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INSTITUTE OF PEACE, SECURITY & HUMANITARIAN STUDIES

8 programmes

GaU
Bachelor Degree

BPS-N

Bachelor In Peace, Security and Conflict Management

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
  • A holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with 2 principal passes
  • Holders of a Diploma from an institution recognized by the University Senate
  • A holder of a Bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by the University Senate
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GaU
Doctorate

PHDPEACE

Doctor Of Philosophy in Peace, Security and Conflict Management

3 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 360,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
  • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
  • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of at most 1000 words stating the applicant's purpose and goals of research study
  • Proof of English proficiency is required for students from non-English speaking countries
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GaU
Doctorate

PHDRMS

Doctor of Philosophy in Refugee and Migration Studies

3 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 360,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
  • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
  • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of at most 1000 words stating the applicant's purpose and goals of research study
  • Proof of English proficiency is required for students from non-English speaking countries
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GaU
Masters

MARMS

Master in Refugee and Migration Studies

2 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 220,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with at least upper division of Garissa University or institutions recognized by Garissa University Senate
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with lower division honours and at least two years' relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Pass and experience of not less than five years after award of the degree or with a postgraduate diploma
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GaU
Masters

MPS

Master In Peace, Security and Conflict Management

2 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 220,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree of GaU or equivalent with at least second upper classification
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with second lower classification and at least two years relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Pass and experience of not less than five years after award of the degree or with a postgraduate diploma
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GaU
Postgraduate Diploma

PGDPS

Postgraduate Diploma in Peace, Security and Conflict Management

1 year
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Contact Admissions Office

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a Bachelor's Degree recognized by the University Senate as a prerequisite for the Postgraduate Diploma in Peace, Security and Conflict Management
  • Holder of qualifications considered by the Senate to be equivalent to a university degree
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GaU
Certificate

CPS

Certificate In Peace, Security and Conflict

Mean grade of D+

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GaU
Diploma

DPS

Diploma In Peace Security and Conflict

Mean grade of C-

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

9 programmes

GaU
Bachelor Degree

BA

Bachelor Of Arts in Economics

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E, with C+ in Mathematics and a C (plain) in English or Kiswahili
  • Holders of a Diploma in Economics or relevant field
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BBM-N

Bachelor Of Business Management

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and a C (plain) in Mathematics
  • Holders of a Diploma in Business studies, Procurement, Human Resources or relevant field
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSHRM-N

Bachelor Of Science (Human Resource Management)

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
  • Diploma in Human Resources, Public Relations and Business Management and any other relevant areas
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GaU
Doctorate

PHDBM

Doctor Of Philosophy in Business Administration

3 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 490,050

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent in any of the following disciplines: Business Management, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement, Commerce etc.
  • Holder of a relevant Master's degree recognized by the GaU Senate
  • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
  • NOTE: Holders of executive degree programmes DO NOT qualify
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GaU
Masters

MBA

Master Of Business Administration

2 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 262,300

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a bachelor's degree in business or commerce with at least second-class upper honours from a university recognized by GaU
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree in business or commerce with second class lower honours with two (2) years working experience
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least second-class lower honours with three (3) years managerial experience
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GaU
Certificate

CBM

Certificate In Business Management

Mean grade of D+

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GaU
Diploma

DBM

Diploma In Business Management

Mean grade of C-

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GaU
Diploma

DHRM

Diploma In Human Resource Management

Mean grade of C-

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GaU
Diploma

DPSM

Diploma In Procurement & Supplies Management

Mean grade of C-

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

14 programmes

GaU
Bachelor Degree

BARI-N

Bachelor of Arts in Arabic with Islamic Studies

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in IRE, C plain in English/Kiswahili
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BACD-N

Bachelor Of Arts in Community Development

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
  • Holders of a relevant Diploma in Social Work, Community Development and any other social science field from recognized institutions
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BAGEO

Bachelor Of Arts in Geography

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E with C+ in Geography
  • Holders of a Diploma in Geography/Environmental Science or a relevant field
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BPSPA-N

Bachelor Of Arts in Political Science & Public Administration

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
  • Holders of a Diploma in Political Science, Public Administration, Diplomacy, International Relations or relevant field
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

EDA-N

Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in two teaching subjects
  • Holders of a Diploma in Education (Arts Subjects) with C+ in two teaching subjects
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

ECPE-N

Bachelor Of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Education)

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in two teaching subjects
  • Holders of a Diploma in Primary or Early Childhood Education and a P1 certificate from a recognized institution
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

EDS-N

Bachelor Of Education (Science)

4 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 54,825 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in two teaching subjects
  • Holders of a Diploma in Education (Science Subjects) with C+ in two teaching subjects
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GaU
Doctorate

PDCS

Doctor Of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies

3 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 360,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a Master of Education degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
  • Must have taken at least four (4) courses in Curriculum Studies at Masters level
  • Must show ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation at Masters level
  • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of not more than 1000 words
  • Proof of English proficiency required for students from non-English speaking countries
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GaU
Doctorate

PDEA

Doctor Of Philosophy in Educational Management

3 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 360,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a Master of Education degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
  • Must have taken at least five (5) units at Masters level in educational management/administration/leadership
  • Must show ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation at Masters level
  • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of not more than 1000 words
  • Proof of English proficiency required for students from non-English speaking countries
Apply Now →
GaU
Masters

MAGEO

Master In Geography

2 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 220,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as BSc/BA in Geography, BSc in Earth Sciences and Bachelor of Education with Geography as a specialization
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GaU
Masters

MACD

Master of Arts in Community Development

2 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 220,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as BA in Community Development, Development Studies or equivalent Social Sciences
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GaU
Masters

MED.EA

Master Of Education in Educational Administration

2 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 220,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of Bachelor's Degree (at least Second Upper Division) of GaU or institutions recognized by GaU Senate in a relevant field
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Second Upper Division) B.A or B.Sc. with a Post-graduate Diploma in Education or an equivalent certificate in Education, all recognized by GaU
  • Holder of Bachelor's degree (Second Lower Division) with two years relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Pass) in a relevant field with relevant experience of not less than five years after award of the degree
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GaU
Masters

MED.CS

Master Of Education in Curriculum Studies

2 years
January, April/May, August/September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 220,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of Bachelor's Degree (at least Second Upper Division) of GaU or institutions recognized by GaU Senate in a relevant field
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Second Upper Division) B.A or B.Sc. with a Post-graduate Diploma in Education or an equivalent certificate in Education, all recognized by GaU
  • Holder of Bachelor's degree (Second Lower Division) with two years relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Pass) in a relevant field with relevant experience of not less than five years after award of the degree
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GaU
Diploma

DPA

Diploma In Public Administration

Mean grade of C-

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School Of Pure And Applied Sciences

18 programmes

GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSAIT-N

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Innovation and Technology

4 years
January, May, September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 59,925 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+, and C+ in Agriculture/C plain in Biology and C plain in Chemistry, and C plain in any of Mathematics/Physics/Geography or Physical sciences
  • Holder of Diploma with a minimum of credit in a subject related to Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology or any other related discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
  • Holder of a relevant Bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by the University Senate
  • Holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with 2 principal passes
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSAP-N

Bachelor of Science in Animal Production and Health Management

4 years
January, May, September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 59,925 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics
  • Holder of a relevant Diploma in Animal Production, Animal Health or any other related discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by the University Senate
  • Holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with 2 principal passes
Apply Now →
GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSN-N

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

4 years
September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 229,196 per year | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili
  • Holders of qualifications equivalent to the above, certified by Nursing Council of Kenya and from institutions recognized by Garissa University Senate
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSC-N

Bachelor Of Science

4 years
January, May, September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 59,925 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C plain in Mathematics, and C plain in any two of the following subjects: Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Apply Now →
GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSC

Bachelor Of Science (Applied Statistics with Computing)

4 years
January, May, September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 59,925 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in Mathematics, C plain in Physics and C plain in English/Kiswahili
  • Attained a mean grade of C plain at KCSE and hold Diploma in Applied Sciences or Education with Mathematics as a major subject, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics background
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSCAS-N

Bachelor Of Science (Actuarial Science)

4 years
January, May, September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 59,925 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and a C+ in Mathematics
  • Candidates with a mean grade C plain at KCSE and holders of Diploma in Applied Sciences or Education with Mathematics as a major subject, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an Institution recognized by the University Senate
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics background
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSC/COMP-N

Bachelor Of Science in Computer Science

4 years
January, April, May, August, September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 59,925 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics and C plain in English/Kiswahili
  • Holders of a relevant diploma (e.g., computer science, information science) recognized by the University Senate and have attained a distinction or credit with at least 2 years of field or research experience
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GaU
Bachelor Degree

BIS-N

Bachelor Of Science in Information Sciences

4 years
January, May, September
Fulltime or Part-time
PSSP: Ksh 59,925 per Semester | GSSP: Government determined

Meet any one of the following:

  • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C Plain in Mathematics
  • Holders of a relevant Diploma in Information Science/Technology
Apply Now →
GaU
Bachelor Degree

BSPH-N

Bachelor Of Science in Public Health

Mean grade of C+ above

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GaU
Doctorate

PHD.DENR

Doctor Of Philosophy in Dryland Environment and Natural Resources Management

3 years
January, May, September
Fulltime or Part-time
Ksh 490,050

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a relevant Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
  • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
  • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of at most 1000 words stating the applicant's purpose and goals of research study
  • Proof of English proficiency is required for students from non-English speaking countries
Apply Now →
GaU
Masters

MSC

Master Of Science in Dryland Environment and Natural Resources

2 years
January, May, September
Part-time
Ksh 300,000

Meet any one of the following:

  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Earth Science, BA in Geography, B.Sc. in Geography and Natural Resources Management, B.Sc. in Climate Change and Development, BA in Urban and Regional Planning, BA in Development Studies, B.Ed or other relevant disciplines with upper second-class honours from a recognized University
  • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (lower second-class honours) and Postgraduate Diploma of GaU or any other recognized University, or evidence of extensive research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals or at least two (2) years of working experience
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GaU
Certificate

CIT

Certificate In Information Technology

Mean grade of D+

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GaU
Diploma

DIPE

Diploma In Electronics

Mean grade of C-

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GaU
Diploma

DPH

Diploma In Public Health

Mean grade of C-

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GaU
Diploma

DHIS

Diploma In Health Records and Information System

Mean grade of C-

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GaU
Diploma

DMLS

Diploma In Medical Laboratory Science

Mean grade of C-

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GaU
Diploma

DND

Diploma In Nutrition and Dietetics

Mean grade of C-

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GaU
Diploma

DIT

Diploma In Information Technology

Mean grade of C-

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