Many students hoping to join Mount Kenya University have been asking me to do an article on the fees structure and courses offered at the institution over the past months. First of all, you need to know that Mount Kenya University is one of the leading private university in Kenya with a student body in excess of 80,000. So you are guaranteed to joining a reputable institution.
Without further ado, here is a list of courses offered at Mount Kenya University and their respective fee structure
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1. Medical School
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES |
| Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology. (Registered with Kenya Dental Technologists Association) | DIRECT ENTRY
KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English or Kiswahili.
(UPGRADING) MATURE ENTRY Diploma in Dental Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate. * Have undergone 1year mandatory internship and at least 1-year working experience. *Foreign students must be cleared by their professional body and Kenya Dental Technologist Association. |
8 semesters for DIRECT ENTRY.
5 semesters for DIPLOMA HOLDERS Ksh.79,550 per semester |
| Bachelor of Science in Oral Health (Registered with Oral Health Association of Kenya) | DIRECT ENTRY
KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English or Kiswahili.(UPGRADING) MATURE ENTRY Diploma in Community Oral Health from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.
*Have undergone 1-year mandatory internship and at least 1-year working experience. *Foreign students must be cleared by their professional body and Kenya Dental Technologist Association. |
8 semesters for
DIRECT ENTRY.
5 semesters for DIPLOMA HOLDERS Ksh.79,550 per semester |
| Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy) | KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain)
in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and C-(minus) in any two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, and Mathematics/ Agriculture/Home Science. |
3 academic years Ksh.49,550 per trimester |
| Diploma in
Dental Technology |
KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C
(plain) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry/Biology and C-(minus) in either Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences |
3 academic years Ksh.49,550 per trimester |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES | |||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION, FEES & CAMPUSES, | |
| PhD in medical laboratory Sciences
Option: Immunology, Hematology and blood transfusion, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Histology &cytology, Parasitology & Entomology, Clinical Chemistry |
Master degree in the area of specialization
Or Master in Medical Biomedical Sciences |
3 years
Ksh.200,000 per year (Thesis Only) |
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| Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Option: |
Bachelor degree in relevant field with Second Class Honours Upper Division
Or |
4 semesters Ksh.84,550 per |
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| Immunology, Hematology
blood transfusion, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Histology & Cytology, Parasitology & Entomology, Clinical Chemistry (offered in collaboration with Institute of Primate Research) |
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences recognized by the senate of Mount Kenya University. | semester Offered in collaboration with Institute of Primate Research (IPR) Karen | |
| Bachelor of Science in Medical | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and | 8 semesters | |
| Laboratory Sciences (BSc.MLS) Approved by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB) | C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics,
Biology, Chemistry, and English/Kiswahili Or upgrading: |
for direct entry at
Ksh.75,550 per semester 5 semesters |
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| One must be registered by the KMLTTB board as Diploma holder.
Practised for at least two years after being registered as a Diploma holder. |
Diploma holders
Ksh.60,000 per semester Weekend Nairobi Campus |
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| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS)
Registered by KMLTTB |
KCSE mean grade C (plain) & C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, mathematics,physics, Biology & Chemistry
Or One must be registered by the KMLTTB board as a certificate holder. Practised for at least two years after being registered as a certificate holder. |
3 academic years Ksh.34,550
per trimester |
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
| Master of science | A Bachelors degree with Second Class Honours,
Upper Division Or Second Class Honours with lower division with at least 2 years relevant work experience |
4semesters
Ksh.79,550 Per Semester |
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| in community
health( weekends and Digital) |
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| Master of Science
in Health Education, Promotion and |
Bachelor Degree with Second Class Honours, Upper Division Or
Second Class Honours with lower division with at least 2 years relevant work experience |
4 semesters
Ksh. 79,550 Per Semester Ksh. 55,000 (Digital) |
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| Development | |||
| Bachelor of | KCSE mean grade C+ and C in the following subject cluster either English/Kiswahili; Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or
Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate |
8 semesters
Ksh.54,550/ -Per Semester |
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| Science | |||
| in Community | |||
| Health | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion | KCSE mean grade C+ and C in the following subject cluster either English/Kiswahili; Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or
Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate |
8 semesters
Ksh.54,550/ -Per Semester |
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| Diploma in | KCSE mean grade C (plain)or equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate plus C-(minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Chemistry/Physical science/Biological Science. | 2 academic years Ksh.29,550 per trimester | |
| community Health | |||
| and HIV/AIDS | |||
| Management | |||
| Certificate in | KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Chemistry/Physical science/Biological Science. | 1½ academic years
Ksh.24,550 per trimester |
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| Community | |||
| Health and | |||
| HIV/AIDS | |||
| Management |
| DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIO STATISTICS | |||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
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Ph.D. in Public Health |
Relevant master Degree, and a Bachelor Degree from a recognized University with at least Second Class Honours (upper-division.) |
6 semesters Ksh.200,000 per annum |
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Master of Public Health (MPH) |
A holder of a relevant Bachelor degree with Second Class Honours, (Upper Division) in the following |
4 semesters Ksh.69,550 per semester Ksh.65,000 for Digital Evening Kshs.79,550 |
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| Options | areas; Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, | ||
| Epidemiology and Disease | Water and Civil Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, | ||
| Control, Health Promotion | Clinical Medicine, Biomedical Laboratory | ||
| and International Health, | Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, | ||
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Nutrition and other Biological Science related | ||
| courses recognized by the university senate. | |||
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Master of Public Health |
A holder of a relevant Bachelor degree with Second |
4 semesters Ksh.69,550 per semester Ksh.65,000 for Digital Evening Kshs.79,550 |
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| in Reproductive Health | Class Honours, (Upper Division) in the following
areas; Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, |
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| Water and Civil Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, | |||
| Clinical Medicine, Biomedical Laboratory | |||
| Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, | |||
| Nutrition and other Biological Science related | |||
| courses recognized by the university senate. | |||
| DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | |||
| Master of Science in Food Hygiene and Safety | A holder of at least a relevant Bachelor degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division, or Second Class Honours lower division with at least 2 years | Ksh. 69,550/-Per Semester (Weekend/regular) Course takes four (4) Semesters | |
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relevant work experience in the following relevant areas: Environmental Health , Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Sciences,Public Health, Community Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine and other biological science-related courses recognized by the University Senate. |
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Master of Public Health Nutrition |
Bachelor degree with Second Class Honours, Upper Division or Second Class Honours with lower division with at least 2 years relevant work experience in the following areas: Environmental Health; Community Health; Health Education, promotion and development Biomedical Sciences; Public Health; Community Health; Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine and other biological science-related courses recognized by the University Senate. |
Ksh. 69,550/- Per Semester (Weekend/regular) |
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| Course takes | |||
| four (4) Semesters | |||
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health |
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics; Chemistry; Biology/ Biological Sciences; Kiswahili/English. Or A Diploma in a relevant area with at least C (plain) in KCSE |
8 semesters Ksh.59,550 -per semester |
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| Diploma in Environmental Health Science | KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C (plain) Kiswahili / English Mathematics/Physics/ Chemistry and biological Sciences
Or A certificate in Environmental Health, Public Health or community Health from an Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
2 academic years
Ksh.29,550 per trimester |
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| PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION, FEES & | |||
| Master of Clinical Medicine
Options: Forensic Medicine, Accidents and Emergency Medicine, Family Health |
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine
Or MBChB Or Any qualifications recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
6 semesters
Ksh104,550 per semester |
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| Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) and C+(plus) in Biology /Biological Sciences, English / Kiswahili, Chemistry / Physical Sciences and Mathematics / Physics
Upgrading: Diploma in Clinical medicine and Community Health (Registered By COCK )from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University. |
8 semesters
Ksh.98,550 per semester
5 semesters Ksh.120,000 per semester |
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| Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management | Regular
KCSE average grade C+, C+(Plus) in English/ Kiswahili, C (plain)Mathematics/physics & Biology Or A Diploma in Health Record & Information Technology with at least C (plain) in KCSE |
8 semesters
Ksh.54,550 per semester Digital learning 6 trimesters Ksh.42,000 per semester Weekend classes 6 trimesters Ksh. 60,000 |
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| Diploma in clinical Medicine and Surgery | KCSE mean grade C (plain) OR equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, C (plain) in Biology, C-(minus) in mathematics/ Physics and chemistry. | 3 academic years Ksh.56,000 per trimester September Intake only | |
| Diploma in Health records & Information Technology | regular
KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/ Physics & Biology Or weekends Professional Certificate in Health Records from an Institution recognized by AMRO –Kenya with a mean grade C-(minus) in KCSE. |
3 academic years Ksh.29,550 per trimester Regular/ weekend classes | |
| Certificate in Health Records & Information Technology | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C-(minus) in: English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and a D+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics. | 2 academic years
Ksh.29,550 per trimester |
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PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES
| Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing | Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Science subjects | 2 academic years
Ksh.59,550 per trimester |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPHARM) | KCSE mean grade B-(minus) with C+ (Plus) in Cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili |
10 semesters Ksh.128,200 Per semester |
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| Diploma in relevant discipline in Health Science plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in Cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili |
10 semesters |
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| Or | ||
| Diploma (Credit) in Pharmaceutical Technology& Registered Pharmaceutical Technologists plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects:
Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili |
10 semesters |
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| Or | ||
| Higher National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, with Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: biology/biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili. |
10 semesters |
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| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (DPT) | KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain) in Biology/ Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili | 3 academic years
Ksh.34,550 per trimester |
| PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
(thesis only |
A Master degree in the area of specialization | 6 semesters Ksh.600,000
whole course |
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| Master of Science in Nursing
Options; Midwifery Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing education, Leadership and management |
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount Kenya University or any other recognized university.
· Must have been practicing for at least TWO years post Bachelor in Science training. · Must possess a valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya. |
2 years for full time students.
3 years for part time and digital learning. Ksh.100, 000 per semester (excluding university admission fees, project and practical fees). Research and clinical attachment Ksh.100,000. KSH 80,000 for digital learning |
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| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent Regular
and C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: 12 trimesters English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Ksh.85,550 per trimester and Chemistry & Biology. Thika Main Campus Only May and Septemebr Intake Only |
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| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading) | Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
Plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) or Division II. Plus A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya. |
8 trimesters
Ksh.85,550 per trimester Weekends Thika Main Campus Only May and Septemebr Intake Only |
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| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading, Distance Learning) | KCSE mean grade C (plain) or Division II.
Plus A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya. Plus Two Years work experience after Graduation as a registered nurse |
8 trimesters
Ksh.60,000 per trimester (Excluding placement fee), Indexing and NCK training materials Ksh 26,000 Payable directly to Nursing Council of Kenya (A/C No. 01136098613400) Cooperative Bank |
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| DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | |||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
| PhD in Entomology (Thesis only ) | A master degree,
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
3 years
Total cost of program Ksh450, 000 @ 150,000 per year. |
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| PhD in Ecology
(Thesis only ) |
A master degree.
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the |
3 years
Total cost of program Ksh450, 000 at 150,000 per year. |
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| Mount Kenya University senate. | |||
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PhD in Zoology (Thesis only ) |
A master degree.
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
3 years
Total cost of program Ksh450,000 At 150,000 per year. |
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| PhD in Conservation Biology (Thesis only ) | A master degree.
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
3 years
Total cost of program Ksh450,000@ 150,000 per year. |
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| PhD in Biochemistry (Thesis only ) | A master degree.
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
3 years
Total cost of program Ksh450, 000 150,000 per year. |
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| PhD in Molecular Biology
(Thesis only ) |
A master degree
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
3 years Total cost
Ksh450, 000 @ 150,000 per year. |
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| Master of Science in Applied | Bachelor degree in relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
4 semesters
Kshs.59,550 Per Semester. (Regular & Weekend) |
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| Entomology | (Digital Learning)
6 semester |
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| Kshs.50, 000 per semester. | |||
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
| Master of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology) | Bachelor degree in relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
4 semesters
Kshs.59,550 Per Semester (Regular & Weekend) (Digital Learning) Kshs.50, 000 per Semester. |
| Master of Science (Biotechnology) | Bachelor degree in relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
4 semesters
Kshs.59,550 Per Semester (Regular & Weekend) (Digital Learning) Kshs.50, 000 per Semester. |
| Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or
Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
8 semesters
Kshs.54,550 Per Semester |
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Or Equivalent grade and in addition a C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics Or A relevant Diploma from a recognized Institution with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE. |
8 semesters (Regular & weekend)
Kshs54,550 Per Semester (Digital Learning) Kshs.36, 000 per Semester. |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+(plus)and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics
Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognizedby the Mount Kenya University senate with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE. |
8 semesters (Regular & weekend)
Kshs54,550 Per Semester
(Digital Learning) Kshs.36, 000 per Semester. |
| Bridging Certificate in Biology | For those who meet mean grade for degree or diploma programme but lack cluster subjects requirements | 1 trimester
Kshs.20,550 Per Trimester Regular & (Digital Learning) |
| DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
| PhD in Chemistry
(Thesis only ) Options: * Analytical Chemistry * Organic Chemistry |
A master degree, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. | 3 years
Ksh. 150,000 per year. |
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| PhD in Natural Products Chemistry (Thesis only ) | A master degree
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
3 years
Ksh. 150,000 per year. |
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| Master of Science Chemistry | Bachelor degree in relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
4 semesters
Kshs.59,550 Per Semester (Regular & Weekend) (Digital Learning) Kshs.50, 000 per semester. |
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| Bachelor of science in Laboratory Sciences | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or
Diploma in relevant disciplines from Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya Univesity senate |
8 semesters full time Kshs.54,550 Per Semester (Digital Learning)
Kshs.36, 000 per semester. |
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| Bachelor of science in Industrial Chemistry | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya Univesity senate with mean grade C (Plain) | 8 semesters full time Kshs.54,550 Per Semester | |
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
| Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology | KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and grade C- (minus) in Chemistry, Biology Or Relevant Certificate | 5 Trimesters full time and Digital Learning Kshs.29,550 Per Trimester | |
| Bridging Certificate in: Physics / Chemistry | For those who meet mean grade for degree or diploma programme but lack cluster subjects requirements | 1 Trimesters full time Kshs.20,550 Per Trimester | |
| full time and Digital | |||
| Learning | |||
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Master of Science in Statistics |
(i) A Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.Or An equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.
Or (ii) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years’ experience. |
Full time
4 semesters Kshs 59,550 per semester. |
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| (Digital Learning)
6 Semester Kshs 50,000 |
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Bachelor of Science in Statistics |
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics
Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
8 semesters Kshs.59,550 per semester. | |
| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences. | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics and C (plain) in English
Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate with a mean grade ofC ( plain) in KCSE. |
8 semesters Kshs.45,550
Per semester |
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| Bridging Certificate in Mathematics | For those who meet mean grade for Degree Diploma or certificate programme but lack cluster subjects requirements. | 1 trimester Kshs.20,550
Per Trimester (Regular & |
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| Digital Learning) | |||
| Enhancement in Mathematics | Bachelors Degree in Education. | 1 semester Ksh,30,000
per semester |
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| (Full time and Digital | |||
| Learning) |
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
| Master of Science in Cyber security |
Bachelor degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in computer related course Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
Coursework, examination and Thesis or Project.
4 semesters Ksh59,550 per semester (Full time) |
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| Master of Science in Information Technology (M.Sc. IT) |
Bachelor degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in computer related course Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
Course work, examination and Thesis or Project.
4 semesters Ksh59,550 per semester (Full time) |
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| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | KCSE mean Grade C+(plus) with minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili Or
Diploma in relevant field |
fulltime
8 semesters Ksh.45,550 per semester Digital learning Ksh.42,000 |
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| Diploma in Information Technology | KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with D+(plus) in Math/Physics and English/Kiswahili Or Relevant Certificate recognized by Mount Kenya
University Senate |
2 academic years
Ksh.24,550 per trimester |
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Diploma in Information Systems |
KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with D+(plus) in Math/Physics and English/Kiswahili
Or relevant Certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate. |
2 academic years Ksh 24,550 per trimester (Regular) |
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| Certificate in Information Technology | At least KCSE Mean grade of D+(Plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 (Full time) |
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| Proficiency Certificate in Information Technology | At least KCSE Mean grade of D+(Plus) | 1 trimester
Ksh.20,550 (Full time) |
| DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT | |||
| Master of Information Science (MIS) | Bachelor degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Information Science related Or
Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya Universitysenate. |
Course work, examination and Thesis or Project.
4 semesters Ksh.69,550 per semester (Full time) |
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| Bachelor of Science in Information Science | KCSE mean Grade C+(plus) with minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English OrDiploma in relevant field recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate with a mean grade of C (plain) | fulltime
8 semesters Ksh.45,550 Per Semester Digital learning Ksh.42,000 All Campuses |
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| Diploma in Information Science | KCSE mean Grade C (plain) with minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English
Or Certificate in relevant discipline |
2 academic years
Ksh.24,550 Per Trimester |
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1. Diploma in Archives and Records Management
2. Diploma in Library Management |
KCSE mean Grade C-(minus) Or Certificate in relevant discipline from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate |
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per Trimester Digital Learning 20,000 per Trimester |
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| DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE COMPUTING | |||
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Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) |
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English Or Diploma in relevant field recognized Mount Kenya University Senate with KCSbEy a mean grade of C (plain). |
Full time 8 semesters Ksh.45,550 Per Semester Digital learning Ksh.42,000 |
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| Diploma in Business Information Technology | KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with D+(plus) in Math/Physics and English/Kiswahili
Or Relevant certificate |
2 academic years Ksh24,550 Per Trimester | |
| Certificate in Business Information Technology | KCSE Mean grade of D+(Plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 Per Trimester |
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| DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | |||
| MSc. Renewable Energy
and Environmental Engineering. |
A Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours Upper
Division or Lower Division with 2 years work experience |
4 semesters
Kshs. 59,550 Per Semester (Regular and Weekends) |
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| Bachelor of Science | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus), C (plain) in Mathematics, Physics/ physical Sciences or Geography English / Kiswahili
Or Diploma in relevant field. |
8 semesters | |
| Energy and | Kshs. 54,550 Per Semester | ||
| Environmental | (Regular and Weekends) | ||
| Technology | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production | KCSE mean grade C + with C(plain) in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, English / Kiswahili Or Geography or Diploma in relevant field | (full-time, part-time) 8 Semesters
Kshs. 54,550 Per Semester |
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| Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management | KCSE mean grade C+ and C(plain) in Mathematics and English /Kiswahili
Or A relevant Diploma recognized by the University Senate with a mean grade of C(plain) in KCSE. |
8 semesters
Ksh. 54,550 per semester. |
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| (Regular program) | |||
| DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING | |||
| B.TECH Computer and Electronic Systems. | KCSE mean grade C + with C+(plus) in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science | 8 semesters
Kshs. 45,550 Per Semester (Full time) |
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| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | KCSE C (plain) Or KCSE C-(Minus) with a certificate in relevant field. | 3 academic years Kshs.29,550 per Trimester (Regular, Part-time) | |
| Diploma in Medical Engineering | At least KCSE C (plain) Or KCSE C-(Minus) with a certificate in relevant field. | 3 academic years Kshs.29,550 per Trimester (Regular, part-time) | |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION AND FEES |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration Options Entrepreneurship and
Small Business Management, |
A master Degree in the area of specialization and a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university with at least Second Class Upper Division. | 6 semesters
Total cost of Program Ksh.750,000 (course work and Thesis) |
| Human Resource and Organizational Management, | ||
| Marketing Management, Strategic Organizational Leadership and Management, | Ksh. 600,000 (Thesis Only) | |
| Production and Operation Management. | ||
| Post-Graduate Diploma
in Project Planning and Management |
A Degree in any field,
Or An Advanced/Higher Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized examination body or institution of higher learning with three years industry experience. |
3 Semesters
Ksh.50,000 per semester (Regular & Digital) |
| Master of Science in Procurement and Supplies Management. | Bachelor degree from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division qualification.
Or Bachelor degree from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division with a minimum of 2 years work experience. |
4 semesters
Ksh.59,550 Per Semester
Digital Learning Ksh.50,000 per semester |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management
Options: Public Policy & Administration, |
Bachelor degree in related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division.
Or |
4 semesters
Ksh.59,550 Per Semester Digital Learning Ksh.50,000 per semester |
| Local Government Administration, Financial Management, Social Services Management, Community Development,
NGO Management (Regular & Evening Programmes) |
Second Class Honours Lower Division with a minimum of 2 years work experience. | ||
| Master of Science in Human Resource Development | A Bachelors degree in relevant field from a recognized University with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
OR Second Class Honours with Lower Division and a two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters (regular) Ksh 59,550 Per Semester Digital Learning
Ksh 50,000 Per Semester |
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| Master of Science in Marketing | A Bachelors degree in relevant field from a recognized University with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
OR Second Class Honours with Lower Division and a two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters (regular) Ksh. 59,550 Per Semester Digital Learning
Ksh 50,000 Per Semester |
|
| Master of Science in Entrepreneurship | A Bachelors degree in relevant field from a recognized University with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
OR Second Class Honours with Lower Division and a two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters (regular) Ksh 59,550 Per Semester Digital Learning
Ksh 50,000 Per Semester |
|
| Master of Science in Office Administration & Management | A Bachelors degree in relevant field from a recognized University with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
OR Second Class Honours with Lower Division and a two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters (regular) Ksh 59,550 Per Semester Digital Learning
Ksh 50,000 Per Semester |
|
| Master of Science in Project Planning and Management | A Bachelor degree in relevant field from a recognized university with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
Or Second Class Honours Lower Division and two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters (regular) Ksh 59,550 Per Semester Digital Learning
Ksh 50,000 Per Semester |
| Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration | KCSE mean grade C+
Or A Diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh.54,550 per semester Digital learning kshs.40,000 |
|
| Bachelor of Business Management Options:
Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Banking and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Risk and Insurance |
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)
Or A diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh.45,550 per semester Digital learning Ksh.40,000 per semester |
|
| Management, International Business Management, Supplies, and Procurement Management, Accounting | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent qualification.
Or A diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh.54,550 per semester Digital Learning 8 Semesters |
|
| Ksh 40,000 Per Semester | |||
| Bachelor of Office Management and Administration | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent qualification.
Or A diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh.54,550 per semester Digital Learning 8 Semesters Ksh 40,000 Per Semester |
|
|
Diploma in Human |
KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus)
Or Certificate in relevant field. |
2 academic years
Ksh.24,550 |
|
| Resource Management | per trimester
Digital learning |
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| Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |||
| Diploma in Business Management | KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus)
Or Certificate in relevant field. |
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |
| Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics | Kcse mean grade of C- or certificate in the relevant field. | 2 academic years
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester |
|
| Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics | Kcse mean grade of D+ | 1½ academic years
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester |
| Diploma in Marketing Management | KCSE certificate with a minimum of C- (Minus)
Or Certificate in relevant field. |
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurship | KCSE certificate with a minimum of C- (Minus)
Or Certificate in relevant field. |
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester Digital learning | |
| Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |||
| Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management (DSPM) | KCSE certificate with a minimum of C- (Minus)
Or Certificate in relevant field. |
2 academic years
Ksh.24,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester |
|
| Diploma in Project Management | KCSE certificate with a minimum of C- (Minus)
Or Certificate in relevant field. |
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |
| Certificate in Business Management | KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning |
|
| Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |||
| Certificate in Human Resource Management | KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning |
|
| Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |||
| Certificate in Marketing Management | KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) | 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning | |
| Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |||
| Certificate in Entrepreneurship | KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 per trimester |
|
| Digital learning | |||
| Ksh.24,000 per trimester | |||
| Certificate in
Supplies & Procurement |
KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 per trimester |
|
| Management (CSPM) | Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester | ||
| Certificate in Project Management | KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) | 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning | |
| Ksh.24,000 per trimester |
| DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS | |||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
| Master of Arts in Economics | Bachelor degree in related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division qualification.
Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with a minimum of 2 years work experience. |
4 semesters
Ksh.59,550 per semester |
|
| Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance | KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C (plain) in
Mathematics and English / Kiswahili. Or A Diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh.45,550 per semester |
|
| Bachelor of Science in Economics | KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C (plain) in
Mathematics and English / Kiswahili. Or A Diploma in a relevant area. Or CPA/CPS qualification |
8 semesters Ksh.45,550 per semester |
|
| Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics | KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C (plain) in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili.
Or A Diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh.45,550 per semester |
|
| Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics | KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili.
Or A Diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh.45,550 per semester |
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| DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE. | |||
| PROGRAMMES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & TUITION FEES | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration Options
*Accounting and Finance. |
A master Degree in the area of specialization and a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university with at least Second Class Upper Division. | 6 semesters. Ksh250,000 Per Annum (coursework and Thesis)
Ksh. 750,000 Ksh. 600,000 (Thesis only) |
|
| Master of Business Administration
*Accounting & Finance *Human Resource Management *Marketing Management *Strategic Management *Production and Operations Management. *Small Business Management. |
A Bachelor degree in relevant field from a recognized University with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
Or Second Class Honours Lower Division and two years’ work experience. |
Full time
4 semesters. Ksh 59,550 per semester Distance and Institution based learning 6 sessions Ksh 45,000 per session, Digital 4 semesters Ksh 50,000 per semester, |
|
| Executive Master of Business Administration (MKU in partnership with Makerere University Business School) | A first Degree in any field of study from a recognized University
Or A minimum of 4 years managerial work experience Or Any other qualification recognized by Mount Kenya University senate |
Module 1 (8 months)
Ksh 300,000 Module 2. (5 months) Ksh 250,000 Module 3.(5 months) Ksh. 300,000 |
|
| Master of Science in Finance | A Bachelor degree in relevant field from a recognized university with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
Or Second Class Honours Lower Division and two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters
Ksh 59,550 per semester |
|
| Master of Science in Accounting | A Bachelor degree in relevant field from a recognized university with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division
Or Second Class Honours Lower Division and two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters
Ksh 59,550 per semester |
|
| Bachelor of Commerce
Options: *Accounting & Finance *Banking *Human resource management *Marketing management *Strategic management *Production and Operations Management. *Purchasing and Supplies Management. |
At least KCSE C+ and C (plain) in Mathematics and English /Kiswahili Or
A Diploma in a relevant area |
8 semesters
Ksh. 45,550 per semester. Digital Learning Ksh.40, 000 per semester. |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
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| DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | |||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
| Masters of Science in Hospitality Management | Bachelor degree from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division. Or
Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with a minimum of 2 years work experience. |
4 semester (Weekend & Regular)
Ksh.59,550 Digital learning 6 sessions Kshs. 45,000 per session Digital Ksh. 50,000 per Semester |
|
| Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Management
(BSc. HM) |
KCSE with mean grade of C+(plus)
Or A Diploma in a relevant area recognized by Mount Kenya University |
8 semesters
Kshs. 54,550 per Semester. (Weekend & Regular) |
|
| Diploma in Hospitality Management | KCSE certificate with a minimum of grade C- (minus) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.Or Certificate in Hospitality Management from a recognized Institution. | 2 academic years
Kshs. 32,550 per trimester. |
|
| Certificate in food production | K.C.S.E D+ (Plus) | 1½ academic years kshs 29,550 per trimester. | |
| Certificate in food and beverages | K.C.S.E D+ (Plus) | 1½ academic years kshs 29,550 per trimester | |
| DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT | |||
|
Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management (BSc. TTM) |
KCSE grade of C+ (plus) Or A diploma in a relevant area with atleast KCSE C(plain) . |
8 semesters Ksh. 54,550 per semester |
|
| Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management | KCSE grade C- (minus)
Or Certificate in Tourism Management from a recognized institution |
2 academic years
Kshs.32,550 per trimester |
|
| Certificate in Travel and
Tourism Operations |
K.C.S.E D+ (Plus) | 1½ academic years Kshs.29,550 per trimester. | |
SCHOOL OF LAW
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
| Bachelor of Laws
-(LLB) |
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)
Or Its equivalent with a minimum of B (plain) in English/ Kiswahili Or At least three principal passes at an advanced level or an equivalent qualification. Or A degree from a recognized University. Or A credit pass in Diploma in Law from an accredited Institution |
8 semesters Ksh.70,000 per semester |
|
| Diploma In law | KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent with
a minimum grade C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili. Or At least one principal pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) examinations. Or A pass in a certificate of Law Course offered at accredited Legal education provider Or A certificate of experimental learning issued by the council of legal education |
2 academic years
Kshs.49,000 per Trimester |
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
| PROGRAMMES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | DURATION& TUITION FEES |
| PhD in Counseling Psychology | Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from a recognized University. | Three years Ksh.750,000
Course work, Exams & Thesis Only Ksh, 600,000 Thesis Only |
|
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology |
Bachelor degree in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of documented relevant work or research experience Or Bachelor degree in Counseling Psychology with a Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology or in any other related discipline. |
4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester Distance and Institution Based
Learning (D.I.B.L) 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 per semester Digital learning Ksh.50,000 per semester |
| Post graduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology | Bachelor in any field from Mount Kenya University
Or any other recognized University |
3 semesters
Kshs.49,550 per semester Distance and |
| Institution Based | ||
| Learning (D.I.B.L) | ||
| 3semesters | ||
| Kshs. 32,000 | ||
| per semester | ||
| Bachelor of Counseling Psychology | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) and a Diploma in Counseling Psychology/Education
Or Any other related discipline. |
8 semesters Ksh.45,550 per semester (D.I.B.L) |
| Ksh.39,600 per Digital learning Ksh.42,000 per semester | ||
| Diploma in Counseling Psychology | KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Or Certificate in relevant field |
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester |
| DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES | |||
| PROGRAMMES
PhD in Religious Studies (Coursework and Thesis) |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies Or Equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
DURATION& TUITION FEES
3years Ksh250,000 per year |
|
| Master of Arts in Religious Studies Option
* Christian * Islamic * Traditional African Religion |
Bachelor degree with at least
Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in the related field. |
4 semesters (Regular) Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning
Ksh.45,000 per semester |
|
|
Master of Arts in History |
Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the related field. Or
Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in the related field. |
Regular
4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per semester Digital learning
Ksh45,000 per semester |
|
|
Master of Arts in Geography |
Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in the related field. |
4 semesters (Regular) Ksh.59,550 per semester Digital learning
Ksh.45,000 per semester |
|
|
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy |
Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the related field. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in the related field. |
4 semesters (Regular) Ksh.59,550 per semester Digital learning
Ksh.45,000 per semester |
|
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Qualifications
Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in the related field. Or
Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in the related field.
Fees
4 semesters (Regular) Ksh.59,550 per semester
Ksh 45,000 per semester – Digital learning
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Qualifications
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)
Fees
Ksh.54,550 per semester – 8 semesters
Diploma/Certificate in International Relations
Qualifications
KCSE Mean grade of C -(minus) for the Diploma and D+(Plus) for the Certificate
2 academic years for Diploma 1½ academic years for Certificate Ksh.24,550 per trimester
Kshs. 24,000 per trimester – Digital learning
Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment
KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 per trimester
PhD in English & Linguistics
( Thesis only)
PhD in Literature in English(Thesis only)
Master of Arts in English and Linguistics. 3 years
Ksh.200,000 per year
Master of Arts in Literature. 3 years
Ksh.200,000 per year
| Bachelor of Arts in
Arabic language |
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) Or a diploma in Arabic | 8 semesters
Kshs. 45,550 per semester |
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| Certificate in English Language & Proficiency | Any Kenyan Citizen or expatriate willing to learn English language | 1 academic year
Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning 3 semesters Ksh.34,000 per semester |
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| Certificate in Chinese language & Proficiency | KCSE Certificate or a KCPE Certificate | 1 academic year Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning 3 semesters
Ksh.34,000 per semester |
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| Bridging certificate in English | KCSE mean Grade C (plain) with C (Plain) in English | 1 Trimester
Ksh.20,550 per session/ |
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| Ph.D. in Kiswahili ( Thesis only) | Master of Arts in Kiswahili from recognized University. | 3 years
Ksh.200,000 per year |
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| Master of Arts in Kiswahili | Second Class Honours Upper Division in BA or B.Ed. arts with one of the subjects being Kiswahili or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years working or research experience | 6 semesters
Ksh45,000 Per session Digital learning Regular 4 semesters Kshs59,550 per semester |
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| Bridging certificate in Kiswahili | KCSE mean Grade C (plain)
with C (Plain) in Kiswahili For those who lack cluster subject requirements |
1 Trimester
Ksh.20,550 per session/ |
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| DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | ||||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | ||
| PhD in Development Studies
(Thesis Only) |
Master of Arts /Master of Science Degree in Development Studies or related field from a recognized University. | 3 years
Ksh.200,000 Per Annum |
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| PhD in Sociology
(Thesis Only) |
Master of Arts/Master of Science.
Degree in Sociology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University. |
3 years
Ksh.200,000 Per Annum |
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| Master of Arts in Development Studies | Bachelor Degree in Development Studies, Education, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences with at least a Second Class Honours
(Upper Division) Or Bachelor Degree in Development Studies and any other degree recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate with at least Second Class Honours (lower Division) with a minimum of two years’ work experience. |
4 semesters
Kshs.59,550 per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) 6 semesters Ksh.45, 000. Per semester Digital Learning Kshs.50,000 per semester |
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| Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation | Bachelor of Education (Arts) or Bachelor of Arts at undergraduate level with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division
Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years relevant working experience |
4 semesters Kshs.59,550
per semester. Digital learning Kshs.50,000 per semester D.I.B.L Kshs 45,000 |
|
| Master of Arts in Sociology | First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in first Degree Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in relevant field with a minimum of two years work experience. | 4 semesters
Kshs59,550 per semester D.I.B.L) 6 semesters Kshs. 45,000 per semester. Digital – Kshs.50,000 |
|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation | Holders of a Bachelor Degree in any field or any advanced higher Diploma Or Its equivalent from a recognized Institution. | 3 semesters
Ksh.45,550 per semester Digital – Kshs.50,000 |
|
| Bachelor of Arts in Community Development | KCSE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant field | 8 semesters
Kshs.45,550 per semester Digital learning Ksh.40,000 |
|
|
Bachelor of Social Work and Administration |
KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (plus) or its Equivalent.
Or Diploma in relevant discipline |
8 semesters Kshs.45,550
per semester. |
|
| Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies | KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) Or Diploma in relevant discipline | Full time 8 semesters Kshs.45,550 per semester Digital Learning Kshs.40,000 per semester | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) Or Diploma in relevant
discipline |
8 semesters Kshs.45,550
per semester |
|
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Development Studies | KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) Or Diploma in relevant discipline | 8 semesters
Kshs.45,550 per semester Digital Ksh 40,000 |
| Diploma in NGO Management | KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Or Certificate in a relevant field |
2 academic years Kshs.24,550 per trimester Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester | |
|
Diploma in Community Development and Social Work |
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) Or Certificate in a relevant field |
2 academic years Kshs.24,550 per trimester Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester |
|
| Certificate in Community Development and Social Work |
KCSE D+(plus) |
1½ academic years
Kshs.20,550 per trimester Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester |
|
| Certificate in
Project Management |
KCSE D+(plus) | 1½ academic years
Kshs.24,550 per trimester Kshs.20,550 per trimester All other campuses |
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| DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION. | |||
| Master of Arts (M.A) in Journalism and MediaStudies; Options
* Journalism * Corporate Communication * Media Management |
Bachelor of Arts in related field with a minimum Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years working experience in the relevant field. | 4 semesters Ksh.64,550
per semester Digital learning Ksh.59,550 per semester |
|
| Master of Arts (M.A) in Film Studies | Bachelor of Arts in related field with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University
Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years working experience in the relevant field. |
4 semesters Ksh.64,550
per semester. |
|
| Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Animation BA(FAS) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) and C+ (plus) in either English or Kiswahili
Or KCSE C (Plain) plus a Diploma in Film with a Credit and above or its equivalent from a recognized Institution Or KCSE C- (minus) a Certificate and a Diploma in Film Studies from a recognized Institution |
8 semesters Ksh.59,550
per semester Digital learning, 8 semesters, Ksh.40,000 per semester |
|
| Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication; Options
* Electronic Media * Print Media * Public Relations * Advertising |
KCSE mean grade of C+(Plus) and C+ (plus) in either English or Kiswahili
Or KCSE C (Plain) plus a Diploma with a Credit from a recognized Institution. Or KCSE C -(minus)plus a Certificate and a Diploma in Mass Media from a recognized Institution |
8 semesters Ksh.54,550 per semester
Digital Learning 8 semesters Ksh.40,000 per semester |
|
| Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili. Or
a Certificate in related field |
2 academic years Ksh.29,550 per trimester | |
| Diploma in Film Studies | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C(plain) in either English or Kiswahili. Or
a Certificate in related field |
2 academic years Ksh.34,550 per trimester | |
| Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili. Or
a Certificate in related field |
2 academic years Ksh.34,550 per trimester | |
| Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili. Or
a Certificate in related field |
2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester | |
| Certificate in Public Relations | KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) and grade C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English. | 1½ academic years
Kshs.20,550 per Trimester. |
|
| Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication | KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) and grade C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English. | 1½ academic years
Ksh.24,550 per trimester |
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | |
| Master of Arts in
Governance and Ethics |
Bachelor of Education (Arts) or
Bachelor of Arts at Undergraduate level with a minimum of Second class Honours (Upper Division) qualification Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years relevant working experience. |
4 semesters
Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.50,000 per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
Ksh.45,000 per semester |
|
| Master of Arts in
Security Studies and Criminology |
A Bachelor degree with at least Second
Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University |
4 semesters
Ksh.59,550 per semester |
|
| Or | Digital learning Ksh.50,000 per semester | ||
| Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years working experience. | Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) | ||
| Ksh.45,000 per semester | |||
| Master of Arts in
Law Enforcement and Public Administration |
A Bachelor degree with at least Second
Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University Or |
4 semesters
Ksh.59,550 per semester
Digital learning Ksh.50,000per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
Ksh.45,000 per semester |
|
| Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years working experience. | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology | KCSE average grade of C+ (plus)
Or A diploma in a relevant area with at least KCSE C (plain) |
8 semesters
Ksh.45,550 per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
Ksh.33,000 per semester Digital learning Ksh.40,000 per semester |
| Diploma in
Security Studies and Criminology |
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or certificate in a relevant area | 2 academic years
Ksh.24,550 per trimester
Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester |
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| Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology | KCSE mean grade D+(plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester |
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| Certificate in Conflict Resolutions and Peace Studies | KCSE mean grade D+(plus) | 1½ academic years
Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND CURRICULUM STUDIES | ||||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEES | ||
| PhD in Education
Options |
Master of Education in relevant
field. |
3 years
Ksh.750,000 |
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| * Administration Management and | @ 250,000 Per Annum | |||
| Leadership. | (Course work, Exam and | |||
| * Curriculum Studies. | Thesis ) | |||
| * Instructional Technology, | ||||
| * Educational Planning, | ||||
| *Philosophy of Education. | ||||
| * Economics of Education | ||||
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Master of Education Options
* Administration Management and Leadership. * Curriculum Studies. * Instructional Technology. * Educational Planning. * Philosophy of Education. * Economics of Education |
A holder of a Bachelor of Education with Second Honours Class Upper Division or its equivalent from a recognized university. |
Full time 4 semesters Ksh 59,550 Per Semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 Per semester |
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| Or
Bachelor degree in related area of specialization from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division qualification with a minimum of 2 years work experience. |
Digital Learning Ksh.50,000 per semester | |||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Education | A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university. | Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
3 semesters Ksh.32,000 per semester |
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| Bachelor of Education (Science) | KCSE mean grade C+(plus)
with C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects and C(Plain) in English and Mathematics Or A Diploma in Education and C+(plus) in the two teaching subjects with C (plain) in English and Mathematics |
Full time
8 semesters Ksh.48,550 per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) Ksh.36,000 per semester |
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| Bachelor of Education (Arts) | At least KCSE mean grade C+
(plus) and C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects. Or A diploma in Education and C+ (plus) in the two teaching subjects. |
Full time 8 semesters
Ksh.45,550 per semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) Ksh.33,000 per semester Digital Learning Ksh.40,000 per semester |
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| Bachelor of Education Primary
Education |
KCSE certificate with an
average grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent Or KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution. |
8 semesters Ksh.45,550
Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
Kshs. 33,000 per semester |
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| Diploma in Education (Science) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in the two subjects of specialization and C (plain) in English and Mathematics | 2½ academic years Ksh.32,550 per trimester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) Ksh.27,000 per trimester | |||
| Diploma in Education (Arts) | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in the two subjects of specialization. | 2½ academic years Ksh.29,550 per trimester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
Ksh.24,000 per trimester |
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY (EPT)
| Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D)
Options * Sociology of Education * Educational Psychology * Educational counselling psychology * Educational Guidance and counselling * Science Education * Mathematics Education * Language Education * Social Studies Education * Technology Education |
Master of Education in relevant field | 3 years
Kshs. 750,000 |
| 250,000 Per Annum | ||
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| Master of Education
Options: * Educational Administration, Leadership and management * Instructional Technology * Educational Planning * Economics of Education * Education Guidance & counseling * Sociology of Education * Educational Psychology |
A holder of a bachelor of education with Second Class upper Division or its equivalent from a recognized University |
Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) kshs. 45,000 per semester |
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Bachelor degree in related area of specialization from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower division qualification with a minimum of 2 years work experience |
Full time 4semesters Kshs.65,000 per semester
Digital learning Kshs. 50,000 per semester |
| DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION | |||
| PROGRAMMES | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & FEE | |
| Master of Education in Special Needs Education (MSE)
Option:
* Visual Impairment * Hearing Impairment * Autism Spectrum Disorder * Physical Handicap & other Health Impairment * Gifted & Talented * Specific Learning Disabilities * Inclusive Education * Emotional & Behavioural Disorders * Deaf blindness |
a). A holder of a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs (BED-SNE) with at least Second Class Upper Division or its equivalent from a University recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
b). A holder of Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education with Second Class division or its equivalent from a university recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE) with at least two years teaching experence. c). A holder of Bachelor of Education degree from a recognised University with atleast minimum Second Class Upper Division or its equivalent from a University recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE) with atleast two years teaching experience in a special school or unit. d). A holder of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a recognised University with at least minimum Second Class Upper Division or its equivalent from a University recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE) with at least two years teaching experience in a special school or unit. |
6 Semesters Ksh.45,000
per semester |
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| B.Ed. in Special Needs Education
(Primary Option) |
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Or Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with Diploma in Special Needs Education from a recognized Institution. |
8 Semesters Ksh.45,550
(Full time) D.I.B.L
Ksh.36,000 per semester |
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| B.Ed. in Special Needs Education
(Secondary Option) in the following specialization areas: * Hearing impairment * Visual impairment * Emotional and Behavioral Disorders |
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+(Plus) in two teaching subjects
Or Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE with Diploma in Special Needs Education from a recognized Institution. |
8 semesters Ksh.45,550
per semester D.I.B.L
Ksh.36,000 per semester |
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* Specific Learning Disabilities * Gifted and Talented * Physical, Neurological and other Health Impairments |
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Diploma in Special Needs Education |
KCSE mean grade C(plain) and C (plain) in two teaching subjects | 2½ academic years Ksh.27,000 per trimester (full time)
Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) Ksh.27,000 per trimester |
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| DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES | |||
| Doctor of Philosophy (Early Childhood Studies) | Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies or a relevant field. | 3 years Ksh.750,000
@250,000 Per Annum (Course work, Exam and Thesis ) |
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| Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies | Holder of a Bachelor degree in Education (ECS) or relevant areas from a recognized university with at least Upper Second Class Honours. Or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Studies from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours LowerDivision qualification
with a minimum of 2 years work experience. |
Full time 4 semesters Ksh.45,550 Per Semester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
Ksh. 45,000 per Semester |
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| Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or its equivalent | Full time 8 semesters
Ksh.45,550 Per Semester |
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Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution. |
Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L)
Ksh.33,000 per Semester |
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| Digital learning Ksh.42,000 per semester | |||
| Diploma in Early Childhood Studies | KCSE mean grade of C (plain) | 2½ academic years Ksh.24,550 per trimester Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) Ksh.24,000 per trimester Digital Learning
Ksh.24,000 per trimester |
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| Certificate in Early Childhood Studies | KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) | 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per trimester
Distance and Institution Based Learning (D.I.B.L) Ksh.20,000 per trimester Digital Learning Ksh.20,000 per trimester |
Mount Kenya University Modes of Study in the various Schools
Annual intakes: Full time / Part time & Digital learning: January, May & September
School-based Programmes: April, August & December
Application Procedure
Application forms can be downloaded from www.mku.ac.ke or Collected from their campuses/marketing centers. Duly filled application forms should be addressed to the Registrar -Academic Affairs.
Applications 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.
The application fee is as follows: Ksh.1,000 (Certificates, Diplomas &Undergraduates programmes) Ksh.2,000 (Post-Graduate programmes) for East African applicants and US Dollars 50 for all non-East African applicants.
For further information, kindly enquire from the Registrar, Academic Affairs the programmes being offered at our campuses and study centers.
Mount Kenya University Government Sponsored Students Fees
| Fees Component | Per Year | |
| Semester One (1) Amount in Ksh. | Semester Two (2) Amount in Ksh. | |
| Tuition Fee | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Statutory Fee | 12,000 | |
| Registration | 2,000 | |
| Total | 22,000 | 8,000 |
