Holding both of these at once — a real offer and a different ambition — is uncomfortable, and it is a normal place to be.
The UPU appeal window for the 2026/2027 session closed on 31 May 2026. The routes below are still open, and the next cycle's dates will be announced on the UPU portal. Source: Kenyataan media KPT, 7 Mei 2026
Whether to take this route or hold out for the other. We will not tell you the offered course is a good substitute, and we will not tell you your ambition is unrealistic.
Ask the faculty, in writing, what the programme transfer policy is and what grades it needs. Ask in week one, while everything is still changeable.
One year is not wasted. Ask the faculty in writing which credits would transfer if you change programme later.