Click the link below to download Admission Letter.
Congratulations on being placed at Karatina University. This is to kindly inform you that the reporting date is Monday 22nd August 2022 at Main Campus. Students are therefore advised as follows:
For any clarification do not hesitate to get in touch with us via Tel: 0729-721-200; 0716-135-171;
0723-683-150 or email: admissions@karu.ac.ke. We will be availing regular updates on Admission
information on the University website: www.karu.ac.ke and through your emails.
Click the links below to download the Admission Forms
Click the link below to download the Library Form and the Fee Structures.
Click the link below to download either the Non-Resident Form or the Resident Form(University Hostels).
As you prepare to report on 22nd August 2022, find below a guide to Commonly Asked Questions.
Admission letter is accessible via the link:
Answer: Fee structure is accessible via the link:
Answer: Joining instructions provide guidance on mandatory requirements on the reporting date.
Answer: Fees is payable to any branch of Cooperative or Equity Bank or Mpesa pay bill with details asfollows;
Cooperative Bank
Account Name: Karatina University; Karatina Branch; Account Number:
01129059776700
Equity Bank
Account Name: Karatina University; Karatina Branch; Account Number:
0040298291603
Mpesa Pay Bill
Go to Lipa Na Mpesa; Business Number: 716188;
Account Number: Student Registration Number; Amount; PIN: Send
University has a limit to accommodate residential students. Students who complete payment of fees and accommodation (Kshs. 6,500/ =) will be considered on First: Pay- First Accommodated basis (Beds and Mattresses are available) till the capacity is achieved. Accommodation fees is paid to the accounts provided in 5). Those who will be accommodated in the University will fill the Resident Accommodation form. Those who will not be accommodated at the University are advised to seelc prior arrangement for accommodation outside the University fill the Non-Resident Accommodation form and provide on reporting date.
Answer: All First Year Students are required to carry along with them Original and Photocopies of all documents as outlined in the admission letter and Joining instructions.
Answer: You will only be registered if you provide Original National Identity Card and its Photocopy OR Original Birth Certificate and its Photocopy.
Answer: You will only be registered if you provide Original KCPE Certificate and its Photocopy. In case a candidate does not have the Original KCPE Certificate, He/She should contact Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) early enough before reporting day and request for a confidential report to Karatina University. KNEC has charges for this request that is met by the student. The candidate will then come with KNEC receipt on reporting date.
Answer: You will only be registered if you provide Original KCSE Certificate and its Photocopy. In case a candidate does not have the Original KCSE Certificate or Original KCSE result slip, He/She should contact Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) early enough before reporting day and request for a confidential report to Karatina University. KNEC has charges for this request that is met by the student. The candidate will then come with KNEC receipt on reporting date.
Answer: Students are required to be examined at any GOVERNMENT health facility by a Medical doctor to fill the Medical form
Answer: You will only be registered if you provide NHIF Card registration card and its photocopy. Students who are yet to attain 18 years of age and are listed as beneficiaries of their parents NHIF card will need to provide Original NHIF card and photocopy of the parent. Those who have attained 18 years of age are required to visit any NHIF office and pay for acquisition of the card. They will then report with a copy of waiting card for reporting.
Answer: After reporting, students will be communicated on a date to place requests for change of programmes. Requests will only be granted if the studentfulfi.ls all requirements as follows:
1) The student has met KUCCPS Cluster Points of the programme he/she seeks to change to,·
2) The student has met programme Professional Requirements like Teachers Service
Commission, Nursing Council etc and;
3) There is a vacancy in the programme intended for change.