Kenyatta University is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic community. Our admissions policy is firmly rooted in principles of equity, fairness, and opportunity, ensuring that all applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievements, personal merit, and potential to succeed, regardless of background, race, gender, nationality, religion, or socio-economic status.

In line with our mission to provide accessible and high-quality education, Kenyatta University actively supports a non-discriminatory admissions process. Our policy aligns with national and international standards for inclusive education, underscoring our commitment to creating a campus that reflects the diversity of our society.

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

 All applications should reach the Registrar not later than 30th November of the year preceding that for which admission is sought. 

Kenyatta University welcomes all prospective students to apply and become part of our vibrant and inclusive community, where academic excellence and personal growth are championed for all.

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 noway entitle an applicant to a place at the university.

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Occasional Students

      • 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 purposes of the award of a degree of the University. Candidates admitted for such a programme are known as occasional students.
      • To qualify for admission under this category candidates must:
        • Satisfy the normal minimum entrance requirements, or offer alternative equivalent qualifications satisfactory to the Board of the School concerned.
          and
        • Produce evidence of being a student in another university.
      • The tenure of occasional studentship is normally up to a maximum of one academic year.
      • It should be noted that students admitted under this category are evaluated either by course work or university examinations.

Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Courses

  • A Bachelors degree with Second Class Honours – Upper Division or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
  • Admission requirements and regulations for all postgraduate programmes appear under the Graduate School.