Kenya Methodist University is a chartered University in Kenya. The Kenya Methodist University in Kenya was awarded its Charter on June 28th 2006 allowing it to offer a wide range of Post Graduate courses in Kenya, Undergraduate courses in Kenya, Diploma courses in Kenya, Certificate courses in Kenya, and Pre - University Programmes in Kenya in addition to Professional Courses in Kenya.

Applications for Undergraduate Courses in Kenya Methodist University are open at the beginning of each trimester in January, May and September. Courses in Kenya Methodist University on offer are also taught under Full time (day), part time (evening) or distance learning modes. Admission process for undergraduate courses in Kenya Methodist University starts with the prospective student in Kenya choosing a course from the many courses offered by the Kenya Methodist University two schools and three distinct faculties. After completing an application form from Kenya Methodist University, the applicant is expected to return the form accompanied by the payment of application fees (Ksh 1,000 or US $20 for citizens from countries outside East Africa).

The prerequisites for these undergraduate courses in Kenya Methodist University is KCSE C+ (plus) or equivalent with the exception of courses under the School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Kenya Methodist University i.e.(Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery , Bachelor of Science in Community Health, Bachelor of Science in Health Nutrition and Dietetics , Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Bachelor of Science in Nursing).The prerequisites for these courses in School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Kenya Methodist University is KCSE C+ (plus) or equivalent in addition to at least a B plain in chemistry, biology and English, so long as no two subjects in the cluster category shall have a score below a C+ (plus) or equivalent.

Under the Faculty of Computing and Informatics in Kenya Methodist University, the courses offered are  Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Information Science. Under the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences in Kenya Methodist University the degree courses in Kenya are Bachelor of Arts in Counseling, Bachelor of Education and Counseling, Bachelor of Education - Primary Option and Bachelor of Theology.

Under the Faculty of Science and Technology in Kenya Methodist University the degree courses are Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology.