Entry Requirements
Check the requirement before choosing a programme
General minimums establish eligibility by level, but programme-specific requirements decide whether an applicant can join a particular course.
Official systems
Entry Criteria
General minimums by level of study
These requirements are an applicant planning guide. Programme-specific subject requirements, professional regulator conditions, and Senate-recognized equivalencies remain decisive.
| Route | General minimum | Alternative routes | Important check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | KCSE C- or equivalent | O-Level Division III or A-Level subsidiary pass routes may apply | Confirm course-specific subjects before submitting |
| Diploma | KCSE C or equivalent | KCSE C- with a relevant certificate may be considered | Professional programmes may set higher cluster requirements |
| Bachelor's degree | KCSE C+ or equivalent | Diploma, HND, A-Level, and Senate-recognized progression routes may apply | KUCCPS and self-sponsored routes must both meet programme criteria |
| Postgraduate diploma | At least a pass degree | Relevant discipline or professional background may be required | Attach certified degree certificate and transcript where requested |
| Masters | Upper Second Class Honours or accepted equivalent | Lower qualifications may require postgraduate diploma evidence | Programme and school requirements remain decisive |
| PhD | Relevant masters degree or Senate-recognized equivalent | Research proposal may be required | Foreign qualification checks and translations may apply |
Programme Checks
Do not submit before checking the specific programme
A general minimum can qualify an applicant for a level but not necessarily for every programme in that level.
- Confirm subject clusters and minimum grades for professional programmes.
- Check programme duration, study mode, and department ownership.
- Use KUCCPS for government-sponsored placement requirements.
- Use the course booklet and programme record before payment.