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LANGUAGE & CULTURAL CENTRE
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English & French Language Proficiency
English and French Language Proficiency Certification (ELPC / FLPC) Course
| Duration | KIU Students | Nationals | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | XAF 30,000 ($60) | XAF 60,000 | $150 |
| 6 Months | XAF 50,000 ($800) | XAF 100,000 | $300 |
| 1 Year | XAF 60,000 ($100) | XAF 150,000 | $500 |
| Registration | XAF 20,000 ($40) | XAF 20,000 | $40 |
| Certification Exams Only | XAF 25,000 ($50) | XAF 60,000 | $200 |
Graduates will receive
English Language Proficiency Certificate (ELPC)
French Language Proficiency Certificate (FLPC)
Preparation also offered for
TOEFL (American)
IELTS (British)
TUITION BY INSTITUTE
kiavs@kesmonds.edu.cm
Institute of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences
Faculty Requirements
- 2 Personal Protective Equipment EPP Set
- 2 Pairs of Farm Gloves
- 1 Specialized Engineering Kit
- 2 Black Suits
Undergraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Certification Courses | XAF 100,000 | $300 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Certificate | XAF 250,000 | $600 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Diploma | XAF 400,000 | $800 | 18 to 27 Months |
| Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 450,000 | $1,000 | 27 to 36 Months |
| Top-Up Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 500,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 40,000 ($65)
Postgraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Training Courses | XAF 250,000 | $650 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Postgraduate Diploma | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Professional Masters | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
| Masters of Science | XAF 650,000 | $1,500 | 18 to 24 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 60,000 ($100)
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | XAF 1,000,000 | $2,500 | 3 Years |
| Professional Doctorate | XAF 850,000 | $ 2,000 | 3 Years |
Registration Fee: XAF 120,000 ($200)
Affiliated programs may be subject to additional fees as requested by the affiliated institution.
TUITION BY INSTITUTE
kiass@kesmonds.edu.cm
Institute of Arts & Social Sciences
Faculty Requirements
- 2 Professional Black Suits
- 2 Long Sleeve White Shirts
Undergraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Certification Courses | XAF 100,000 | $300 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Certificate | XAF 250,000 | $600 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Diploma | XAF 400,000 | $800 | 18 to 27 Months |
| Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 450,000 | $1,000 | 27 to 36 Months |
| Top-Up Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 500,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 40,000 ($65)
Postgraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Training Courses | XAF 250,000 | $650 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Postgraduate Diploma | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Professional Masters | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
| Masters of Science | XAF 650,000 | $1,500 | 18 to 24 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 60,000 ($100)
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | XAF 1,000,000 | $2,500 | 3 Years |
| Professional Doctorate | XAF 850,000 | $2,000 | 3 Years |
Registration Fee: XAF 120,000 ($200)
Affiliated programs may be subject to additional fees as requested by the affiliated institution.
TUITION BY INSTITUTE
kibms@kesmonds.edu.cm
Institute of Business & Management Sciences
Faculty Requirements
- 2 Professional Black Suits
- 2 Long Sleeve White Shirts
Undergraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Certification Courses | XAF 100,000 | $300 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Certificate | XAF 250,000 | $600 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Diploma | XAF 400,000 | $800 | 18 to 27 Months |
| Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 450,000 | $1,000 | 27 to 36 Months |
| Top-Up Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 500,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 40,000 ($65)
Postgraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Training Courses | XAF 250,000 | $650 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Postgraduate Diploma | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Professional Masters | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
| Masters of Science | XAF 650,000 | $1,500 | 18 to 24 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 60,000 ($100)
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | XAF 1,000,000 | $2,500 | 3 Years |
| Professional Doctorate | XAF 850,000 | $2,000 | 3 Years |
Registration Fee: XAF 120,000 ($200)
Affiliated programs may be subject to additional fees as requested by the affiliated institution.
TUITION BY INSTITUTE
kiest@kesmonds.edu.cm
Institute of Engineering Science & Technology
Faculty Requirements
- 2 Engineering Lab coats
- Engineering Tool Box (Varies with program)
- 2 Engineering Boots
- 2 Engineering Caps
- 2 Pairs of Engineering Gloves
- 1 Specialized Engineering Kit
Undergraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Certification Courses | XAF 100,000 | $300 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Certificate | XAF 250,000 | $600 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Diploma | XAF 400,000 | $800 | 18 to 27 Months |
| Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 450,000 | $1,000 | 27 to 36 Months |
| Top-Up Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 500,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 40,000 ($65)
Postgraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Training Courses | XAF 250,000 | $650 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Postgraduate Diploma | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Professional Masters | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
| Masters of Science | XAF 650,000 | $1,500 | 18 to 24 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 60,000 ($100)
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | XAF 850,000 | $2,000 | 3 Years |
| Professional Doctorate | XAF 750,000 | $1,500 | 3 Years |
Registration Fee: XAF 120,000 ($200)
Affiliated programs may be subject to additional fees as requested by the affiliated institution.
TUITION BY INSTITUTE
kihms@kesmonds.edu.cm
Institute of Health & Medical Sciences
Faculty Requirements
- 2 Lab coats
- Surgical Kit
- 1 stethoscope
- 1 Blood Pressure Machine
- 1 Blood Sugar Machine
- 1 Thermometers
- 1 Tourniquet
- 1 Packet of clinical gloves
Undergraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Certification Courses | XAF 100,000 | $300 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Certificate | XAF 250,000 | $600 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Diploma | XAF 400,000 | $800 | 18 to 27 Months |
| Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 450,000 | $1,000 | 27 to 36 Months |
| Top-Up Bachelor’s Degree | XAF 500,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
| Clinical Programs (Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biomedical, Medicine, etc.) | XAF 800,000 | $2,000 | 48 to 60 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 40,000 ($65)
Clinical Programs Registration Fee: XAF 120,000 ($200)
Postgraduate Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Training Courses | XAF 250,000 | $650 | 12 to 24 Weeks |
| Postgraduate Diploma | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 09 to 12 Months |
| Professional Masters | XAF 600,000 | $1,200 | 12 to 18 Months |
| Masters of Science | XAF 650,000 | $1,500 | 18 to 24 Months |
Registration Fee: XAF 60,000 ($100)
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Level+
| Program | National Students | International Students | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | XAF 1,000,000 | $2,500 | 3 Years |
| Professional Doctorate | XAF 850,000 | $2,000 | 3 Years |
Registration Fee: XAF 120,000 ($200)
Affiliated programs may be subject to additional fees as requested by the affiliated institution.
PAYMENT & POLICY
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Other Fees, Tuition Policies & Refunds
Tuition Payment Policies+
- Tuition is paid only to accounts issued by the Finance Director through finance@kesmonds.edu.cm / accountant@kesmonds.edu.cm.
- Email payment information to the Finance Department and request a receipt.
- Always request an invoice of payment from the Finance Department.
- Complete tuition or the first annual tuition installment must be paid within 30 days of admission and should be at least 30% of the annual tuition.
- The tuition balance can be paid in monthly or quarterly installments.
Other Fees+
| Fee Type | Amount | When Due | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publication Fee | XAF 30,000 ($60) | Per Article | Non-refundable |
| Transcript Fee | XAF 5,000 ($10) | Whenever Requested | Free Copy at Graduation |
| Research Fee & Dissertation — Undergraduate | XAF 50,000 ($100) | End of Program | Bachelor / Masters / Ph.D. Rates |
| Research Fee & Dissertation — Graduate | XAF 100,000 ($200) | End of Program | Bachelor / Masters / Ph.D. Rates |
| Research Fee & Dissertation — Doctorate | XAF 300,000 ($600) | End of Program | Bachelor / Masters / Ph.D. Rates |
| Graduation Fee | XAF 50,000 ($100) | End of Program | Graduation Package etc. |
| Ph.D. Robe | XAF 72,000 ($120) | End of Program | Defense Day |
| Mail Service (DHL) | XAF 60,000 ($100) | Optional | Optional |
| University Notarized | Express: XAF 10,000 ($20); Ordinary: XAF 5,000 ($10) | End of Program | Optional |
| Certification / International Equivalence | XAF 250,000 ($420) | Once | Optional |
| Accommodation + Utility bills | XAF 300,000 ($600) / Year | Once | For on-campus students only |
Refund Policy+
The Institutional Refund Policy applies to students who drop a course. A written notice of withdrawal must be submitted to the Financial Officer.
100%On the date of payment and before the start of class
70%Within the first three days of payment
50%From the 4th to the 7th day of payment
0%After the first week of payment
Registration Fee: Non-refundable and non-transferable.
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