Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the following Programmes which will be offered in various campuses as indicated, under Full–time and part-time (Evening and Weekend) modes of study in the Academic Year 2023/2024, beginning January 2024. The entry requirements for each Programme are as shown below:
Applicant should take note of the following before applying
Kenyatta University Courses Offered
Kenyatta University Fees Structure
Kenyatta University Entry Requirement
All applications for Undergraduate degree courses by Kenyan school candidates should be addressed to, The Secretary, The Joint Admissions Board, P.O. Box 30197, NAIROBI.
All other applications for admission should be addressed to, The Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844 – 00100, Nairobi, to reach him not later than 30th November of the year preceding that for which admission is sought. [Enquiries]
Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Courses
A minimum of Grade C+ at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or equivalent. In addition, applicants must meet specific degree requirements for each school. The entry requirement set should be regarded as the minimum, which in no way entitles an applicant to a place at the university.
Occasional Students
1. Limited opportunities occasionally arise for the admission of a few students to pursue parts of courses within a discipline, or in more than one discipline, and a combination, which does not constitute a programme for the award of a degree of the University. Candidates admitted for such a programme are known as occasional students.
2. To qualify for admission under this category candidates must:
a) satisfy the normal minimum entrance requirements, or offer alternative equivalent qualifications satisfactory to the Board of the School concerned.
and
b) Produce evidence of being a student in another university.
3. The tenure of occasional studentship is normally up to a maximum of one academic year.
4. It should be noted that students admitted under this category are evaluated either by coursework or university examinations.
Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Courses
1. A bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours – Upper Division or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
2. Admission requirements and regulations for all postgraduate programmes appear under the Graduate School.
How to Apply For Kenyatta University Admission And Intake
Apply for admission in Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies. Our Intake are in September, January and May.
Prospective Students Admission
International Students Admission
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Application and Fee Payment Accounts
Payment for physical/downloaded application forms by East African applicants is only through the bank accounts provided below:
Co-operative Bank of Kenya – Account No. 01129062461400
National Bank of Kenya – Account No. 01003059150801
Equity Bank Limited – Account No. 0180290518859
Family Bank Limited – Account No. 045000023316
Payment for physical/downloaded application forms by non-East African applicants is only through the bank account provided below:
| Bank Name | Account Name | Branch | Ac. No. | Swift Code |
| National Bank of Kenya | Kenyatta University Tuition Account | Kenyatta University | 02020059150800 | NBKEKENXXXX |
Payment for online application is only by MPESA through details provided on the application portal only.