The management of the Kirinyaga University has released the Application Criteria/Requirement for the Student of the institution.
The Kirinyaga University, Students applying to Undergraduates, Postgraduate, Diploma, Masters programs, etc must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for admission.
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Kirinyaga University Admission Criteria
Kirinyaga University Undergraduate Admission Requirement
Entry requirements for Undergraduate Diploma Courses
Certificate Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- KSCE Mean Grade of D+ (Plus), C- (minus) OR equivalent
Diploma Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- KSCE Mean Grade of C (Plain) OR equivalent
Degree Entry Requirements
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
- An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized Institution
Kirinyaga University Postgraduate Admission Requirement
Entry requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Courses
- Admission and conduct of postgraduate programs shall be conducted under the provisions of the general postgraduate regulations.
- The following shall be eligible for admission into a postgraduate diploma program in the University:
- Holders of a Bachelor’s degree from Kirinyaga University, KYU and other universities recognized by the KYU Senate.
Entry requirements for Masters Courses
Minimum Entry Requirements
- The entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00, or a degree awarded with First Class or an Upper Second Class Honours.
- Those whose GPA is 2.5 or who have Lower Second Class Honours and a Higher Diploma with relevant experience may be considered if the degree or diploma is relevant to the field of study.
Specific Kyu Entry Requirements of Each Course
Undergraduate Program
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Bachelor of Commerce |
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8 Semesters | ||
2. |
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8 Semesters | ||
3. | Bachelor of Business Management |
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8 Semesters | ||
4. | Bachelor of Enterprise Management |
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8 Semesters | ||
5. | Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management |
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8 Semesters |
Diploma Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. |
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OR
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6 Semesters |
Certificate Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. |
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4 Semesters |
Short Courses
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. |
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OR
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4 weeks – full time 6 weeks – part time |
School of Health SciencesDegree Course
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | BSc. Forensic Science |
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8 Semesters | ||
2. | BSc. in Clinical Medicine & Community Health (Direct Entry) |
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12 Trimesters | ||
3. | BSc. Clinical Medicine & Community Health – (Mature Entry)t |
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8 Trimesters | ||
4. | BSc. Community Health & Development |
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8 Semesters | ||
5. | BSc. in Health Information Management & Informatics |
OR
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8 Semesters | ||
6. | BSc. Nursing |
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12 Trimesters |
Diploma and Certificate Courses
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Diploma in Human Biosciences Options
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6 Semesters | ||
2. | Diploma in HIV Management |
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3 Semesters | ||
3. | Diploma in Community Health & Development |
OR
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6 Semesters | ||
4. | Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery |
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9 Trimesters | ||
5. | Diploma in Health Information Management & Informatics |
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6 Semesters |
Certificate Courses
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Certificate in Community Health & Development |
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4 Semesters | ||
2. | Certificate in HIV Management |
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2 Semesters |
Professional Courses
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Molecular Diagnostics |
OR
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2 weeks Full time | ||
2. |
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OR
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2 weeks Full time |
School of Pure & Applied SciencesPostgraduate Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Masters of Information Science | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field. | 2 years | ||
2. | Master of Science in Statistics | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in statistics as a major subject or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field. | 2 years |
Undergraduate Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | 8 Semesters | ||
2. | Bachelor of Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | 8 Semesters | ||
3. | Bachelor of Science in Information Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | 8 Semesters | ||
4. | Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | 8 Semesters | ||
5. | Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | 8 Semesters | ||
6. | Bachelor of Science Statistics | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and B- in Mathematics. OR Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been substantive mathematics content, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 8 Semesters | ||
7. | Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Computer Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics. In addition, applicants must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics. | 8 Semesters | ||
8. | Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and Mathematics OR A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 8 Semesters | ||
9. | Bachelor of Science Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate | 8 Semesters | ||
10. | Bachelor of Science Computer Science | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate | 8 Semesters | ||
11. | Bachelor of Science Business Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate | 8 Semesters |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Diploma in Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 6 Semesters | ||
2. | Diploma in Business Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
Certificate Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Certificate in Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics | 4 Semesters | ||
2. | Certificate in Business Information Technology | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics | 4 Semesters |
Short Courses
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. |
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Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate OR An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the university senate | 8 weeks – full-time 12 weeks – part-time | ||
2. | Proficiency certificate in data analysis | Be a holder of the KCSE Certificate | 10 Days |
School of Engineering and Built EnvironmentDiploma & Certificate Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
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OR
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8 Semesters | |||
2. |
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OR
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6 Semesters | ||
3. |
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4 Semesters | ||
4. | SHORT COURSES
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School of Hospitality and Textile TechnologyUndergraduate, Diploma & Certificate Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. |
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OR
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8 Semesters – full time 12 Semesters –part time | ||
2. |
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OR
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8 Semesters | ||
3. |
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OR
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6 Semesters | ||
4. |
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4 Semesters |
Short Courses
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. |
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OR
OR
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1 Month 3 Weeks | ||
2. |
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OR
OR
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3 Weeks |
School of Business and Economics Postgraduate Programmes
S/ | NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | ||
1. | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration |
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3 years | ||
2. | Masters of Business Administration |
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2 years |