Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. Applications are invited from qualified applicants to enroll in the following Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Masters and Doctorate programmes offered in flexible modes of study; Regular (full-time), part-time and Open, Distance and electronic learning (ODeL).
We invite application from prospective students. You can view our fees here , send us your admission inquiries through apply@mku.ac.ke or call +254709153000.
Download full list of the courses on offer:
SCHOOL OF LAW
Master of laws (LLM)
Bachelor of laws (LLB)
Diploma in law
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) (September 2024 intake)
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of science in Dental Technology
Bachelor of science in Oral Health
Diploma in Dental Technology
Diploma in Community Oral Health.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Sciences; Immunology; Hematology and Blood Transfusion; Microbiology; Virology; Molecular Biology; Histology and Cytology; Parasitology and Entomology; and Clinical Chemistry.
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Direct Entry (September 2024 Intake)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Upgrading
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Bachelor of Pharmacy – Direct Entry (September 2024 intake)
Bachelor of Pharmacy – Upgrading (May 2024 intake)
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (September 2024 intake)
SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
Master of Clinical Medicine (May 2024 intake)
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health (Upgrading) (May 2024 intake)
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health – Direct Entry (September 2024 intake)
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management (Upgrading) (January 2024 intake)
Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management -Regular (September 2024 intake)
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology (January 2024 intake)
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology (Upgrading) (January 2024 intake)
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Master of Sciences in Nursing (September 2024 intake)
Bachelor of science in nursing (direct entry) (May/Sep 2024 intake)
Bachelor of science in nursing (upgrading) (May/Sep 2024 intake)
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (September 2024 intake)
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and processing
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Diploma in Food Science and processing Technology
Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
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. Health Education and Promotion
Diploma in Community Health
Certificate in Community Health
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Master of Science in Food Science and Safety
Bachelor of Public Health
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
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. )
Master of Science in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Banking and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Risk & Insurance Management, International Business Management, Supplies and Procurement Management, Accounting )
Bachelor of Procurement
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration ( Population and Development, NGO’s role in development, Political economy, Community and rural development, Gender and development, Democracy and Human rights)
Bachelor of Office Management and Administration
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics
Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management
Diploma in Project Management
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Supplies & Procurement Management
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Master of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics and Finance
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration – Accounting and Finance (September 2024 intake)
Master of Business Administration( Specialization: Accounting & Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Production and Operations Management, Small Business Management )
Bachelor of Commerce ( Specialization : Accounting & Finance, Human resource management, Marketing management, Strategic management, Production and Operations Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Microfinance, Banking )
Diploma in Banking & Finance
Certificate in Banking & Finance
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science in Information Security (Cyber Crime)
Master of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Computer Science
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Master of Science in Information Science (Digital Learning)
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE COMPUTING
Bachelor of Business Information Technology
Diploma in Business Information Technology
Certificate in Business Information Technology
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (Science)
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education
Bachelor of Education in Special Needs (Primary Education
Bachelor of Education in Special Needs (Secondary Education)
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies
Diploma in Special Needs Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (September 2024 intake) Specializations: Educational Counseling Psychology, Educational Communication & Technology, Educational Management Administration & Leadership, Educational Economics, Educational Planning, Educational Psychology, Sociology of Education, Educational Guidance & Counseling)
Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Studies (September 2024 intake)
Master of Education ( Specializations: Educational Counseling Psychology, Educational Communication & Technology, Educational Management Administration & Leadership, Educational Economics, Educational Planning, Educational Psychology, Sociology of Education, Educational Guidance & Counseling)
Master of Education in Special Needs Education
Master of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ENERGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MSc. Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Diploma in Medical Engineering
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology (September 2024 intake)
PhD in Development Studies
PhD in Sociology
Master of Arts in Development Studies
Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Master of Arts (M.A) in Security Studies and Criminology
Master of Arts (M.A) in Governance and Ethics
Master of Arts (M.A) in Journalism and Media Studies; ( Options- Journalism, Corporate Communications, Media Management)
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Bachelor of Social Work and Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance
Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Security Studies
Bachelor of Counselling Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication; ( options- Electronic Media, Print Media , Public Relations, Advertising)
Diploma In Community Development and Social work
Diploma in counselling Sociology
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy
Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology
Diploma in County Governance and Administration
Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology
Certificate in Community Development and Social work
Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
Certificate in Public Relations and Diplomacy
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Master of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Certificate in Food Production
DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Certificate in Travel and Tourism Operations
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES
PhD in Applied Entomology (Thesis Only)
PhD in Ecology (Thesis Only)
PhD in Zoology/Botany (Thesis Only)
PhD in Conservation Biology (Thesis Only)
PhD in Molecular Biology (Thesis Only)
Master of Science in Bioethics
Master of Science in Applied Entomology
Master of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
Master of Science (Biotechnology)
Postgraduate diploma in Bioethics
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
PhD in Chemistry (thesis only)
PhD in Natural Products Chemistry (thesis only)
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HEALTH & PRODUCTION (NAKURU CAMPUS)
PhD in Immunology (Thesis Only)
Bachelor of Science in Animal Health & Production
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Rural Development
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Diploma in Animal Health & Production
Certificate in Animal Health & Production
Certificate in Artificial Insemination
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
PhD Programme: At least a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Master’s degree Programme: At least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class Honors – Upper Division from a recognized University or equivalent recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate or a bachelor’s Degree with at least Second class Honors lower division and a minimum of two
years’ work experience.
Bachelor’s degree Programme: At least a KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or Diploma in a relevant field.
Diploma Programmes: At least a KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) OR equivalent qualification
Certificate Programmes: KCSE D+ (plus) OR equivalent qualification.
Kindly note that different courses require relevant cluster subjects qualification for admission.
Applications
Apply to the Registrar, Academic Administration enclosing copies of relevant academic / professional certificates.
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) or
Lipa na Mpesa Pay bill No. 4075677.
Applications can be done online or application forms can be downloaded from University website www.mku.ac.ke or visit any of our campuses/centres in Thika, Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Meru, Parklands Law Campus, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisumu, Kitale, Kericho, Kisii, Machakos, Meru, Embu & Malindi.
For more information about the duration and tuition fees for respective academic programmes, kindly visit www.mku.ac.ke and download university prospectus or contact:
Registrar, Academic Administration.
Main Campus, P.O Box 342-01000, Thika
Tel: 0709 153 000, 020 2878 000 WhatsApp: 0722 999 399
Email: admissions@mku.ac.ke, Website: www.mku.ac.ke
