21 reasons to join MKU
Many reasons explain various world phenomena, But there are 21 reasons why MKU is the most preferred private university by both Government and self-sponsored students
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission for University Education, Kenya.
- International recognition: The University is fully chartered, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, meaning that it is committed on compliance with international standards on quality.
- Convenient fees payment mode: Affordable and flexible fees payment in easy percentage installments of 30:30:20:20.
- Accessible campuses: Students have a choice to study from any of its accredited campuses in Kenya and other countries, hence increased access to and equity in university education plus Digital varsity.
- Digital window: Wi-Fi internet access across all the campuses.
- Superb staff: Qualified and committed teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Academic resources: Well-equipped Science and IT laboratories, Library and other academic resources.
- Flexible study options: Flexible modes of learning, which include fulltime, digital learning, Institution-based learning, part-time (evening and weekends).
- Course completion time: Students are able to complete their course within the stipulated time. Students’ academic progress is monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis.
- Student welfare support: For the convenience of the students, the University has in place accommodation facilities and a student centre that houses a restaurant serving international cuisine. The university also has a gym and a salon/barber shop. There are also shops for the basic needs of students, laundry and dry cleaning services. The integrated sick bay offers basic health services and ensures a healthy environment for the University community. The sporting and recreation activities at the university vary and include rugby, football, tennis, volley ball, athletics, swimming and others such as drama.
- Academic/Social trips: The University has in place a fleet of buses. Transport is always available for academic and social trips.
- Academic exchanges: Students’ benefit from academic exchanges with foreign and local institutions of higher learning.
- Career placement: The University produces highly skilled graduates who are employable. Others go into self-employment and create jobs.
- Multicultural diversity: The University recognises the diversity of its student population and develops talents through organising of cultural events. There is unity in diversity.
- Community Service/Engagements: Mount Kenya University is committed to carrying out corporate social responsibility based activities that add value to the community we live in.
- E-Reading facilities: Use of ICT and other technologies, such as kindles.
- Research and Development: We create innovators and support them to commercialise innovations and inventions.
- Academic Character: Mount Kenya University offers an all-rounded education, including moral and professional education to all persons irrespective of religion, race, gender, political affiliation, social or cultural background.
- Transition rate: Students progress from one level to another at a very high rate, which is an indicator of satisfaction.
- Security: Enhanced security in the University and within its environs through 24-hour CCTV camera surveillance and night patrols by security agencies.
- Synergetic Partnership: University partners with research institutions ,Universities, hospitals and forges strong industry – academia linkages
