This article will cover the courses offered at the Open University of Kenya (OUK) and their fee structure for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Open University of Kenya was awarded a charter on 3rd August 2023, becoming the country’s first virtual public university.
Located in Konza Technopolis, Machakos County, the institution offers education through distance learning to increase access to higher education in Kenya.
Below is the fee structure for the undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered at the Open University of Kenya.
Open University Of Kenya (OUK) Courses And Fee Structure 2025/2026
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Programme |
Fee (Ksh) |
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1 |
Bachelor of Data Science |
79,000 |
|
2 |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics |
79,000 |
|
3 |
Bachelor of Technology Education |
86,000 |
|
4 |
Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship |
79,000 |
|
5 |
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics |
79,000 |
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6 |
Bachelor of Economics and Data Science |
79,000 |
|
7 |
Bachelor of Commerce |
79,000 |
|
8 |
Bachelor of Computer Science |
79,000 |
|
9 |
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Technologies |
79,000 |
|
10 |
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computing |
79,000 |
|
11 |
Bachelor of Agri-Technology and Food Systems |
86,000 |
|
12 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology |
110,000 |
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13 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability |
110,000 |
|
14 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Education |
110,000 |
|
15 |
Master of Business Administration |
187, 500 | (1st year 101,500, 2nd year 86,000) |
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16 |
Master in Learning Design and Technology |
187, 500 | (1st year 101,500, 2nd year 86,000) |
|
17 |
Master of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics |
187, 500 | (1st year 101,500, 2nd year 86,000) |
|
18 |
Master in Data Science |
187, 500 | (1st year 101,500, 2nd year 86,000) |
|
19 |
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence |
187, 500 | (1st year KES 101,500, 2nd year KES 86,000) |
|
20 |
Master of Science in Digital Services Management |
187, 500 | (1st year 101,500, 2nd year 86,000) |
|
21 |
Master of Education in Technology Education |
187, 500 | (1st year 101,500, 2nd year 86,000) |
|
22 |
Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy |
187, 500 | (1st year 101,500, 2nd year 86,000) |
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23 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management |
337, 500 | (1st year 162,000, 2nd year 132,000 and 3rd year 43,500) |
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24 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy |
337, 500 | (1st year 162,000, 2nd year 132,000 and 3rd year 43,500) |
Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes
- A mean grade of C+ and above at KCSE where applicable or its equivalent OR
- Diploma or professional qualification from recognised institutions OR
- A KCSE certificate or equivalent and a foundational certificate or bridging course from recognised institutions OR
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of One principal and subsidiary pass OR
- Evidence of KCSE certificate or equivalent and a portfolio for the purpose of Recognition of Prior Learning determination with respect to:
- Workplace training of 2 years OR
- Work experience in a relevant field of 2 years OR
- Two short courses lasting at least 3 months each in relevant fields OR
- Any other qualification that may be determined by Senate recognising prior learning leading to equivalent of the identified criteria, experience and skills of a learner OR
- A Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Application Guidelines
The KUCCPS portal is open for placement of students to the Open University of Kenya. Prospective students with KCSE qualifications (i.e. with a mean grade of C+ and above) should submit their applications online through the KUCCPS Portal ( ouk.kuccps.net)
Those interested in the bachelor’s programmes and postgraduate programmes should apply through admissions.ouk.ac.ke
- No application fee will be charged for those seeking admission to the Open University of Kenya
Open University of Kenya (OUK) Contacts
Phone: 020 2000211 / 020 2000212
Email: info@ouk.ac.ke
Location: Konza Technopolis, Machakos
