IGCSE
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is equivalent to UCE. For the purposes of advising prospective students, any grades used as the basis of entry from IGCSE must be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and based on equating by UNEB and consultation from NCHE as the basis of entry.
GCE
CE A’ Levels are qualifications based on or equal (UK) A’ Levels and are equivalent to UACE. For the purposes of advising prospective students, any grades used as the basis of entry from GCE A’ Levels or the equivalents from any country must be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and based on equating by UNEB and consultation from NCHE as the basis of entry.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma
The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Dip.) is equivalent to UACE. For the purposes of advising prospective students, a minimum of 24 Points is considered a pass mark for IB. Any grades used as the basis of entry from an IB Diploma qualification must be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and based on equating by UNEB and consultation from NCHE as the basis of entry.
The South Sudan
The South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE) is equivalent to UCE. As a minimum entry requirement, students holding this qualification are required to successfully complete an accredited foundation or access programme or Higher Education Certificate or its equivalent for one year as the basis of entry into any programme at UniK.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The education system of DRC concludes with the Diplôme d’État d’étudessecondaires and is equivalent to UACE. For the purposes of advising prospective students, any grades used as the basis of entry from the Diplȏme d’Etat must be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and based on equating by UNEB and consultation from NCHE as the basis of entry as well as reviewing the English Language Proficiency of the applicant.
Nigeria and West Africa
The National Examinations Council (NCEO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) are equivalent to UCE. As a minimum entry requirement, students holding these qualifications are required to successfully complete an accredited foundation or access programme or Higher Education Certificate or its equivalent for one year as the basis of entry into any programme at UniK. All other qualifications of higher education from Nigeria must be referred to the NCHE. In countries where English was not the medium of instruction, the English Language Proficiency of the applicant should also be tested.
Kenya
The Kenyan Certificate of Education (KCSE) is equivalent to UCE. As a minimum entry requirement, students holding this qualification are required to successfully complete an accredited foundation or access programme or Higher Education Certificate or its equivalent for one year as the basis of entry into any programme at UniK.
Tanzania
The Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) is equivalent to UACE. For the purposes of advising prospective students, any grades used as the basis of entry from the ACSEE must be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and based on equating by UNEB and consultation from NCHE as the basis of entry.
Somalia
Given the complexities of the education systems in Somalia, all applicants are required to successfully complete an accredited foundation or access programme or Higher Education Certificate or its equivalent for one year as the basis of entry into any programme at UniK. All other qualifications of higher education from Somalia must be referred to the NCHE. The English Language Proficiency of the applicant should also be tested.
Rwanda
The Rwanda Advanced Level Certificate of Education (RALCE) is equivalent to UACE. For the purposes of advising prospective students, any grades used as the basis of entry from the RALCE must be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and based on equating by UNEB and consultation from NCHE as the basis of entry. TVET qualifications may also be considered as the basis for entry into Diploma courses at UniK.
Burundi
The Burundi education system concludes with the Diplôme de Fin d’ÉtudesSecondaires and is equivalent to UACE. For the purposes of advising prospective students, any grades used as the basis of entry from the Diplôme de Fin d’ÉtudesSecondaires must be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and based on equating by UNEB and consultation from NCHE as the basis of entry as well as reviewing the English Language Proficiency of the applicant.
Eritrean
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (ESECE) is equivalent to UCE. As a minimum entry requirement, students holding this qualification are required to successfully complete an accredited foundation or access programme or Higher Education Certificate or its equivalent for one year as the basis of entry into any programme at UniK.