Engineering Level 6
KCSE Cor pass in level 5
8. Electrical Installation Level 5
D Plain, NITA G1 or pass in level 4
9. Electrical Installation Level 4
KCSE D – & below or Pass in Level 3
10. Electrical Installation Level 3
KCPE and above
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER STUDIES
1.Diploma in Information and Communication µ Technology Mod 1,2,3
C-, minus or pass Mod 1,2
2. Diploma in Certified Information and Communication Technician
C+, Plus or pass Sect 1,2,3
3. Certificate in Information Technology Mod 1 & 2
D Plain or pass in Mod 1
4. Certificate Information Communication Technologist
KCSE c- Minus
5. Level 6 Computer Programming
KCSE c- Minus or pass in Level 5
6. Level 6 ICT
KCSE c- Minus or pass in Level 5
7. Level 6 Cyber Security
KCSE c- Minus or pass in Level 5
8. Level 6 Animation & Digital Media Technician
KCSE c- Minus or pass in Level 5
9. Level 5 ICT
KCSE D plain or pass in Level 3
10. Level 5 Cyber Security
KCSE D plain or pass in Level 3
11. GRADE 1,2,3 Python Programming
KCPE and above
12. GRADE 1,2,3 Java Programming
KCPE and above
13. GRADE 1,2,3 Java Programming Graphics design – Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
KCPE and above
14. GRADE 1,2,3 Data Analytics using SPSS
KCPE and above
15. GRADE 1,2,3 KCPE and above
KCPE and above
16. Computer Operation
KCPE and above
17. CISCO
Open
18. Computer Packages
Open
SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL & AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
1. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
C-,Minus (maths & physicsD+) or pass in Mod 1,2
2. Diploma in Automotive Engineering
C-,Minus (maths & physicsD+) or pass in Mod 1,2
3. Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
D Plain (maths & physics D) or pass in Mod 1
4. Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering
D Plain (maths & physics D) or pass in Mod 1
5. Artisan Certificate in Motor vehicle Mechanics
KCSE D- and below
6. Artisan Certificate in Welding
KCSE D- and below
7. Artisan certificate in Motor Vehicle Electrical & Electronics
KCSE D- and below
8. GRADE 1,2,3 Motor vehicle Mechanics
KCPE and below
9. GRADE 1,2,3 Motor Vehicle Electrician
KCPE and below
10. GRADE 1,2,3 Fitter General
KCPE and below
11. GRADE 1,2,3 Gas Welding
KCPE and below
12. GRADE 1,2,3 Arc Welding
KCPE and below
13. Level 6 Automotive Technology
KCSE C- or pass in Level 5
14. Level 6 Mechanical Technology & Maintenance
KCSE C- or pass in Level 5
15. Level 4 Welding
KCSE D- or pass in level 3
16. Level 4 Mechanical Engineering
KCSE D- or pass in level 3
17. Level 4 Automotive Engineering
KCSE D- or pass in level 3
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
1. Diploma in Food & Beverage Production & Sales Mgt
KCSE C- or pass in Mod µ 1 & 2
2. Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Sales Mgt
KCSE D or pass in Mod 1
3. Craft Certificate Housekeeping
KCSE D or pass in Mod 1
4. Artisan Certificate Food & Beverage
KCSE D- and below
5. Level 6 Housekeeping
KCSE C- or pass in Level 5
6. Level 6 Food and Beverage Sales management
KCSE C- or pass in Level 5
7. Level 5 Food and Beverage Sales management
KCSE D or pass in Level 4 or NITA Grade 1
8. Level 4 Food and Beverage Sales management
KCSE D- or pass in Level 3
9. Level 4 Food Production and Culinary Arts
KCSE D- or pass in Level 3
10. Level 4 Baking Technology (Production of cakes and Pastry Products)
KCSE D- or pass in Level 3
11. Housekeeping Level 3
KCSE and above
SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN & CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY
1. Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
KCSE C- or pass in Mod µ 1 & 2
2. Craft Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech
KCSE D or pass in Mod 1
3. Artisan Certificate in Fashion Design
KCSE D- and below
4. Fashion Design level Six
KCSE C- or pass in Level 5
5. Fashion Design Management level Five
KCSE D-, NITA grade 1 or pass in Level 4
6. Fashion Design Management level Five
KCSE D-, NITA grade 1 or pass in Level 4
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
1.Diploma in Social Work & Community Development
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
2. Diploma in Library & Information Science
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
3. Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development
KCSE D, Plain or pass in Mod 1
4. Craft Certificate in Library & Information Science
KCSE D,Plain or pass in Mod 1
5. Level 6 Social Work & Community Development
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
6. Level 6 Social Work & Community Development
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
7. Level 6 Records and Archives
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
8. Level 6 Counselling Psychology
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
9. Level 5 Social Work & Community Development
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
10. Level 5 Social Work & Community Development
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
11. Level 5 Records and Archives
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
12. Level 5 Counselling Psychology
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES
1. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
2. Diploma in Secretarial Studies with Computer
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
3. Diploma in Sales and Marketing
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
4. Diploma in Human Resource Management
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
5. Diploma in Cooperative Management
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
6. Diploma in Business Management
KCSE C-,Minus or pass in Mod 1,2
7. Craft certificate in Supply Chain Management
KCSE D,Plain or pass in Mod 1
8. Craft certificate in Secretarial Studies with Computer
KCSE D,Plain or pass in Mod 1
9. Craft certificate in Sales and Marketing
KCSE D,Plain or pass in Mod 1
10. Craft certificate in Human Resource Management
KCSE D,Plain or pass in Mod 1
11. Craft Certificate in Business Management
KCSE D,Plain or pass in Mod 1
12. Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management
KCSE D,Plain or pass in Mod 1
13. Level 6 Supply Chain Manager
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
14. Level 6 Accounting
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
15. Level 6 Human Resource Manager
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
16. Level 6 Marketing
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
17. Level 5 Store Keeper
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
18. Level 5 Human Resource Manager
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
19. Level 5 Marketing
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
20. Accounting Technician Diploma level 1 – 3
KCSE C- Minus
21. CPA
KCSE C- Minus
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
1. Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology
KCSE C,Plain (Eng/Kis Bio & Chem Mat/Phy C
2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
KCSE C,Plain (Eng/Kis Bio & Chem Mat/Phy C
3. Diploma in Medical Engineering
KCSE C- Mat/Phy D+
4. Diploma in KCSE C- Mat/Phy D+
KCSE C Plain
5. Level 6 Pharmaceutical Technology
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
6. Level 6 Medical Laboratory Technology
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
7. Level 6 Health Records & Information Technology
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
8. Level 6 Medical Engineering
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
9. Level 6 Community Health
KCSE C- Minus or Pass in Level 5
10. Level 5 Health Records & Information Technology
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
11. Level 5 Medical Engineering
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
12. Level 5 Community Health
KCSE D Plain or Pass in Level 4
13. Level 4 Community Health
KCSE D- Minus or Pass in Level 3
14. HIV Counselling and Testing
Dip Social Work Counselling Pysch. any health-related course
The Kisii National Polytechnic Fees Structure / Tuition Fees
a) Government Sponsored
1st Term: 8,820
2nd Term: 8,800
3rd Term: 8,800
Total: 26,420
b) Privately Sponsored
1st Term: 18,820
2nd Term: 18,800
3rd Term: 18,800
Total: 56,420
Please note that Government-sponsored students are those students admitted through KUCCPS while Private students are those students who are self-sponsored.
How to Apply
Application forms may be obtained from the school’s admissions office or from their website Kisiipoly.ac.ke. Duly filled application forms with copies of KCPE & KCSE results slip or certificates, school leaving certificate, birth certificate, National ID card, application fees of Ksh 500 for self-sponsored students, Ksh 2,000 for government-sponsored students and other relevant certificates should be delivered to the registry.
The Kisii National Polytechnic Contacts
Phone: 0700152177/0752031300
Email: info@kisiipoly.ac.ke
