The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has launched 60 new academic programmes, including options for full sponsorship. Announced on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the offerings range from short professional courses to PhD studies, inviting qualified candidates to apply.

• Full sponsorships are available for short courses like Business Models for Entrepreneurs and Mental Health Awareness, alongside free ICT certifications such as BCS Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications and Meta training courses.
• The OUK is a specialized public university chartered in August 2023.
• Undergraduate programmes like Bachelor of Data Science will cost between Ksh79,000 and Ksh86,000 annually, while PhD studies will total Ksh337,500 over three years.