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By Michelle Wanjiku
More and more people are embracing technology and understand the impact it has worldwide. This can clearly be seen by the rise and growth of technology companies such as Google, Microsoft and more.
This means that there is an increased need for people with ICT knowldegde. This is why over the past few years; IT-related courses have become so popular.
With the January Intake coming up, if you decide to pursue an IT related course, then you need to ensure you do so at the right institution.
In this article see a list of the top public universities that offer IT related courses.
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Best Public Universities in Kenya To Study IT Related Courses

1. Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)
It is among one of the best overall universities in Kenya and has been around for a very long time.
You can choose to do a Certificate in IT, Diploma in IT, Degree in Business Information Technology, Degree in Computer Technology or a Degree in Computer Science.
To join the Degree programs you will need to have a KCSE Mean grade C+ with C in Maths and English or two principal passes in KACE or Credit in relevant diploma.
To join the Diploma program you will need to have an aggregate grade of C (PLAIN) in KCSE and grades C- (MINUS) in Mathematics and English or Division II in KCE with credit passes in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification.
2. Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University is also one of the oldest Universities in the country and is considered one of the top public institutions as well.
IT related courses offered at this institution include; BBIT, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunication & Information Technology, Information Technology as well as  Software Engineering.
You can find more information on each course and its requirements on their website.
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3. Maseno University
The university was founded in 1991 and has since grown to become a respected institution of higher learning.
Courses you can choose from at the institution include; Computer Science, Information Technology and Computer Technology.
You can join Maseno University to pursue a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in IT.
You can find more information on each course and its exact requirements on their website.
In Conclusion,
When it comes to IT related courses, studying at one of these top universities will help you build a good career. This doesn’t mean that if you do not go to these Universities you won’t be able to get a job in the IT industry. Remember, that getting a job depends on you as an individual.
IT is a very marketable course to pursue and you could end up working for one of the top companies such as Google, IBM and more.
However, just having a Degree or Diploma is not enough, especially if you want to have a successful career in IT. You will need to enroll for short courses tailored towards what you want to focus your career on. This is what will give you an advantage over other job applicants.
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Disclaimer: This list is not in any particular order.