Universities Offering BSc Computer Science With Low Cluster Points

As students and parents prepare for the 2026 university admissions, KUCCPS data from 2018 to 2024 shows that pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science can still be accessible in several higher learning institutions.

While programs at top universities like the University of Nairobi and JKUAT often require higher cluster points, several reputable institutions now admit students with scores of 30 and below.

Universities Offering BSc Computer Science for 30 and Below Cluster Points

An analysis of the past seven years of KUCCPS placement trends has identified 27 universities where Computer Science is attainable with an average cluster point of 30 or lower. These include a mix of established public and private universities, as well as specialised university colleges.

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The following table lists the universities where the average cluster points for Computer Science has remained at 30 or below between 2018 and 2024:

University Name	Historical Average (Reference for 2026)
Turkana University College	18.73
Bomet University College	18.81
Zetech University	18.89
Kenya Highlands Evangelical University	20.24
Kaimosi Friends University	20.71
Tharaka University	20.89
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Tech.	20.97
The East African University	20.97
Presbyterian University of East Africa	21.05
South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)	21.16
Alupe University	21.62
Garissa University	21.76
St Paul’s University	21.91
Gretsa University	22.04
Rongo University	22.07
Kirinyaga University	22.81
Kisii University	24.63
Laikipia University	25.13
University of Embu	25.37
University of Kabianga	25.92
Karatina University	25.94
Kenyatta University – Mama Ngina University College	26.50
Kibabii University	26.69
Catholic University of Eastern Africa	27.38
Kabarak University	29.36
Maasai Mara University	29.54
Africa Nazarene University	29.95

About KUCCPS

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is a government agency established to coordinate the placement of students into higher learning institutions under government sponsorship

The Placement Service portal for 2026/2027 university and college placement is scheduled to open in March 2026.

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Key functions of KUCCPS include:

Coordinating the selection and placement of government-sponsored students to universities, colleges, teacher training colleges, national polytechnics, TVET institutions, and other accredited training institutions.
Developing and providing career guidance programmes to help students make informed choices about courses and careers.
Disseminating information on available programmes, their costs, admission requirements, and areas of study prioritized by the government.
Collecting, retaining, and managing data related to student placements in universities and colleges.
Advising the government on matters concerning student placement, higher education access, and related policies.

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