TAITA TAVETA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(A Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)
Students
conducting
a research
in the
University
library.
Taita Taveta University College (TTUC) is a fast growing Institution located in Taita
Taveta County on Voi-Mwatate road, about 8 kilometers from the Nairobi-Mombasa
highway. It lies in a serene environment bordering Tsavo East National Park on the
east and Tsavo West National Park on the North West, the home of the Red elephants.
TTUC prides herself as home of Ideas, where scholarship is highly valued. The
College has for three times in a row ranked number one among the Constituent
University Colleges in Kenya, and was recently placed number 17 among all 63
Universities in Kenya according to Webometric Ranking.
TTUC opened her gates in 2007 as Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology (JKUAT) Taita Taveta Campus and later in 2011 was upgraded to a
Constituent.
Due to her very attractive courses, the population in the University College has
risen to 2000 students undertaking Masters’, Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate
programs. The University College has a constant presence of international scholars
through its established international linkages with reputable Universities across the
world.
The mission of the College is to produce leaders and professionals in engineering,
science and entrepreneurship through knowledge creation, dissemination and
application of socio-economic development.
The vision is to be a premier University in education, training, research, innovation
and community outreach for sustainable development.
Taita Taveta University College programs are guided by its Mission and Vision, and
is proud as a mining and mineral processing engineer’s hub. Currently TTUC has four
schools namely School of Mines and Engineering, School of Business Economics and
Social Sciences, School of Science and Informatics and School of Agriculture, Earth
and Environmental Sciences.
By focusing on technology, entrepreneurship and commerce, TTUC aligns its
programs with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Millennium Development Goals.
Parents and students will find the University College’s tranquil studying environment
ideal for learning. Extensive research and practical exposure guided by experienced
lecturers ensures that students are able to understand and internalize what they learn.
Students are motivated through continuous workshops, seminar, tutorials from guest
speakers, educational tours, organized counselling sessions.
The University College recognizes co-curricular activities as supplements in class
room education thus the sporting facilities which include soccer stadium, rugby,
basketball, hockey, and indoor games with well-trained coaches make our students
excel in University games to develop their talents and personality.
TTUC has also embraced partnerships with the Counties in the Coast Region and is
working to assist in the transformation of the counties in the Coast Region.
The University College’s high quality training is affirmed by the graduates as they hit
the job market with their professionalism, innovativeness and ethical conduct making
them stand out from the rest. The hospitable and friendly community around Taita
Taveta welcomes students from all walks of life to study at the Home of Ideas.
For more information visit us at www.ttuc.ac.ke
MAY 2015 INTAKE
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for May intake admission in the following programmes;-1. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS,ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (BESS)
COURSES
Certificate
in County
Governance
Certificate
in Business
Administration
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ OR Be a
holder of KCE Division IV with at least pass in both Mathematics
and English/Kiswahili. OR Be a holder of a pass in any relevant
certificate course from an institution recognized by the University
OR Holders of KCSE mean grade D- may be admitted to the
certificate course provide they have at least two (2) year’s
experience in County/ Local Government environment. OR Be a
holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate
as equivalent to any of the above.
3 months
May intake
(Part-time)
KCSE aggregate grade D+ or Division III in KCE
3 Months
May intake
2. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS (SSI)
TUITION PER
SEMESTER
41,000.00
KCSE aggregate grade C- and grades D+ in English & Mathematics;
Or KCE DIV II with at least D+ in Mathematics and English
Or Credit pass in any relevant Certificate with at least KCSE Grade
D+ with at least D in Mathematics and English;
Diploma in
Business
Administration
One and Half
years Including
attachment
May intake
2015
For degree or diploma applicants: Aggregate C+ in KCSE, Division
II in KCE or the equivalent grade. For Certificate applicants:
Aggregate Grade C- in KCSE, Division III in KCE or its equivalent
grade.
Certificate in
Information
Technology
KCSE aggregate grade D+ or Division III in KCSE
Diploma in
Information
Technology
KCSE Mean Grade C- and Grade D+ in English and Mathematics
Or Division II in KCE with Credit Pass in English and Mathematics
Or a grade D+ in Mathematics and English and Credit Pass in IT
Certificate (Stage I) or a K.A.C.E Certificated with Subsidiary Pass
in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification recognized by the
University Senate.
25,000.00
Certificate in
Purchasing
and Supplies
Management
Diploma in
Purchasing
and Supplies
Management
Bridging
certificate Course
in Mathematics (3
months)
25,000.00
Diploma In County
Governance
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- with D+ in
Mathematics and D+ in English. OR Be a holder of KCE Division
II with at least passes in both Mathematics and English. OR Be a
holder of a Credit pass in County Governance Certificate course
from TTUC. OR course with at least KCE III and at least a Pass in
Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of any other qualification
accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the
above.
5 Semesters
(Part-time).
May intake
2015
Bachelor of
Commerce
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and a minimum of C in Mathematics and
English, OR KACE certificate with two principal passes and one
subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics
or KCE. OR a diploma or professional certificate in a relevant
discipline. Options offered are Accounting, Finance, Banking and
Marketing, Human Resources Management
4 academic
years
(Full time,
Evenings and
Weekends )
May intake
50,000.00
Bachelor of
Purchasing
and Supplies
Management
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and a minimum of C in Mathematics and
English. OR KACE Certificate with two principal passes and one
subsidiary pass and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics
at KCE OR a diploma or professional certificate in a relevant
discipline.
(4 academic
years (Full
time, Evenings
and weekends
)
May Intake
50,000.00
Bachelor of
Business
Information
Technology
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and a minimum and C in Mathematics and
English, OR KACE certificate with two principal passes and one
subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics
or KCE. OR a diploma or professional certificate in a relevant
discipline.
4 academic
years (Full
time ,Evenings
and weekends
)
May Intake
50,000.00
Masters Degree
in Business
Administration
(MBA)-(Options:Marketing,
Finance and
Strategic
Management)
Bachelors degree with First class Honors or Second Upper Honours
or Lower second Class plus three years relevant experience Or
Bachelors with Pass plus at Least five years relevant postgraduate
experience
2 academic
years
(Evenings and
weekends )
May Intake
55,000.00
Master of Science
in Procurement
and Logistics
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2nd Class Honours
(Upper Division)
4 academic
years
(Evenings and
weekends )
May Intake
55,000.00
5 semesters
(Full Time)
May intake
25,000.00
Mean Grade KCSE C+ and Mathematics C+ and C- in both chemistry
and Physics or Physical sciences and Biological Sciences with grade
C; Or KACE, 2 principal passes OR a pass in JKUAT diploma in IT or
Diploma in Computer Technology or a Diploma in Management
and IT
4 academic
years (full
time)
May Intake
55,000.00
BSc. in Statistics
1.1
1.2
4 academic
years (full
time)
May Intake
50,000.00
2 Years for full
time students
and 3 years
for part time
students
May Intake
74,000.00
25,000.00
1.5
1.6
41,000.00 Per
semester.
25,000.00
Bsc. Mathematics
and Computer
Science
1.4
4 semesters
May intake
2015
3 months (Full
Time)
May intake
Mean Grade KCSE C+ and grades C in Mathematics and English;
Or KACE, 2 principal passes OR a pass in TTUC diploma in IT or
Diploma in Computer Technology or a Diploma in Management
and IT
1.3
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- and grades
D+ in English or Kiswahili.
Be a holder of KCE division II with credit pass in English or
Kiswahili. Be a holder of KCSE D+ and a relevant certificate with
credit pass. Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the
senate as equivalent to any of the above.
18,000.00
Bsc. Information
Technology
Diploma in
Business
Information
Technology
Diploma in
Community
Development
3 months
May intake
Masters of
Science in
Computer
Systems
K.C.S.E. C+ and C+ in both Mathematics & English
A Credit Pass in JKUAT bridging certificate course in
mathematics
Minimum of 2 passes in Science subjects, one of which
should be in Mathematics in GCE, Advanced level/KACE
Minimum of principal passes in science subjects one of
which should be in Education(GCE), KACE, Advanced level/
KACE
Have a diploma in Mathematics or statistics & with at least a
credit pass from an Institution recognized by the University
Senate.
Diploma in Applied Science in which there has been a
substantial mathematics content with at least a Credit pass
in relevant subjects from an Institution recognized by the
University Senate
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree of at least Lower Second Class
Honors form a recognized University and a working experience of a
least two years. OR Holders with a Bachelor degree with a Pass and
working experience of at least five years. Any other qualification
from an institution recognized by senate.
4 academic
years (full
time )
May Intake
intake
55,000.00
3. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (SAEES)
Bachelor of
Science in
Horticulture
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and Grade C (Plain) In each of the Following
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,/Physics/Geography and
C( Plain) In English/Kiswahili Or 3rd Group(III), Or Any Group( Iv),
Or Any Group (V) Subjects. Or Diploma In Agriculture, Horticulture,
Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, Earth Sciences and related
Disciplines From A Recognized Institution Or It’s Equivalent.
8 semesters
(Full Time)
May Intake
50,000.00
Diploma
Agribusiness
KCSE Mean Grade C-, and a minimum of C in Mathematics,
Biology or Agriculture or Geography, Chemistry or Physical
Sciences and in English or Kiswahili
6 semesters
May Intake
25,000.00
Certificate in
Agribusiness
KCSE Mean Grade D+(PLUS), and a minimum of D+ in Biology
or Agriculture and English, D+ in Mathematics and physical/
Chemistry
4 semesters
May Intake
25,000.00
Applications for the courses shall be made on official application forms which are available from the Office of the Registrar
(Academic Research, Outreach) Taita Taveta University College Voi or from the University College Website: www.ttuc.ac.ke
Duly completed application forms must be returned by Friday, 24th April 2015 to Taita Taveta University College upon payment of
a non-refundable application fee of Kshs1500/= for degree/Masters courses, 1000/= for Diploma courses and 500/= for certificate,
and Bridging in Mathematics courses. Payment for the form should be made in cash or bankers cheque to the following bank account:
Kenya Commercial Bank, (KCB) VOI Branch, and Account Number: 1136119140; Account Name: Taita Taveta University. Or
Equity Bank, Voi Branch: Account name: Taita Taveta University College, Account No:0790299712769. Applications together
with the bank deposit slip should be returned to:
The Registrar (ARO)
P.O. BOX 635-80300 VOI; Email: [email protected]
Tel: (a) 020-2437267; (b) 020-8150240; (c) 020-8150244
For more details visit the University College Website: www.ttuc.ac.ke
TTUC A HOME OF IDEAS