Everyday, education is becoming more expensive in Kenya, despite the government's efforts to make it free in primary and secondary schools.
In fact, accessing higher education is a privilege many youths miss out because of lack of finances. With some degree programmes like medicine costing up to Ksh600,000 per year, majority of students depend on government loans and scholarship to pursue their dreams.
Kenyans.co.ke combed through the the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal and compiled degree courses that cost less than Ksh100,000 per year.
According to KUCCPS, the universities have beacons of hope for aspiring students from diverse backgrounds, providing them with a gateway to knowledge and skills at affordable tuition rates.
From business and education to arts and sciences, these universities offer a wide range of cost-friendly programmes, ensuring that education remains within reach for all those who dream of pursuing their academic goals in Kenya.
For example, KCA University offers one of the cheapest courses in terms of fees, as it charges Ksh77,790 per year for a student to study Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education).
Students at the institution are also expected to pay Ksh88,540 for an academic year for a Bachelor of Education Arts.
The cheapest courses offered at the Management University of Africa are Ksh86,600 for every academic year as well as Bachelor of Commerce - which has a fee tag of Ksh78,600 yearly.
At Lukenya University, some of the cheapest courses include a Bachelor of Commerce where learners pay Ksh86,200 for an academic year.
Students seeking to study Bachelor of Arts in Community Development will also have to part with Ksh86,200 yearly.
Fees for Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) and Bachelor of Education Arts at the institution go for Ksh86,200 each.
Additionally, the Islamic University of Kenya also offers low rates for Bachelor of Education Arts and Bachelor of Business and Management where learners pay Ksh96,000 each for an academic year.
Students seeking to study Bachelor of Education Arts can opt to choose Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology which offers the course at Ksh82,350 yearly.
Point to Note
Popular institutions such as Kenyatta University offer cheap courses which range from Ksh153,000 and Ksh183,600.
This comprises courses in Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Economics and Finance, Bachelor of Education (Physical Education), and a Bachelor of Education Arts (Home Economics).
On the other hand, the University of Nairobi offers courses for as low as Ksh160,653 for an academic year. This includes Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.
At the Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology(JKUAT), some of the cheapest courses comprise a Bachelor of Economics where students pay Ksh183,600 for an academic year.
