Kirinyaga University, KYU Admission Requirements: 2025/2026 for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year. Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate and Postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programmes of study at the Kirinyaga University, KYU for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.
Entry requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Courses
Admission and conduct of postgraduate programs shall be conducted under the provisions of the general postgraduate regulations.
The following shall be eligible for admission into a postgraduate diploma program in the University:
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree from Kirinyaga University, KYU and other universities recognized by the KYU Senate.
Entry requirements for Masters Courses
Minimum Entry Requirements
The entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00, or a degree awarded with First Class or an Upper Second Class Honours.
Those whose GPA is 2.5 or who have Lower Second Class Honours and a Higher Diploma with relevant experience may be considered if the degree or diploma is relevant to the field of study.
SPECIFIC KYU ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF EACH COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Bachelor of Commerce
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
8 Semesters
2.
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics
Bachelor of Economics and Finance
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
8 Semesters
3.
Bachelor of Business Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
8 Semesters
4.
Bachelor of Enterprise Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
8 Semesters
5.
Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
8 Semesters
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Diploma in Business Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C– (minus) or its equivalent
OR
KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) and a certificate in any relevant discipline with at least Credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.
6 Semesters
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Certificate in Business Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (plus)
4 Semesters
SHORT COURSES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Proficiency Certificate in customer care
Proficiency certificate in supervisory skills
Proficiency Certificate in strategic management and leadership
Proficiency Certificate in Management skills for Senior managers
Degree Holders in any discipline relevant to the Public Sector Services
OR
KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences
8 Semesters
2.
BSc. in Clinical Medicine & Community Health (Direct Entry)
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.
12 Trimesters
3.
BSc. Clinical Medicine & Community Health – (Mature Entry)t
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) and a Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Be registered by the Clinical Officer’s Council of Kenya.
8 Trimesters
4.
BSc. Community Health & Development
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.
8 Semesters
5.
BSc. in Health Information Management & Informatics
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and above with C (plain) in English / Kiswahili ,Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/ Chemistry
OR
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
8 Semesters
6.
BSc. Nursing
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.
12 Trimesters
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Diploma in Human Biosciences Options
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences. OR
Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
6 Semesters
2.
Diploma in HIV Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science
3 Semesters
3.
Diploma in Community Health & Development
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.
OR
Credit pass in any relevant certificate course with at least KCSE Grade D+ (Plus).
6 Semesters
4.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics
9 Trimesters
5.
Diploma in Health Information Management & Informatics
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with: D+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/ Biological Sciences and D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics /Physics/ Physical Sciences
6 Semesters
CERTIFICATE COURSES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Certificate in Community Health & Development
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)
4 Semesters
2.
Certificate in HIV Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)
2 Semesters
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Molecular Diagnostics
Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate
OR
An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.
2 weeks Full time
2.
Total Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories
Course in GCLP
Course in mentorship
Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate
OR
An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.
2 weeks Full time
SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Masters of Information Science
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field.
2 years
2.
Master of Science in Statistics
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in statistics as a major subject or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field.
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)
8 Semesters
2.
Bachelor of Science
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)
8 Semesters
3.
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)
8 Semesters
4.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)
8 Semesters
5.
Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)
8 Semesters
6.
Bachelor of Science Statistics
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and B- in Mathematics. OR Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been a substantive mathematics content, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
8 Semesters
7.
Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Computer Science
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics. In addition, applicants must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics.
8 Semesters
8.
Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and Mathematics OR A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
8 Semesters
9.
Bachelor of Science Information Technology
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
8 Semesters
10.
Bachelor of Science Computer Science
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
8 Semesters
11.
Bachelor of Science Business Information Technology
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
8 Semesters
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Diploma in Information Technology
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
6 Semesters
2.
Diploma in Business Information Technology
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
6 Semesters
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Certificate in Information Technology
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics
4 Semesters
2.
Certificate in Business Information Technology
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics
4 Semesters
SHORT COURSES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Proficiency Certificate in Computer Applications.
Certificate in data & Information Security.
Certificate in Computer Networking.
CISCO IT Essentials.
Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate OR An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate
8 weeks – fulltime 12 weeks – part time
2.
Proficiency certificate in data analysis
Be a holder of KCSE Certificate
10 Days
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Bachelor of Technology in Construction and Property Management.
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Geography or any subject in group III, IV and V
OR
Be a holder of Diploma in any relevant discipline with at least a credit from an institution recognized by the University Senate
8 Semesters
2.
Diploma in Building Construction
Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Architecture
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry
OR
KCSE mean grade D+ ( Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
6 Semesters
3.
Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Certificate in Architectural Studies
Certificate in Building Construction
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D(plain) Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry
4 Semesters
4.
SHORT COURSES
Certificate in Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD)
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History)
OR
Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.
8 Semesters – full time 12 Semesters –part time
2.
BSc Hospitality Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History)
OR
Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.
8 Semesters
3.
Diploma in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Food & Beverage Management
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili
OR
KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
6 Semesters
4.
Certificate in Food and Beverage production Services and Sales
Certificate in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
Certificate in catering and Accommodation Operations
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)
4 Semesters
SHORT COURSES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Apparel accessories
Interior design and fabric decoration
Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate
OR
Practitioner in fashion industry
OR
Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality &Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above
1 Month 3 Weeks
2.
Waiters’ proficiency
Basic cookery
Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate
OR
Those practicing in food industry
OR
Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality & Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above
3 Weeks
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICSPOSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
S/
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
1.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Be a holder of a Master of Business Administration or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate
3 years
2.
Masters of Business Administration
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in any discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field.
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For admission into programmes of study at the Kirinyaga University, KYU for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.
Minimum Entry Requirements
For admission into programmes of study at the Kirinyaga University, KYU for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.
