These are the KUCCPS cut-off points for Nursing degree programmes at Kenyan universities for the 2025, 2024 and 2023 placements. 39 universities offer Nursing through KUCCPS; in 2025 the cut-off ranged from 33.964 to 44.188 points.
Nursing cut-off points per university
| University | Programme | Code | 2025 cut-off | 2024 cut-off | 2023 cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1263132 | 44.188 | 41.935 | 43.676 |
| Kenyatta University | Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Public Health) | 1111132 | 43.351 | 40.809 | 43.051 |
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1249132 | 43.173 | 41.614 | 42.950 |
| Maseno University | Bachelor of Science (Nursing, with IT) | 1229132 | 43.113 | 41.836 | 42.529 |
| Egerton University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1057132 | 42.724 | 42.049 | 42.166 |
| Kisii University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1087132 | 42.596 | 41.164 | 42.080 |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1082132 | 42.366 | 40.358 | 42.475 |
| Chuka University | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1105132 | 41.561 | 41.023 | 41.380 |
| Mount Kenya University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1279132 | 41.202 | 41.325 | 41.626 |
| Mama Ngina University College | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1580132 | 41.044 | 40.726 | 40.891 |
| University of Kabianga | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1118132 | 40.906 | 40.003 | 41.076 |
| Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science | 1173132 | 40.892 | 40.070 | 40.629 |
| Moi University | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1253132 | 40.858 | 36.592 | 42.390 |
| Pwani University | Bachelor of Nursing | 1117T81 | 40.672 | ||
| University of Embu | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1093132 | 40.643 | 40.171 | 39.387 |
| Kibabii University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1108132 | 40.531 | 39.838 | 40.305 |
| University of Eldoret | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1114132 | 40.449 | ||
| Maasai Mara University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1165132 | 40.444 | 40.069 | 40.515 |
| Murang'a University of Technology | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1246132 | 40.391 | 39.052 | 40.399 |
| Meru University of Science and Technology | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1240132 | 40.340 | 38.640 | 40.452 |
| Kirinyaga University | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1079132 | 40.234 | 39.372 | 39.875 |
| Karatina University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1244132 | 40.155 | 39.658 | 39.777 |
| Kaimosi Friends University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1470132 | 39.958 | 39.061 | 40.008 |
| Kabarak University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1061132 | 39.834 | 40.468 | 39.768 |
| Alupe University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1600132 | 39.808 | 39.156 | |
| South Eastern Kenya University | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1166132 | 39.481 | 39.342 | 39.547 |
| Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1053132 | 39.242 | ||
| Garissa University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1096132 | 39.149 | ||
| Tharaka University | Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 1685132 | 38.977 | 39.715 | |
| Kenya Methodist University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1077132 | 38.564 | 38.665 | 39.320 |
| Zetech University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1425132 | 37.677 | 35.955 | |
| Presbyterian University of East Africa | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1196132 | 36.813 | 36.671 | 35.386 |
| Daystar University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1162132 | 36.812 | 37.512 | 36.051 |
| Uzima University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1116132 | 36.731 | 36.484 | 35.483 |
| Great Lakes University of Kisumu | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1192132 | 36.565 | 36.190 | 36.378 |
| Kenya Highlands Evangelical University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1169132 | 36.513 | 35.725 | 25.774 |
| Lukenya University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1495132 | 35.349 | 28.948 | |
| Catholic University of Eastern Africa | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 1480132 | 35.213 | 39.609 | 39.817 |
| Outspan Global University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 5645132 | 33.964 |
How KUCCPS cut-off points work
A cut-off point is the weighted cluster score of the last student placed in a programme in a given year. KUCCPS calculates your cluster points for each programme from your grades in the four cluster subjects and your overall KCSE performance, to a maximum of 48. Cut-offs move every year with the number of applicants, their scores and the places available, so use past cut-offs as a guide to how competitive a programme is rather than as a guaranteed entry mark.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements (a KCSE mean grade of C+ for degrees, plus the subject grades set for the programme) makes you eligible; the cut-off shows how high you need to score to win a government-sponsored place. Programmes with a blank cell for a year had no placement cut-off that year, usually because the programme was new or took no government-sponsored students.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cut-off for Nursing in 2025?
It ranges from 33.964 at Outspan Global University to 44.188 at University of Nairobi, across 39 programmes with a 2025 cut-off.
Which university has the highest Nursing cut-off?
University of Nairobi, at 44.188 points in 2025.
How many universities offer Nursing through KUCCPS?
39 universities list Nursing programmes on the KUCCPS portal.
Can I join Nursing with points below the cut-off?
You can apply as a self-sponsored student if you meet the minimum entry requirements, or choose a programme or university with a lower cut-off.
Sources: KUCCPS. Last updated October 2026.
