Kirinyaga University Admission Requirements 2024-2025

• Be a holder of a Master of Business Administration or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in any 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.

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
  OR
• Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate

• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
• Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics
• Bachelor of Economics and Finance
• Bachelor of Economics and Statistics

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
  OR
• Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
  OR
• Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
  OR
• Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
  OR
• Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate

• Diploma in Business Management

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C– (minus) or its equivalent

OR

• KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) and a certificate in any relevant discipline with at least Credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.

• Certificate in Business Management

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (plus)

• Proficiency Certificate in customer care
• Proficiency certificate in supervisory skills
• Proficiency Certificate  in strategic management and leadership
• Proficiency Certificate in Management skills for Senior managers

• Degree Holders in any discipline relevant to the Public Sector Services

OR

• KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of  C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) and a Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Be registered by the Clinical Officer’s Council of Kenya.

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and above with C (plain) in English / Kiswahili ,Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/ Chemistry

OR

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.

1. Biochemistry
2. Biotechnology

• KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences. OR
• Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.

OR

• Credit pass in any relevant certificate course with at least KCSE Grade D+ (Plus).

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with: D+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/ Biological Sciences  and D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics /Physics/ Physical Sciences

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

• Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate

OR

• An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.

• Total Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories
• Course in GCLP
• Course in mentorship

• Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate

OR

• An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.

OR

Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field.

OR

Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field.

OR

Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been a substantive mathematics content, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

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.

OR

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

OR

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

OR

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

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.

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.

• Proficiency Certificate in Computer Applications.
• Certificate in data & Information Security.
• Certificate in Computer Networking.
• CISCO IT Essentials.

OR

An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate

• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Bachelor of Technology in Construction and Property Management.
• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering

• Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Geography or any subject in group III, IV and V

OR

• Be a holder of Diploma in any relevant discipline with at least a credit from an institution recognized by the University Senate

• Diploma in Building Construction
• Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Architecture
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  Diploma in Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning

• Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry

OR

• KCSE mean grade D+ ( Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate

• Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering
• Certificate in Architectural Studies
• Certificate in Building Construction

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D(plain) Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry

• Certificate in Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD)
• Proficiency Course in Plumbing and Tile work

• Be a holder of KCSE certificate
• Be a holder of KCSE certificate

• 4 weeks
• 6 weeks

• BSc in Fashion Design and Textile Technology

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History)

OR

• Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.

• BSc Hospitality Management

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History)

OR

• Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.

• Diploma in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Food & Beverage  Management

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili

OR

• KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate

• Certificate in Food and Beverage production Services and Sales
• Certificate in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
• Certificate in catering and Accommodation Operations

• Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

• Apparel accessories
• Interior design and fabric decoration

• Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate

OR

• Practitioner in fashion industry

OR

• Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the  School of Hospitality &Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above

• Waiters’ proficiency
• Basic cookery

• Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate

OR

• Those practicing in food industry

OR

• Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the  School of Hospitality & Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above