KCSE Mean Grade C –(Minus)with D+ (Plus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Biology/ Biological Sciences, English/ Kiswahili, and Mathematics/ Physics OR Upgrade in Mathematics; OR Certificate in a related field. (Civil, Chemical, Electrical) OR related areas from a recognized institution.
General admission criteria
(a) General Minimum Entry Requirements
Degree: Mean grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) OR other qualifications recognized by the Academic Board.
Diploma: Mean grade of C (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) OR other qualifications recognized by the Academic Board.
Pre-university College and Certificates: Mean grade of C-(minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) OR other qualifications recognized by the Academic Board.
(b) Other entry qualifications:
The Academic Board shall determine other entry qualifications as follows:
For Degree
A diploma from a recognized examining body or institution and in a field relevant to the programme sought at TUM.
A Certificate taking 2 years and above from a recognized examining body or institution and in a field relevant to the programme sought at TUM.
A Pre-university College Certificate from a recognized institution.
Division II and above in O-level.
For Diploma
A certificate from a credible institution (6 months and above) and in a field relevant to a programme sought at TUM.
A Pre-university College Certificate from a recognized institution.
Div. III in O-Level.
For certificate
A craft course from a credible institution (6 months and above) and in a field relevant to a programme sought at TUM.
A Pre-university College Certificate from a recognized institution.
Div. IV in O-Level.
What is the minimum grade to join the Technical University of Kenya?
C+
The basic admission requirement shall be at least an average grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).