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Chuka University Admission Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements for Doctorate of Philosophy Degree
The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University.
A Masters Degree in the relevant field of Specialization
A Research Concept Paper in the area of Specialization AND
Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty
Minimum Entry Requirements for Masters Degree
Second Class Honours Upper Division in the Bachelors Degree from a recognized University OR
Second Class Honours Lower Division in the Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with a minimum two years work experience AND
Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty
Minimum Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Diplomas
First Degree with two teaching subjects AND
Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty
Minimum Entry Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree
The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University.
Applicants must:
Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade C+ (C plus) OR
Two (2) Principal passes in. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination or equivalent OR
Hold a Diploma from an Institution Recognized by Chuka University Academic Board with a Credit pass or higher or an equivalent. Those with a Pass Diploma will be considered if they have at least two years relevant experience after graduation AND
Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department and or Faculty
Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes
The following entry requirements are only minimum, and they do not in any way entitle an applicant to a place in the University Applicants must:
Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade C in KCSE OR
Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a Credit pass or higher or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in the relevant field of specialization, acceptable to Academic Board. AND
Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Departments and or Faculty
Mode of Study
The University offers three modes of study in Chuka Campus and Embu Town Campus:
Fulltime – in September, January and May Semesters
School Based – in April, August and December sessions
Evening/weekend – in September, January and May Semesters
The applicant should liaise with the relevant Department to be advised on courses offered for particular modes.
Important Admission Dates
January 1st Intake Self Sponsored Programme
April 1st Intake School Based Programme
May 2nd Intake Self Sponsored Programme
August 2nd Intake School Based Programme
September JAB and 3rd Intake Self Sponsored Programme
December 3rd intake School Based Programme (Masters Only)
Enquiries for all Programmes offered should be made to
