University of Nairobi Application for Self Sponsored Students

The University of Nairobi Application for Self Sponsored Students. See the details below on how to apply for undergraduate courses as a self-sponsored student and the requirements.

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

• 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

• 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

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Foundation Courses

The university offers foundation courses in Sciences and Arts. Applicants who have C- would be admitted to the Foundation Course as a prerequisite for university admission.

Application Dates

The University of Nairobi has three intakes in an Academic year.

Application Procedure – University of Nairobi Application

Access the online application system to make your application.

Proficiency in English

Applicants from non-English speaking countries will be required to produce a certificate of proficiency in English such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Distance Education

The University of Nairobi has embarked on ‘Distance Learning’ mode of delivery intended to favor those students who may not be available to take courses either on a full time or part-time (evenings and weekends) basis. Currently, the following courses are being offered by distance learning mode:-Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Education (Science), Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science. Other programs are due to follow soon.