MKU (Mount Kenya University) is a prominent institution of higher education offering diverse academic programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

The university also has multiple branches located across Kenya.

And in this article, we shall look at fee structure for different self -sponsored courses offered in MKU from certificate level, diploma and bachelor.

Let’s get started……

MKU fee structure for self-sponsored students

a.      Medical school fee structure

Bachelor courses

1.      Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Course duration: 6 years

Fees: Kshs. 150,000 per trimester

2.      Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry

Course duration: 8 Semesters

Fees: Kshs 85000 per semester

3.      Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Approved by KMLTTB

Course duration: 8 semesters for direct entry and 5 semesters for Diploma holder

Fee: direct entry Kshs. 75,550 per semester and for Diploma holders Kshs. 60,000 per semester (Weekend – Nairobi Campus)

4.      Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology (Registered with the Kenya Dental Technologists Association)

Course duration: 8 semesters for Direct Entry and 5 semesters for Diploma Holders

Fee: Kshs. 79,550 per semesters for each semester

5.      Bachelor of Science in Oral Health (Registered with the Oral Health Association of Kenya)

Course duration: 8 semesters for Direct Entry 5 semesters for Diploma Holders

Fee: Kshs. 79,550 per semesters 8 semesters

6.     Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health

Course duration: The course takes either 8 or 6 semesters

Fee: 8 semesters Kshs. 108,600 per semester and 6 semesters Kshs. 120,000 per semester

7.     Bachelor of Science in Health Records and information Management

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 64 ,550 per semester

Digital learning – 6 trimesters Kshs. 42,000 per semester

Weekend classes – 6 trimesters Kshs. 60,000

8.     Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (Accredited by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ Institute)

Course duration: Direct entry 8 semesters and Diploma entry 6 Semesters

Fee: Direct entry Kshs. 57,550 per semester and Diploma entry Kshs. 54,550 per semester

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9.     Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Processing

Course duration: 8 semesters (Regular)

Fee: Kshs. 57,550 per semester

10.     Bachelor of Science in Community Health

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 57,550 per semester

11.     Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 57,550 per semester

12.     Bachelor of Pharmacy

Course duration: 15 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs 125,000 per Trimester

Diploma courses

1.      Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)

Course duration: 9 trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 49,550 per trimester

2.      Diploma in Dental Technology

Course duration: 9 trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 49,550 per semester

3.      Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Course duration: 9 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 56,000 per trimester (September intake only)

4.      Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology

Course duration: 9 trimesters and 6 trimesters for certificate holders

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

5.     Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Course duration: 3 years

Fee: Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

6.     Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology

Course duration: 9 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

7.     Diploma in Community Health and Development

Course duration: 7 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

8.     Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

Course duration: 9 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

Certificate courses fee structure

1.      Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

Course duration:6 trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

2.      Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

Course duration: 6 Trimesters

Fee:  Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

3.      Certificate in Community Health and Development

Course duration: 6 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

b.     School of Law fee Structure

1.      Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 85,000 per semester (Day & evening)

2.      Diploma In Law

Course duration: 6 trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 54,000 per trimester

c.      School of Education

Bachelor courses

1.      Bachelor of Education (Science)

Course duration: 8 semesters both full time and DIBel

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 53,850 per semester
• DIBel Kshs. 36,000 per semester

2.      Bachelor of Education (Arts)

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 52,800 per semester
• DIBel Kshs. 33,000 per semester

3.      Bachelor of Education Primary Education

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 52,800 per semester
• DIBeL Kshs. 33,000 per semester

4.      B.Ed. in Special Needs Education (Primary Education)

Course duration: 8 Semesters

Fee:

• Regular Kshs. 55,800
• DIBeL Kshs. 36,000 per semester

5.    Ed. in Special Needs Education (Secondary Education) in the following specialization areas:

• Hearing impairment
• Visual impairment
• Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Gifted and Talented
• Physical, Neurological and other Health Impairments

Courses duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Regular Kshs. 55,800 per semester
• DIBeL Kshs. 36,000 per semester

6.     Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 45,550 per semester
• Distance, Institution-Based & Electronic Learning (DIBel) Kshs. 33,000 per semester

Digital Learning Kshs. 42,000 per semester

Diploma courses fee structure

1.      Diploma in Special Needs Education

Course duration:7 Trimester for full time and 8 semesters for DIBel

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 27,000 per trimester
• DIBel – 8 Semesters Kshs. 27,000 per semester

2.      Diploma in Early Childhood Studies

Course duration: 7 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
• Distance, Institution-Based & Electronic Learning (DIBel) Kshs. 24,000 per trimester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 24,000 per trimester

d.     School of Pure and Applied Sciences fee

Bachelor courses

1.      Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 55,600 per semester

2.      Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Fill time Kshs. 55,600 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 36,000 per semester

3.      Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 55,600 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 36,000 per semester

4.      Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full-time Kshs. 55,600 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 36,000 per semester

5.      Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Full-time Kshs. 55,600 per semester

6.      Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Course duration:

8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 60,550 per semester

7.      Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 55,600 per semester

8.     Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production

Course duration: 8 semesters full-time

Fee: Kshs. 59,550 per semester

9.     Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development

Course duration: 8 semesters full-time

Fee: Kshs. 54,550 per semester

Diploma courses

1.      Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology

Course duration: 5 trimesters both Full-time & Digital Learning

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

2.      Diploma in Animal Health and Production

Course duration: 9 Trimesters Full-time

Fee: Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

Certificate courses

1.      Certificate in Animal Health and Production

Course duration: 7 Trimesters Full-time

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

2.      Certificate in Artificial Insemination

Course duration:  4 Weeks sessions in April, August, and December

Fee: Kshs. 33,600 per session

e.      School of Computing & Informatics

Bachelor courses  

1.      Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Course duration:  8 semesters full-time

Fee:

• 50,550 per semester
• Digital Leaning Kshs. 42,000 per semester

2.      Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Course duration: 8 semesters full-time

Fee:  Kshs. 50,550 per semester

3.     Bachelor of Science in Information Science

Course duration: 8 semesters full-time

Fee:

• Kshs. 50,550 per semester
• Digital Leaning Kshs. 42,000 per semester

4.     Bachelor of Business Information Technology

Course duration: 8 semesters full-time

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 50,550 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 42,000 per trimester

Diploma courses

1.      Diploma in Information Technology

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

2.      Diploma in Computer Science

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

3.      Diploma in Information Systems

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

4.     Diploma in Information Science

Course duration:  5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

5.     Diploma in Archives and Records Management

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 20,000 per trimester

6.      Diploma in Library Management

Course duration:  5 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 20,000 per trimester

7.      Diploma in Business Information Technology

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

Certificate courses

1.      Certificate in IT

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee:  Kshs. 20,550 per trimester

2.      Proficiency Certificate in IT

Course duration: 1 trimester full-time

Fee: Kshs. 20,550

3.      Information Technology

Course duration:  5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 20,550 per trimester

f.       School of Engineering Energy & the Built Environment

Bachelor courses

1.      Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology

Course duration: 8 semesters Regular

Fee: Kshs. 54,550 per semester

2.      Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production

Course duration: 8 semesters Full-time

Fee: Kshs. 54,550 per semester

3.      Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management

Course duration: 8 semesters (Regular)

Fee: Kshs. 54,550 per semester

4.      Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems

Course duration: 8 semesters full-time

Fee:  Kshs. 54,550 per semester

Diploma courses

1.      Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Course duration:  9 Trimesters Regular

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

2.      Diploma in Medical Engineering

Course duration: 9 Trimesters Regular

Fee:  Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

1. School of Social Sciences

Bachelor courses

1.      Bachelor of Counselling Psychology

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• 45,500 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 42,000 per semester

2.     Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Course duration:  8 semesters

Fee:  Kshs. 60,550 per semester

3.     Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies

Course duration: 8 semesters full-time

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 51,500 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

4.     Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

Course duration:  8 semesters

Fee:

• Ful time Kshs. 51,500 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

5.     Bachelor of Social Work and Administration

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 51,500 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

6.     Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 49,500 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

7.     Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Course duration:  8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 49,500 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 42,000 per semester

8.     Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Security Studies

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Ful time Kshs. 51,500 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

9.     Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance

Course duration:  8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 51,500 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

Diploma courses

1.      Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

2.      Diploma in Community Development and Social Work

Course duration:  5 trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 24,500 per trimester
• Digital learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester

3.     Diploma in County Administration and Governance

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
• Digital learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester

4.     Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
• Digital learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester

5.     Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology

Course duration:  5 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
• Digital learning Kshs 24,000 per semester

Certificate courses

1.      Certificate in Community Development and Social Work

Course duration: 4 trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 20,550 per trimester
• Digital learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester

2.      Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology

Course duration:  4 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 20,550 per trimester
• Digital learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester

h.     Journalism & Mass Communication

Bachelor courses fee structure

1.      Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation Studies BA (FAS)

Course duration: 8 semesters Kshs. 60,550 per semester

2.      Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication Options:

• Electronic Media
• Print Media
• Public Relations Advertising

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 60,500 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

Diploma courses

1.      Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Course duration:  6 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

2.      Diploma in Film Studies

Course duration:  6 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

3.      Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics

Duration:

Fee:  6 Trimesters Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

4.      Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy

Duration: 6 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

Certificate courses

1.      Certificate in Public Relations

Duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 20,550 per trimester

2.      Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication

Course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

i.        School of Business and Economics

Bachelor courses fee structure

1.      Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration

Duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

Full time Kshs. 54,550 per semester

Digital Learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

2.      Bachelor of Business Management Options:

• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• Banking and Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Risk & Insurance Management
• International Business Management
• Supplies and Procurement
• Management Accounting

Duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 45,550 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

3.      Bachelor of Procurement

Duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 45,500 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

4.      Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Bachelor of Office Management and Administration

Duration: 8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 54,550 per semester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 40,000 per semester

Bachelor courses in the following areas fee structure:

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance

5.     Bachelor of Economics

6.     Bachelor of Economics

7.     Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics

8.     Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics

Each course Duration:8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 4 5,550 per semester

10.     Bachelor of Commerce Options:

• Accounting & Finance
• Banking
• Human resource management
• Marketing management
• Strategic management Production & Operations Management Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Micro-finance

Course Duration:8 semesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 45,550 per semester
• Digital learning Kshs. 40, 000 per semester

Diploma courses fee structure

Diploma in the following courses:

1.      Diploma in Human Resource Management

2.      Diploma in Business Management

3.      Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics

4.      Diploma in Marketing Management

5.      Diploma in Entrepreneurship

6.      Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management

7.      Diploma in Project Management

8.      Diploma in Financial Science (full time)

9.      Diploma in Accounting (full time)

10. Diploma in Banking & Finance (full time)

11. Diploma in Micro-Finance (full time)

12. Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance (full time)

Each course duration: 5 Trimesters

Fee for each course:

• Full time Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester

13. Diploma in Financial Economics (DFE)

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee:  Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

14. Diploma in Economics (DEc)

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

 Certificate courses

Fee for the following certificate courses:

1.      Certificate in Business Management

2.      Certificate in Human Resource Management

3.      Certificate in Marketing Management

4.      Certificate in Entrepreneurship

5.      Certificate in Supplies and Procurement Management

6.      Certificate in Project Management

Duration for each course: 5 Trimesters

Fee:

• Full time Kshs. 20,550 per trimester
• Digital Learning Kshs. 24,000 per semester

7.      Certificate in Finance Science

8.      Certificate in Accounting

9.      Certificate in Banking & Finance

10. Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance

Duration:

Fee: 5 Trimesters Kshs. 24,550 per trimester

j.        School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management

Bachelor courses

1.      Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 57,550 per semester (Regular and Digital)

2.     Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management

Course duration: 8 semesters

Fee: Kshs. 57,550 per semester (Regular and Digital)

Diploma courses

1.      Diploma in Hospitality Management

Course duration: 6 Trimesters

Fee:  Kshs. 32,550 per trimester

2.      Diploma in Culinary Arts

Course duration: 6 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 37,550 per trimester

3.      Diploma in Food and Beverage Supervision

Course duration:  6 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 32,550 per trimester

4.     Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

Course duration: 6 Trimesters

Fee: Kshs. 32,550 per trimester

Certificate courses

1.      Certificate in Food Production

Course duration:
Fee:  4 Trimesters Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

2.      Certificate in Travel & Tourism Operations

Course duration: 4 Trimesters

Fee:  Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Application Procedure for MKU self-sponsored students

To enroll for any course in MKU, download an application form www.mku.ac.ke or collected from our campuses/ marketing centers.

After that, fill the form and submit the duly filled forms to MKU addressed to the Registrar – Academic Administration.

Side note: You must pay Kshs. 1000 for Undergraduate Programmes for East African Applicants and USD 100 for Non-East African Applicants

MKU fee structure for self-sponsored students -Fee payment method

To pay your fee, here are banks accounts you should pay through.

• Bank Name Account Number KCB Bank 1121032222
• Co-operative Bank 01129279981300
• Equity Bank 0090292435067
• GT Bank 220/136554/1/5101/0
• Standard Chartered Bank 0102049817400
• Bank Name Account Number Family Bank 005000019336
• NIC (NCBA) Bank 1000174347
• National Bank of Kenya 01047093018900
• Lipa na M-Pesa (GTBANK) Pay bill no: 270988

MKU fee structure for self-sponsored students-Final words

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date fee structure for self-sponsored students at MKU, I recommend visiting the official MKU website or contacting their admissions or finance department directly via contacts that I will provide below.

That way, they will be able to provide you with the relevant and current fee information for self-sponsored students.

It’s important to note that fee structures can vary depending on factors such as the specific program of study, level of education (undergraduate or postgraduate), and any additional fees or charges associated with the course.

Therefore, it is always best to consult the official sources for the most accurate and detailed information.

Contacts:

Email: info@mku.ac.ke

Tel: +254 20 2878 000
Cell: +254 709 153 000
WhatsApp number: +254 722 999 399

Facebook: Mount Kenya University
Twitter: @MountKenyaUni

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