The management of the United States International University (USIU) has released the Admission Requirements for the Student of the institution.
The United States International University, USIU Students applying to Undergraduates, Postgraduate, Diploma, Masters programs, etc must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for admission.
USIU Admission Requirements
Undergraduate
| KCSE | EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE | 12th GRADE (U.S High School Diploma) | GCE/IGCSE/IB | |
| Minimum Requirements | C + (plus) and above | 5 Credits in any 5 subjects at ‘O’ Level, and 3 Principal passes at ‘A’ Level | G.P.A. of 2.50 or higher | 5 Upper Level Passes at O Level and 3 principal passes at A Level
IB Diploma- Five passes of grade 4 and above |
It should be noted that:
- For Bachelor of Pharmacy, a minimum aggregate grade of KCSE ‘B-’ and a minimum of a C+ in the following subject clusters (Math/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry and Biology) will be required.
- For Bachelor of Science in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, a minimum aggregate of KCSE ‘C+’ and attained the following minimum grades in the specified cluster subjects: Biology C+; Mathematics B-; and English B; or
- All International credentials will be evaluated in accordance with the International Academic Credentials Handbook, the Commission for Universities Education (CUE) Standards, and the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Equation.
- Meeting the minimum entrance requirement for any of the programs does not guarantee admissions into the University program.
Masters Admissions Requirements
Graduate admission requirements vary depending on the Master’s degree sought. In addition to the degree requirements for admission, the following are University-wide graduate admission requirements:
- Official undergraduate/bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts of all college work undertaken (degrees and dates awarded must be posted);
- Proof of graduation from secondary/high school or signed attestation on the USIU-Africa application form or its equivalent (including month and year);
- Submission of a personal narrative;
- Two letters of recommendation; and
- Any other requirements as detailed on the application form, or as may be requested by the University.
Doctoral Admissions Requirements
Doctoral admission requirements vary depending on the doctoral program sought. In addition to the degree requirements for admission, the following are University-wide doctoral admission requirements:
- Official graduate/master’s degree certificate and transcripts of all college work undertaken (degrees and dates awarded must be posted);
- Official undergraduate/bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts of all college work undertaken (degrees and dates awarded must be posted);
- Submission of a personal narrative;
- Letters of recommendation; and,
- Any other requirements as detailed on the application form, or as may be requested by the University.
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