MKU is a Chartered University committed to offering holistic education. MKU has embraced the internationalization agenda of higher education. The University , a research institution dedicated to the generation, dissemination and preservation of knowledge; with 7 regional campuses and 8 Open, Distance and E-Learning (ODEL) Centres; is one of the most culturally diverse universities operating in East Africa and beyond. The University Main campus is located in Thika town, Kenya with other Campuses in Nairobi, Parklands, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru . The University has ODeL Centres located in Malindi, Kisumu, Kitale, Kakamega, Kisii , Embu, Machakos and Kericho and regional representation in Kigali (Rwanda) ,Kampala in Uganda, Bujumbura in Burundi, Hargeisa in Somaliland and Garowe in Puntland.
Why it is worth to check out Mount Kenya University
Several reasons make MKU a preferred university by students in Kenya and beyond.
- Career guidance: MKU offers free career guidance and mentorship talks. Contact its career counsellors to learn all you need to do to pursue a particular qualification from a specific school.
- Affordable and convenient fees payment: Students are allowed to make flexible fees payment in easy percentage instalments of 40:20:20:20. The Madison Insurance survey on Higher Education rated MKU as the most affordable institution and a leading private university in Kenya in terms of number of programmes on offer and students population.
- Financing : Students are eligible to get HELB loans, CDF Bursaries, MKU Scholarships, foundations, NGOs and external funding from individuals and well-wishers.
- Accreditation: MKU is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) to offer both face-to-face and Open, Distance and Electronic Learning.
- International recognition: The fully chartered University is also ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPS Research International ranked MKU among the top five destinations for international students from Africa and beyond.
- Accessible campuses: Students have a choice to study from any of MKU’s accredited campuses in Kenya and other countries in the region. Hence, MKU offers increased access to, and equity in university education.
- Flexible study options: Flexible study options
- The university promotes access to higher education through its accredited and flexible modes of learning, which include fulltime (Regular), Open, Distance and Electronic Learning, School-based (DIBEL) learning, and part-time (Weekend/Evening). All the programmes offered under these modes are fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
- E-Learning facilities: Offering open, distance and e-learning programmes that eliminate residential requirement and reduce costs of education. Wi-Fi internet is accessible in all the campuses. MKU has a strong digital investment in fast internet and cloud services including data storage, e-repository, library support and Microsoft suite.
- Employability: MKU graduates are highly absorbed into the job market. Others become job creators. The University produces highly skilled graduates who are employable across different sectors. Others choose self-employment and create jobs. MKU graduates are among the top 10 most preferred by employers, according to a Corporate Staffing Services Limited Ranking survey.
- Automation: Automation of university processes enhances service delivery. The University has invested in academic resources and ICT infrastructure dedicated towards provision of quality education in its campuses and ODEL centres.
- Superb staff: Qualified and committed faculty and professional staff.
- Academic resources: Well-equipped Science and IT laboratories, Library, Postgraduate Centre and other academic resources.
- International students and staff exchanges: Collaborative student exchanges with international universities such as Clarke University (USA), Makerere University (Uganda), Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University (BRSU) of Applied Sciences, Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and Vincent Pol University (Poland) enrich teaching and learning at MKU.
- Multicultural diversity: The University recognises and appreciates the diversity of its student population and develops talents through cultural events.
- Community Service/Engagements: Mount Kenya University is committed to carrying out corporate social responsibility based activities that add value to communities.
- Graduate Enterprise Academy: This is a platform to assist students and Alumni become job creators rather than job seekers.
- Rich academic menu
MKU offers a rich academic menu of accredited Programmes ranging from Artisan, Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree to Postgraduate programmes available at Mount Kenya University.
These are available at MKU 13 schools
- Medical School
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Health
- School of Clinical Medicine
- School of Business and Economics
- School of Pure and Applied Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Education
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Computing and Informatics
- School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management
- School of Engineering, Energy and the Built Environment
Synergetic partnerships
MKU has forged strategic and synergetic partnerships with local, regional and international institutions; industries; and public and private institutions. These partnerships enrich the university’s offering of programs and services.
- Respected brand
Students choose to study at MKU because it is among the top-ranked universities nationally and regionally. Below are highlights of this ranking:
- MKU Medical School is ranked number 1 among medical schools in East Africa, according to EAC Partner States Medical Practitioners Boards and Councils.
- MKU is among the top 5 universities in Kenya, according to Webometric and 4ICU rankings 2023.
- MKU is ranked top among universities in research funding.
- MKU is ranked the fourth-best Kenyan university in sports, as per a CPS International survey.
- MKU tops the list of science-offering private higher education institutions, according to CPS International.
- MKU graduates among top 10 in employability
- 2nd best university in social media ranking- Unirank.
- MKU has over 120,000 Alumni impacting in world of work and wealth creation.
- Career placement
The university produces highly skilled and employable graduates. Others go into self-employment and create jobs. MKU graduates rank among top 10 in employability, according to a ranking by Corporate Staffing Services Ltd. The University Alumni, both employed and self-employed serve as mentors to the continuing students during the Career Advisory programs
Transition rate
At MKU, students complete their courses within the stipulated time. Their academic progress is monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis. The university’s trimester system also allows acceleration.
- Student welfare support- MKU is a home away from home.
MKU has in place student accommodation / hostel facilities. The sporting and recreation activities include football, Rugby, tennis, volleyball, basketball, Karate, athletics, music, drama among others. The Campuses have a vibrant counselling and peer counselling & mentorship program that assures support for the mental health of the students.
For more information about MKU, visit https://www.mku.ac.ke/
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