A candidate must satisfy the prescribed University of Nairobi requirements
3.2. Subject to regulation 1 above, a candidate for admission to the Faculty of Arts must have any of the following as minimum qualifications:
K.C.S.E. with a C+ or equivalent
K.C.S.E. with a C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution
K.C.E./EA.C.E Div. III/ Ordinary GCE or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution
K.A.C.E. or E.A.A.C.E/ Advanced GCE Certificate with one principal pass Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution
K.A.C.E. or E.A.A.C.E. certificate with two principal passes or equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma
A degree from a recognized University or equivalent
3.3 The Faculty board shall obtain a list of recognized institutions from either the Kenya National Examinations Council or Commission for Higher Education
3.4 A Diploma course shall be required to have covered at least three (3) course units of 45 contact hours each over a minimum period of two (2) semesters of 15 weeks or 270 contact hours