KUCCPS (Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service) degree courses are government-recognised undergraduate programs offered by accredited Kenyan public and private universities, placed via centralised selection based on KCSE performance.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has published the 2026 degree course clusters for prospective university students.
KUCCPS Degree Courses 2026 – Eligibility and Requirements
To apply for KUCCPS degree courses, students must meet the minimum KCSE requirements, usually a C+ mean grade or equivalent. Specific programs, such as Medicine, may require higher cluster points, typically 40 and above.
Other requirements are as follows;
- Provide the original KCSE index number for verification.
- Submit birth certificate or National ID details.
- Meet any course-specific cluster point thresholds.
- Indicate if applying for a government-sponsored or self-sponsored placement.
- Adhere to KUCCPS deadlines and guidelines for submission.
Applicants must have sat the KCSE exam between 2000 and 2026. They should also have their KCSE index number and birth certificate details ready for the application process.
Each student can select up to six degree program choices during the annual placement cycle, such as 2025/2026.
These include:
- First Choice (1a, 1b, 1c): the same degree course selected in three different universities
- Second, Third, and Fourth Choices: alternative degree courses or institutions
The courses are typically four years long and are coded uniquely for university administration, for example, 1241101 for the Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Nairobi.
Priority is often given to government-sponsored slots, and eligibility verification ensures students meet both general and program-specific entry requirements.
Also Read: KUCCPS Lists 30 Universities Ineligible for Govt Scholarships
Application Process
To apply through KUCCPS, first check that you meet the minimum KCSE grade requirements for the programme you want and that your KCSE details (index number, exam year, and birth certificate number) are ready.
- Once confirmed, create an account on the KUCCPS Student Portal by entering your KCSE information and setting a secure password.
- After creating the account, log in using your KCSE index number and password.
- Review your personal details and results to make sure everything is accurate. You can then browse available courses in universities, colleges, and TVET institutions.
- Choose programmes that match your grades, cluster points, and interests, and consider factors like cost, location, and career prospects.
- Once you’ve selected your preferred programmes, fill in the application form carefully and submit it.
- Finally, complete the process by paying the required KUCCPS application fee via the provided M-Pesa Paybill number.
Your application is only considered complete after successful payment.
List Of KUCCPS Degree Courses
The courses are organised into 20 clusters covering diverse fields from Law and Business to Medicine and Engineering.
Some clusters offer very specific courses with fewer options. For example, Law (Cluster 1) and Music (Cluster 18) have only 1 and 3 courses, respectively.
Also Read: KUCCPS Placement: Difference Between Cut-Off Points and Cluster Points (How to Calculate Them)
The clusters are as follows;
- Cluster 1: Law – 1 course
- Cluster 2: Business, Hospitality & Related – 70 courses
- Cluster 3: Social Sciences, Media Studies, Fine Arts, Film, Animation, Graphics & Related – 100 courses
- Cluster 4: Geosciences & Related – 16 courses
- Cluster 5: Engineering, Engineering Technology & Related – 76 courses
- Cluster 6: Architecture, Building Construction & Related – 21 courses
- Cluster 7: Computing, IT & Related – 27 courses
- Cluster 8: Agribusiness & Related – 12 courses
- Cluster 9: General Science, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry & Related – 34 courses
- Cluster 10: Actuarial Science, Accountancy, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics & Related – 32 courses
- Cluster 11: Interior Design, Fashion Design, Textiles & Related – 3 courses
- Cluster 12: Sport Science & Related – 4 courses
- Cluster 13: Medicine, Health, Veterinary Medicine & Related – 41 courses
- Cluster 14: History, Archaeology & Related – 3 courses
- Cluster 15: Agriculture, Animal Health, Food Science, Nutrition Dietetics, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources & Related – 86 courses
- Cluster 16: Geography & Related – 3 courses
- Cluster 17: French & German – 3 courses
- Cluster 18: Music & Related – 3 courses
- Cluster 19: Education & Related – 42 courses
- Cluster 20: Religious Studies, Theology, Islamic Studies & Related – 15 courses
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