Admissions

Issued by the Office of the Registrar — how admission to Mully College works, from first enquiry to reporting day, across all programmes examined by TVET CDACC or KNEC.

Our Admissions Philosophy

Mully College's admissions process for MCF-sponsored students is holistic and compassionate, recognizing the unique circumstances and potential of each applicant. Mully College recognizes the transformative power of education, particularly for individuals who have faced significant adversity. As such, the admissions process for MCF-sponsored students is designed to identify those who will benefit most from the opportunity and contribute positively to the college community and beyond.

Admission decisions prioritize candidates demonstrating significant need and potential, considering factors such as level of destitution, chosen career path, socio-economic background, and specific vulnerabilities like being a teenage mother, orphan, or former street child. The college is dedicated to providing these students with the resources and support they need to succeed academically, personally, and professionally, empowering them to become leaders and agents of change in their communities.

Two entry routes, one standard

MCF-sponsored applicants

Children and youth under the care of Mully Children's Family progressing from MCF's basic/secondary education programmes into technical and vocational training. These applications are initiated internally through MCF's Education and Sponsorship desk in coordination with the Registrar's Office.

Self-sponsored and community applicants

Members of the public, including graduates of other secondary schools, mature applicants and holders of prior TVET/KNEC certificates, who apply directly to the College — including online through this website.

Both routes converge at the same point: no applicant is admitted without completing the standard application file and meeting the published entry requirements for the programme and level.

Intake Periods

Mully College follows the standard TVET academic calendar of three intakes per year, aligned to the intake windows set by TVET CDACC and KNEC:

January intake

May intake

September intake

Exact opening and closing dates for each intake are published on the College notice board and communicated ahead of each cycle; short courses and artisan-level programmes may open additional intake windows subject to trainer and workshop capacity.

The Application Process

1
Enquiry
Contact the Registrar's Office to confirm programme availability, intake dates and entry requirements.
2
Application form
Complete the Mully College Application Form — online on this website, from the Registrar's Office at Yatta Campus, or through the College's published contact channels.
3
Supporting documents
Submit certified copies of the documents in the checklist below, together with the completed form.
4
Application fee
A non-refundable application/registration fee is paid at the point of submission (waived for MCF-sponsored beneficiaries applying through the internal route, covered under the Mully Education Trust sponsorship arrangement).
5
Acknowledgement
The Registrar's Office logs the application and issues an acknowledgement with a reference number and expected decision timeline.
6
Verification and interview
The Admissions Selection Committee verifies documents against programme entry criteria; practical programmes (e.g. Welding and Fabrication, Food and Beverage, Electrical) may include a short aptitude interview.
7
Decision
Applicants are notified of the outcome: admitted, admitted provisionally (pending outstanding documents), placed on a waiting list, or not successful for the intake applied for.
8
Offer confirmation
Admitted applicants confirm their place by the stated deadline — self-sponsored students pay the confirmation deposit; MCF-sponsored beneficiaries are confirmed administratively through the MET sponsorship file.
9
Reporting
Report on the official reporting date with original documents for verification, then complete registration and orientation.

Document checklist

Duly completed Mully College Application Form
Certified copy of National ID (or birth certificate for applicants under 18)
Certified copies of KCPE and/or KCSE result slips or certificates, or equivalent
Certified copies of any prior TVET/CDACC or KNEC certificates, where progressing from a lower level
Passport-size photographs (as specified on the application form)
Proof of payment of the application fee (where applicable)
For MCF-sponsored applicants: sponsorship confirmation from the MCF Education and Sponsorship desk
For applicants with a foreign or non-standard qualification: a KNQA equivalence/recognition letter
Where required for the programme: a medical/fitness declaration, particularly for programmes with an industrial attachment or workshop-based practical component

Minimum entry requirements

Entry follows the TVET CDACC / KNEC national ladder and varies by programme and level. As a general framework:

Level 3 (Grade Test / Artisan entry): KCPE certificate; OR KCSE grade D- / D (plain); OR equivalent qualification recognised by KNQA.
Level 4 (Artisan / Craft Certificate): KCSE mean grade D (plain); OR a relevant Level 3 certificate; OR equivalent qualification recognised by KNQA.
Level 5 (Certificate): KCSE mean grade D+ (plus); OR a relevant Level 4 certificate; OR equivalent qualification recognised by KNQA.
Level 6 (Diploma): KCSE mean grade C- (minus); OR a relevant Level 5 certificate; OR equivalent qualification recognised by KNQA.

See detailed requirements by occupational area →

Selection

Admission is based on merit against the published minimum entry requirement for the specific programme and level, and on available trainer and workshop/laboratory capacity.
Mully College does not discriminate in admissions on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sex, disability or socio-economic background. Reasonable accommodation is considered for applicants with disabilities.
Priority consideration is extended to MCF-sponsored beneficiaries transitioning from MCF's own education programmes, consistent with the College's founding mission; places for self-sponsored applicants are allocated from remaining capacity.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and mature-entry applicants (typically aged 23 and above) may be admitted on the strength of demonstrated work experience and a competency interview, subject to KNQA/TVETA guidance.
Provisional admission may be granted where an academic requirement is met but a document is outstanding; provisional status must be cleared within a stated grace period.

You can apply online, contact us at [email protected], or visit the Registrar's Office at Yatta Campus to apply.

International Students

Mully College welcomes applications from non-Kenyan students, including from the wider East African region and beyond. International applicants follow the same academic route, with these additional requirements:

Additional requirements

A valid passport (copy of the biodata page) valid for the intended duration of study
A Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) equivalence/recognition letter for the applicant's prior qualification
Where instruction has not previously been in English: evidence of English proficiency
A recent medical certificate of fitness, and evidence of health/medical insurance valid in Kenya
Passport-size photographs meeting Kenyan immigration specifications

Immigration & student pass

Once admitted, the College issues an official Admission/Support Letter used to apply for a Kenyan Student Pass (Class D) through the Department of Immigration Services or a Kenyan embassy. Students are responsible for securing and renewing their own Student Pass; the Registrar's Office issues supporting letters but does not process immigration applications.

Accommodation & arrival

Boarding accommodation on Yatta Campus is available to international students, subject to capacity, and is strongly recommended. A local guardian or next-of-kin contact within Kenya is required for international students under 18, and recommended for all.

Tuition & Fees

A detailed breakdown of tuition and fees for Certificate and Diploma courses is available from the Finance Office. International (self-sponsored) students pay fees as set out in the current Fees Structure, payable in Kenya Shillings or an equivalent quoted in US Dollars.

Refunds for self-sponsored students are governed by the College's Fees and Refund Policy; the application fee is non-refundable.

Financial Aid — the Mully Education Trust

The majority of students at Mully College are children and youth under the care of Mully Children's Family, whose training is funded through the Mully Education Trust (MET).

MET sponsorship typically covers tuition, boarding, and core programme costs for eligible MCF-sponsored beneficiaries for the standard duration of the programme.
Sponsorship is tied to continued good standing under MCF care and the College's academic and conduct requirements; continuation each term is subject to review.
Certain costs typically remain the responsibility of the student or guardian — for example personal effects, optional trips, and in some cases external examination or certification fees charged directly by TVET CDACC, KNEC or a professional body.
Self-sponsored students are billed directly per the standard Fees Structure; bursaries or partial sponsorships (county bursaries, HELB where applicable, church or community sponsors) are handled through the Finance Office and should be declared at application.

Who to Contact

Office of the Registrar

First point of contact for all admissions, records and certification queries

MCF Education and Sponsorship desk

First point of contact for MCF-sponsored beneficiaries and their guardians on sponsorship matters

Finance Office

Fee statements, payment plans, and refund queries

Mully College, P.O. Box 90–90119, Matuu, Machakos County, Kenya

Visit Campus

Panoramic aerial view of the Mully College campus

Virtual tour video coming soon.

Prospective students and families are welcome to schedule a campus tour or attend an upcoming open house to experience Mully College firsthand. All newly admitted students attend a mandatory orientation programme in the first week of term, covering academic expectations, the Mully Model, campus facilities, safeguarding, and student welfare services.

For directions to the campus, please visit our Contact page.