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How to Apply
Below are some of the common academic and examination
regulations conducted under each programme, that each student should
familiarize themselves with before applying for any of our programmes.
Entry requirements are also in accordance with the Commission
for University Education’s revised standards for recognition and equation.
For any queries send an email to admissions@iuk.ac.ke or
registrar@iuk.ac.ke.
For Kenyan Applicants
Main Requirements;
- Copies
of certificates and all transcripts ( Diplomas & Certificates )
- KCSE
Certificate / Result slip and School leaving certificate
- Two
(2) recent passport-size photographs (write your name on the reverse side)
- Copy
of national ID/Passport or Birth Certificate
Undergraduate Programmes
K.C.S.E mean grade C+ (plus) or it’s equivalent
A level with at least two principal passes and one subsidiary;
G.P.A of 2.5 and above from Pre-University
Diploma Programmes
The minimum grade for admission into this year’s Diploma
Programme at the Islamic University of Kenya is KCSE grade C- (minus) or its
equivalents.
Certificate Programmes
The minimum grade for admission into this year’s Certificate
Programme at the Islamic University of Kenya is KCSE grade D+ (plus) or its
equivalents.
For International Applicants
Main Requirements;
- An
official translation of academic records (where the language of study is
not English)
- A
current financial guarantee letter
- A
completed immigration pass form
- Applicants
with foreign qualifications are required to undertake Recognition,
Equation, and Verification of their qualifications from Kenya National Qualifications Authority’s
portal or visit KNQA
- The
Commission for University Education (CUE) undertakes recognition and
equations of Diplomas, Degrees, Post-graduate Diplomas, and Post-graduate
Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions.
Visit https://www.cue.or.ke for more details.
- A
copy of the travel Passport.
Rwandese Applicants
A level certificate with at least 2 principal passes
5 credits at o level
Ugandan Applicants
The Uganda Certificate of Education (O’ level) with 5 credits
or an equivalent qualification
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Examination (A’ Level) with at least
two principal passes or an equivalent qualification.
Tanzanian Applicants
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
(ACSEE) with at least two principal passes or its equivalent
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or its equivalent with
passes in five credits
Diploma in the related area
For Credit Transfers
Credit transfers should be applied for latest two weeks
after registration into the program of study i.e. in the first year; first
semester. All Credit transfers should be paid for in the first year; first
semester.
The University accepts credit transfers from Public
Universities and Private Chartered Universities. Unless other agreements are
made, the following are some of the terms of credit transfer:
Transfer of credit should be applied for in writing to the
Admissions Office, detailing the courses for which credit transfer is sought
during the first week of the semester after joining the University.
Transfer of credits will be within the same level of study, that is, only
Degree level credits can be transferred to a degree level and in some cases
Diploma level credits as determined by the University. Those holding Diplomas
from colleges, should have passed with a grade C and above in their form four
exams if they have to be considered for credit transfer.
Not all Diploma colleges are recognized by IUK.
Only those subjects that carry a grade of B and above are transferable from
Diploma colleges and a grade of C and above from a recognized University.
Where to submit the necessary documents?
Documents not submitted through the online method can be
mailed to:
The Admissions Office
Islamic University of Kenya,
P.O. Box 884 – 00242 Kitengela, Kenya
admissions@iuk.ac.ke or registrar@iuk.ac.ke
Payment
Make a payment of the non-refundable application fee
- Undergraduate –
Kshs.1,000/=
- Diploma –
Kshs.1,000/=
- Certificate –
Kshs. 1,000/=
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment can either be done through Mpesa Paybill or deposit
in Bank
Mpesa Paybill
Business No 516600
Account Name: 0520420652005
NOTE:
Indicate the Mpesa Code on top of the application form
BANK PAYMENTS
Note: Indicate the Applicant’s Name as reference No. on
the deposit slip
Bank Details:
Bank Name: Diamond Trust Bank
Name: Islamic University of Kenya
Account No.: 0420652005
Branch: DTB Centre
Online Application Form - Click to Apply Online
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Undergraduate Programmes
K.C.S.E mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent.
A level with at least two principal passes and one
subsidiary; G.P.A of 2.5 and above from Pre-University
Diploma Programmes
K.C.S.E mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent.
Certificate Programmes
K.C.S.E mean grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Complete all sections in this form in full before
submitting it.
2. Attach a recent clear passport photo.
3. Attach copies of your Academic Certificates and your
National Identity Card or Passport.
4. Duly completed forms must be submitted with a payment of
a non-refundable application fee of $7.15 or Ksh. 1,000 through the following
Bank Account:
BANK NAME: Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)
BANK A/C NAME: Islamic University of Kenya
BANK A/C NUMBER: 0420652005
BRANCH CODE: 052
or
Use Lipa na MPESA
Paybill Number: 516600
Account Number: 0520420652005
Make a note of the MPESA Transaction Message & Message
from DTB and email it together with your academic documents.
Alternatively, you can send a copy of your
academic supporting documents to registrar@iuk.ac.ke accompanied with a
$7.15 or Ksh. 1,000 application fee bank deposit slip to:
The Admissions Office
The Islamic University of Kenya,
P.O. Box 884 – 00242 Kitengela, Kenya