Kirinyaga University, KYU Admission Requirements: 2023/2024 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.
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY, KYU UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for Undergraduate Diploma Courses
Certificate Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- KSCE Mean Grade of D+ (Plus), C- (minus) OR equivalent
Diploma Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- KSCE Mean Grade of C (Plain) OR equivalent
Degree Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized Institution
Check Below for Specific entry requirement(s) of any course of interest offered by KYU
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY, KYU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
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.
|
4 weeks – full time 6 weeks – part time |
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEGREE COURSE
| S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
| 1. |
BSc. Forensic Science |
- 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. |
2 years |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
| S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
| 1. |
Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry |
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)
- Proficiency Course in Plumbing and Tile work
|
- Be a holder of KCSE certificate
- Be a holder of KCSE certificate
|
|
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
UNDERGRADUATE, DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
| S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
| 1. |
- BSc in Fashion Design and Textile Technology
|
- 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 ECONOMICS POSTGRADUATE 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.
|
2 years |
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