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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Diploma

All applicants to the University diploma programmes shall meet the following minimum academic
requirements:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C (minus) or its Accredited and Recognized equivalent OR
  • KCSE Mean Grade D (minus) or its Accredited and Recognized equivalent with Recognized relevant Post-Secondary Certificate, OR
  • The Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE), East African Certificate of Education (EACE), "Ordinary Level" Division I or II or an Accredited and Recognized equivalent, OR
  • The Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE), East African Certificate of Education (EACE), "Ordinary Level" Division III or an Accredited and Recognized equivalent, plus an Accredited and Recognized Post-Secondary Certificate, OR
  • The Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) "Advanced Level" with at least one Principal pass and a subsidiary.

Undergraduate programs

Admission into a degree program at Africa International University will be based on the following minimum requirements:

  • The minimum requirement of Grade C+ must be attained at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or its equivalent and additional requirements specified for each academic program,
  • Applicants with relevant diploma from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Postgraduate Diploma

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 Africa International University and other universities recognized by the AIU Senate,

The postgraduate diploma programs in all schools shall extend over a period of at least 12 months from the date of registration and a maximum of 24 months.

Masters Programs

The following shall be eligible for admission into a Master’s degree program in the University:

  • Holders of a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours [Upper Division] or higher) from Africa International University or other universities recognized by the Africa International University Senate,
  • Holders of a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours [Lower Division]) from Africa International University who have at least two years of relevant experience,
  • Holders of a postgraduate diploma (credit level or higher) from Africa International University or other institutions recognized by the Africa International University Senate,
  • In exceptional cases, Senate, on the recommendation of any of the schools, may admit to the Masters program, applicants who do not hold a first degree, provided that such candidates, based on the research and academic work they have done, can demonstrate that they are well qualified to undertake postgraduate work.

Doctoral Programs

To be admitted to an AIU doctoral program, an applicant must hold a Masters degree from AIU or an institution recognized by the AIU Senate. Beyond the possession of a Masters degree, the applicant must have a cumulative mean of at least a B, or a minimum GPA of 3.0 in his/her Masters studies, and must demonstrate ability in academic research. Specific program minimum requirements will apply.

  • In exceptional cases, Senate, on the recommendation of any of the schools, may admit to the doctorate program, applicants who do hold a Master’s degree, provided that such candidates, on the basis of the research, professional and academic work they have done, can demonstrate that they are well qualified to undertake doctoral work.