The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has opened admissions for a new intake, unveiling a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes, with some short courses costing as little as Sh5,000.
In an admissions notice released on Tuesday, August 4, the university announced that applications will remain open throughout the year, offering prospective students flexible opportunities to enroll in various academic and skills-based programmes.
Tuition fees for bachelor’s degree programmes start from Sh79,000 per academic year, while several professional short courses are available at Sh5,000, making higher education and career development more accessible to learners.
The university also announced that selected introductory courses will be offered free of charge through sponsorship.
These include Business Modelling for Entrepreneurs and Mental Health Awareness, both aimed at equipping learners with practical entrepreneurial and personal development skills.
Among the newly introduced academic programmes are Bachelor of Public Communication, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Nursing (Upgrading), Master of Economics, Master of Science in Mathematical Innovation and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.
OUK is also expanding its portfolio of technology-driven programmes in response to the growing demand for digital skills in the job market.
Students can enrol in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Data Science, Computer Science, and Interactive Media Technologies.
The institution has further introduced specialised professional courses in emerging technology fields, including AI in Management and Accountability, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and DevOps, Web Development, Robotics and Automation, as well as Responsible AI and Business Analytics.
According to the university, students admitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) will be eligible for government scholarships and funding from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Self-sponsored students will also have an opportunity to apply for HELB loans to finance their studies.
The latest admissions drive forms part of the university’s efforts to expand access to flexible, technology-enabled learning while equipping learners with skills aligned to the evolving demands of the modern workforce.
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