Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Courses: Full List by Department With Entry Grades and Fees

Updated 18 October 2026

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) in Mombasa is one of Kenya’s largest public TVET institutions. It offers competence-based courses from Level 3 to Level 6, plus KNEC, KASNEB, language and short courses. The list below is taken from the polytechnic’s official course brochure for the September 2025 intake. The fee shown is the term 1 fee printed in that brochure. Intakes run in January, May and September.

KCNP was competitively selected by the World Bank and the Government of Kenya in January 2018 as a Regional Flagship TVET Institution under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), and it is building a Regional Centre of Excellence in Marine Transport and Port Logistics. For fees, applications and the student portal, see our KCNP fees and student portal guide.

How the Levels Work

• Level 6: diploma, usually KCSE C- (minus), around 7 to 8 modules.
• Level 5: certificate, usually KCSE D plain, around 5 modules.
• Level 4: artisan, usually KCSE D- (minus), 2 modules.
• Level 3 and open courses: KCPE or open entry, often one module.

Maritime Studies

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Diploma in Maritime Transport and Port Logistics (3 years)	C-	KNEC	KSh 41,200
Freight Management Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Craft Certificate in Marine Engineering (2 years)	D	KNEC	KSh 41,200
Craft Certificate in Marine Transport and Port Logistics (2 years)	D	KNEC	KSh 39,602
Marine Welding and Fabrication Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Marine Welding, Marine Painting, Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 4	D-	KCNP	KSh 31,400
Basic STCW (7 days) and STCW Revalidation (4 days)	Open / Basic STCW	KMA	KSh 15,000

Computing and Informatics

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Information Communication Technology Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
ICT Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Software Engineering Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Broadcast Journalism Level 6	C-	CDACC	KSh 41,200
ICT Level 4	D-	KCNP	KSh 31,400
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)	D-	Cisco	KSh 26,177
Computer Maintenance and Networking	Open	KCNP	KSh 24,215
Digital Literacy (Computer Applications)	Open	KCNP	KSh 6,700

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Electrical Engineering Technology Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Telecommunication Engineering Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Biomedical Engineering Technology Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Electrical Engineering Technology Level 5	D+	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Biomedical Engineering Technology Level 5	D+	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Electrical Installation Technology Level 4	D-	KCNP	KSh 31,400
Electrical Installation Technology Level 3	KCPE	KCNP	KSh 24,215
Solar PV System Installation Level 3	KCPE	KCNP	KSh 20,200

Mechanical Engineering

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Mechanical Production Technology Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Autobody Technology Level 6 and Level 5	C- / D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 5	D	CDACC	KSh 41,200
Welding Level 4	KCSE	KCNP	KSh 31,400
Welding Level 3	Open	KCNP	KSh 26,750
Driving School B1, B2 (3 months)	Open	NTSA	KSh 15,650

Automotive Technology (Levels 5 and 6) and Welding Technology Level 6 are also listed.

Building and Civil Engineering

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Civil Engineering Technology Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Building Technology Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Building Technology Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Land Survey Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Plumbing Level 4 and Masonry Level 4	KCSE	KCNP	KSh 31,400
Plumbing Level 3 and Masonry Level 3	KCPE	KCNP	KSh 26,750
Tiling Level 1	Open	KCNP	KSh 27,265

Architectural Technology Level 6 is also offered.

Health Sciences

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (3 years, KMLTTB approved)	KCSE C with C in Maths or Physics, Biology, Chemistry and English or Kiswahili	KNEC	KSh 41,200
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (3 years, Pharmacy and Poisons Board approved)	KCSE C with C in Maths or Physics, Biology, Chemistry and English or Kiswahili	KNEC	KSh 36,097
Community Health and Development Level 6 (2 years)	C- with D+ in Biology or Chemistry	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Community Health and Development Level 5 (1 year)	D+	KCNP	KSh 41,200

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Food and Beverage Management Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Catering and Accommodation Operations Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Tour Operations Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Front Office Operations (proficiency)	D	KCNP	KSh 35,037
Food Production (Cook), Baking, Food and Beverage Service, Accommodation Operations, Wildlife Tour Guiding Level 4	D-	KCNP	KSh 31,400
Pastry Chef	Open	KCNP	KSh 30,000
Food Production Level 3, Barista Skills, Mixology	Open	KCNP	KSh 26,750

Tour and Travel Management Level 6, Catering and Accommodation Management Level 6, and Cruise Animation Levels 4 and 5 are also listed.

Business Studies and Entrepreneurship

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Office Administration Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Human Resource Management Level 6	C-	HRMPEB	KSh 41,200
Business Management, Office Administration, Procurement Assistant Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Office Assistant Level 4	D-	KCNP	KSh 31,400
Artisan in Store Keeping (1 year)	KCSE	KNEC	KSh 31,400
ATD, CPA and CAMS	C- / ATD III or C+ / D+	KASNEB	KSh 20,715

Fashion Design and Cosmetology

Course	Minimum entry	Exam body	Term 1 fee
Fashion Design Management Level 6	C-	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Fashion Design Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Cosmetology Level 5	D	KCNP	KSh 41,200
Cosmetology Level 4	D-	KCNP	KSh 31,400

Liberal Studies, Applied Sciences and Vipawa Academy

• Social and liberal studies: Social Work and Community Development Level 6 (C-, KSh 41,200), Counselling Psychology Levels 5 and 6, Child Protection Level 5 (D, KSh 35,737), Health Care Support Level 5 (KSh 35,737), Information Assistant Level 5 and Information Management Level 6.
• Languages (3 months, KSh 20,200): German (Goethe), French (Alliance Française) and Chinese (HSK).
• Applied sciences: Analytical Chemistry, Applied Biology, Applied Statistics, Environmental Technology and Dairy Plant Management at Level 6, plus Aquaculture, Food Technology and Dairy Plant Technology (Level 5, C-, KSh 41,200).
• Vipawa Academy: Film and Video Production (6 months) and Commercial Photography (3 months), both open entry at KSh 27,215.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): experienced workers can be assessed in trades such as plumbing, masonry, carpentry, marine welding and caregiving, mostly at KSh 25,000.

Compare other public colleges in our TVET fees guide and the Technical University of Mombasa guide, or browse the universities and colleges directory. Graduates can look for work on Job in Kenya.

Frequently asked questions

What grade do I need for a diploma at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic?

Most Level 6 diplomas need KCSE C- (minus). Medical Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Technology need a C with specific subject grades.

How much are the fees?

The September 2025 brochure lists a term 1 fee of KSh 41,200 for most Level 5 and 6 courses and KSh 31,400 for Level 4.

When are the intakes?

January, May and September.

Does KCNP offer maritime courses?

Yes. It offers marine engineering, port logistics, freight management, marine welding and STCW safety courses.

Can I study KASNEB courses at KCNP?

Yes. ATD, CPA and CAMS are listed at KSh 20,715 for term 1.