Admissions
Your Path Into Technical & Vocational Education
BTTI accepts admissions three times a year (January, May, September) through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) and direct application. Both school-leavers and adult learners are welcome — there is a programme to fit every academic background.
How to Apply
Five simple steps from application to your first day in class.
Obtain the Application Form
Pick up a form from the Registrar’s Office, download from our website, or request one via SMS to +254 702 092 440. A non-refundable application fee of KSh 500 applies.
Fill in the Form & Attach Documents
Complete all sections of the form and attach copies of: KCPE/KCSE certificate, National ID, birth certificate, 4 passport photos and KUCCPS placement letter (if applicable).
Submit Your Application
Deliver in person to the Principal, P.O. Box 2227-50100, Kakamega, OR email a scanned copy to admissions@bushiangalatechnical.ac.ke.
Pay Application & Reservation Fee
Pay via M-Pesa Paybill or directly at the Finance Office. Retain your receipt — it forms part of your admission record.
Receive Admission Letter
You’ll receive your offer letter and joining instructions via SMS or email within 14 days. Report on the specified date with your originals for verification.
📋 Documents Required
Submit Your Application
Fill in the form below to submit your application directly to our Admissions Office. We'll respond within 7 working days.
KUCCPS Placement
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) places government-sponsored students in TVET institutions, including Bushiangala TTI. If you have been placed at BTTI through KUCCPS, follow these steps:
- Log in to the KUCCPS Students Portal at students.kuccps.net
- Accept your placement at Bushiangala TTI
- Download and print your Acceptance Letter
- Submit a copy of the letter to BTTI Registrar’s office
- Apply for scholarship, bursary and loan funding through www.hef.co.ke (HEF)
- Report to BTTI on the date stated in your joining letter
📌 KUCCPS Quick Facts
- Level 3 & 4 entry KCSE D (plain) and above
- Level 5 & 6 entry KCSE C- (minus) and above
- Funding Scholarships, bursaries & loans via www.hef.co.ke; CDF bursaries also subsidise fees
- Application portal students.kuccps.net
Fee Structure
Fees for the 2026 academic year (revised May 2026). The full official fee structure is also available on the Downloads page.
Our fees are the same for all courses and all levels (Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6). The structure below is per academic year, payable in three modules (terms).
| Vote Head | Term I | Term II | Term III | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 36,000 |
| Activity Fee | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 4,500 |
| Electricity, Water & Conservancy (E.W.C) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| Repair, Maintenance & Improvement (R.M.I) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| Local Transport & Travel (L.T & T) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| Personnel Emolument | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 16,500 |
| Medical Fee & Insurance | 397 | 396 | 396 | 1,189 |
| TOTAL | 22,397 | 22,396 | 22,396 | KSh 67,189 |
Other charges not included above (one-off for new students, unless stated):
Application & Registration Fee (new) — KSh 500 · Student Identity Card (new) — KSh 500 · TVETA Fee (new) — KSh 500 · KUCCPS Placement Fee (new) — KSh 1,500 · Student Welfare (all students, per term) — KSh 400 · Mentorship (per term) — KSh 1,000. Total additional: KSh 4,400.
Accommodation (optional) is KSh 3,000 per term for space and bed only, considered after clearing fees. Subsidised meals are available at the college café on a pay-as-you-eat basis. All students (w.e.f. September 2023) are required to apply for scholarship, bursary and loan funding through www.hef.co.ke, and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) bursaries also help subsidise fees; any deficit is met by the parent or guardian.
💳 Payment Methods
KCB Bank · Kakamega Branch
A/C Name: Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
A/C No: 1102702188
Paybill: 522123
Account: 54145K + Admission No. (no space)
e.g. 54145K3340
Cash and money orders are NOT accepted. All payments must be made by direct bank deposit or M-Pesa to the KCB account above.
Intake Calendar
BTTI runs three intakes per year so you can start when it suits you.
Questions? We’re Here to Help
Contact our Admissions Office during working hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.