To be eligible for admission to the Diploma in Computer Science, candidates must hold a mean grade of ;
a) C Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent
b) IGCSE Year 13 certification with minimum of C+
c) IB Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.00
d) A Pre-University certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50
KCSE Meangrade
C
Course Duration
1 Years
Application Procedure
Applications for admission to Riara University should be made using official application forms, which may be collected from the office of the Academic Registrar or downloaded from www.riarauniversity.ac.ke/download.
All duly filled application forms should be returned with copies of relevant certificates and a personal statement attached. This should be accompanied by a nonrefundable application processing fee of Ksh. 2,000/= for Kenyan citizens and nationals of the East African Community. For international students, the application processing fee is Ksh. 4,000/=.
This amount may be deposited directly into the Riara University bank account:
Riara University,
Account No. 1132688035,
KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, PRESTIGE PLAZA BRANCH.
Riara University,
Account No. 6960380019,
COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA,UPPERHILL BRANCH.
Riara University,
Account No. 0212067694001
CHASEBANK,UPPERHILL BRANCH.
Students applying online may pay the fee by credit card or, alternatively, pay in the bank and attach the scanned bank deposit slip. Applications submitted by mail should include a banker’s cheque or money order, payable to Riara University.
Assessment of Your Application
All applicants for admission to Riara University will be assessed against the set entry criteria for each programme. Riara University application assessment methods will vary between courses, but may include: KCSE results, IGCSE/GCE/IB results.