Application Procedures
In order to avoid delay in the processing of applications and giving the students ample time to prepare to join the university, applicants are advised to submit application forms and supporting documents to the Office of the Assistant Registrar for Admission at least one (1) month prior to the anticipated date of entry.
An applicant seeking admission into a graduate program should submit a completed application form and the following supporting documents:
- Official receipt of payment of a non-refundable application fee of KSh 2,500 (US$ 26.00).
- Certified photocopies of college or university diplomas or certificates.
- Two (2) recent passport-size photos.
- Three (3) filled evaluation (recommendation) forms for graduate studies from referees in sealed envelopes. Note: Referees must not be blood-related to the applicant and must know his/her professional abilities and personal character very well.
- Two (2) certified copies of official transcripts from each college and university attended.
- Certified photocopy of secondary school certificate.
- Updated curriculum vitae.
- Essay outlining the applicant’s career and professional objectives.
- Certified photocopy of current practice license (for MSc Nursing applicants).
- A copy of Master’s thesis.
Where transcripts and degree certificates are not in English, they need to be accompanied by a certified English translation.
International Applicants
UEAB believes in the rich cultural diversity that is enhanced when people from different cultural backgrounds come together. The University therefore encourages and welcomes applications from foreign students who wish to undertake graduate work.
In addition to the required supporting documents listed above, foreign applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Immigration requirements
- Affidavit of financial support
- Guarantee deposit of $500
Application Documents
All documents submitted become the permanent property of the University and will not be photocopied for individual use, returned, or forwarded to other agencies. Certified photocopies are acceptable if the applicant wishes to keep the originals. The application documents of those who are denied admission or have been accepted but did not register are destroyed after two years.
Deadline of Submission of Application Documents
| Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|
| First Semester | July 1 |
| Second Semester | October 1 |
| Inter-Semester | March 1 |
Admission Requirements
Master’s Program
- Regular Admission: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 on a 4.00-point scale or a second class upper division or its equivalent at a bachelor’s level.
- Probationary Admission: A cumulative GPA of between 2.50 to 2.66 on a 4.00-point scale or a second class or its equivalent at a bachelor’s level with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in a related area of study.
- Provisional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission may, in certain circumstances, be admitted provisionally for one semester to furnish evidence of completing the deficiency.
Doctoral Program
- Regular Admission: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale or a first class division or its equivalent at a master’s level.
- Probationary Admission: A cumulative GPA of between 2.67 to 2.99 on a 4.00-point scale or a second class or its equivalent at a master’s level with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in a related area of study.
- Provisional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission may, in certain circumstances, be admitted provisionally for one semester to furnish evidence of completing the deficiency.
Foreign Applicants
- Applicants whose certificates and transcripts of the diplomas, degrees, post-graduate diplomas and post-graduate certificates were conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions can be admitted on provisional basis subject to submitting the recognition and equation certificate by the Commission for University Education before the end of the first semester. Failure to achieve this requirement will lead to discontinuation from the program.
English Proficiency Requirement
Instruction in graduate programs shall be conducted in English language. Applicants from countries whose medium of instruction is other than English language shall be required to take remedial courses in English language.
Applicants who have done English as a second language in their Bachelor’s degree program and passed with a grade of C+ or its equivalent shall be exempted from taking remedial courses in English language.
Additional Program Requirements
Applicants must meet additional requirements as specified by the program. Please check with the respective school or department for details.