University of Nairobi Admission Requirements

University of Nairobi in Kenya requires students to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to stand a good chance of getting admission into the University of Nairobi. Students must also participate in other activities like sports, lead some projects, and community services to improve their chances of admission.

University of Nairobi UoN Admission Requirements: The UoN Admission Requirements are now available online. This page will show you all the information you need.

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University of Nairobi (UoN) Admission Requirements is online now. Applicants can apply online through this page.

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University of Nairobi ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Below is the University of Nairobi Admission Requirements. Applicants are to read carefully before they put in an application.

Undergraduate Education

General Admissions Criteria

Certificate Courses Admission to Certificate Courses will be based on any of the following minimum qualifications:

  • KCSE means a grade of C- or equivalent.
  • An O’ level mean grade of Division III or equivalent.
  • An A’ Level qualification with a minimum of two subsidiary passes or equivalent.

Diploma Courses Admission to Diploma Courses will be based on any of the following minimum qualifications:

  • KCSE mean grade C.
  • KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent plus a Certificate
  • An O’ level qualification with a minimum division III or equivalent
  • An A’ level qualification with a minimum of two subsidiary passes or equivalent

Please NoteCertificates must be from an Institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. The certificates should have been undertaken for at least one Semester. Degree Courses Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programmes will be based on any one of the following minimum qualifications:

  • KCSE mean grade C+ or equivalent
  • KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent plus a Certificate and Diploma
  • Level Division II or equivalent plus a Diploma
  • Level Division III or equivalent plus a Certificate and Diploma
  • Level Division III or equivalent plus a three-year Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institution for admissions to Bachelor of Education
  • Diploma from the University of Nairobi or other recognized institutions and an aggregate of C in KCSE or equivalent
  • A Level with two principal passes or equivalent in relevant subjects Only Applicants whose results are available at the time of application will be considered
  • CPAII/CPSII/CIPS or equivalent for Commerce and Arts and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE or O level Division III
  • P1 from a two-year post-secondary training institution for entry into Bachelor of Education with Minimum KCSE Mean Grade C or O Level Division III
  • Higher National Diploma in relevant fields and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE
  • Degree from a recognized University
  • Equivalent qualifications to the above from institutions recognized by the Senate
  • Level Division III or equivalent plus a three-year Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institution for admissions to Bachelor of Education
  • Diploma from the University of Nairobi or other recognized institutions and an aggregate of C in KCSE or equivalent
  • A Level with two principal passes or equivalent in relevant subjects Only Applicants whose results are available at the time of application will be considered
  • CPAII/CPSII/CIPS or equivalent for Commerce and Arts and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE or O level Division III
  • P1 from a two-year post-secondary training institution for entry into Bachelor of Education with Minimum KCSE Mean Grade C or O Level Division III
  • Higher National Diploma in relevant fields and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE
  • Degree from a recognized University
  • Equivalent qualifications to the above from institutions recognized by the Senate

Foundation CoursesThe university offers foundation courses in Sciences and Arts. Applicants who have C- will be admitted to the Foundation Course as a prerequisite for university admission. 

Module II & III, Self-Sponsored Programmes and Distance Education

Graduate Education

Admission Criteria

  • Masters Degree: Applicants for master’s degree programmes should have a minimum of Upper Second Class Honours Degree in the relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or Equivalent qualification from Institutions recognized by the Senate. Persons with lower qualifications but with publications and postgraduate diplomas after Bachelor’s degrees are also considered for admission.
     
  • Postgraduate Diploma & Certificates: Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates should have a minimum of a pass degree.
     
  • Doctor of Philosphy Degree: The applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree should have a master’s degree from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from institutions recognized by the Senate. In addition, the applicants should submit a research proposal showing that they are capable of carrying out original research.

UoN Contacts

University of Nairobi
P.O.Box 30197, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (+254-20) 491 0000
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