TUKENYA Fees Structure 2026/2027

The Technical University of Kenya, TUK or TUKENYA, is one of Kenya’s leading public universities for technology, engineering and applied sciences.

As you plan to join or continue your studies in the 2026/2027 academic year, understanding the TUK fee structure, payment methods, and official banking details is essential for smooth registration and stress-free learning.

How the TUKENYA fee structure works, 2026/2027

TUK organises its fees in a clear structure that repeats each academic year. When you look at a fee schedule or an individual fee statement, you will usually see several distinct parts.

Key components of the fee structure include,

• Statutory fees, one set of compulsory charges normally paid once per academic year or on first registration, for services such as registration, student ID, student union, medical and activity fees
• Tuition fees, the main academic cost, are charged per semester and vary according to programme and level of study
• Incidental and special charges, only paid when needed, for example, supplementary exams, remarking, field trips, industry-based learning, deferment or withdrawal processing, replacement IDs and similar items
• Graduation and industry-based learning fees, normally charged closer to the final year or when a student is placed in industry

Because TUK is a public university, the exact amounts you pay also depend on whether you are,

• Government-sponsored or KUCCPS placed
• Privately sponsored, sometimes called Module II or self-sponsored
• Undergraduate, diploma, TVET or postgraduate
• Kenyan or international student

The structure, however, remains the same for all categories, combining statutory charges with tuition and programme-specific extras.

Official TUK banking details and how to pay your fees

The Technical University of Kenya does not accept cash for tuition and related fees. The fee payment policy clearly states that payments should be made directly to the University’s bank accounts, with the student’s full name and registration number indicated against every payment.

As of the latest available information, the main official bank accounts used by TUK for fee payments are,

Bank name	Branch	Account number	Typical use
Kenya Commercial Bank, KCB	Moi Avenue	1101632445	General fee payments and also used for application fee deposits in earlier cycles, now primarily linked with the online application process history
Cooperative Bank of Kenya	Co-op House Branch	01129006234900	University fees collection account as listed in the official Fees Payment Policy
Equity Bank	Moi Avenue Branch	540290597366	Equity Bank school fees collection account is listed for the Technical University of Kenya

Important notes about payments,

• Always verify the current account details on your admission letter, the student portal or direct communication from the University finance office before depositing funds, because universities can update banking arrangements
• Never pay fees using cash handed to individuals, use only official bank accounts or any Mpesa or eCitizen options expressly authorised by the University
• Keep your original bank deposit slip and ensure the correct full name and registration number appear clearly

TUK’s fee payment instructions also emphasise that some deposit methods, such as agency banking, ATM deposits or Pesa Link, may be restricted for fee payments, so you should follow the specific directions given on your latest fee schedule or invoice.

Application fee, how much it is and how to pay

Before you even get to tuition, you need to pay an application fee to have your form processed. According to the Technical University of Kenya Online Application Portal help section, the application fees are structured as follows:

• Application fee for diploma and degree programmes, KES 2,000
• Application fee for master’s and PhD programmes, KES 3,000 for Kenyan applicants
• Application fee for master’s and PhD programmes, KES 3,600 for foreign applicants

The same portal explains that,

• You first create an account on the online application portal and obtain a reference number
• Payments are now integrated through the eCitizen platform, accessed from within your TUK application account
• In earlier instructions, applicants deposited the application fee into the Kenya Commercial Bank account number 1101632445 at the Moi Avenue branch using the reference number as their initial name, which is why this account appears in many older documents

For the 2026/2027 academic year, always follow the payment method stated inside the current application portal, because the University has moved toward eCitizen integration and may no longer accept direct bank deposits for application fees.

Reading your TUK fee statement and using the student portal

Once admitted, your personal fees are tracked through the TUK student portal, where you can access.

• Your fee statement and current balance
• A downloadable fee invoice for the semester
• Registration for examinations, timetables and ID renewal options

To interpret your fee statement correctly in 2026/2027, pay attention to,

• Opening balance: This shows whether you carried forward any unpaid amount from a previous semester
• Charges, these list the semester’s tuition, statutory and incidental fees
• Credits, these show what you have paid through bank deposits, HELB, scholarships or other sources
• Closing balance, the remaining amount you need to clear before exams

If you notice any mismatch between what you paid and what appears on the statement, take your bank slip or payment confirmation to the University finance office immediately so that the correction can be made before registration or examinations.

Scholarships, loans and financial support options

One of the advantages of studying at a public university like TUK is access to national financing schemes and, in some cases, institutional scholarships. While specific scholarship opportunities change regularly, common funding sources include,

• Government student loans and bursaries are administered through bodies such as HELB
• County government bursaries for students from particular regions
• Corporate or NGO sponsorships for high-demand fields like engineering, IT and health sciences
• Competitive academic scholarships for students with strong performance

In addition, some departments occasionally advertise work study or part-time assistant opportunities, helping students offset small portions of their upkeep. To stay updated, check University notices, departmental boards and the main website regularly during the 2026/2027 academic year.