This Page is informing the current Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) Admission Entry requirements 2021/2022 academic session. See the TEKU Entry requirements – sifa za kujiunga na TEKU for all Courses and Programmes
What are TEKU entry requirements?
TEKU Entry requirements are formal criteria you TEKU meet in order to be considered for a degree course you’re applying to at the Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU).
These criteria are set by the Teofilo Kisanji University, to determine whether you’re capable of meeting its objectives. This is based on relevant or similar skills, knowledge and ability you’ve demonstrated in previous qualifications, exams and assessments – see below the full list of entry requirements you might need to meet, for a given course at the Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU).
The following is the Teofilo Kisanji University Entry requirements, every prospective student at the Teofilo Kisanji University is recommended to read the Entry requirements before applying for Admission to any academic programme available at TEKU for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
For Bachelor Degree Programmes
| PROGRAMME NAME | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor of Science with Education(BSCED) |
Direct Applicants(Form Six leavers)Two principal passes of a total of 4.0 points; that is principal passes of two “Ds” or one “C” and one “E” in the following subjects: Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Science Cluster.
Equivalent Applicants(Diploma holders)Diploma in Education with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
| 2 | Bachelor of Arts with Education(BAED) |
Direct Applicants(Form Six leavers)Two principal passes Two principal passes of a total of 4.0 points; that is principal passes of two “Ds” or one “C” and one “E” in the following subjects: History, Kiswahili, English, Geography or Economics or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Arts Cluster.
Equivalent Applicants(Diploma holders)Diploma in Education with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
| 3 | Bachelor of Education Languages(BEL) |
Direct Applicants(Form Six leavers)Two principal passes Two principal passes of a total of 4.0 points; that is principal passes of two “Ds” or one “C” and one “E” in English and Kiswahili Or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Arts Cluster.
Equivalent Applicants(Diploma holders)Diploma in Education with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
| 4 | Bachelor of Divinity(BD) |
Direct Applicants(Form Six leavers)Two principal passes Two principal passes of a total of 4.0 points; that is principal passes of two “Ds” or one “C” and one “E” in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Art, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Arts Cluster.
Equivalent Applicants(Diploma holders)Diploma in Theology or Divinity with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0 |
Applicants for the programme of Nursing and Midwifery must have completed FORM FOUR with atleast four (4) passes of atleast “D” grade or above. Among the four passes THREE of them must be of physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
An applicant for the programme of Nursing and Midwifery MUST have completed form six with FOUR principal passes, two of them MUST be of atleast grade “C” in Biology and Chemistry and grade “D” in Physics.
Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Equivalent Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Undergraduate Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Ordinary
Diploma, FTC and Equivalent Qualification Applicants |
At least four passes in non-religious subjects (“D‟s and above) at O‟ Level or NVA Level III with less than four O‟ Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA; AND |
| i) At least a GPA of 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6); OR | |
| ii) Average of “C” for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) (where A=5, B=4, C=3, and D=2 points); OR | |
| iii) Average of “B‟ Grade for Diploma in Teacher Education; OR | |
| iv) Average of” B+‟ Grade for Health-related awards such as Clinical Medicine and others; OR | |
| v) A Distinction for unclassified Diplomas and certificates; OR | |
| vi) Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA Diplomas. | |
| Foundation
Programme of the OUT |
A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies) PLUS
An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Direct Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies before 2014 |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies in 2014 and 2015 |
Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D = 1; E = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies from 2016 onwards |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Foundation Programme of the OUT | A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies)
PLUS An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) Minimum Entry Requirements for all post graduate programmes
| Admission into | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme | At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8). |
| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree
programme (all types) |
a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Phd programme (all
types) |
A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) general Entry Requirements for certificate and diploma Programmes
For an applicant to be eligible for admission into certificate and diploma Programmes, he/she TEKU satisfy the minimum entry requirements of four passes in non-religious subjects in Certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE). However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU) Prospectus 2021/2022
For more details about TEKU Undergraduate entry requirements Download the TCU admission guidebook 2021/2022 here
For more details about TEKU Diploma and certificate entry requirements Download the NACTE NTA Admission Guidebook 2021/2022 here
