Postgraduate Education at University of Nairobi , Kenya

Postgraduate Education At University Of Nairobi , Kenya

Study in Kenya at the University of Nairobi and obtain a post graduate degree.  ​The Graduate School co-ordinates graduate programmes at the University of Nairobi; the school coordinates syllabi and regulations; admission of graduate students; coordination of supervision of graduate programmes; and processing of graduate theses, projects and dissertations. Further, graduate school provides support in Sourcing and administration of graduate scholarships and research grants, as well as ensure general welfare and discipline of graduate students.

Admissions

Admission for postgraduate degree programmes is done throughout the year for January and September intakes. Application is done online through the Online Application System: https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/ 

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Admission Criteria

Doctor of Philosophy Degree: The applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree should have a masters degree from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from institutions recognized by Senate. In addition, the applicants should submit a research proposal showing that they are capable of carrying out original research.
Fellowship: Applicants for Fellowship programmes should have a minimum of Upper Second Class Honours Degree in the relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or Equivalent qualification from Institutions recognized by Senate.
Masters Degree: Applicants for masters degree programmes should have a minimum of Upper Second Class Honours Degree in the relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or Equivalent qualification from Institutions recognized by Senate. Persons with lower qualifications but with postgraduate diplomas after Bachelors' degrees are also considered for admission.
Postgraduate Diploma: Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas should have a minimum of a pass degree
Required documents for application

Postgraduate Diploma and Masters

KCSE/O-Level  Certificate
Certified copies of undergraduate degree certificate and transcripts
Applicants with KCSE C (plain) to attach certified copy of diploma  from KNEC in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Applicants with KCSE C- (minus)  to attach certified copies of a certificate and a diploma in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Fellowship

KCSE/O-Level  Certificate
Certified copies of undergraduate degree certificate and transcripts
Applicants with KCSE C (plain) to attach certified copy of diploma  from KNEC in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Applicants with KCSE C- (minus)  to attach certified copies of a certificate and a diploma in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Certified copies of masters degree certificate and transcripts
PhD by course work, examination and thesis

KCSE/O-Level  Certificate
Certified copies of undergraduate degree certificate and transcripts
Applicants with KCSE C (plain) to attach certified copy of diploma  from KNEC in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Applicants with KCSE C- (minus)  to attach certified copies of a certificate and a diploma in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Certified copies of masters degree certificate and transcripts
PhD by thesis only

KCSE/O-Level  Certificate
Certified copies of undergraduate degree certificate and transcripts
Applicants with KCSE C (plain) to attach certified copy of diploma  from KNEC in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Applicants with KCSE C- (minus)  to attach certified copies of a certificate and a diploma in addition to those stated in 1 & 2
Certified copies of masters degree certificate and transcripts
PhD Proposal

NB:  All applicants;

To attach documents certified by the university attended
Show evidence of accreditation status in cases where one studied in a foreign university
Proof of English proficiency for non-English speaking countries only
Translated documents into English for applicants from non-English speaking countries should be attached
 

Application Procedure

Application done at Online Self Sponsored Students Application System

Download Application procedure here for guidance.

Apply Online 

For further information on Postgraduate Studies and admissions, please contact:

Director, Graduate School,
P.O. Box 30197 00100   GPO, NAIROBI
Telephone Number: 020 491 3131
E-mail : gs@uonbi.ac.ke, graduateschoolhelp@uonbi.ac.ke
Website: http://graduateschool.uonbi.ac.ke

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