NIBS College Courses and Fees Structure

This is a list of courses offered at the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) and their respective fees structure as of 2022. This is a private tertiary training institution that was established in 1999. NIBS’s main campus is located along Thika road in Ruiru. They also have other campuses in Thika Town, Ongata Rongai, and Nairobi CBD.

The school offers training in Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programmes in their six faculties; School of Business Studies, School of Computer Science, School Of Engineering, School Of Hair and Beauty, School of Hospitality & Tourism, and the School of Journalism and Media Studies.

They also offer Open & Distance Learning whereby you can take up courses at your convenience away from the school set-up. These are some of the courses offered in Open and Distance Learning;

  • Certificate in Business Management
  • Diploma in Customer Service
  • Diploma in Project Management
  • Diploma in Public Relations
  • Diploma in Purchasing & Supply
  • Diploma in Sales & Marketing
  • Diploma in Sales Management & Marketing
  • Diploma in Supply Chain Management

NIBS College Courses and Fees Structure

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Course

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Fees Structure per term

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1.School Of Engineering

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Artisan course in Electrical Installation

1 ½ years

​​ 

16,750

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Artisan course in Automotive Engineering

1 ½ years

​​ 

16,750

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Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

2 years

​​ 

16,750

​​ 

Certificate in Automotive Engineering

2 years

​​ 

16,750

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Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

3 years

​​ 

18,750

​​ 

Diploma in Automotive Engineering

3 years

​​ 

18,750

​​ 

2.School Of Hospitality and Tourism

​​ 

Certificate in Food & Beverage Production, Sales & Service Management

2 years

​​ 

18,750

​​ 

Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Operations

2 years

​​ 

18,750

​​ 

Diploma in Food & Beverage Production, Sales & Service Management

3 years

​​ 

20,750

​​ 

Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Operation

3 years

​​ 

20,750

​​ 

International Diploma in Hospitality Management

2 years

​​ 

20,750

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Diploma in Tourism, Travel & Business Studies

2 years

​​ 

18,750

​​ 

School Of Journalism

​​ 

Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies

2 years

​​ 

19,500

​​ 

School of Computer Studies

​​ 

Certificate in Information Communication Technology

1 ½ years

​​ 

17,750

​​ 

Diploma in Information Communication Technology

​​ 2 years

​​ 

19,000

​​ 

Diploma in Software Engineering

1 year

​​ 

19,000

International Driving License (ICDL)

3 months

​​ 

24,500

​​ 

School Of Hair Beauty

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Diploma in Cosmetology

1 year

​​ 

17,500

​​ 

Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy

6 months

​​ 

9,000 per month

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School Of Business Studies

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1 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (CPA)

​​ 

CPA section 1

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17,000

​​ 

CPA section 2

​​ 

17,000

​​ 

CPA section 3

​​ 

20,000

​​ 

CPA section 4

​​ 

20,000

​​ 

CPA section 5

​​ 

22,000

​​ 

CPA section 6

​​ 

22,000

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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS DIPLOMA (ATD)

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ATD LEVEL 1

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16,000

​​ 

ATD LEVEL 2

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17,000

​​ 

ATD LEVEL 3

​​ 

18,000

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Artisan course in Storekeeping

1 ½ years

​​ 

15,750

​​ 

Certificate in Business Management

1 ½ years

​​ 

​​ 

15,750

​​ 

Certificate in Sales & Marketing

1 ½ years

​​ 

​​ 

16,750

​​ 

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

1 ½ years

​​ 

​​ 

15,750

Diploma in Business Management

2 years

​​ 

19,000

​​ 

Diploma in Sales & Marketing

2 years

​​ 

19,000

​​ 

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

​​ 2 years

​​ 

19,000

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Full Secretarial Course

1 ½ years

​​ 

​​ 

15,750

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Admission Fees

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Registration Fees

​​ 

2,000

​​ 

Student ID

​​ 

400

​​ 

Maintenance Fee

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2,000

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Insurance Fee

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750

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Activity Fee

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500

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Internal Exams

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1,000

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Library Fees

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2,000

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Accommodation Fees

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Hostel Registration fee

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1,000 (one off payment)

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Hostel Fee

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27,000 per term (3 months) payable in monthly instalments of KES. 9,000 each. This fee is inclusive of meals and entertainment. Requirements: Blanket, sheet, and personal effects. Accommodation is available at Thika Road and Ongata Rongai Campuses


Please note that the fees are subject to change. Contact the school using the avenues below for fee policies and payments.

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) Contacts 

Thika Rd Campus: 0722 547 746

Nairobi CBD Campus : 0721 107 701

Thika Town Campus: 0713 193 173

Ongata Rongai Campus: 0715 654 016


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