OUR PROFILE
Karatina University is a Chartered public university in Kenya. Situated 15km North off Karatina town, the University aspires to be one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Kenya and beyond. We offer quality education that is in tandem with the needs and aspirations of the global village as captured in our Vision, Mission and Core Values. Karatina University locality is rich in Agricultural soils and endowed with tourist attractions within the vicinity of snow-capped Mount Kenya. The serene environment makes it an ideal place for learning. This institution started in 2007 as Mount Kenya Campus of Moi University. It had succeeded a Tea Training institute. In 2010 it became Karatina University College, a Constituent College of Moi University. Finally, in 2013, Karatina University was awarded a Charter.
School of Education And Social Sciences
Our Academic Programmes
Master of Science in Wildlife Management
Master of Science in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
Master of Science in Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources
School of Nursing and Public Health
PhD in Plant Diversity and Evolution
Master of Science in Biostatistics
Masters of Science (Chemistry)
Masters of Science (Biochemistry)
Master of Science in Information Technology (IT)
Master of Science in Information Science
Master of Science in Microbiology
Master of Science in Plant Diversity and Evolution
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Computing
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
BSC. Electronics with Informatics
Bachelor of Science with Education
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How to Apply
Karatina University has intakes in January, May, and September for Full Time, Weekend and Evening classes.
Application Procedure:
Masters and undergraduate programmes Download Application form Here
PhD Programme Application form Download Here
Application fee is Ksh. 3,000 for PhD programmes, Ksh. 2,000 for Masters Programmes and Ksh. 1,000 for Undergraduate Programmes.
Payments should be made in Bankers Cheque in favour of Karatina University or direct deposit to the University Account: Equity Bank, Karatina Branch, Ac. No. 0040298291603
Duly filled application forms (with relevant certificates and application payment slip attached) can be dropped at Karatina University, Main Campus, School of Business, Karatina Towns or sent to
The Registrar
(Academic, Research and Student Affairs)
P.O. Box 1957 – 10101,
KARATINA, KENYA.
Or Email: admissions@karu.ac.ke
Or call Admission office through 0716135171
Application forms can also be obtained from Karatina University, Main Campus, School of Business, Karatina Towns.