Kenya is home to many universities that have produced very successful and respectable members of society locally and internationally. Kenyatta University is one of the best-performing public universities in Kenya, ranking 2nd in Kenya, 2135th in the global 2025 rating, and scoring in the TOP 50% across 64 research topics.
The Kenyatta University offers a range of courses and admits at least 60,000 students yearly across all levels of education (certificates, bachelor’s, diplomas, etc.). For this reason, one requirement for joining the university is an admission letter. So, do you know how to download Kenyatta University admission letters?
Kenyatta University is located in Nairobi and Kiambu counties in Kenya and has been operational for more than thirty years. Established in 1965 as Kenyatta College, it received its charter in August 1985 to become a fully-fledged university.
What are KU Admission Letters?
For those who are yet to join Kenyatta University, there are various requirements that the university will require you to meet. One of them is presenting the admission letter on the day of reporting.
A Kenyatta University is a very important document as it confirms that you have met all the admission requirements and have formally secured a place in your chosen program at the university.
The admission letter contains essential details, such as your student identification number, the program you have been admitted to, and any specific instructions for new students.
The Kenyatta University admission letter is available for download by all students, whether they are placed in the university by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) or are self-sponsored students.
How to Download Your Admission Letter
One can join Kenyatta University either as a government or a self-sponsored student. Depending on the methods you used to gain admission to the university, you must produce an admission letter. Here is how you can do that in less than a minute:
Accessing Your Admission Letter (KUCCPS Students)
KUCCPS students are also called government-sponsored students in Most Kenyan universities. These students pay fewer fees, and the government covers the rest. Every year, the KUCCPS portal opens for students to make applications to various universities.
If you have been selected to join Kenyatta University, congratulations. However, you should know that the process does not end there. You must visit the KU admissions portal to get your admissions letter.
Here is how:
- Open your browser of choice and visit the official Kenyatta University website at https://www.ku.ac.ke/
- Click on the “Admissions” on the top navigation bar
- You will be redirected to the official KU admissions portal, which can also be accessed directly Via https://admissions.ku.ac.ke/
- On the admissions Portal, click on “Students” at the top of the website homepage and navigate to ” Admissions Letters”
- Since you made your applications via the KUCCPS portal, click the KUCCPS link on the same homepage.
- Enter your KCSE Index number in the format X/2023, where X is the index number, and 2023 is your KCSE year, and proceed to log in
- Once you access your account, proceed to download your admission letter.
Accessing Your Admission Letter (Self-Sponsored Students)
If you’re a self-sponsored student at Kenyatta University, accessing your admission letter is slightly different. You must make your course application through the KU admissions portal and be accepted. Here is how
- Visit the KU admissions website at https://admissions.ku.ac.ke/
- Click on “Academic Programmes” to begin your course selection
- Search your program of choice and see whether it is being offered for the current academic year. Make sure to meet the eligibility criteria for that Program if you are going to make your applications
- Go back to the admissions portal and select “Apply Now.” You will be redirected to the eCitizen portal, where you can make the applications for that course.
You can check this article on KU courses and the admission process to get more insights into the application process. If you are accepted to study that particular course, you will receive an email via your eCitizen account to confirm your acceptance.
Like the government-sponsored students, it is mandatory that you, as a self-sponsored student, also carry your admission letter on the day of reporting. So, if you have received your letter of offer from KU, here is how you can get your admission letter as a self-sponsored student:
- Visit the KU admissions portal
- Navigate to stunts and then the admissions letter section
- Here, click on the Self-sponsored program. Immediately, you do that, and you will be redirected to another page.
- On the new window, enter the National Identification(ID), Passport, or Birth Certificate Number used while applying and click on login.
- Once in your account, you can follow the rest of the Prompts to get your admissions letter.
KU ICT Support Services
If, for one reason or another, you can not get access to the admissions portal or you cannot access your admissions letter despite being admitted to KU, do not panic. You can reach out to the KU ICT support team to get assistance
Here is how:
- Visit the KU ICT Support website at https://support.ku.ac.ke/
- Click on admissions. A new window will open if you do so
- Proceed to fill in the request form and submit your ticket
- You will receive further communication on either the email or phone number you gave
And there you have it. As we covered in the article, downloading your KU admissions letter is the whole process. Whether you are a self-sponsored or KUCCP student, I hope this article has made the workload more straightforward. Bookmark this guide for future reference.
