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List of 39 Public Universities in Kenya

The Kenyan government has announced that it will stop sponsoring students who join private universities and colleges. Instead, the government will only sponsor students who enroll in public universities and colleges.

This decision was made in an effort to reduce the financial burden on the government. The government currently spends a significant amount of money on sponsoring students in private universities and colleges. This money could be better used to improve the quality of education in public universities and colleges. READ ALSO : Are you eligible for a 100% sponsorship by the GoK?

How do I apply?

Students who are interested in being sponsored by the Govt  should apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). The KUCCPS is a government agency that is responsible for placing students in public universities and colleges. The deadline for applying to public universities in Kenya is usually in May.   Join our whatsapp community to know when the application is open.


The following is a list of public universities where the government will only sponsor students. It also shows where the university is located in the country.


No. Name of University Location
1 Alupe University Bungoma
2 Bomet University College Bomet
3 Chuka University Chuka
4 Co-operative University of Kenya Nairobi
5 Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Nyeri
6 Egerton University Njoro
7 Garissa University Garissa
8 Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Kisumu
9 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Juja
10 Kaimosi Friends University Kaimosi
11 Karatina University Karatina
12 Kenyatta University Nairobi
13 Kenyatta University - Mama Ngina University College Nairobi
14 Kibabii University Bungoma
15 Kirinyaga University Kerugoya
16 Kisii University Kisii
17 Koitalel Samoei University College Nakuru
18 Laikipia University Nyahururu
19 Maasai Mara University Narok
20 Machakos University Machakos
21 Maseno University Maseno
22 Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology Kakamega
23 Meru University of Science and Technology Meru
24 Moi University Eldoret
25 Multimedia University of Kenya Nairobi
26 Murang'a University of Technology Murang'a
27 Pwani University Kilifi
28 Rongo University Rongo
29 South Eastern Kenya University Kitui
30 Taita Taveta University Voi
31 Technical University of Kenya Nairobi
32 Technical University of Mombasa Mombasa
33 Tharaka University Tharaka-Nithi
34 Tom Mboya University Kisumu
35 Turkana University College Lodwar
36 University of Eldoret Eldoret
37 University of Embu Embu
38 University of Kabianga Kericho
39 University of Nairobi Nairobi

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What does this mean for students who are currently enrolled in private universities and colleges?

Students who are currently enrolled in private universities and colleges will not be affected by this decision. They will be able to continue their studies and graduate without any problems.
However, students who are planning to enroll in a private university or college in the future should be aware that they will not be eligible for government sponsorship. This means that they will have to find a way to fund their education themselves.

There are a few options available to students who are looking to fund their own education. One option is to take out a loan from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). HELB is a government agency that provides loans to students who are unable to afford to pay for their education.

Another option is to work part-time while you are in school. This can help you to cover some of the costs of your education.

Finally, you may be able to get financial assistance from your family or friends. If you are unable to find any other way to fund your education, you should consider asking for help from your loved ones.



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The new funding model

The Kenyan government has made significant changes to the way higher education is funded in the country, with a new model set to begin in the 2023/2024 academic year. The changes are intended to make higher education more sustainable and equitable over the long term.The new model will be student-centered and will take into account the level of need of individual students. This shall combine: 

  • Scholarships – free money that does not need to be paid back but awarded based on financial need.
  • Loans – required to be paid back over time with interest and are often given to help students cover the remaining cost of their education after scholarships and other forms of funding have been exhausted.
  • Household contributions – contribution from parents, guardians etc.

Under the new funding model, students will be categorized into three levels of need, as shown below:



Summary,

  1. Vulnerable students. Vulnerable students, who comprise 45,000 students joining universities and 42,000 students joining TVET institutions, will be FULLY FUNDED by the government. Their parents will not be required to contribute anything towards their education. This unprecedented move ensures that students from low-income households have equal access to higher education, with no financial contributions required from their families. The funding will come in the form of government scholarships and loans, providing much-needed relief to families at the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid.
  2. Less vulnerable students. Less vulnerable students will receive government scholarships of up to 53% and loans of up to 40% of their university education cost. Their households will be required to contribute 7% of the cost. Under the TVET category, these students will be eligible for government scholarships of up to 50% and loans of up to 30%. The remaining 20% of the cost will be covered by their households.
  3. Able students. Students from Able households, joining University will be funded through a government scholarship up to a maximum of 38% of the cost of the program and 55% in form of loans. Their households will pay only s75. The difference between the less able and able is that the less needy students will get more scholarship, and less loan. The able students will get more loans and less scholarship. Under the TVET category, the able students joining TVET will be funded to the tune of 32% for government scholarship and 48% for government loans. The remaining 20% of the cost will be covered by their households.
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In addition the Government has announced the following radical changes :
  • To ensure transparency in higher education pricing, all universities in Kenya will now be required to declare and publicize the actual cost of their programs on the KUCCPS portal.
  • The University Funding Board will now share information on funding sources through its portal and streamline the application process, making it easier for students to access financial support for their studies.
  • Students who are already enrolled in higher education programs will continue to receive support under the existing funding model, to ensure that they are not negatively impacted by the changes.
  • To ensure that students are placed in institutions based on their academic qualifications and preferences, rather than their ability to pay, placement of students to universities and TVET will no longer be linked to funding.
  • While private university students will be eligible for loans from The Higher Education Loans Board, they will not be eligible for government scholarships.
  • Kenya National Bureau of Statistics to determine graduated fees: To ensure that fees are adjusted over time to reflect changing economic conditions, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics will determine how fees will be graduated year-by-year.
  • Placement service portal to open soon: The placement service portal will open once universities provide their program costs, giving students the information they need to make informed decisions about where to study.

 


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KUCCPS Ad

The KUCCPS wishes to invite KCSE Candidates who did not get any of their choices on a competitive basis to revise their course choices during the second and final revision of course choices from 14th to 17th June, 2022.

How to know if you need to revise your choices.

Step 1 : Look for your KCSE index number in the Third Revision List 2022 available here.

Step 2 :  If your KCSE Index Number is in the list, it means you have not secured any of the courses you chose at Second Revision. Please, log in to the Student’s Portal and choose other courses before June 17, 2022.

ALSO,

You can log in to your portal and you will see a message informing you that you are required to revise your choices. If you provided valid phone numbers during the application, an SMS has been forwarded to your contact asking you to revise your choices.


Who should revise their course choices?
  1. Applicants who did not secure a course after the first and second revision exercises
  2. Students who sat for KCSE between 2000 and 2021 and who have not yet applied.
Any applicant who fails to qualify for their choices but meet the cut off points for placement may be offered any course with unfilled capacities taking into account the minimum requirements for admission.


Finally, here is a list of top courses you should consider while revising your course choices.

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 Application for  university and college placement for government sponsorship is ongoing and will close on the 17th July, 2021. See the below guide.


1. Who is eligible for placement as a Government Sponsored Student?

https://chuonikenya.blogspot.com/2021/05/kuccps-applicant-eligibility-diploma-degree.html

2. What is the official application portal?

Visit students.kuccps.net

3. How do I login to my Kuccps student’s portal?

https://chuonikenya.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-to-login-to-kuccps-students-portal.html

4. How to I choose and apply a course via the KUCCPS?

https://chuonikenya.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-to-choose-and-apply-course-via.html

5. What steps should I take when choosing a career?

https://chuonikenya.blogspot.com/2016/03/career-advice-tips-courses.html?m=1

6. What next after the third revision of courses?

https://chuonikenya.blogspot.com/2019/02/steps-kuccps-course-application-2019-kcse.html?m=1

7. What are some of the most marketable courses in Kenya?

https://chuonikenya.blogspot.com/2021/06/top-marketable-most-popular-courses-in.html

 

 

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Q1: How do I know if I have not secured a course?

Approx. two weeks after the closure of the first revision of courses, KUCCPS publishes a list of KCSE index numbers of the students who didn't secure a course.  To confirm, you'll be required to log in to the Student’s Portal and submit a new application for your preferred courses.

Also, If you provided valid phone numbers during the application, an SMS will be sent to your contact asking you to revise your choices.

Q2: Who is eligible to apply during the revision of courses?

The application is open for:

  1. Students who had applied for placement through their schools and/or during the Revision of Choices and have not secured a place following the first round of processing of the applications.
  2. All 2022 KCSE candidates with a C + and above who did not make any application for degree courses;
  3. All candidates who scored between C plain and E from the year 2000 to 2022 and have not had the opportunity apply for TVET courses through KUCCPS.


Q3: Which courses are available for selection during the second revision of courses? 

The applicants will be required to select new choices from the degree, diploma and craft/artisan certificate courses with unfilled capacities, which are also listed on the website, and submit afresh.

READ ALSO : TOP 90 MOST MARKETABLE & LUCRATIVE COURSES TO STUDY IN KENYA

Q4: When will I know the exact course I have been placed?

Applicants whose index numbers will not be listed on the website will have provisionally secured one of their choices, hence are not required to reapply. The outcome of their applications will be given after the conclusion of the placement processing. Results will be released by the end of July.

Q5: I missed the school application. Should i apply now?

Yes, the application is open to those who didn't have an opportunity to apply.

Q6: When should I apply?

Check on the students.kuccps.net portal to know if the application window is open. Also, Keep checking our website and social media pages for timely updates and career guidance.

Q7: How much should i pay to revise my course choices during the second revision?  

The Placement Processing Fee varies as follows:

Applicants who did the First & second Revision of Choices but failed to secure any of their choices are not required to pay the placement processing fee during the Second Revision. Instead, they should submit the MPesa transaction code they used during the First Revision.

Those who applied through their schools but missed the First Revision should pay the amount indicated in their accounts in the Student’s Portal.

Candidates who neither applied through their schools nor during the First Revision and are selecting courses for the first time will be required to pay a placement processing fee of Ksh1,500.

Note: They should not make any payment until they have logged in to the Student’s Portal and completed all the application steps. Please follow the payment instructions on the portal carefully.

Q7: How do i retrieve my lost M-PESA transaction code?

Simply dial *234# from your mobile phone to access the menu, Select 'My M-PESA Information', then 'M-PESA Statement' or Click on M-PESA Statement at the bottom of the M-PESA landing page on mySafaricom App.

Q8: How is it possible that I have not secured any of the courses I applied for yet I met all the minimum requirements?

For you to apply for a course, you must have all the minimum entry and subject requirements. Applicants compete with one another for limited vacancies in a programme. If the applicants are more than the available capacity, some are left out due to the competition.

Q9. I have provisionally secured one of the courses I applied for. When will I know the course and the university/college?

Applicants who have provisionally secured a course will be provided with the details of the programme and the institution during the official release of the placement results at the end of the entire process.

Q9. What happens if am unable to secure a course during the revision of courses?

Those who don't a secure a course will be asked to revise their course choices again - third revision of course choices.

Also, Any applicant who fails to qualify for their choices during the third revision of courses but meet the cut off points for placement may be offered any course with unfilled capacities taking into account the minimum requirements for admission.

Good luck!

RELATED:

  1. How to login to the KUCCPS students portal
  2. Step by step guide on How to revise your course choices
  3. List of top marketable courses

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How to choose a course via the students portal

The Kenya Universities Colleges Central Placement Service, popularly known as KUCCPS was established to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to Kenyan public universities and colleges. To achieve this mission, the board uses an online course application portal, where course applicants can apply for admissions into higher institutions of learning as GoK sponsored students.

Deadline : 07th June, 2023

Here is the procedure for applying a course via the KUCCPS Students Portal.

Note: You must be logged to access the online application. Here is how to login to the KUCCPS Students portal.


Step 1 : Identify your weighted cluster points. For Degree applicants, the Weighted Cluster Points are already calculated and displayed per programme on the right-most column.

Kuccps Weighted Cluster Points




Step 2: Locate previous cut off points. The previous cut-off points for each programme are listed per institution to guide degree applicants.

Previous Cut-off Points

PRO TIP ! The Cut-off points for any year are the weighted cluster points for the last competitively placed applicant. For instance,  Suppose the Bachelor of Arts programme at an institution requires only 10 students but 13 applications are received.

The best performing 10 applicants will be picked and the that are 3 left out will be considered for their other choices. However, the weighted points for the last (10th) student will form the cut-off points for the programme at the institution.

NOTE:
  1. The cut-off points are not predetermined and will not be available while applications are ongoing.
  2. Cut-off points vary by programme, institution and application year.
  3. Previous years’ cut-off points are provided to guide applicants during the application process. 

Step 3 : TVET/Diploma applicants only use the minimum grade and subject requirements to gauge their qualification to a programme.

Kuccps TVET Applications


Step 4 : Identify a course and note down the program code. Only the 7-character code is needed for application:

KUCCPS Course Application Guidelines

You can write the code down for application later or add the programme to your course basket by clicking the button marked “ADD” next to the course.

PRO TIP! For programmes added to the basket the button turns green and the words
change to “ADDED”. The saved courses can be accessed by either clicking the menu item marked
“Course Basket” or on the icon marked “Basket”, as shown below.


Kuccps Course Basket


Step 5 : Update your contact info. To view your saved courses, you must provide your contact information. Ensure the contacts are valid and correct as they will be used to get in touch with you after placement. Only the courses shortlisted will be displayed here.

Update your contact info and ensure contacts are valid.

Step 6 : Making an application. When you are ready to make an application, click on the tab titled
“Application/Revision”. The application instructions will be listed here, read and understand.


Kuccps Application Instructions


Step 7:  Click on “APPLY NOW” to proceed. The applicant will see have access to a form (or two) for the level of programmes they qualify for:

Kuccps Application Form

Enter the 7-character programme codes for the programmes that the applicant most prefers, and submit your application.

Multiple Category Applications : An applicant is allowed to apply for more that one level of programmes if they qualify for multiple i.e.: Diploma and Craft Certificate programmes or Degree and Diploma programmes. You will need to click the “SUBMIT” button at the bottom of the form for the second level. The applicant must explicitly opt-in to multiple category processing if the applicant wants the second level to be considered. The status is shown via a switch on the top of the page:

PRO MULTIPLE APPLICATION TIPS!

  • Placement processing follows the applicant’s list procedurally, so order them by order of preference i.e. most preferred as 1a and least preferred as 4.
  • The programmes for the second level will not be considered unless the applicant opts in. This means if you miss your first set of applications, you will be considered for the second i.e. you may be placed to one of the Craft courses if you miss all your diploma choices.

Step 8: Make a payment through Mpesa with the details provided at this step. Do NOT make a payment before getting to this stage, the amount and account are unique to each applicant.

KUCCPS M-pesa payment process

PRO TIP! Check the transaction code carefully not to confuse the numbers: ‘0’, ‘1’ and
‘5’ with the letters: ‘O’, ‘I’ and ‘S’. Retain the Mpesa message, you will need the transaction code every time you make changes.

HURRAY! YOU HAVE APPLIED A COURSE VIA THE KUCCPS STUDENTS PORTAL.

KUCCPS Payment Reversals

Reversals for erroneous payments are dealt with in the following ways:
  1. For non-existent accounts, reversals will be made within 14 days.
  2. Reversals for payments made to wrong but valid accounts e.g. payment made for account 12345678912 instead of 12345678911 must be requested in writing to the Chief Executive Officer.
Changing Course Applicatio

An applicant may make as many changes as they want before the deadline. These include:

  1. Opting out of multiple application processing. The applicant will need to enter their password to verify the change.

  2. Deleting applications. Clicking on the “DELETE” button over the application. This deletes the entire application and the choices.


Viewing your course application choices

You may view your application at any time by visiting “Application/Revision” tab and moving to the “APPLICATION HISTORY” page or Visiting the Dashboards tab. The current application will be viewable here, ensure the courses and their order are as you would want them considered.

PRO TIP! The “Downloads” tab has many useful resources to assist you in making a choice. Ensure you log out of your account always.

Read also,

  1. How to know if you're eligible for Gok Sponsorship - applicant's eligibility



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The KUCCPS board was established to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to Kenyan private & public universities and colleges; develop and implement career guidance programmes; disseminate information on available programmes; and collect and retain data relating to university and college placement, among other functions.

JUST IN : The KUCCPS has announced that the third revision of course choices will close on 17th July,2021

The board processes candidates application for placement on merit. Some of the factors they consider include;

  • Students Performance in the examination
  • Available choices in the course selected
  • Available spaces or capacity in the university or college
  • Affirmative action for gender
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Candidates from marginalized regions



Applicant Eligibility

For a candidate to be eligible to apply for placement, the following conditions will apply:

  1. A Kenyan Citizen governed by Chapter Three of the Constitution of Kenya and the Kenya Citizenship Act Cap 170.
  2. Sponsorship will be eligible to all applicants provided that the KCSE Candidates of the year preceding the selection and those who have never benefited before are given priority.
  3. The minimum admission requirement to apply for degree programmes will be C+. 
  4. The minimum admission requirement to apply for a diploma will be C-. 
  5. The minimum admission requirement to apply for a craft certificate will be D. 
  6. The minimum admission requirement to apply for an Artisan certificate will be E.
  7.  Applications shall be subjected to minimum subjects requirements from regulators and training institutions where applicable.
A summary of the available institutions and courses is available on the students portal - students.kuccps.net

Summary of the available institutions and programmes


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