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Gretsa University
Gretsa University enrolled its first students in 2006 after receiving the Authority from the Commission for University Education. The University began with three pioneer degree programmes in Business, Computer Science and Hospitality Management. Currently it offers more programmes even in diploma and certificate courses
Gretsa University is located within Thika Municipality along Garissa Road approximately four kilometers from the junction of Garissa Road and Muranga-Nairobi highway
Vision
“To be a distinctive university that provides quality education relevant to the individual and society.”
Mission
To promote high standards of teaching, learning, research and service. The University is determined to provide a conducive learning and working environment that enables staff and students to be practical, innovative and relevant.
Courses Offered at Gretsa University
Find Courses Offered at Gretsa University. Gretsa University offers academic programmes that link the challenges of academic study with the real-world workplace.
The curricula aims at producing candidates who are well informed, open-minded, intellectually curious, analytical and flexible in the approach to new information and intellectual challenges, capable of organizing ideas and expressing them persuasively, knowledgeable about relevant technologies, aware of available career opportunities, concerned about societal issues and committed to learning as a continuing lifelong experience.
School of Business
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• Diploma in Accounting
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Banking and Finance
• Diploma in Business Information Technology
• Diploma in Credit Management
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Marketing Management
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management
• Diploma in Quality Assurance and Standardization
• Diploma in Sales Management
• Diploma in Public Relations
• Diploma in Public Administration
• Diploma in County Governance and Management
Certificate Programmes in:
• Accounting, Business Management, Banking & Finance, Credit Management, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development, Human Resource Management, Sales & Marketing, Public Relations, Purchasing and Supply
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Travel & Tourism Option)
• Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management
• Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
• Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
• Diploma in Food Production
• Diploma in Sustainable Wildlife & Tourism Management
• Certificate in Food and Beverage Service & Sales
• Certificate in Front Office
• Operations
• Certificate in Tour and Travel
• Certificate in Food Production
• Certificate in Sustainable Wildlife & Tourism Operations
School of Computing and Informatics
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Systems Software Development
• Diploma in 3D Animation & Modeling
• Certificate in Information Technology
• Certificate in Information Technology Systems Security Management
• Certificate in Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design
• Bridging Course in Mathematics
ICT Training Centre
Intake continuous throughout the year
• Computer Packages (Computer Applications Proficiency): Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power point,Publisher, Email and Internet.
• Technical Support: Repair and Maintenance (A+)
• Graphic Design Professional: Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PageMaker, Corel Draw
• Statistical Packages: SPSS
• Operating Systems/Servers: Linux
• Computer Programmer Specialist: Visual Basic.Net, Visual Basic 6.0, C++
School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Bachelor of Education (Arts) in any (2) two of the following subjects: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, Philosophy and Religious Studies, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies.
• Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
• Pre-university: an upgrading programme meant to prepare students for university education.
• Diploma in Education (Arts) – in any (2) two subjects chosen from the following: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, C.R.E, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies, Agriculture)
• Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
• Diploma in Education (Special Needs Education)
• Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
• Diploma in Counselling Psychology
• Diploma in Diplomacy & International Relations
• Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Upgrading Certificate Course in Education: an upgrading programme meant to prepare students to be eligible for admission to a Diploma in Education Programme
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
• Certificate in Community Development
• Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Foundation Certificate
• Bridging Course in English
School of Health Sciences
• Diploma in Public Health
• Diploma in Community Health
• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
• Diploma in Community Nutrition and Dietetics
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Diploma in Food Security and Livelihoods
• Diploma in Agricultural Enterprise and Project Management
Certificate Programmes
• Certificate in Public Health
• Certificate in Community Health
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
• Certificate in Community Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Foundation Certificate in Health Sciences
• Bridging Certificate in Biology
Department of Library and Information Science
• Diploma in Library & Information Science
• Diploma in Records & Information Management
• Executive Diploma in Information & Knowledge Management
• Certificate in Information Science
Gretsa University Admission Requirements
Gretsa University Admission Requirements varies depending on the course you want to apply.
Find the admission requirements below
School of Business
| Programmes | Minimum Entry Requirements |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Specialization options: Accounting, Business Administration, Credit Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development, Finance, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Note: The BCom programme allows students to take up extra courses and end up graduating with double major or major/minor combinations such as BCom |
KCSE C+ (plus); Holders of relevant 2 academic year Diplomas join at the 2nd year of study while those with Higher National Diplomas join in 3rd year of study |
| Diploma in Accounting Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Banking and Finance Diploma in Business Information Technology Diploma in Credit Management Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development Diploma in Human Resource Management Diploma in Marketing Management Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management Diploma in Quality Assurance and Standardization Diploma in Sales Management Diploma in Public Relations Diploma in Public Administration Diploma in County Governance and Management |
KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline |
| Certificate Programmes in: Accounting, Business Management, Banking & Finance, Credit Management, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development, Human Resource Management, Sales & Marketing, Public Relations, Purchasing and Supply |
KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus) |
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
| Programmes | Entry Level and Admission Requirements |
| Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Travel & Tourism Option) |
KCSE (or equivalent) with an aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C plain in Mathematics and English or KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics and English in KCE or A diploma in hospitality or relevant field from a recognized institution of Hospitality training. Holders of relevant two academic year Diplomas join at the 2nd year of study while those with higher national Diplomas join in the 3rd year of study |
| Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management Diploma in Food and Beverage Management Diploma in Food Production |
KCSE Mean Grade of C -(minus) or equivalent or Certificate in relevant discipline |
| Certificate in Food and Beverage Service & Sales
Certificate in Front Office Certificate in Tour and Travel Certificate in Food Production Certificate in Sustainable Wildlife & Tourism Operations |
KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Programmes | Entry Level and Admission Requirements |
| Food and Beverage Cost Control | Open Entry |
| Cake Making and Decoration | Open Entry |
| Basic Cooking Techniques | Open Entry |
School of Computing and Informatics
| Programmes | Entry Level / Admission Requirements |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with an aggregate of C+ or KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or A diploma or a professional certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution |
| Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Systems Software Development Diploma in 3D Animation & Modeling |
KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification |
| Certificate in Information Technology | KCSE Mean Grade of D+(plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Certificate in Information Technology Systems Security Management | KCSE Mean Grade of D+(plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Certificate in Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design | KCSE Mean Grade of D+(plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Bridging Course in Mathematics | KCSE Mean Grade of below C+ (plus) in Mathematics or equivalent qualification |
| Programmes | Entry Level / Admission Requirements |
| Computer Packages (Computer Applications Proficiency): Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power point,Publisher, Email and Internet. | Open Entry |
| Technical Support: Repair and Maintenance (A+) | KCSE Grade of D(plain) or equivalent qualification |
| Graphic Design Professional: Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PageMaker, Corel Draw | KCSE Grade of D(plain) or equivalent qualification |
| Statistical Packages: SPSS | KCSE Grade of D(plain) or any professional certificate |
| Operating Systems/Servers: Linux | KCSE Grade of D(plain) |
| Computer Programmer Specialist: Visual Basic.Net, Visual Basic 6.0, C++ | KCSE Grade of D(plain) |
School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
| Programmes | Entry Level / Admission Requirements |
| Bachelor of Education (Arts) in any (2) two of the following subjects: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, Philosophy and Religious Studies, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies. | KCSE Aggregate C+ (plus) or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects Or Diploma in Education, S1 or P1 from a recognized institution with at least two years teaching experience after training and a Mean Grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Division 111 at KCE or (1) Principal) & (1) Subsidiary at KACE |
| Bachelor of Arts in Community Development | KCSE -Aggregate mean grade of C+ (plus) Or KACE or equivalent- 2 Principal Passes and one Subsidiary at A-level Or Diploma in a related area |
| Pre-university: an upgrading programme meant to prepare students for university education. | KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification |
| Diploma in Education (Arts) – in any (2) two subjects chosen from the following: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, C.R.E, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies, Agriculture) | KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) or a C (plain) and Upgrading Certificate in Education |
| Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) | KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification |
| Diploma in Education (Special Needs Education) | KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification |
| Diploma in Social Work and Community Development | KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) or equivalent qualification |
| Diploma in Counselling Psychology | |
| Diploma in Diplomacy & International Relations | |
| Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | |
| Upgrading Certificate Course in Education: an upgrading programme meant to prepare students to be eligible for admission to a Diploma in Education Programme | KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Education | KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Certificate in Social Work and Community Development | KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Certificate in Community Development | KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication | KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification |
| Foundation Certificate | KCSE Mean Grade of D (plain) or equivalent qualification |
| Bridging Course in English | KCSE Mean Grade of below C (plain) in English or equivalent qualification |
School of Health Sciences
| Programmes | Admission Requirements |
| Diploma in Public Health | KCSE Aggregate of C (Plain) or Its Equivalent C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, Biology / Biological Sciences C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics / Chemistry /Physical Sciences. KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A certificate in Public Health from any institution recognised by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate and the Public Health Officers and Technician Council |
| Diploma in Community Health | KCSE Minimum Aggregate C (Plain) D (Plain) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A certificate in any health related course from GRETSA UNIVERSITY or any other institution recognised by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate |
| Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology | KCSE Minimum Aggregate C (Plain) D+ (Plus) in Biology or chemistry or Mathematics or Physic or Chemistry KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A certificate in any health related course from GRETSA UNIVERSITY or any other institution recognised by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate |
| Diploma in Community Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE Minimum Aggregate C (Plain) D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry Or Mathematics. KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A certificate in nutrition from GRETSA UNIVERSITY or any other institution recognised by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate and the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences | KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with C plain in either English or Kiswahili; C plain in either Biology/Biological Science or Chemistry /Physical Sciences and; C- Minus in either Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences Or A certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or any other relevant certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate and registered with the KMLTTB Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to the above. |
| Diploma in Food Security and Livelihoods
Diploma in Agricultural Enterprise and Project Management |
KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification |
| Programmes | Admission Requirements |
| Certificate in Public Health | KCSE Aggregate of C-(Minus) Or its Equivalent C – (Minus) In English, Kiswahili, Biology/ Biological Sciences /Physical Sciences D + (Plus) In Physics /Chemistry /Mathematics /Home Science /Agriculture /General Science. KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A foundation certificate from GRETSA UNIVERSITY or any other institution recognised by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate and the Public Health Officers and Technician Council |
| Certificate in Community Health | KCSE Minimum Aggregate D+(PLUS D (plain) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry D (plain in Mathematics and Physic or Chemistry KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A certificate in any health related course from GRETSA UNIVERSITY or any other institution recognized by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate |
| Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology | KCSE Minimum Aggregate D+(PLUS) D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry D+ (Plus) in Mathematics and Physic or Chemistry KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A certificate in any health related course from GRETSA UNIVERSITY or any other institution recognised by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate |
| Certificate in Community Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE Minimum Aggregate D+(PLUS D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry D+ (Plus) in Mathematics or Physic or Chemistry KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass A certificate in nutrition from GRETSA UNIVERSITY or any other institution recognised by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate and the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute |
| Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent Have the following in the cluster subjects; C- (Minus) in English or Kiswahili C- (Minus) in either Biology/Biological Sciences or Chemistry/Physical Sciences D+(Plus) in either Mathematics or Physical/Physical Sciences/Physics |
| Foundation Certificate in Health Sciences | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above |
| Bridging Certificate in Biology | KCSE Mean Grade of below C+ (Plus ) KCSE Grade of below C (Plain) in Biology Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above |
Department of Library and Information Science
| Programme | Admission Requirements |
| Diploma in Library & Information Science | KCSE Aggregate of C- (Minus) or equivalent Certificate in Information Science from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution |
| Diploma in Records & Information Management | KCSE Aggregate of C- (Minus) or equivalent Certificate in Information Science from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution |
| Executive Diploma in Information & Knowledge Management | KCSE Minimum Aggregate C- (Minus) or
holder of any Professional Certificate |
| Certificate in Information Science | KCSE Minimum Aggregate D+ (Plus) or
Foundation Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification |
Gretsa University Fees Structure
The fees structure depends on the course that you are undertaking at the time of application. You can find more details on the university website or
Contact the university using the below contact information for more details
Gretsa University Contacts
Gretsa University
P.O Box 3 – 01000, Thika, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 230 8997
+254 20 230 8998
+254 20 261 2420
+254 20 261 2421
Mobile: +254 71 194 9006
+254 71 295 9293
+254 70 391 7155
Email: admission@gretsauniversity.ac.ke
info@gretsauniversity.ac.ke
gretsauniversityadmission@gmail.com
Location: Main Campus, Thika Town
Along Thika-Garissa Road
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