Chuka University Entry Requirement

The programmes are designed, developed and reviewed by Academic Departments in consultation with stakeholders and needs assessment surveys. They are verified and validated by Faculties, Board of Undergraduate Studies, and Board of Postgraduate Studies. The programmes are then approved by the Senate. All these processes are guided by the University Statutes, Universities regulations and standards supervised by the Commission for University Education (CUE) Chuka University’s Standard Operating Procedures, and professional bodies’ requirements.

  • The degree programmes are then forwarded for accreditation by the Commission for University Education. Currently, 20 certificates, 25 diplomas, 65 bachelor’s degrees, 58 master’s degree and 35 doctorate programmes are on offer.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified self-sponsored students to enroll in the Chuka University academic programmes shown below. Admissions are: September, January and May of each year for full-time students; December, April and August of each year for part-time/holiday-based/work-based students. Study modes are day, evening or week-end. Methods of teaching are in-person, distance e-learning or blended. Note: Any BA and BSc programme with C+ in two specialization subjects qualify to teach by taking 1-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Details of academic programmes on offer are given below. Chuka University is an equal opportunity provider.

Chuka University Entry Requirement

Minimum Entry Requirements for Doctorate of Philosophy Degree

The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University.

A Masters Degree in the relevant field of Specialization

A Research Concept Paper in the area of Specialization AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Masters Degree

Second Class Honours Upper Division in the Bachelors Degree from a recognized University OR

Second Class Honours Lower Division in the Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with a minimum two years work experience AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Diplomas

First Degree with two teaching subjects AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree

The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University.

Applicants must:

Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade C+ (C plus) OR

Two (2) Principal passes in. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination or equivalent OR

Hold a Diploma from an Institution Recognized by Chuka University Academic Board with a Credit pass or higher or an equivalent. Those with a Pass Diploma will be considered if they have at least two years relevant experience after graduation AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University Applicants must:

Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade C in KCSE OR

Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a Credit pass or higher or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in the relevant field of specialization, acceptable to Academic Board. AND

Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Departments and or Faculty

Minimum Entry Requirements for Certificate Programmes

The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University Applicants must:

        Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with at least D+ ( with exception of certificate in Animal Health and Production- Both KCSE and Biology C- )

        Certificate from recognized institutions

        Additional entry requirements may be specified under each Ceritificate course