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Mount Kenya university diploma courses fee structure
Below is the fee structure for all diploma courses offered in Mount Kenya university
Mount Kenya university diploma medical courses fee structure
1. Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)
Minimum Entry Requirement
KCSE mean grade of C plain
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C in English, Biology, or Biological Sciences
- C- in any two of these subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Agriculture, and General Science
Course Duration
9 trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 49,550 per trimester
2. Diploma in Dental Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C in English or Kiswahili,
- C in Chemistry or Biology
- C- in either Mathematics, Physics, or Physical Sciences
Course Duration
9 trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 49,550 per
3. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
This course only has its intake in September.
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C (Plain)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili
- C (plain) in Biology
- C- (minus) in Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics
Course Duration
9 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 56,000 per trimester
4. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C (plain)
Cluster subjects’ requirements
- C- (minus) in English/ Kiswahili
- D (plain) in Biology, Mathematics/ Physics
Course Duration
9 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 29,550 per trimester
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5. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
It is a medical course accredited by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ Institute.
Here is the requirement to qualify to enroll for this course below at MKU
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C-
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- D+ in English, Biology, or Biological Sciences
- D+ in Chemistry or Physical sciences
- D (plain) in either one of the following subjects; Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture
Course Duration
This course takes 3 academic years
Fee
Kshs. 34,550 per trimester
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6. Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C plain in KCSE
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C- in Chemistry, Biology,
- C- in Mathematics or Physics, Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences
Course Duration
9 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 29,550 per trimester
7. Diploma in Community Health and Development
Minimum Entry requirement
KCSE mean grade of C plain
Additionally, you must have the following grades in the following subjects
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C-minus in English or Kiswahili
- C- in one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Physics, Biology or Chemistry, or Physical Science or Biological Science
Course Duration
7 semesters
Fee
Kshs. 29,550 per trimester
8. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
Minimum Entry Requirement
KCSE mean grade of C
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C in Biology or Biological Sciences
- C in Chemistry
- C in Mathematics or Physics
- C in English or Kiswahili
Course Duration
9 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 34,550 per trimester
Mount Kenya university diploma courses fee structure for the School of law
9. Diploma In Law
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C+ in English or Kiswahili
Course Duration
6 trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 54,000 per trimester
Mount Kenya university diploma courses fee structure [school of education]
10. Diploma in Special Needs Education
Minimum Entry Requirement
KCSE mean grade C plain
Also, note that you must have scored a C in two teaching subjects
Course Duration
Full-time -7 Trimester
DIBel – 8 Semesters
Fee
Full-time – Kshs. 27,000 per trimester
DIBel – Kshs. 27,000 per trimester
11. Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C
Alternatively, if you have, or a certificate in ECD from a recognized institution you are good to go.
Course Duration
7 Trimesters
Fee
Distance, Institution-Based & Electronic Learning (DIBel) =Kshs. 24,000 per trimester
Digital Learning =Kshs. 24,000 per trimester
Diploma courses fee structure for the school of pure and applied science
12. Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C- in Chemistry
- C- in Biology or relevant certificate from a recognized institution
Course Duration
5 trimesters -for both Full-time & Digital Learning
Fee
Kshs. 29,550 per trimester
13. Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain)
Cluster Subjects requirements
- C (Plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences
- C-(Minus) in Chemistry or Physical Science
- C-(Minus) in Mathematics or Agriculture
Course Duration
9 Trimesters and you have to study Full-time
Fee
Kshs. 34,550 per trimester
MKU School of Computing & Informatics diploma courses fee structure
14. Diploma in Information Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- D+(plus) in Math/Physics/Computer Studies
- D+ in English/Kiswahili
Course Duration
5 Trimesters Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
15. Diploma in Computer Science
Minimum Entry requirements
KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C- (minus) in Maths/Physics/Computer Studies
- C- in English/Kiswahili
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
16. Diploma in Information Systems
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus)
Cluster Subjects requirements
- D+(plus) in Math/Physics/computer Studies
- D+ in either English/Kiswahili
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
17. Diploma in Information Science
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean Grade C (plain)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C plain in Mathematics/ Physics/Computer Studies
- C plain in English / Kiswahili
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
18. Diploma in Archives and Records Management
This course offers digital learning so you don’t have to commute to the institution each day.
Having known that, let us look at the requirements you need to have met to pursue this course.
Minimum Entry Requirement
KCSE mean Grade C-(minus)
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester but for Digital Learning you pay Kshs. 20,000 per trimester
19. Diploma in Library Management
This is another course offering a digital learning option.
To qualify to study this course, below are the requirements you must meet.
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean Grade C-(minus)
On the other hand, you can take this course if you have a certificate in a relevant discipline
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
But, for Digital Learning the fee differs and you, therefore, pay Kshs. 20,000 per trimester
20. Diploma in Business Information Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of D+ plus
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 20,550 per trimester
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21. Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
22. Diploma in Medical Engineering
For the above two courses, the mode of study is regular, and below are the requirements for the two courses as well.
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C-
Cluster Subjects requirements
- C- in Mathematics
- C- in Physics or Physical Sciences
Programs Duration
9 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 29,550 per trimester course
Courses and fee structure for Mount Kenya university diploma courses in the school of social science
In this section, let us now look at the fee for all diploma courses offered in the school of social science.
As we look at the diploma courses fee structure here, keep in mind that the entry requirements, duration, and fee paid for all the courses are similar.
23. Diploma in Counselling Psychology
24. Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
25. Diploma in County Administration and Governance
26. Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
27. Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology
Minimum Entry requirements
KCSE mean grade of C- or certificate in a relevant field
Programs Duration
Each program here takes 5 Trimesters
Fee
For each program, you pay Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
However, for Digital learning you pay Kshs. 24,000 per semester
Mount Kenya university diploma courses fee structure for Journalism & Mass Communication programs
28. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili
Course Duration
6 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 29,550 per trimester
29. Diploma in Film Studies
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C(plain) in either English or Kiswahili / Art & Design / Drawing & Design
Course Duration
6 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 34,550 per trimester
30. Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C (plain) in one of the subjects English or Kiswahili
Course Duration
6 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 34,550 per trimester
31. Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy
Minimum Entry requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C (plain) in English or Kiswahili
Course Duration
6 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
School of Business and Economics Mount Kenya university diploma courses fee structure
32. Diploma in Human Resource Management
33. Diploma in business management
34. Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
35. Diploma in Marketing Management
36. Diploma in Entrepreneurship
37. Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management
38. Diploma in Project Management
To purse any of the above courses, you must meet the following qualifications
Minimum Entry requirement
KCSE mean grade of C- minus
Course Duration
Each course takes 5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester for each course
Digital Learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester for each course as well
39. Diploma in Financial Economics (DFE)
40. Diploma in Economics (DEc)
What you need to qualify to pursue any of the two courses.
Minimum Entry qualifications
KCSE mean grade of C- minus
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C- in Mathematics and
- C- in either English or Kiswahili
Course Duration
8 semesters for each course
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester for each course
41. Diploma in Financial Science
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE C-(Minus)
Cluster Subjects requirements
- C-(Minus) in Mathematics
- C- in English/Kiswahili
Course duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
42. Diploma in Accounting
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE C-(Minus)
Cluster Subjects requirements
- C-(Minus) in Mathematics
- C- in English/Kiswahili
Course duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
43. Diploma in Banking & Finance
Minimum Entry Requirement
KCSE C-(Minus)
Cluster Subjects requirements
- D+(Plus) in Mathematics
- C-(Minus) in English/ Kiswahili
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
44. Diploma in Micro-Finance
Minimum Entry Requirements
KSCE C-(Minus)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C-(Minus) in Mathematics
- C- in English/Kiswahili
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
45. Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance
Minimum Entry Requirements
KSCE C-(Minus)
Cluster Subjects Requirements
- C-(Minus) in Mathematics
- C- in English/Kiswahili
Course Duration
5 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
Mount Kenya university school of Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Management diploma courses fee structure
46. Diploma in Culinary Arts
Minimum Entry Requirement
KCSE mean grade of C-
Course Duration
6 Trimesters
Fee
Kshs. 37,550 per trimester
47. Diploma in Hospitality Management
48. Diploma in Food and Beverage Supervision
49. Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Minimum Entry Requirements (for the three courses)
KCSE mean grade of C-
Course duration (for each course)
6 Trimesters’
Fee
Kshs. 32,550 per trimester for each course
Mount Kenya university diploma courses fee structure [Mode of study, Intakes, application procedure, and hostels]
Mode of study
Mount Kenya university has diverse study modes namely; full-time, evening classes, weekend classes, online and Distance, Institutional Based, and electronic Learning (DIBeL).
Intakes
Intakes for Regular and Online modes of study are in January, May and September
DIBeL mode of study intakes is in April, August, and December.
Application procedure
Procedure 1
- To apply for any diploma course at Mount Kenya University, kindly download the application form from mku.ac.ke.
- Fill out the form, and then attach all the required scanned documents which include; copies of ID/Passport, relevant academic, and professional certificates.
- Make the application payment then submit, and don’t forget to share the payment receipt to MKU either scanned or you can email apply@mku.ac.ke
Procedure 2
- Collect the form from any MKU campus or download the application form from www.mku.ac.ke then print it.
- Next, fill out the form and attach all the required documents that we have stated in procedure 1.
- Pay for the application and return the forms plus the application payment receipt to the Registrar – Academic Administration.
All Payments should be deposited in either of the following Bank Accounts
- Equity Bank, ACC. No- 0090292435067 SWIFT CODE EQBLKENA
- KCB Bank, Acc. No – 1121032222
- Coop Bank, Acc. No – 01129279981300 SWIFT CODE KCOOKENA
- GT Bank, ACC. No- 2014200002
- Standard Chartered Bank, ACC. No- 0102049817400 SWIFT CODE SCBLKENX
- Family Bank, ACC. No- 005000019336
- And finally, you can also pay through Money Order / Banker’s Cheque payable to Mount Kenya University
Side note: For diploma courses, you are required to pay an application fee of Ksh.1,000.
Non-East African applicant pay US Dollars 50 through KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK (KCB) USD ACCOUNT – 1173740309 (Swift Code. KCBLKENX) Thika Branch.
Hostels
Mount Kenya university offers accommodation at the following rates for diploma students.
- 19,500 per Trimester for ordinary rooms
- 21000 for special rooms
Just so you know, the fee above covers both accommodation and catering services.
Steps to book a hostel
- To book a hostel, log in to the student portal.
- Go ahead and click ‘My Requests menu’, then click ‘Hostel Booking tab’.
- Choose Room Preference depending on the hostel assigned Session and then click Book Room
- Choose the booking details and click Check Room Availability button then submit.
Quick note: Pay the hostel fee through equity bank account A/C NO: 0090200126357 Branch: Thika (central catering &accommodation services) before checking the room availability.
Mount Kenya university diploma courses fee structure-Wrapping up
As we wrap up, please note that application for admission does not guarantee you admission into Mount Kenya university for the course you have applied for.
This is because admission is subject to fulfillment of all requirements and class size as approved by the University Senate.
Also, be aware that the university fee is subject to review from time to time as the University deems fit but this is only applicable to new/ fresher students and does not affect continuing students.
So, confirm first before making any payment if you are a new student.
Just so you know the fee in this article is not inclusive of attachments/internship fees and for Government-sponsored (KUCCPS) students, applicable fees are indicated in the student admission letters.
For further information, kindly email admissions@mku.ac.ke, call +254672820/ 0709 153 000, or WhatsApp: +254722999399.
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