The Dean of students’ office held the annual students leaders induction forum for Thika and Nyeri campus from 5th – 9th March 2016 in Nakuru. The forums objective was to introduce the newly elected Mount Kenya University Students Association (MKUSA) leaders to the structure and operations of the University in whose management they are expected to participate. The forum also provided an opportunity for the leaders to raise concerns and propose recommendations on issues affecting the students for consideration by the University management. The forum was attended by 10 elected MKUSA student leaders, 8 (eight) from Thika (Main) and 2 (two) from Nyeri campuses, their respective Associate Deans of Students, the Dean of Students and representative of the University management led by the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Students’ Welfare Alumni and Marketing Services.
Thank you for your interest in MKU. Start your journey to the institute of higher learning with the most diverse body of scholars. At MKU, you are guaranteed an intellectually stimulating, culturally awakening, socially empowering journey.
MKU offers valuable opportunities for lifelong learning. Continuing Studies schedules a broad range of courses for people who are not able to attend normal class settings during the day. MKU's Center for Innovative Technology in collaboration with other MKU departments Professional Development centers provide both degree and non-degree courses.
Application procedure
Application forms can be downloaded from www.mku.ac.ke or Collected from our campuses /marketing centres. Duly filled application forms should be addressed to the Registrar -Academic Affairs.
Application should be accompanied by copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and one passport size photo and a copy of National ID or a birth certificate.
Application fee is as follows: Ksh.1,000 (Certificates, Diplomas &Undergraduates programmes) Ksh.2,000 (Post-Graduate programmes) for Kenyan applicants and US Dollars 50 for all non-Kenyan applicants
Application fees should be payable only to the following accounts:
Bank Name | Account Number |
KCB Bank | 1121032222 |
Co-operative Bank | 01129279981300 |
Equity Bank | 0090292435067 |
GT Bank | 2014200002 |
Standard Chartered Bank | 0102049817400 |
Family Bank | 005000019336 |
NIC Bank | 21200008796 |
National Bank of Kenya | 01047093018900 |
Dollar account | (KCB) 1173740309 (swift No. KCBLKENX) |
Mode of payment:
Please note: Application for admission does not guarantee admission into the University for course applied for, this will be subject to fulfillment of all requirements and class size as approved by the University Senate.
Kindly note that the tuition fees indicated per programme is subject to review from time to time as the University deems fit. Changes in fees is only applicable to new students and does not affect continuing students.
For further information, kindly enquire from the Registrar, Academic Affairs the programmes
being offered at our campuses and study centres.
Financial Aid
All financial aid is based on need. Aid for financing graduate study is based on availability of funds and academic merit. More information can be found by visiting the Financial Aid & Tuition section our main website www.mku.ac.ke.
We welcome your application and urge you to contact us with your questions. You can ask to speak to a student advisors on the best approach to your long term educational goals. Inquiries are welcome all year round and should be directed to: