Postgraduate Admission
November 5, 2025 2025-12-16 5:15Postgraduate Admission
1. General Admission Requirements
To be admitted into a postgraduate program, applicants must meet the following general criteria:
| PROGRAMME | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | |
| Master’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a relevant field. | OR, a Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in a relevant field, plus at least two (2) years of relevant work experience. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Master’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university in a relevant area of study. |
2. Available Postgraduate Programmes
KAFU offers a diverse range of postgraduate studies across various schools.
| SCHOOLS | MASTERS PROGRAMMES | PHD PROGRAMMES |
| Education & Social Sciences | * Master of Arts in Religion, Comparative Literature, English Language, Kiswahili, Geography, History | * Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Comparative Literature, Religion, Curriculum & Instruction |
| Business & Economics | * Master of Business Administration (MBA) | * PhD in Business Administration |
| Science | * Master of Science in Microbiology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics | (Specific PhD programs may be available in these fields, consult the university) |
| Computing & IT | * Master of Science in Information Technology | |
| Health Sciences | (Consult the university for specific Master’s programs) |
3. Application Procedure
Applications for graduate studies at KAFU can typically be completed through one of two methods:
Online Application (Via Jiunge): This is the quickest and most direct method. You sign up on the platform, apply to KAFU, and pay the non-refundable application fee.
Manual Application: You can download, print, and manually fill out the GRADUATE STUDIES APPLICATION FORM.
Key Application Documents
When applying for Master’s or PhD studies, you will need:
The completed GRADUATE STUDIES APPLICATION FORM.
The REFEREE’S LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM (requires completion by referees).
Copies of your Secondary School certificate, degree certificate(s), and official academic transcripts.
A non-refundable application fee of approximately KES 2,000 for East African students (or the equivalent for non-East African students).
You are advised to contact the Directorate of Graduate Studies (DGS) or the Admissions Office for the most current application details, intake deadlines, and fee structure
KAFU Graduate Studies Contact Information
| OFFICE | INFORMATION | ROLE |
| Directorate of Graaduate Studies | Prof. Benson Oduor Ojwang | Director, Graduate Studies |
| General Admission Support | Office of Academics, Student Affairs & Research | General admission and academic inquiries. |
| Admission Support Email | registrar_aa@kafu.ac.ke |
Official application and academic queries. |
| Admission Support Phone | +254 743 522 152 |
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| Postal Address | Director of Graduate studies, Kaimosi Friends University, P.0. Box, 385-50309, KAIMOSI, KENYA | Use this address for submitting hard-copy application forms and referee letters. |
