Pre-University Certificate

The Pre-University course enables student who achieved an overall mean grade of C (PLAIN) at KCSE to attain the University entry grade of C+. The course runs for one academic year (two semesters) and covers subjects in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Business Studies as well as Communication Skills.

Programme Rationale Credit transfers

The Pre- University Programme is specifically designed for those students wanting to gain entrance to university but have not gained minimum entry requirement of C+ (C plus) needed for admission to any undergraduate degree programme. The programme is focused on students gaining necessary skills and knowledge to successfully integrate into the university degree system. The course covers a specific range of subjects depending on the degree programme a student selects.

Course Aims

The Principal aims of the pre-university programme are to build on students existing qualifications, to extend and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of cluster subjects needed for the degree programme of their choices and to enable them to enroll for degree programmes at Kabarak University and any other institutions of higher learning.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a KCSE minimum mean grade of C (C plain) or equivalent. In addition, applicants should have obtained at least grade C (C plain) in the cluster of subjects required for respective degree programme the applicant wishes to enrol for.

Course Duration

The course duration is one year and students enrolled for Pre-university Programme will be able to complete the course in one academic year consisting of two seventeen week semesters.

Application Procedure

Download the undergraduate application forms at the applications download area. Fill in the forms and return them to the address provided in the forms.

Application Deadlines

The Pre-university programme is run in three Semester blocks starting in January, May and September of each year. Applicants who wish to be considered for admission in any block must apply at least one week to the beginning of the month in which their cluster starts.
>> January intake Application deadline December 28th
>> May intake Application deadline April 25th
>> September intake Application deadline August 25th

Tuition Fees

The full breakdown of the fees charged is available in the main fees page.

Examinations and Pass Mark

Examinations will be conducted under Kabarak University Examination Regulations as stipulated in the University statutes. 30% of the course grade shall be through continuous assessment which shall constitute assignments, laboratory work and semester tests 70% of the course grade will be the final semester examination. The pass mark is 40% in all courses

More information about Pre-University

Application forms are available online at the downloads area, or at our Nairobi Office located on the 3rd Floor, TransNational Plaza, City Hall Way, Nairobi.