Chuka University offers students a quality education that prepares them for lifelong success in the future of work as changemakers and problem solvers of tomorrow.
From its location at Chuka, along the Nairobi-Meru highway in Tharaka Nithi County, and four other campuses in Igembe, Chogoria, Embu, and Nairobi, it draws students from across Kenya who are attracted by its strong undergraduate degrees that range from social sciences and arts to business and organizational leadership, agriculture, history, and more.
Chuka University (CU) started as Eastern Campus College in 2004 as a constituent college of Egerton University. Later, in 2007, it was promoted to full university status, making it the first public university in Eastern Kenya.
Check out some of its programs and fees in 2024;
Chuka University fees for undergraduate courses (First years)
Here is what it will cost first-time applicants to study at Chuka University. The fees shown are for the first year of study:
| No. | Degree course | Fee structure (2024) |
| 1. | Bachelor of Arts | Ksh122,400 |
| 2. | Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science | Ksh244,800 |
| 3. | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry | Ksh244,800 |
| 4. | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Ksh244,800 |
| 5. | Bachelor of Science in Biology | Ksh224,400 |
| 6. | Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) | Ksh244,800 |
| 7. | Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | Ksh204,000 |
| 8. | Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Ksh336,600 |
| 9. | Bachelor of Science | Ksh224,400 |
| 10. | Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) | Ksh275,400 |
| 11. | Bachelor of Science (Food Science & Technology) | Ksh275,400 |
| 12. | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | Ksh275,400 |
| 13. | Bachelor of Commerce | Ksh183,600 |
| 14. | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) | Ksh183,600 |
| 15. | Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Ksh183,600 |
| 16. | Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Security Studies) | Ksh153,000 |
| 17. | Bachelor of Education (Science) | Ksh244,800 |
| 18. | Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Enterprise Management) | Ksh275,400 |
| 19. | Bachelor of Science in Physics | Ksh224,400 |
| 20. | Bachelor of Science (Horticulture) | Ksh275,400 |
| 21. | Bachelor of Public Health | Ksh275,400 |
| 22. | Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science and Technology) | Ksh244,800 |
| 23. | Bachelor of Arts (Economics & Sociology) | Ksh183,600 |
| 24. | Bachelor of Science (Economics & Statistics) | Ksh183,600 |
| 25. | Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) | Ksh244,800 |
| 26. | Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics) | Ksh275,400 |
| 27. | Bachelor of Tourism Management | Ksh204,000 |
| 28. | Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism | Ksh204,000 |
| 29. | Bachelor of Science in Information Science | Ksh204,000 |
| 30. | Bachelor of Psychology | Ksh153,000 |
| 31. | Bachelor of Science (Community Development) | Ksh153,000 |
| 32. | Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management | Ksh183,600 |
| 33. | Bachelor of Agribusiness Management | Ksh275,400 |
| 34. | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology | Ksh244,800 |
| 35. | Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Economics | Ksh183,600 |
| 36. | Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) | Ksh275,400 |
| 37. | Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management | Ksh204,000 |
| 38. | Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics | Ksh183,600 |
| 39. | Bachelor of Science (Natural Resources Management) | Ksh275,400 |
| 40. | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication | Ksh204,000 |
| 41. | Bachelor of Hotel Management | Ksh204,000 |
| 42. | Bachelor of Science (Applied Computer Science) | Ksh204,000 |
| 43. | Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | Ksh122,400 |
| 44. | Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics | Ksh275,400 |
| 45. | Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension) | Ksh275,400 |
| 46. | Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies | Ksh122,400 |
| 47. | Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies | Ksh204,000 |
| 48. | Bachelor of Co-operative Management | Ksh204,000 |
| 49. | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | Ksh224,400 |
| 50. | Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture | Ksh275,400 |
How to apply
So, you’ve learned about all Chuka University courses and fees and think it may be a great place for you? Nice! Just follow the steps below to learn about completing your application online.
If you just completed high school, applying using the KUCCPS portal is easier. You must have a minimum grade of C+ to pursue any of its course offerings. Private applicants can apply in the following steps;
1. Visit admissions.chuka.ac.ke and read the online application and registration guidelines. You’ll need a clear passport-sized photo, scanned ID document, birth certificate, and relevant academic certificates
2. Go to Self Sponsored Students and click ‘Apply’
3. Create your account and make a new application
4. Submit your details and pay the required application fee to the Chuka University bank account. Here are the application fees for every program of study;
* Certificate – Ksh1000
* Diploma – Ksh2000
* Masters – Ksh2000
* PH.D. – Ksh2000
* Post Graduate Diploma – Ksh2000
* Undergraduate – Ksh2000
After paying the application fees, once approved, you will receive the admission letter. Download and complete your admission process.
Chuka University has a student body of over 15,000.
