Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. MKU’s programmes across the various disciplines have been ranked among the best in Kenya and the East African region. The University’s academic programmes are innovative and responsive to national and international scientific and technological needs.
Do you wish to enroll at the University and start your academic career? Here are the academic programmes on offer at Mount Kenya University that you can select from. You can join our regular classes where you can study during the day, evening or weekend. We also have digital classes where you can study at any time and from the comfort of your place.
MKU offers medical, health, Law, and applied science programmes as well as liberal arts. MKU minimum entry criteria are as Certificate: KCSE D+, Diploma : KCSE C- , Bachelor Degree: C+, Masters: Bachelor Degree and Doctorate: Masters Degree. Please note that in some cases the subject cluster combination requirements apply.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) a Chartered, ISO 9001:2015 certified University, is committed to offering holistic education and promoting a robust research culture. The University, a practitioner of the internationalization of higher education, has campuses in Kenya and a vibrant online platform.
To apply, send your application to the Registrar, Academic Administration enclosing copies of relevant academic / professional certificates. An application fee of Kshs. 1,000 for undergraduate and Kshs. 2,000 for post-graduate programmes is required, payable at various banks or via Lipa na Mpesa Pay bill No.
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Payment Details
Application fee of Kshs. 1,000 for undergraduate and Kshs. 2,000 for post-graduate programmes to be deposited at either;
- Equity Bank - 0090292435067
- Standard Chartered Bank - 0102049817400
- GT Bank - 2014200002
- Kenya Commercial Bank - 1121032222
- Family Bank - 005000019336
- Cooperative Bank - 01129279981300
- NIC Bank - 21200008796
- Dollar account (KCB) - 1173740309 (swift No. KCBLKENX) orLipa na Mpesa Pay bill No.
Academic Programs Offered
School of Health Sciences
The School offers world-class teaching, learning, research, innovation and investments in public health. Specifically, the University Medical School has firmly established itself as a leader in the training of medical personnel. At the School of Nursing, which is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya, you will be trained on autonomous and collaborative care of individual patients, families, groups and communities in all settings.
Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Health Systems Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health (September 2024 intake)
Department of Community Health
- Master of Science in Community Health
- Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion
- BSc. Community Health
- BSc.
School of Law
The MKU School of Law was started in 2009 and is housed at the Mount Kenya University Parklands Campus within the Capital City of Nairobi. Mount Kenya University Parklands Law Campus is fully accredited by the Council of Legal Education to offer legal training to undergraduate students seeking to attain Bachelors in Law. The Law Campus has state-of-the-art library, reading areas, ICT facilities, moot court, and online research journals, among other academic resources. The LLB Programme seeks to equip learners with broad based skills and knowledge that is applicable both to Kenya and the International legal arena.
School of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) seeks to leverage the use of technology to provide quality, value-driven and flexible learning and research training that is geared towards producing competent graduates, who are practical-oriented to contribute to a more economically, prosperous, equitable and integrated country, region and the continent. MKU’s School of Business and Economics is ranked as one of the top business schools in the region and offers academic programmes from certificate to PhD level. Our degrees, diplomas and certificates prepare you for the employment needs of the expanding world of business and professional financial services.
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Department of Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration and Management (Thesis only) (Specialize in : Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Marketing Management; Accounting and Finance Science; and Strategic Management.)
- Master of Science in Procurement and Supplies Management
- Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management ( Public Policy and Administration; Local Government Administration; Financial Management; Social Services Management; Community Development; and NGO Management.
School of Engineering
Our engineering courses are essential to all industrial sectors in Kenya and around the world. Emphasis is placed on incorporating the latest technologies and ideas, and direct involvement of engineers from industry to ensure that our courses are industrially relevant and up-to-date. You will be trained to develop successful careers in environmental and electrical, and electronic engineering.
Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering
- MSc.
School of Education
Mount Kenya University established the Department of Education following the grant of Letter of Interim Authority by the then Commission of Higher Education in 2008. At the MKU School of Education, we appreciate that teachers are leaders who help shape the future of the society. Due to the need to facilitate upgrading of competences and skills by primary and secondary schools teachers, the school started offering school-based programmes in 2009.
School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences comprises the departments of Psychology, Humanities and Languages; Social and Development Studies; Journalism and Mass Communication; and Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics.
School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management
The MKU School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management is changing the way people think about hospitality and travel. Hospitality and Tourism programmes were started in 2004 under the department of Business Management. Due to the tremendous growth in the number of students, facilities and high demand of training qualified personnel, in January 2016, the School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management was established with two departments i.e. The School offers certificate, diploma, bachelor and master programmes.
School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS)
The School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) forms one of the 15 schools of Mount Kenya University and has a student population approximately 1100. The School targets at providing Pure and Applied Sciences as a major vehicle for attaining and sustaining industrial development of Kenya which is consistent with the vision 2030 Economic Pillar. MKU School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) is focused towards providing pure and applied sciences as a vehicle for attaining and sustaining industrial development in Kenya and beyond.
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School of Computing and Informatics
Computer technology pervades every aspect of our modern lives and each technological advance transforms the world in which we live and work. The MKU School of Computing and Informatics offers the much sought after skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Informatics and Knowledge Management.
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