KCA University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

KCA University, previously known as Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA), was established in 1989 by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). It is a private, non-profit institution located in Nairobi, Kenya, with the objective of providing specialized training for accountants in the nation. In 2007, KCA University received a Charter from the Kenyan government, officially transitioning into a comprehensive university. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including accounting, business, information technology, law, and social sciences. KCA University is accredited by the Commission for University Education and is recognized for its academic excellence, research, and community engagement.

KCA University Overview

KCA University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6133	72 %
Africa Rankings	# 165	36 %
Kenya Rankings	# 16	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6584	78 %
Africa Rankings	# 224	49 %
Kenya Rankings	# 25	—

Tuition Fees at KCA University

KCA University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	126,000 KES - 288,000 KES
International Students	151,200 KES - 345,600 KES

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	210,000 KES - 257,400 KES
International Students	252,000 KES - 308,880 KES

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at KCA University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to KCA University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At KCA University

If you wish to study at KCA University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to KCA University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for KCA University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of KCA University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at KCA University

There are several KCA University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs KCA University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.