levels. Higher institutions of learning offering ICT courses. •. Firms dealing with
Software Design, ... known as the Institute of Computer Science is located.
these graduates among others exist in: •
Government and Non-governmental Organizations
•
ICT industry in technical, strategic and management levels
•
Higher institutions of learning offering ICT courses
•
Firms dealing with Software Design, Development and Analysis
•
Self Employment (Consultancy)
FEES STRUCTURE AND DURATION ITEM Tuition Computer Laboratory Examination Registration Student ID Card Activity Fee Student Organization Medical Caution Subtotal TOTAL
ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED
TOTAL
5,000
NO. OF YRS 4 4
5,000
4
20,000
500
4
2,000
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
500
4
2,000
2,000
4
8,000
COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
972,000 20,000
400
4
1,600
5,000
4
20,000 5,000 78,600 1,050,600
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME
For more information please contact:
The tuition fees for the programme is KShs 126,000 per semester. Foreign applicants from East Africa will pay an additional 25%, while applicants from the rest of the world will pay an additional 100%.
The Director School of Computing and Informatics University of Nairobi P.O. Box 30197, 00100 Nairobi Tel: 4447870, 4444919, 4446544 Fax: 4447870 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.uonbi.ac.ke
www.uonbi.ac.ke
INTRODUCTION
industrial development and thereby be a partner in
Transfer of credits and/or exemptions shall be
The School of Computing and Informatics (SCI) formerly
the industrial development of Kenya.
allowed iin accordance with the university guidelines
known as the Institute of Computer Science is located
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
if the candidate obtained such credits from institutions
at the College of Biological and Physical Sciences of the
Candidates must satisfy the University of Nairobi
recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
University of Nairobi. SCI is housed in a two storey
general admission criteria. Eligibility for consideration
Where a candidate wishes to be exempted from any
building with office facilities for over 50 members of
for admission into the degree of Bachelor of Science
course units, the candidate will apply to the Academic
staff, a computer room, several computer labs with a fully
in Computer science in the School of computing and
Registrar justifying the request and provide evidence of
networked modern computer infrastructure, a library
Informatics is governed by the following minimum
the credentials which support such a request. Such a
and several classrooms. The School of Computing and
admission requirements or equivalent qualifications
candidate may be required to sit and pass an ordinary
Informatics seeks to be a leading centre of excellence
recognized by Senate:
university examination in that course unit.
in research, research and development (R&D) and
KCSE Candidates
advanced education in computing; addressing national
Holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Regulation above notwithstanding, all course units (3rd
and regional needs for information and communications
(KCSE) with a minimum aggregate qualification of C+.
and 4th year), which contribute towards final award of
technology and product development.
In addition, applicants must have obtained a minimum
the degree will be examined.
Grade of C+ in Mathematics and Physics.
Application for exemption will be considered only after
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
A-Level Candidates
the applicant has paid an exemption fee.
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To present the theoretical foundations in Computer
Candidates with 2 principal passes, one of which must
Science and integrate these theories in a way that
be in Mathematics or Physics and a subsidiary pass, with
COURSE STRUCTURE AND DURATION
gives the leaner deep knowledge of Computer
a Credit pass in Physics at ‘O’ level.
The course will extend over a minimum period of
Science.
Diploma in Computer Studies
8 semesters (4 years) and a maximum period of 16
To enable leaners to use the knowledge gained to
Candidates with Ordinary Diploma in Computer
semesters (8 years). Each academic year will have two
analyze, design and implement solutions to a wide
Studies or equivalent with a pass at Credit level, from
semesters.
range of real-world problems.
an institution recognized by Senate.
To develop leaners who are practical and problem
Higher Diploma in Computer Studies
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
solving-oriented and capable of life-long learning.
Candidates with Higher Diploma in Computer Studies
Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
To contribute to the production of computer
or equivalent from an institution recognized by Senate.
are specialists in Information Systems, Distributed
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Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and also in Research and
science and information systems professionals required at the various levels of our national
EXEMPTIONS AND CREDIT TRANSFER
Innovations in ICT. Employment opportunities for
