The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has released the fee structure for its bachelor’s programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year.

OUK announced on Friday, August 29, a reduction in tuition fees to make education more accessible and affordable for Kenyans.

However, the fee structure for all postgraduate programmes will remain unchanged.

“We are delighted to announce that the Open University of Kenya has revised its bachelor’s programme fees to make education more accessible and affordable,” read the statement in part.

This comes after the Ministry of Education announced on July 31 a significant reduction in university fees for all academic programs in public institutions. The move followed months of consultations with the public, students, and higher education stakeholders.

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In the new OUK revised fees, the charges vary slightly depending on the programme, with most courses costing Ksh 79,000 per year.

Programmes such as Bachelor of Agri-Technology and Food Systems and Bachelor of Technology Education will cost Ksh 86,000 annually, split equally between the first and second semesters.

Most other undergraduate programmes, including Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Economics and Statistics, and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, are set at Ksh 39,500 per semester.

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Bachelor of Data Science, Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computing fees have been reduced from Ksh 105,000 to Ksh 79,000 per year.

The Bachelor of Technology Education, previously costing Ksh 115,000 per year, has been reduced to Ksh 86,000.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology and the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability will each cost KSh 110,000 per academic year.

The university has emphasized that students from outside East Africa will pay an additional 10 percent.

Meanwhile, those seeking government financial support have been advised to apply through the official scholarship and loan portal at www.hef.co.ke.

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OUK stated that students are responsible for paying any remaining balance if government support does not cover the full cost.

Fees are payable through the e-Citizen gateway during the registration process on the OUK student portal.

Open University of Kenya Releases Revised 2025/2026 Undergraduate Fees

Programme
Duration (Years)
1st Semester (Ksh)
2nd Semester (Ksh)
Academic Year Total (Ksh)

Bachelor of Agri-Technology and Food Systems
4
43,000
43,000
86,000

Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Commerce
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Data Science
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Economics and Data Science
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Technologies
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computing
4
39,500
39,500
79,000

Bachelor of Technology Education
4
43,000
43,000
86,000

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President William Ruto (left) during the launch of the Open University of Kenya. Photo/OUK