Students across the country are in the process of applying to universities and colleges for an opportunity to pursue their dream career courses. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps) recently opened its portal for applications, allowing for the students to fulfill their career goals.
While a majority will onboard local universities and colleges, a strategic agreement between the Kenyan and German governments allows for academic partnerships between tertiary institutions in the two countries.
Under such agreements, Kenyan students will be able to pursue courses at select local institutions and later bag apprenticeship and employment opportunities in Germany. One of such institutions is the Mount Kenya University (MKU).
MKU has partnered with Germany’s Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences to offer a Preparatory Certificate Course to meet the growing demand for health workers in Germany. Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences is the lead partner in this collaboration.
In a recent circular, MKU has invited interested applicants for the February 2025 intake to apply for the Preparatory Certificate Course, specifically designed to prepare individuals for:
- Nursing Apprenticeship (Ausbildung zum Krankenpfleger)
- Surgical Assitant (Operationstechnische Assistenz)
- Medical Technologist for Radiology (Medizinischer Technologe für Radiologie)
The program will be conducted at Mount Kenya University’s Main Campus, Thika and Eldoret Campus.
Selection Process for Candidates:
Applicants will undergo a two-step aptitude test conducted online by our project partner, arbquest Befragungssysteme (www.arbquest.com), based in Germany. Selection will be based on performance in these assessments.
To qualify for the aptitude test, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum of C (Plain). If an applicant holds a B2-level proficiency in German, lower KCSE grades may be considered.
- Proficiency in the German language at level B2.
- Age limit: 29 years
Duration
The Preparatory Certificate course will take 14 weeks. Upon completion, the graduates will be offered a guaranteed apprenticeship at partner German hospitals.
Apprenticeship at German partner hospitals:
Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences as project leader ensures that all candidates who successfully complete the course in Kenya are guaranteed a visa, a work permit and an apprenticeship in German hospitals.
Onboarding in Germany:
The programme partner ‘AG-Career Hub’ based in Germany will support the candidates to successfully integrate into the training and working environment in German hospitals as well as facilitate career coaching and mentorship in Germany to accompany them during their stay.
German Classes/Deutsch:
Mount Kenya University offers German language levels A1, A2, B1 and B2. Classes are offered at all MKU campuses and centres.
How to apply
Download the MKU application form from the website (www.mku.ac.ke) or get a copy from any MKU campus or centre.
ii. Application fees of Ksh1,000 is payable through Paybill no. 4075677. Account no. is the student’s national ID/passport number.
Project Leaders
The project is being coordinated by Prof. Dr. Christian Lebrenz of Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, and his MKU counterpart, Dr. Christopher Mutembei.
