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Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, Certificate, Professional and Short Courses

Programmes on Offer – Tharaka University TVET & Mukothima Centre
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Programmes on offer

TVET, Diploma & Certificate courses for the 2026/2027 academic year. Pick a programme, check the entry requirements, then apply online.

20 programmes

Health Sciences 4 programmes

Practical training in caring for children, the elderly and people with special needs, in homes, hospitals and care facilities.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
D- (Minus)
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Home-based & elderly care
  • Hospitals & care homes
  • Child & disability care

Train in the respectful, professional handling and preservation of the deceased, mortuary hygiene and safety, and support to bereaved families.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
C- (Minus)
Subject required
D+ in Biology

Career pathways

  • Hospital & county mortuaries
  • Funeral homes
  • Forensic support services

Learn to prepare and support the operating theatre: sterile technique, surgical instruments and patient safety.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
C Plain
Subject required
D+ in Biology

Career pathways

  • Surgical theatre technician
  • Sterile services
  • Hospitals & surgical centres

Learn to promote health, prevent disease and support primary healthcare at household and community level.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Community health promoter
  • County health programmes
  • NGOs & public health outreach

Life Sciences 4 programmes

Hands-on training in hair, skin and nail care, makeup and salon management.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Salon & spa professional
  • Makeup & beauty artist
  • Own beauty business

Pattern drafting, garment construction, fabric knowledge and design for the fashion and tailoring industry.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Fashion designer & tailor
  • Garment production
  • Own boutique or label

Food preparation, service and beverage operations for hotels, restaurants and catering businesses.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Hotels & restaurants
  • Catering & events
  • Own food business

Skills in hotel operations, tour and travel services, customer care and tourism management.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Certificate · mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
D+ in English or Kiswahili

Diploma and Certificate options are offered. Each has its own minimum mean grade.

Career pathways

  • Hotels, lodges & resorts
  • Travel & tour operations
  • Airlines & events

Business Administration 3 programmes

The foundations of running a business: management, marketing, entrepreneurship and finance.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Certificate · mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Diploma and Certificate options are offered. Each has its own minimum mean grade.

Career pathways

  • Entrepreneur / business owner
  • Sales & operations
  • Banking & supervisory roles

Bookkeeping, financial accounting, costing and tax basics for accounting careers and further professional study.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Accounts & bookkeeping
  • Assistant accountant
  • Pathway to professional exams

Recruitment, staff welfare, payroll, labour relations and organisational behaviour.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • HR assistant & recruitment
  • Payroll & administration
  • Staff welfare & training

Social Sciences 3 programmes

Work with individuals, families and communities to mobilise resources, support welfare and drive local development.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Certificate · mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Diploma and Certificate options are offered. Each has its own minimum mean grade.

Career pathways

  • NGOs & CBOs
  • County & national government
  • Community mobilisation

Understand crime, investigation, security operations and risk management.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Security management
  • Investigations & intelligence
  • Corrections & risk

News gathering and writing, broadcast and digital media production, and public communication.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • Reporter & presenter
  • Content creator & PR
  • Digital & broadcast media

Agriculture 2 programmes

Livestock health, disease prevention, animal nutrition and production management.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C Plain
Subject required
C Plain in Biology · C- in Chemistry · C- in Maths or Agriculture

Career pathways

  • Animal health assistant
  • Livestock extension officer
  • Agrovet & own practice

Crop and livestock production, farm management and agribusiness for rural development.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Certificate · mean grade
D+ (Plus)
Subject required
D+ in Biology

Diploma and Certificate options are offered. Each has its own minimum mean grade.

Career pathways

  • Farm management
  • Extension & agribusiness
  • Agrovet & own farm

Technology & Engineering 4 programmes

Programming, databases, web development and computer systems fundamentals.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Certificate · mean grade
D Plain
Subject required
Physics

Diploma and Certificate options are offered. Each has its own minimum mean grade.

Career pathways

  • Software & web developer
  • Systems & database support
  • Own tech startup

ICT support, networking, systems administration and web technologies.

Entry requirements

Diploma · mean grade
C- (Minus)
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Career pathways

  • IT support & networking
  • Web & database admin
  • Cyber & systems support

Electrical installation, power systems, machines and maintenance.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
D+ (Plus)
Subject required
Physics

Career pathways

  • Electrical technician
  • Power & installation
  • Own electrical business

Practical computer skills for everyday study and work, including office software, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and internet use.

Entry requirements

Minimum KCSE mean grade
D- (Minus)
Subject required
Open – no specific subject required

Skills covered

  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheets & presentations
  • Internet & digital literacy

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Admissions Mukothima Campus

How to Apply

Mukothima Centre offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to meet national and global workforce demands. Admissions are conducted transparently and in line with university and regulatory guidelines.

1

Choose your preferred academic programme.

2

Submit your application online or through the admissions office.

3

Attach all required academic and personal documents.

4

Await communication on admission status.

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THARAKA UNIVERSITY -MUKOTHIMA CENTER

Welcome to Mukothima Centre. We are delighted that you are considering joining our academic community. Our Center is committed to nurturing talent, innovation, and integrity among our students.

We provide a supportive learning environment, modern facilities, and dedicated academic staff to ensure that every student achieves their full potential. We look forward to welcoming you and walking with you on your academic journey.

Ag. Director, Dr. Faustine Muchiu
THARAKA UNIVERSITY -MUKOTHIMA CENTRE

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