These are the KUCCPS cut-off points for Software Engineering degree programmes at Kenyan universities for the 2025, 2024 and 2023 placements. 8 universities offer Software Engineering through KUCCPS; in 2025 the cut-off ranged from 23.085 to 42.141 points.
Software Engineering cut-off points per university
| University | Programme | Code | 2025 cut-off | 2024 cut-off | 2023 cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia University of Kenya | Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 1164542 | 42.141 | 40.831 | 41.368 |
| Co-operative University of Kenya | Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 1080542 | 40.450 | 40.342 | 40.162 |
| Murang'a University of Technology | Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 1246542 | 38.143 | 37.226 | 38.437 |
| Kirinyaga University | Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 1079542 | 33.312 | 33.752 | 33.884 |
| Kisii University | Bachelor of Software Engineering | 1087T61 | 25.065 | ||
| Taita Taveta University | Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 1091542 | 23.085 | ||
| University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 1181542 | 18.126 | 25.573 | |
| Zetech University | Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | 1425542 | 18.126 | 18.814 |
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 Software Engineering in 2025?
It ranges from 23.085 at Taita Taveta University to 42.141 at Multimedia University of Kenya, across 6 programmes with a 2025 cut-off.
Which university has the highest Software Engineering cut-off?
Multimedia University of Kenya, at 42.141 points in 2025.
How many universities offer Software Engineering through KUCCPS?
8 universities list Software Engineering programmes on the KUCCPS portal.
Can I join Software Engineering 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.
