Kibabii University ( KIBU ) is a public Chartered university located in Bungoma County, Western Kenya, along the Bungoma-Chwele road. The university was established in 2010 as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University (MMUST) and was granted full university status in November 2015.
Kibabii University’s General Information
- Motto: “Knowledge for Development”.
- Location: Seven kilometers from Bungoma town, covering an area of approximately 28.3 hectares.
- Chancellor: President of the Republic of Kenya (formerly President Uhuru Kenyatta when he handed over the title deed).
- Official Website : kibu.ac.ke.
Educational Programs at Kibabii University
This college offers various courses at Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Masters, and PhD levels. Some of the major faculties include:
- School of Education and Social Sciences: Offers courses such as Bachelor of Education (Arts/Science) and Criminology.
- School of Computing and Information: Known for information technology and systems.
- School of Business and Economics: Offers a Bachelor of Commerce and human resource management.
- School of Science: Deals with mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.
Kibabii University’s Admission Requirements
To join Kibabii University, applicants are required to meet the following general criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree: Average grade of C+ in the KCSE examination.
- Diploma: Average grade of C- in KCSE.
- Certificate: Average grade of D+ in KCSE.
- Applications: Submitted online through the KIBU Admissions Portal or through KUCCPS for government-sponsored students.
Campus Life and Services at Kibabii University
The college is renowned for its modern infrastructure, including a modern library, laboratories, and excellent internet (Wi-Fi) services. There are also hostels, medical facilities, and sports facilities for students.
KIBABII UNIVERSITY’S ACCREDITED KUCCPS COURSES (21 programs)
- Bachelor Of Science (Mathematics)
- Bachelor Of Science (Biology)
- Bachelor Of Science (Computer Science)
- Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
- Bachelor Of Commerce
- Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor Of Criminology
- Bachelor Of Education (Science)
- Bachelor Of Social Work
- Bachelor Of Business Management
- Bachelor Of Journalism And Mass Communication
- Bachelor Of Science ( Agricultural Economics And Resource Management)
- Bachelor Of Science (Information Technology)
- Bachelor Of Science (Physics)
- Bachelor Of Science (Agricultural Education & Extension)
- Bachelor Of Science In Co-Operative And Entrepreneurship Management
- Bachelor Of Science (Chemistry)
- Bachelor Of Science (Renewable Energy And Biofuels Technology)
- Bachelor Of Science ( Bio-Resources Management And Conservation)
- Bachelor Of Science (Agriculture & Biotechnology)
- Bachelor Of Education (Early Childhood Education)
FULL LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT KIBABII
Postgraduate Programmes
PhD Programmes:
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction
- PhD in Education Management and Policy Studies
- PhD in Educational Planning and Management
- PhD in Economics and Management of Education
- PhD in Religion
- PhD in Kiswahili Studies
Options
- PhD in Information Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Masters programmes
- Master of Science in Information Technology
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Digital Forensics
- Master of Science (Physics)
- Master of Science (Applied Mathematics)
- Master of Science (Pure Mathematics)
- Master of Science (Statistics)
- Master of Science (Chemistry)
- Master of Science in Microbiology
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science (Human Resource Management)
- Master of Business Administration with IT
- Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Master of Education ( Curriculum & Instruction)
- Master of Education in Economics and Management
- Master of Education (Educational Management and Policy Studies)
- Master of Education ( Educational Planning and Management)
- Master of Education (Kiswahili)
- Master of Arts (Religion)
- Master of Arts (History)
- Master of Arts (Comparative Literature)
- Master of Arts in Kiswahili Studies
Options
- Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Post Graduate Diploma Programme
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education in (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension)
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics and Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science (Bio-resource Conservation and Management
- Bachelor of Science (Renewable Energy and Bio-fuels Technology)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Options
Diploma & Certificate Programmes
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
- Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Sports Coaching
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
- Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Certificate in Information Technology
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programmes
- Diploma in Computer Programming
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Diploma in Cyber Security
- Diploma in Data Management and Analysis
- Diploma in Electronics
- Diploma in Fingerprints and Biometrics
- Diploma in ICT Technician
- Diploma in Library and Information Science
- Diploma in Network and System Administration
- Diploma in Applied Biology
- Diploma in Environmental Management
- Diploma in Aquaculture
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Banking and Finance
- Diploma in Credit Management
- Diploma in Forex and Securities
- Diploma in Accountancy
- Diploma in Cooperative Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Marketing
- Certificate in Marketing
- Diploma in Project Management
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
KIBABII UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT PORTAL
Official link: https://portal.kibu.ac.ke/
eLEARNING PORTAL FOR KIBABII UNIVERSITY
Link https://elearning.kibu.ac.ke/login/index.php
KIBABII UNIVERSITY’S OFFICIAL CONTACTS
Off Bungoma-Chwele Road P. O. Box 1699 -50200 BUNGOMA
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