General admission requirements

Credential

Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education

Required subject areas

1. English
2. Mathematics^*
3. Laboratory Science^* (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
4. Social Studies or Modern/Classical Language^*
5. Elective

*Applicants who are missing one or more eligible courses should refer to the page on missing required subjects for further information.

General admission criteria

Grade requirement

• Minimum average of B- in the required subject areas, with a passing grade in each subject.

English language proficiency

• Further proof of English language proficiency is normally not required with completion of two years of instruction in this curriculum. Applicants who have completed English as a second/additional language as the only English subject in final examinations will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency through a standardized test.

Competitive program entry (if applicable)

• Admission to some programs is competitive for a limited number of spaces. A higher admission average and/or supplementary information may be required as part of the faculty-specific admissions.

Supporting documents required

If you have not yet completed KCSE examinations

When you apply (early acceptance)

• Current interim transcript or predicted grades. Document can be official or unofficial.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required). See general admission criteria section above.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

When you complete your examinations (verified acceptance)

• Certified copy of your official final Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.

If you have completed KCSE examinations and not attended a post-secondary institution

• Certified copy of your official final Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education sent by post or courier to the Office of the Registrar.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if required). See general admission criteria section above.
• Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

If you have attended a post-secondary institution

• You are required to apply as a transfer student. In addition to the information provided above, please refer to our university or college transfer applicant requirements.

Submitting your documents

Supporting documents should be sent to: