St. Paul’s University (SPU) is a private Christian university based in Limuru, Kenya. The institution offers qualifications ranging from certificates and diplomas to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. It combines theological education with programmes in business, education, communication, technology and community development. This article directs applicants to the current official admissions system rather than outdated application links from 2016.
Official SPU website and application links
- St. Paul’s University official website
- Current programme catalogue
- Online application, fees and KUCCPS instructions
- Self-sponsored applicant login
Courses and programmes at St. Paul’s University
The current online admissions catalogue includes doctoral, master’s, undergraduate, diploma and TVET qualifications. These are examples of listed programmes; the availability of a specific intake and study mode should be confirmed before submitting an application.
Bachelor’s degrees
- Bachelor of Divinity
- Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Business Administration and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Business and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Education (Arts) and special education pathways
Master’s and doctoral qualifications
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Master of Arts in Communication Studies
- Master of Arts in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations
- Master of Public Administration and Policy
- Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies
- Master’s in Theology
- PhD Theology, Business Administration and Management, Communication Studies and Development Studies
Diploma and TVET training
- Diploma in Business Management and Business Information Technology
- Diploma in Communication, Counselling Psychology or Journalism
- Diploma in Computer Science and Cyber Security
- TVET Level 4–6 programmes, including ICT, Social Work, Business Management and Community Health
- Professional certificates and selected language courses
Online application: step-by-step
- Choose a qualification from the university’s official programme catalogue.
- Check the entry requirements and select the appropriate intake.
- Self-sponsored students complete the online application and obtain an application ID by email.
- Prepare required identification, academic documents and passport photo.
- Pay only the programme-category application fee displayed in the university’s portal using the approved instructions.
- Log back in with the application ID and password to track the application.
- Students placed through KUCCPS should use the separate government-sponsored route on the same portal and follow joining instructions.
Fees, student portal and learning modes
When reviewed, SPU’s online application portal displayed application fees of KSh 1,000 for certificate and diploma courses, KSh 1,500 for undergraduate degrees, and KSh 3,000 for master’s and PhD applicants. These are application charges, not tuition. Tuition varies by course and learning mode. The university provides student support and academic registration guidance through its official systems; confirm any accommodation or online-learning availability with the relevant campus.
SPU campus and contacts
Main campus: Limuru, Kiambu County, Kenya. The institution also publishes location and contact information for additional learning centres and modes on its official website. Use the current institutional directory for admissions and campus-specific enquiries.
Updated October 27, 2026: University programme catalogue, current application route and KUCCPS guidance added. Original URL, publication date, author and existing image preserved.
