University of Nairobi UoN Admission Requirements 2022/2023

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University of Nairobi UoN Entry Requirements 2022/2023

General Admissions Criteria

Resources

Online Application for self-sponsored applicants

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Admission Information Booklet for Undergraduates

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University of Nairobi UoN Entry Requirements 2022/2023 Certificate Courses

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

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

University of Nairobi UoN Entry Requirements 2022/2023 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 Note

Certificates must be from an Institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

The certificates should have been undertaken for a period of 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 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 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 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 Senate

Admission Criteria

Masters Degree: Applicants for masters 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 Bachelors’ 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 Philosophy Degree: The applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree should have a masters 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.

Duration of Courses

Programme	Minimum Duration
Doctor of Philosophy	36 months
Doctor of Medicine	_
Masters Degree Programmes	18 months
Postgraduate Diplomas	9 months
Postgraduate Certificates	6 months