RVIST Admission Requirements 2025-2026
The RVIST Admission Requirements 2025-2026. See Details of RVIST Admission Requirements on this page.
The RVIST is one of the best universities in Kenya. The school offers many programmes to train students to become great professionals and leaders in the future.
Before one can get admission to read their preferred course, you need to meet the Entry/Admission Requirements for that particular course. The Admission Office of the RVIST has announced the available Courses and their Admission Requirements for the 2025-2026 Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Intake.
The RVIST hence welcomes applicants to apply to read their Courses, therefore, applicants should read the Admission Requirements provided below well.
RVIST Requirements – RVIST Admission Requirements 2025-2026
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Details of RVIST Courses and Entry/Admission Requirements 2025-2026
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Courses – Electrical and Electronics Department
Artisan in Electrical installation Entry Requirements: Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE
Course Duration: 3 terms
Intake: JanuaryCraft in Electrical and Electronics –Power option (Module I & II)Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January/ September
Craft in Electrical and Electronics – Electronics option(Module I & II)Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January/ September
Craft in Electrical and Electronics- Telecommunication option (Module I & II)Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-Power (Module I, II & III)Entry
Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Telecommunication (Module I, II & III)Entry
Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Instrumentation (Module I, II & III)Entry
Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Courses – Hospitality and Tourism Service Department
Artisan in Garment MakingEntry Requirements: Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE
Course Duration: 3 terms
Intake: JanuaryArtisan in Food and Beverages Entry Requirements: Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE
Course Duration: 3 terms
Intake: JanuaryCraft in Fashion and Design Course Duration: 3 terms
Intake: September / JanuaryCraft in Food and Beverages Production and Service Course Duration: 6 terms
Intake: January/May
Diploma in Clothing Technology Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 6 terms
Intake: January / May
Diploma in Food and Beverages Management Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 6 terms
Intake: January/ September
Diploma in Tourism Management Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 2 terms per Module
Intake: January / May September
Craft in Tour and GuidingCourse Duration: 2 terms per Module
Intake: January / May/ September
Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage Course Duration: 8 Terms
Intake: January / May
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology RVIST Courses – Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering Department
Artisan in Automotive Engineering Entry Requirements: Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE
Course Duration: 5 Terms
Intake: May
Artisan in Motor Vehicle MechanicsEntry Requirements: Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE
Course Duration: 5 terms
Intake: January
Craft in General Agriculture Course Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Craft in Mechanical Engineering (Module I & II)Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January/ September
Craft in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Automotive) (Module I & II)Course Duration: 7 terms
Intake: January/ September
Craft in Agricultural MechanicsCourse Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Module I, II & III) Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: January
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) (Module I, II & III)Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Diploma in Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111)Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Courses – ICT DepartmentInternational Computer Driving License (ICDL)Course Duration: 2 months
Intake: January / May
Craft in Information Studies Module 1 & 11 (.Library)Course Duration: 2 terms per Module
Intake: January /May
Diploma in Information Studies Course Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Diploma in Computer Studies Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Module 1, 11 & 111 Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 2 Terms per Module
Intake: January/ September
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Module 11 & 111 Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 2 Terms per Module
Intake: January/May
Craft in Information Technology (CIT) Module I & IICourse Duration: 2 Terms per Module
Intake: January / May
Computer PackagesCourse Duration: 1 month
Intake: January – December
CISCOCourse Duration: 1 Month
Intake: January – December
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology RVIST Courses – Building and Civil Department Craft in Carpentry and Joinery Course Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Craft in MasonryCourse Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Craft in Plumbing & Building services course Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Diploma in Water Technology Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: May
Diploma in Building (Module I, II & III) Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Diploma in Civil Engineering (Module I, II & III) Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January/ September
Diploma in Architecture (Module I, II & III) Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January/ September
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Courses – Health and Applied Science Department
Craft in Science Laboratory TechnologyCourse Duration: 7 terms
Intake: MayCraft in Petroleum Geoscience ( Module I & II)Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: September Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 9 terms
Intake: MayDiploma in Applied Biology Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: May
Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience (Module I, II & III) Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January/ September
Diploma in Dietetic and Nutrition Management module 1, 11, 111.Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / September
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 3 Years
Intake: May/September
Diploma in Medical Engineering Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 3 Years
Intake: May/September
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 3 Years
Intake: May/September
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Courses – Liberal Studies Department
Certificate in Early Childhood Development Entry Requirements: Mean grade D (Plain) and above
Course Duration: 5 Sessions
Intake: April/August/ December Certificate in Social Work and Community Development Entry Requirements: Mean grade D (Plain) and above
Course Duration: 6 terms
Intake: January/ May / September Diploma in Community development and Social work (Module 1, 11, 111)Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 2 terms per Module
Intake: January/ May / September
Diploma in Early Childhood Development Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: April/August / December
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Courses – Business Studies Department
Higher Diploma in Human ResourceCourse Duration: 2 terms
Intake: January/ MayHigher Diploma in Secretarial Studies Course Duration: 6 terms
Intake: January/MayDiploma in Supply Chain Management (Module I, II & III) Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 6 Months per Module
Intake: January/ MayDiploma in AccountancyEntry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: May / September
Diploma in Banking and Finance Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: May / September
Diploma in Business Management (Module I, II & III) Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 6 Months per module
Intake: January/May
Diploma in Cooperative Management Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: May / September
Diploma in Marketing Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: May
Diploma in Human Resource Module 1, 11, 111 Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 6 Months per module
Intake: January/May
Diploma in Secretarial Studies Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-(Minus) and above
Course Duration: 8 terms
Intake: May.
Craft in Secretarial Studies (Single and Group)Course Duration: 7 terms
Intake: May
Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Modules 1& 11) Entry Requirements: Mean grade D (Plain) and above
Course Duration: 1 Year per Module
Intake: January / May
Craft in Sales and Marketing (Module 1& 11) Course Duration: 6 months per Module
Intake: January/May
Craft in Supply Chain Management (Module I & II) Course Duration: 6 Months per Module
Intake: January/May
Craft in Banking and FinanceCourse Duration: 7 terms
Intake: January / May
Craft in Business Management (Module I & II) Course Duration: 6 Months per Module
Intake: January/ May
Craft in Human Resource Management (Module 1 & 11) Course Duration: 6 Months per Module
Intake: January/ May
ATC I & IIEntry Requirements: ATC Level I – D+ (Plus) with D+ (plus) in Mathematics, English.
Course Duration: 2 semesters
Intake: January / June
CPA 1, CPA 2Entry Requirements: CPA I – C+ (Plus) with C+(Plus) in Mathematics, English
Course Duration: 2 semesters
Intake: January / June
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