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Garissa University Admission Requirement – GAU Entry Requirements

The Garissa University Admission Requirement – GAU Entry Requirements: Garissa University Application Requirement, GAU Registration Requirement, Read full details below.

The management of the Garissa University (GAU) has released the Application Requirement/Registration Requirement for the Student of the institution.

Garissa University (GAU) Application Requirement – Registration Requirement. GAU Application Requirement, GAU Registration Requirement, Admission Requirement available below.”

The Garissa University , GAU Students applying to Undergraduates, Postgraduate, Diploma, Masters programs, etc must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for admission.

Garissa University Admission Requirement – GAU Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for Undergraduate Diploma Courses
Certificate Entry Requirements
  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • KSCE Mean Grade of D+ (Plus), C- (minus) OR equivalent

Diploma Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • KSCE Mean Grade of C (Plain) OR equivalent

Degree Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements:
  • An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized Institution

GARISSA UNIVERSITY, GU KENYA POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

A holder of a bachelor’s degree with Second class-Upper Division from a recognised institution of higher learning, or a holder of a lower second class degree with 2 (two) years’ experience in relevant field. In addition applicants must meet specific schools requirement. In exceptional cases, the Senate may also admit to the Master’s programme non-holders of a first degree provided such candidates can on the basis of published research, academic and creative work they have done, show that they are qualified to undertake postgraduate work by passing qualifying examinations

Check Below for Specific entry requirement(s) of any course of interest offered by GU

SPECIFIC GU ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF EACH COURSES

School of Education , Arts and Social Sciences

Diploma in Education (ECPE)  Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)       Duration :2 years
  • Minimum mean of C-(minus) or
  • P1 certificate or
  • A KNEC certificate in Early Childhood Education or its equivalence

Diploma in Public Administration           Mode of Study : Weekend Part time         Duration  2 year

  • Minimum mean of C-(minus) or division 2 at KCE or , 1 principal pass at KACE ‘A’ level or at least D+ at KCSE plus a one year certificate from accredited institution or KNEC

Bachelor of Education (Arts)    Mode of Study :Regular, School Based (December, April, August.)              Duration  4 years

  • Minimum mean of C+(plus) at KCSE and above and a C+ in two teaching subjects , Diploma holder in education from recognized institution

Bachelor of Education (Science)  Mode of Study : Regular, School Based (December, April, August.)               Duration 4 years

  • Minimum mean of C+(plus) at KCSE and above and a C+ in two teaching subjects , Diploma holder in education from recognized institution And a C+ in two teaching subjects

Bachelor of Education- Early Childhood And Primary Education(ECPE)   Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)   Duration : 4 years

  • Minimum mean of C+ (plus) at KCSE and above or its equivalence , C (plain) and P1/ S1 certificate.
  •  Diploma holder in education ECPE from recognized institution

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)    Mode of Study : Regular (Mon-Fri)             Duration  4 years

  • Minimum mean of C+ (plus) at KCSE and above and C+ in geography or its equivalence , 2 principal pass and one subsidiary pass at ‘A ‘level or
  • Diploma in related discipline from recognized institution

Bachelor of Arts (Community Development)       Mode of Study :Part time/Regular (Mon-Fri)   Duration  4 years

  • Minimum mean of C+ (plus) at KCSE and above or its equivalence , 2 principal pass and one subsidiary pass at ‘A’ level or Diploma in related discipline from recognized institution

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Public Administration)  Mode of Study : Weekend Part time/Regular (Mon-Fri)   Duration  4 years

  • Minimum mean of C+ (plus) at KCSE and above or its equivalence , 2 principal pass and one subsidiary pass at ‘A’ level or , Diploma in related discipline from recognized institution

Masters of Education (ECPE)   Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)              Duration   2 years

  • Second class degree (upper division) in education in ECPE from recognized institution , Second class bachelor degree (lower division) in education in ECPE with 2 yrs. teaching experience

Masters of Education (Planning)   Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)             Duration    2 years

  • Second class degree (upper division) in education from recognized institution. Second class bachelor degree in education(lower division) with 2 yrs. teaching experience

Masters of Education (Administration)   Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)              Duration   2 years

  • Second class degree (upper division) in education from recognized institution. Second class bachelor degree in education(lower division) with 2 yrs. teaching experience

 Masters of Education (Leadership and Policy)  Mode of Study :  School Based (December, April, August.)             Duration :   2 years

  • Second class degree (upper division) in education from recognized institution. Second class bachelor degree in education(lower division) with 2 yrs. teaching experience
See Also:  Garissa University Cut Off Points: 2022/2023

 Masters of Education (Curriculum Development)   Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)               Duration : 2 years

  • Second class degree (upper division) in education from recognized institution. Second class bachelor degree in education(lower division) with 2 yrs. teaching experience

Doctor of Philosopy (PhD) (Administration)         Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)         Duration : 3 years

  • Masters in Administration from recognized institution

 Doctor of Philosopy (PhD) (Curriculum Development)    Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)            Duration :   3 years

  •  Masters in Curriculum Development from recognized institution

Doctor of Philosopy (PhD) (Planning)       Mode of Study :School Based (December, April, August.)   3 years

  • Masters in Planning from recognized institution

Doctor of Philosopy (PhD) (Leadership and Policy)         Mode of Study : School Based (December, April, August.)             Duration :  3 years

  • Masters in Leadership and Policy) from recognized institution
Department of Arts and Social Sciences

Diploma in Public Administration.    Mode of study:Weekend Part time.  Duration:2 year Requirements  

  • Minimum mean of C-(minus) or division 2 at KCE or
  • 1 principal pass at KACE ‘A’ level or
  • at least D+ at KCSE plus a one year certificate from accredited institution or KNEC

Bachelor of Arts (Geography).   Mode of Study :Regular (Mon-Fri).     Duration :4 years Requirements

  • Minimum mean of C+ (plus) at KCSE and above and C+ in geography
  • or its equivalence
  • 2 principal pass and one subsidiary pass at ‘A ‘level or
  • Diploma in related discipline from recognized institution

Bachelor of Arts (Community Development) .  Mode of Study : Weekend Part time/Regular (Mon-Fri).  Duration : 4 years Requirements

  • Minimum mean of C+ (plus) at KCSE and above or its equivalence
  • 2 principal pass and one subsidiary pass at ‘A’ level or
  • Diploma in related discipline from recognized institution

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Public Administration).  Mode of Study: Weekend Part time/Regular (Mon-Fri).  Duration :4  years Requirements

  • Minimum mean of C+ (plus) at KCSE and above or its equivalence
  • 2 principal pass and one subsidiary pass at ‘A’ level or
  • Diploma in related discipline from recognized institution

School of Biological and Physical Sciences   

School of Business and Economics

Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)    Admission Requirement 

  • An applicant should have at least a mean grade of C+ (plus) and a C (plain) in both Mathematics and English Language in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or
  • At least two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) plus at least a pass in maths and English at “O” level OR,
  • Be a holder of a Diploma in Business studies validated by the Commission for University Education (CUE) with at least a credit OR,
  • Be a holder of a professional certificate in business studies recognized by CUE

Mode of study: Full time and part-time  Duration : 8 semesters


Diploma In Business Management Admission Requirements

  • Minimum mean grade of C-, with C- in English/Kiswahili, D+ in mathematics, or accounting, Economics, Business Studies, commerce or any other qualifications recognized by Garissa  University senate.

Mode of Study: Full-time Duration: 2 years


Certificate Of Business Management Admission Requirements

  • Minimum mean grade of D+ or KCE Division III or any other qualifications recognized by Garissa University senate

Mode of Study: Full time    Course Duration  : six (6) months


The Bachelor of Business Arts in Economics (B.A. Econ.)  The applicant should be able to fulfill J.A.B. admission requirements as follows:

  • Eng. or Kisw. Any group III; Mat. And any group II or Eco. Or Com. or Acc. at Kenya Certificate of   Secondary Education (KCSE); or CPA/CPS or their equivalent
  • For Education (Arts) students who intend to take Economics as a teaching subject must have attained at least B plain in Mathematics and B plain in any of the following subjects: Economics, Accounts or Commerce in KCSE.

Mode of study: Full time   Duration: 4 years


Human Resource Management (Hrm) Admission requirements

  • Have at least C+ in English at KCSE in one Sitting.
  • Candidates with Diploma qualifications in Human Resources, public relations an Business management and any other relevant areas as approved by university senate will also be considered
  • Admission may also be granted to candidates with alternative qualifications as recognized by university senate

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