Candidates must satisfy the minimum University entry requirements.Subject to regulations, eligible candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language & Linguistics shall be:
i) Holders of the KCSE with a mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili or its equivalent
ii) Holders of the KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C plain or equivalent; or KCE Division II or equivalent; or EACE Division II or equivalent, with a minimum or C+ in English or Kiswahili-all of these candidates MUST ALSO have a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
iii) Holder of KCSE with C plain or equivalent, or KCE Division III or equivalent; or EACE Division III or equivalent, with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili. In addition these candidates MUST ALSO have a credit in a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
iv) Holder of the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with a minimum of 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum or a credit pass in English or Kiswahili at the KCE level
v) Holder of a degree from a recognized University or its equivalent