Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK): fees, hostels, joining and graduation
The Co-operative University of Kenya · sources read 4 Oct 2026
Do almost everything on the CUK student portal: self-register, clear finance, then book a hostel bed (KSh 24,000 per academic year, paid once). Pay fees through eCitizen paybill 222222 using the invoice number from the portal; CUK doesn't take cash.
- Fee
- KSh 24,000University hostel, per academic year (paid once)
- Deadline
- Fees are due in full before the semester starts. If paying in instalments: at least 50% within the first 3 weeks, the rest by week 8.
- Where
- Online: CUK student portal (studentportal.cuk.ac.ke). In person: The Co-operative University of Kenya, Karen, Nairobi. Call 0724 311 606 or 020 2430127, or email enquiries@cuk.ac.ke.
What you need
- Your admission letter (download it from the student portal, or ask the Admissions Office)
- Joining instructions pack (joining instructions, student rules, self-registration manual, admission forms) and the fee structure for your course
- Your CUK registration number (to look up your student email)
Steps
- New student? Download the joining instructions pack and the fee structure for your course from the CUK website.
- Pay fees via eCitizen paybill 222222. The account number is the invoice number generated in your student portal.
- For a campus bed: self-register on the portal, clear finance registration, pay 50% of tuition plus KSh 24,000, then book your room online. Beds are limited, so book as soon as you're cleared.
- Get your university email address on ujumbe.cuk.ac.ke by entering your registration number.
- For graduation, check the CUK Graduation Information Page for announcements and graduation booklets (the list of graduands).
Watch out
- CUK doesn't accept cash or personal cheques.
- Miss the week-3 or week-8 instalment and you'll have to take academic leave or be de-registered. If you live in a university hostel, the accommodation fee is paid 100% up front.
- Tell the Dean of Students (deanofstudent@cuk.ac.ke) about a disability or special need before you apply for a hostel; priority only counts if they know in advance.
Who can apply
- Campus hostel priority goes to first-year students, persons with disability and students with special needs.
Official sources (6)
- Student Accommodation cuk.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Fee Payment Methods and Fee Payment Guidelines cuk.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Joining Instructions for New Students cuk.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Graduation Information Page cuk.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- University Admissions cuk.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Students Email ujumbe.cuk.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026