Daystar University Entry Requirement

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Certificate

The minimum requirement for enty into Daystar Certificate program is:

D+ (plus) mean grade in KCSE or its equivalent.

Diploma

The minimum requirement for entry into Daystar diploma programme is:

C- (minus) in KCSE or

Two Subsidiaries in ‘A’ Level; or

Division IV (Four) in KCE Certificate with a credit pass in Mathematics, English and four (4) other units; or Three (3) credits in GC E, or

Other equivalent qualifications as may be approved by the University Senate.

Diploma in Communication

C- (minus) and C (plain in English).

Undergraduate Programmes

To join Daystar Bachelor’s programme a candidate needs a C+ (plus) and above in KCSE or, 5 Credits in IGCSE; or 2 Principal passes in ‘A’ level or Division 2 in GCE or 50% from other countries using percentages; or CPA (K) entry to commerce degree. Some majors have additional requirements, kindly see the University Catalogue for details.

For BA in Communication aminimum of C+ in English is required. On admission, applicants with a B- in English will be required to do ENG 214 while those admitted with a C+ in English will be required to do ENG 098 and ENG 214.

Postgraduate Programmes

The entry requirement is a Bachelors degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 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.

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