The fee structure includes both self-sponsored student (SSP) and government- sponsored students (KUCCPS)

Multimedia university courses and fee structure

Before we look at the courses and the fee structure, note that we will also guide you on the requirements you need to enroll for in all courses offered in multimedia university.

So below are multimedia university courses, requirements and fee.

Multimedia university degree courses

1.      Faculty of computing and information technology

·   Master of Science in Information Technology

Entry Requirements

For you to qualify to enroll for this course, you must either be a Holders of First Class or a holder of Upper Second-Class Honors.

Alternatively, you need to have a degree in a Computer Science or IT discipline but only from a recognized university.

Additionally, if you must have obtained a minimum grade of a C+ in their KCSE

·    Master of Science in Computer Science

Entry requirements

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related Computing and IT discipline, inclusive of Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, with Upper Second-Class Honors, of the University of Nairobi, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

·    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Entry requirements

You must have scored C+ in your KCSE.

Besides, you must have C (Plain) grade in English, Physics, and Mathematics

Alternatively, you need to have A-Level two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in the relevant subjects.

Any other relevant professional qualifications approved by the University Senate can be accepted.

·     Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Entry Requirements

You need a KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in both English and Mathematics or Diploma in IT with a pass from JKUAT(A similar qualification from other accredited universities may be considered).

·    Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Multimedia University

Entry Requirements

To pursue software engineering, you need to have scored C+ with C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English language or have scored an A-Level two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in the relevant subjects or relevant professional qualifications from a recognized institution.

·    Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology

Entry qualifications

For you to qualify to pursue this course, you must have an Accredited Diploma in Computer Science.

Another option is being a KNEC Diploma holder in Computer studies with at least a credit pass plus a mean grade of C plain in KCSE.

Fees

Total amount payable to multimedia university per year for each bachelor’s degree above is Kshs. 197,934 for self-sponsored students at the time of writing this..

Of course, the fee is way lower if you join any of these programmes under KUCCPS (it’s subsidized by the government and is about Kshs47,000 per year)

2.      Faculty of Media and Communication

·   Masters in Journalism and Media Studies

To enroll for this masters course, you must have either a Bachelor degree.

In addition, having relevant professional/creative skills and experience can give you an edge over other applicants.

·   Master in Corporate Communications

To enroll for this course, you need to have a bachelor degree from an accredited university with First Class or Upper Second-Class Honors.

·   Bachelor in Film and Animation

Minimum Admission Qualifications

KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus)

Cluster subjects

C+ (plus) in either English or Kiswahili / Art & Design / Drawing & Design

·   Bachelor of Journalism

To enroll for this course, you must have at least a C plain in your KCSE

Besides that, you need to have scored a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and most importantly you also must have a Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Total amount payable to multimedia university for each course in this facility except one =Kshs. 188,000

·   Bachelor of Applied Communication

Entry qualifications

You must have a mean grade of C+ in KCSE.

Cluster subjects’ requirements

C+ in English and Kiswahili or else an A-Level two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in the relevant subjects.

Fees

At the time of writing this, the total amount payable to multimedia university =Kshs. 166,800 for self-sponsored students and about Kshs.50,000 if you join any of these programmes under KUCCPS ..

3.  Faculty of Business and Economics

·    Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Entry requirement

You have either an undergraduate degree in Business administration/management with at least 1st class/2nd class Honors (upper division)

Alternatively, you might be accepted if you have a second class honors (lower division) in Business administration/management (or equivalent)  and 2 years work experience in the same field.

·   Master of Science in Economics

To do this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in economics with 1st class/2nd class Honors (upper division)-at least.

Also, you might be accepted if you have a second class honors (lower division) in economics (or equivalent)  and 2 years work experience in the same field.

·    Master of Science in Project Management

Qualifications requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management with Upper second-class honors (at least). Those with Lower Second-Class Honors in the same degree can apply too as long as they have at least two years of relevant work/research experience.

Along with that, you can do this course if you have a similar score in an acceptable non-classified degree.

·     Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

Minimum Admission Requirements

To do this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in supply chain management/logistics/procurement with 1st class/2nd class Honors (upper division)-at least.

Also, you might be accepted if you have a second class honors (lower division) in supply chain management/logistics/procurement (or equivalent)  and 2 years work experience in the same field.

Other than that, you can be eligible to apply to take this course if you’re a holder of a pass degree in the same areas with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience .

• Master of science in entrepreneurship and innovation

To do this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in areas such as entrepreneurship and innovation with 1st class/2nd class Honors (upper division)-at least.

The university also accepts applicants with second class honors (lower division) in entrepreneurship, innovation, creative thinking (or equivalent)  and 2 years work experience in the same field.

·   Bachelor of Commerce

Minimum entry requirements

Mean grade of KCSE C+ plus with at least C plain in Mathematics and English.

You can also have another degree from a recognized institution to pursue this course.

·  Bachelor of Business Information Technology

Minimum Entry Requirements

Have a mean grade of C+ and above in K.C.S.E.

On top of that, you must have a minimum grade of C in Mathematics, English, and Kiswahili or, a relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

·  Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Minimum entry requirements:

-Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) in your KCSE

Cluster subjects

-B in Mathematics

Alternatively, you can enroll for this course if you have a Diploma in Actuarial Science or Applied Statistics from a recognized institution.

·   Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management

Requirements

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE

Mandatory subjects

-C plain in English

-C in Mathematics or Commerce or Business Studies or Economics or Accounting.

OR have Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution.

·      Bachelor of Science in Economics

Entry Requirements

Have a minimum grade of C+ and you must have scored at least a Grade of C (plain) in Mathematics.

4.      Faculty of Science and Technology

·  Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry

Entry qualifications

You must have a Bachelor degree with Second Class Honors upper division (at least) or a Bachelor degree with Second Class Honors Lower Division from any recognized Institution combined with 3 years relevant work experience.

• Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

Minimum entry requirements

To pursue this course, you need to have bachelor degree in applied maths with at least Upper Second-Class Honors.

Besides, you can qualify to do this course if you have a bachelors degree in Physics or Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University.

·    Master of Science in Pure Mathematics

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in pure mathematics (or a related discipline) with a second-class honor upper and above or lower second class honors + at least two years of related work experience or research, from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate.

·    Master of Science in Statistics

Entry qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in statistics (or a related discipline) with a second-class honor upper and above or lower second class honors + at least two years of related work experience or research, from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate.

·    Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Computer Science

Minimum entry qualifications

You are expected to have a C+ in your KCSE.

Cluster subjects and the required grades

C+ in both Mathematics and Physics/Physical Science.

·   Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry

To enroll for this course, you need to have at least minimum grade of C+(Plus) in your KCSE.

Now, you can still apply if you scored a C- (Minus) in KCSE but you since obtained a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry from a recognized institution.

·    Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science

Entry qualifications

KCSE mean grade of C+ plus

Cluster subjects

-B in Mathematics

-C+ in Physics/Physical Science and in either Chemistry, Biology/ Biological Science, or Geography

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Optics and Lasers

Qualification Required

KCSE Mean Grade of C+ with at least a minimum of C+ in Physics and Mathematics.

Or:

Have a relevant diploma from a recognized institution.

·    Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and Technology

You must have scored a C+ in your KCSE.

You are also expected to have obtained at least a grade C(Plain) or above in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or a degree from a recognized institution

5.      Faculty of Social Science and Technology

·         Bachelor of arts (Sociology, Psychology, Political science)

Qualifications requirements

You must have scored a C+ in your KCSE to enroll for this course at a multimedia university.

Multimedia university courses and fee structure- More multimedia courses and cluster subjects

Multimedia university Engineering Courses

Below now is a compilation of all multimedia university engineering courses for those interested in pursuing an engineering qualification.

6.      Faculty of Engineering and Technology

·   Master of Science in Communication and Technology Multimedia Engineering

Entry qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering and you must have a Second-Class Honors Upper Division.

OR:

Be a holder of a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized institution like Moi University.

·   Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

You must be a holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics(with Second-Class Honors Upper Division).

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering

Entry Qualifications

Have a minimum grade of C+ in your KCSE.

Additionally, you must have scored C+ (plus) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English/Kiswahili or Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and English.

·     Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Admission requirements

You must have KCSE with C+ plus in KCSE.

You must also have C+ in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry/Biological Sciences, and English or Kiswahili.

Just so you know, you can be admitted to pursue this course if you have a Higher National Diploma from any recognized university.

Multimedia university Diploma courses (All diploma courses)

When it comes to diploma courses, the multimedia university offers a number of diploma courses.

For all the diploma courses offered in the university and the fee structure, go to our previous article Diploma courses in multimedia university

Multimedia university certificate courses

We will now look at certificate courses you can pursue at multimedia university in this section.

7.      Faculty of Media and Communication

·   Certificate in Mass Communication

Requirement

To pursue this course, you must have scored a C- in your KCSE.

Fee

Total fee payable to multimedia university per year = 89000

8.      Faculty of Engineering and Technology

·   Fee for city & Guilds Certificate in Applied Telecommunication System

Entry Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade D+ plus

Fee for the first year of study

Total fee per year =19000

9.   Faculty of Computing and Information

·      International Certificate in Computer Studies

Entry requirement

To enroll for this course, you must have scored a D+ in your KCSE.

Fee per year =38700

10. Faculty of Business and Economics

·     Certified Public Accountant (by KASNEB)

Entry requirements

You must have a certificate showing completion of CPA course examined by KASNEB.

Tuition fee

Foundation level (6 units) Kshs 22000 + intermediate level (6 units) kshs.26000 + advanced level (6 units) kshs.30000

Other charges

Smart student ID fee= Kshs 600

Library fee =Kshs 580 for each level for the three levels

Medical fee =Kshs 1737 for every level for each level.

Total fee payable to multimedia university

Foundation level (6 units) Kshs 24917 + intermediate level (6 units) kshs.28317 + advanced level (6 units) kshs.32317

Single unit fee

Foundation level (6 units)- Kshs 4000

Intermediate level (6 units)- kshs.5000

Advanced level (6 units) -kshs.7500

Three units fees (if you’d rather study for 3 units and study the rest on your own)

Foundation level (6 units)- Kshs 11000

Intermediate level (6 units)- kshs.13000

Advanced level (6 units)- kshs.22500

Fee for all Government-sponsored students

As we saw above, your fee is hugely subsidized by the government if you join multimedia university as a government-sponsored student.

Below is the actual fee for the first year (across all the undergraduate degree programmes at the time of writing this)

1^st-semester- Kshs. 20650

2^nd-semester- Kshs. 16469

Total Per year- Kshs. 37119

Please note that this excludes administrative charges and hostel/accommodation fee.

Multimedia university courses and fee structure [How to apply]

To apply as a Government-Sponsored Student (KUCCPS), go to KUCCPS Website (check if it is open first)

Otherwise, if you want to join as a privately-sponsored student, you can make your application directly on the University’s website (Go there)

Use the following account details to pay the application fee if applying as a self-sponsored student (SSP)

• Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) -a/c 11045134477
• Equity bank a/c- 0610262187946.

You can as well pay through M-pesa using pay the bill 522384 account number (use your KCSE index number).

Multimedia university courses and fee structure -FAQs

Does multimedia university offer education courses?

Multimedia university offers masters, bachelor, diploma, and certificate courses in different faculties but unfortunately, there are no education courses offered yet.

Contact for multimedia universities courses and fee structure

For any inquiry related to multimedia university kindly contact the institution via Phone number 020 7252000 or Emailinfo@mmu.ac.ke.

If possible, you can visit the institution’s main campus located 25 Kilometers south of Nairobi along Magadi road, a kilometer away from Ongata Rongai town.

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