
Head of Admissions & Student Registry
University of EmbuThe Admissions Section is mandated to perform the following major functions;
In addition, the Admissions Section also provides information to clients to help them through the University admission process as well as guiding prospective students in the selection of relevant competitive programmes.
University of Embu admits both Government Sponsored and Self-Sponsored students. The Government Sponsored students are placed at the University by the Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). On the other hand, Self-Sponsored students are required to make applications to the University by filling in application forms that can be obtained at the Admissions Office or on our website www.admissions.embuni.ac.ke. It is important to note that all applicants are required to meet the minimum entry requirements.
We offer both competitive and market-driven academic programmes from certificate to doctoral levels with intakes on January, April, May, August, September and December every year. Programmes at the University are offered under Full Time, Full Time Intensive (two days in a week), Part-Time (weekdays evenings and weekends), Part Time Institutional Based (April, August and December sessions) and Exchange Programme (one semester).
| S/NO | SERVICE OFFERED | PROCESS/REQUIREMENT | COST | TIMELINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Response to phone calls | Make a phone call | Free | 15 Seconds (Within 3 rings) |
| 2. | Response to enquiry by walk-in clients | Visit the relevant office | Free | 1 Minute |
| 3. | Response to correspondence - Letters | Written Correspondence | Free | 3 working days |
| 4. | Response to correspondence - Email/Social media | Email and Social media | Free | 1 working day |
| 5. | Issuance of admission letter - Govt Sponsored | Receipt of KUCCPS Placement List | Free | 2 working days |
| 6. | Issuance of admission letter - Undergraduate SSP | Receipt of filled-in application form | Applicable Cost | 5 working days |
| 7. | Issuance of admission letter - Post-graduate | Receipt of filled-in application form | Applicable Cost | 10 working days |
| 8. | Handling of student requests | Receipt of student requests | Free | 15 days |
| 9. | Issuance of student's documents | Receipt of request for student document | Free | 2 working days |
| 10. | Provision of student data/statistics | Receipt of request | Free | 3 working days |
Get in touch with the Admissions Office
For any inquiries regarding admissions, applications, or student registration, please contact the Admissions Office using the details below.
📍 Location: New Administration Block, Rooms 9, 10, 11 & 12, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya
📞 Phone: 0706528878
✉ Email: admissions@embuni.ac.ke
🌐 Website: www.admissions.embuni.ac.ke
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM