The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), located at its main Langata Campus in Nairobi, is a leading private Catholic university offering programs in Theology, Business & Economics, Science, Arts & Social Sciences, Education, Law, Nursing, Canon Law, and more. The 2026 fees structure (aligned with the 2025/2026 academic year documents from the official CUEA website) provides detailed semester-by-semester costs for certificates, diplomas, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
This guide summarizes the Langata Campus fees for 2026, including government-sponsored (KUCCPS) and self-sponsored options, full-time, part-time, ODeL (Open Distance e-Learning), and blended modes. All figures are in Kenyan Shillings (Ksh) unless noted. Fees may vary slightly; always verify on the official site (cuea.edu/fees) or contact study@cuea.edu / +254 709 691 000 for the latest PDF downloads.
Note: Government-sponsored students pay subsidized rates (often ~Ksh 44,250 in Sem 1 + Ksh 39,500 subsequent semesters for many programs). Self-sponsored fees are higher. Additional charges (e.g., lab fees, attachments, graduation) apply where relevant.
Key Additional Fees Applicable Across Programs
These one-time or periodic fees are charged separately:
| Fee Type | Amount (Ksh) | Details / Frequency | Faculty/Applicability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Fees | 2,500 | Per semester | Sciences |
| Judicial Attachment | 20,750 | Payable in Year 3 | Law |
| Field/Block Attachment | 20,750 | Payable in Year 3 | SOBE, FASS, Sciences |
| Teaching Practice | 20,750 / 15,750 | Payable in relevant year | Education |
| Nursing Placement | 25,750 | When applicable | Nursing |
| Nursing Package | 9,000 | When applicable | Nursing |
| NCK Registration Fee | 9,000 | Payable on admission (to NCK A/C) | Nursing |
| Geography Trip | 13,250 | When applicable | Geography |
| Graduation Fees | 6,000 | Payable once in final year | All programs |
| Registration & ID Cards | 1,250 | Once | Certificates/Diplomas (SOB) |
| Single Paper (resit?) | 9,000 | When applicable | SOB |
Faculty of Theology Fees (Langata Campus)
- Preparatory Year: Fulltime 1 Year – Sem 1: 102,750 | Sem 2: 91,250 | Total: 194,000
- Bachelor of Theology / Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology: Fulltime 3 Years – Per semester: 104,400 | Total: 626,400
- Licentiate / Master of Theology: Fulltime 2 Years – Sem 1-2: 133,000 / 138,000 | Sem 3-4: 118,250 / 231,500 | Total: 620,750
- Doctorate in Sacred Theology / PhD in Theology: Fulltime 3 Years – Per semester: 106,250 | Total: 637,500
School of Business & Economics Fees
Certificates & Diplomas:
- Professional Certs (CPA, CS, ACCA, CHRP): 1 Section – 27,000
- Certs in Innovation/Entrepreneurship, HRM: 1 Year – 40,000 per sem | Total: 80,000
- Ordinary Diplomas (Business Mgmt, Hospitality & Tourism): 2 Years – 46,400 per sem | Total: 185,600
- Advanced Diploma in Business Mgmt: 1 Year – 49,000 per sem | Total: 98,000
Undergraduate (Government Sponsored):
- BCom, Economics, Economics & Stats, Economics & Finance: 4 Years – Sem 1: 44,250 | Subsequent: 39,500 | Total: 320,750
Undergraduate (Self-Sponsored):
- Bachelor of Commerce (various modes/durations): Fulltime 4 Years – 96,000 per sem | Total: 768,000 (shorter/flexible options lower)
- BCom Parttime/ODeL: Lower per sem (e.g., ODeL 4 Years: 53,000 per sem | Total: 636,000)
- Economics-related Bachelors: Fulltime 4 Years – 101,400 per sem | Total: 811,200
- BSc Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt: Fulltime 4 Years – 100,000 per sem | Total: 800,000
Masters:
- MBA Fulltime: 2 Years – ~107,625 per sem | Total: 430,500
- MA Economics: Similar ranges; ODeL lower (~51,150–54,650 per sem)
Doctoral:
- DBA / PhD Business Admin: 3 Years – ~160,420–181,250 per sem | Total: 962,520–1,087,500
Faculty of Science Fees
Certificates & Diplomas:
- Cert Community Health: 1 Year – 40,000 per sem | Total: 120,000
- Diplomas (IT, Archives, Library, Community Health): 2–3 Years – 38,300–46,000 per sem
Undergraduate (Gov Sponsored): BSc various – Total: 320,750
Self-Sponsored Undergraduate:
- BSc Biology/Chem/Physics: 4 Years – 116,200 per sem | Total: 929,600
- BSc Computer Science: 111,400 per sem | Total: 891,200
- BSc Actuarial Science: 98,600 per sem | Total: 788,800
- Shorter 3-Year options lower totals
Masters & Doctoral: MSc Math ~89,063 per sem; PhD Math 118,750 per sem
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences / Other Faculties Summary
- Undergraduate Self-Sponsored: BA various – 96,400–101,400 per sem (4 Years: ~771,200–811,200)
- ODeL Options: Often 53,000–53,300 per sem
- Masters (e.g., MA Counseling, Geography, etc.): 89,063–114,938 per sem fulltime
- PhD Programs: 118,750–157,080 per sem (e.g., PhD Counseling: 942,480 total)
- Education: BEd Arts/Science: 96,400–112,300 per sem
- Law: LLB Self-Sponsored: 112,100 per sem (4 Years: 896,800)
- Nursing: BScN: ~107,543 per sem (4 Years: 752,801); Upgrading lower
- Canon Law / Regional Integration / Justice & Peace: Specialized rates (e.g., LLM high at ~1M+ total)
For government-sponsored spots (via KUCCPS), fees are significantly lower (~Ksh 320,750 total for 4-year programs). International students may pay in USD equivalents (starting ~$5,000/year per some estimates).
Payment & Admissions Tips:
- January 2026 intake ongoing (portal opens Dec 2025).
- Download full PDFs from cuea.edu/fees.
- Payments via bank (NCBA, Cooperative, Equity) or M-Pesa.
- HELB loans available for eligible students.
CUEA remains a top choice for faith-based, quality higher education in Kenya. For personalized quotes or JSS/parallel intakes, visit cuea.edu or email study@cuea.edu. This guide is based on the latest available Langata Campus structures for 2025/2026. Confirm directly for any adjustments!
