Meru University Courses, Admission Requirements, Fee Structure and Contacts

April 17, 2025

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Masters Courses and admission Requirements
Contacts
Fee Structure for various courses

Below is a list of courses offered at Meru University, Admission Requirements, Fee Structure and contacts.

Masters Courses and admission Requirements

Master of Science in Agriculture

A candidate wishing to be admitted to the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences for the MSc in Agriculture must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Forestry, and other related sciences.

In addition to the above, they must meet the following;

Hold a minimum of Second Class Honors Upper Division in the relevant bachelor’s degree.
Candidates holding a Second Class Honors Lower Division in the relevant bachelor’s degree will only be admitted if they have two (2) years of relevant research work experience and have one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Master of Science in Horticulture

A candidate wishing to be admitted to the Master of Science in Horticulture program of the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Science, Crop Protection, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Forestry or related disciplines from an institution(s) accredited by CUE.

In addition to the above, they must meet the following;

Hold a minimum of Second Class Honors Upper Division in the relevant bachelor’s degree.
Candidates holding a Second Class Honors Lower Division in the relevant bachelor’s degree will only be admitted if they have two (2) years of relevant research work experience.

Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years)
Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Regulations on Credit Transfers

No credit transfer shall be given to a candidate wishing to join a Master of Science in Horticulture program.

Masters of science and finance

The school offers market-driven and research oriented postgraduate programmes at both the masters and Doctoral Levels. In collaboration with the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies, the School co-ordinates the graduate programmes, provides teaching and supervision of students.

Admissions

Admission for postgraduate degree programmes is done throughout the year for January, May and September intakes. Application is done online through the Online Application System: https://admission.must.ac.ke/

Admission Criteria

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a Business related field recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.

Master Degree Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate
OR;

A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.

The School Offers the Following Postgraduate Programmes;

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Business Management Specializations:Finance \| Strategic Management \| Marketing \| Procurement and Logistics \| Human Resource Management \| Project Management \| Entrepreneurship	Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a Business related field recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.
Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specializations:Accounting \| Finance \| Marketing \| Strategic Management \| Human Resource Management	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience.
Masters of science and finance	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Masters of science in procurement and logistics management	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience
Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Masters of Science in procurement and logistics management

Admission Criteria

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a Business related field recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.

Master Degree Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate
OR;

A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.

The School Offers the Following Postgraduate Programmes;

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Business Management Specializations:Finance \| Strategic Management \| Marketing \| Procurement and Logistics \| Human Resource Management \| Project Management \| Entrepreneurship	Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a Business related field recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.
Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specializations:Accounting \| Finance \| Marketing \| Strategic Management \| Human Resource Management	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience.
Masters of science and finance	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Masters of science in procurement and logistics management	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience
Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Post Graduate Diploma in Education

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any of the following courses: BSc. Computer Science, BSc. Information Technology, BSc. Computer Technology, BSc. Computer Security and Forensics, Bachelor of Business Information Technology, BSc. Mathematics and Computer Science or equivalent qualifications from an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in any of the following courses: BSc. Computer Science, BSc. Information Technology, BSc. Computer Technology, BSc. Computer Security and Forensics, Bachelor of Business Information Technology, BSc. Mathematics and Computer Science or equivalent qualifications. The candidate is expected to provide evidence of research experience of three (3) years OR; relevant post qualification work experience of five (5) years in a relevant field.

Master of Education in Management and Leadership

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Education (Science) or Bachelor of Education (Arts) or
Bachelor of Agricultural Education and Extension with:
i) Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or
ii) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years’ experience

OR;

Credit in Post graduate Diploma in Education.
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode of Study: Part-time/Weekend
Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Master of Education in Planning and Economics

Philosophy of the Programme

The programme is anchored on the philosophy of scaling educational innovations responsive to societal needs for self-reliance. It is intended to provide graduate students with quality, competent, professional and technical skills required by the society in the education sector and industries though bench marking. This is in line with producing quality educational planners and economists in training, research, management and innovation in education for self-actualization. In line with this philosophy, the programme will be reviewed after every five years to align its content and requirements with emerging issues, client requirements’, the University policies, national Government policies, Commission for University Education requirements and international graduate education requirements.

Expected Learning Outcomes of the Programme

By the end of this programme trainees should be able to:

i) Participate and contribute in the formulation of public education policy in the society.
ii) Apply planning and economics skills in managing successfully a learning and training institution.
iii)Use acquired skills, knowledge and competencies in solving educational related problems in the society through research and outreach programs.
iv) Conduct economic evaluation of education policies, programmes and provide interventions.
v)Utilize modern technologies and techniques in the practice of training and research within their institutions and the community.

Goal of the Programme

The goal of the programme is threefold. First is to prepare and train teachers and administrators for a progressive career in education profession in the field of planning and economics skills with competent, practical and innovative components. This would produce innovative and responsible leaders to serve the community in various capacities and institutions like schools, colleges, teachers’ service commission, ministry of education and global institutions at policy levels. Second, to provide a basis for advanced planning and economics training that enables teachers to pursue advanced training in professional fields. Thirdly, is to engage wider community through outreach programs and research in addressing pertinent gaps in educational matters.

Mode of Delivery of the Programme

The programme will be offered through face to face or and on blended mode

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Education (Science) or Bachelor of Education (Arts)

Bachelor of Agricultural Education and Extension with:

i) Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or
ii) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years’ experience

OR;

Credit in Post graduate Diploma in Education.
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode of Study: Part-time/Weekend
Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Regulations on Credit Transfer

No credit transfer is permissible at master of education degree.

Master of Science in Sanitation

Admission Requirements

The general regulations for all postgraduate programmes in Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) shall apply.

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Sanitation programme.

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Health Sciences or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate.

Master of Science in Medical Education

Admission Requirements
Be a holder of Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Bachelor of
Science degree in Epidemiology/Public Health/Community Health/
Environmental Health/Environmental Sciences/Medical Microbiology/
Clinical Nutrition/ Health Sciences from any Institution recognized by
MUST Senate.
Duration: 2 years
Mode of Study: Part-time/Weekend
Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Master of Science in Epidemiology

Admission Requirements

Be a holder of Second Class Honors (Upper Division), Bachelor of
Science degree in Epidemiology/Public Health/Community Health/
Environmental Health/Environmental Sciences/Medical Microbiology/
Clinical Nutrition/ Health Sciences from any Institution recognized by
MUST Senate.
Duration: 2 years
Mode of Study: Part-time/Weekend
Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Master of Science in Public Health

Master of Science in Nursing

Admission Requirements:

The general regulations for all Masters degrees in the Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) and the Board of Post Graduate Studies shall apply
Holders of Bachelor of Science Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from MUST or other universities recognized by the Senate.
Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
Holders of a valid nurse practice license.
Must have at least two years’ relevant work experience.
For international students, the academic certificate must be certified by CUE and the nursing practice license be verified by the NCK.

Master of Science in Molecular Biology

PROGRAMMES
Department of Biological Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology (Ph.D. in Entomology)
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology (Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
Master of Science in Molecular Biology
Master of Science in Environmental Science & Resource Management
Master of Science in Entomology

Department of Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD. in Applied Mathematics)
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Master of Science in Applied Statistics
Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Mathematics
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics
Post Graduate Diploma in Pure Mathematics

Programmes, Admission Requirements, Duration and Fees

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Entomology	Master’s Degree in Entomology/Zoology/Biology/Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Crop Protection/Forestry/related Sciences from a University recognized by MUST Senate.
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics	Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from a University recognized by MUST Senate
Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000
Master of Science in Applied Statistics	Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR; a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Master of Science in Molecular Biology	BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany or relevant life sciences from an institution recognized by MUST senate OR; BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Biological Sciences/Zoology/ Botany or relevant life sciences provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2yrs relevant post qualification work experience. Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience having studied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Chemistry as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Chemistry credit hours/course units.
Master of Science in Entomology	BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences/Agriculture/Crop Protection/Horticulture or relevant life sciences, with at least one course Unit passed in Entomology or an equivalent qualification, from an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Biological Sciences/Agriculture/Crop Protection/Horticulture or relevant life sciences with at least one course Unit passed in Entomology or an equivalent qualification, provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2 yrs relevant post qualification work experience.
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management	BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences/Zoology/Botany or relevant life sciences from an institution recognized by MUST senate. OR; BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Biological Sciences/Zoology/Botany or relevant life sciences provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2yrs relevant post qualification work experience.
Master of Science in Chemistry Specializations: Analytical/ Environmental Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry	Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience having studied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Chemistry as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Chemistry credit hours/course units. OR; Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Chemistry as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Chemistry credit hours/course units.
Master of Science in Physics Specializations: Environmental Physics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, and Condensed Matter Physics	Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Industrial Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Industrial Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Physics as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Physics credit hours/course units
Master of Science in Applied Statistics	Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR; a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years relevant working experience
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics	Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or related field with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or related field with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from an institution recognized by MUST Senate and 2 years relevant post qualification work experience.
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Mathematics
Duration: 2 semesters Mode of Study: Full time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000






Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) Options: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Entomology, Parasitology, Plant Sciences	K.C.S.E minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management	K.C.S.E minimum mean grade of B- (minus) and C (plain) in Mathematics. In addition, a learner must have passed any two subjects from the following categories; Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences or a Diploma in a relevant field with a credit pass from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate.
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology	K.C.S.E minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from K.N.E.C or its equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Botany
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)	K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Chemistry and C (plain) in Mathematics OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent OR; Any other qualification accepted by MUST Senate
Bachelor of Science (Physics)	K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Physics and C (plain) in Mathematics OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent OR; Any other qualification accepted by MUST Senate
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Physics)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)	K.C.S.E mean grade of C + (plus). In addition, a student must have the following alternative combination as shown: C+ (plus) in Mathematics and pass in any of the following alternatives. Alternative A Alternative B Chemistry C Physical Science C Physics C
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000

PhD in Agriculture

Entry Requirements

A candidate wishing to be admitted to the Ph.D. in Agriculture program of the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences must hold a Master of Science degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Forestry or related disciplines from an institution(s) accredited by CUE.

Duration: 3 years

Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend

Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)

Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000

Regulations on Credit Transfers

No credit transfer shall be given to a candidate wishing to join a Ph.D. in Agriculture program.

PhD in Agriculture Science

Master of Science in Agriculture/Horticulture/Crop Science/Plant Biotechnology/Botany/Forestry/related Sciences from a University recognized by MUST Senate.

Duration: 3 years
Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend
Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000

Ph.D in Food Science

Entry requirements

There are two admission requirements:

1.Holders of Masters Degree in Food Science and related sciences

A candidate holding a Master of Science degree in Food Science from accredited institutions shall be admitted to the Ph.D. in Food Science program of the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences and be required to take only two taught courses.

Holders of Masters degree and other qualifications in sciences

A candidate holding a Master of Science degree in other sciences e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Nutrition or related sciences from accredited institutions shall be admitted to the Ph.D. in Food Science program of the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences and be required to take 10 taught courses in Year 1.

Regulations on Credit Transfers

No credit transfer shall be given to a candidate wishing to join a Ph.D. in Food Science program

Duration: 3 years

Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend

Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)

Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000

Ph.D in Food Science

Entry requirements

There are two admission requirements:

1.Holders of Masters Degree in Food Science and related sciences

Holders of Masters degree and other qualifications in sciences

Regulations on Credit Transfers

No credit transfer shall be given to a candidate wishing to join a Ph.D. in Food Science program

Duration: 3 years

Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend

Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)

Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000

Admission Criteria

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a Business related field recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.

Master Degree Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate
OR;

A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.

The School Offers the Following Postgraduate Programmes;

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Business Management Specializations:Finance \| Strategic Management \| Marketing \| Procurement and Logistics \| Human Resource Management \| Project Management \| Entrepreneurship	Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a Business related field recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.
Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specializations:Accounting \| Finance \| Marketing \| Strategic Management \| Human Resource Management	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience.
Masters of science and finance	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Masters of science in procurement and logistics management	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience
Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000

Other Courses

The School Offers the Following Certificate and Diploma Programmes

KASNEB COURSES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills(CAMS)	Mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and above.
Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per stage: Ksh. 12,000
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD I)	Mean grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E and above or a pass in Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD II)	Pass at ATD I.
Accounting Technicians Diploma(ATD III)	Pass at ATD II.
Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per stage: Ksh. 12,000
Certified Public Accountant (CPA I) / Certified Public Secretary (CPS 1) – Sections 1 & 2	K.C.S.E examination with a mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least two (2) Principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) level or equivalent qualifications. KASNEB technician, diploma or professional examination certificate. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination grade C in 6 papers with C in both English and Mathematics.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) / Certified Public Secretary (CPS II) – Sections 3 & 4	Pass at CPA I.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA III) / Certified Public Secretary (CPS III) – Sections 5 & 6	Pass at CPA II.
Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Main campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per section: Ksh. 14,000 (CPA/CPS I), Ksh. 15,000 (CPA/CPS II), Ksh. 16,000 (CPA/CPS III)
Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) Section 1 -6	A degree from a recognized university. Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Main campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per section: Ksh. 14,000 (CIFA I), Ksh. 15,000 (CIFA II), Ksh. 16,000 (CIFA III)
PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya(APS-K) level I	Mean grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E and above.
Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya(APS-K) level II	Pass in APS-K Level I.
Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per level : Ksh. 12,000
Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)	Pass in APS-K OR; Degree from a recognized University OR; K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) with minimum C+ (plus) in English and in Mathematics OR; Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E.) with at least two principal passes and credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) OR; Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). Demonstrate knowledge on mitigation of emerging issues in Supply Chain Management.
Certified Human Resources Professional	Entry Requirement: KCSE: C+ with Minimum C+ in English and Mathematics, Equivalent/Relevant qualifications subject to Approval by Examination Board.
Duration: 6 months per part, Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Main campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per part: Ksh. 29,000
ACCOUNTING PACKAGES
QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage	Accounting Background.

Application procedure and fee payment requirements

a) Self Sponsored Students

To join the university as a self sponsored student, follow the steps below:

Decide the programme that you want to undertake and ensure you meet the programme qualifications stated in “Our Programmes” section.
Click on “Apply” at the top of this web page or at the bottom of this section”
Fill in the required information in each step of the application
Finish the application process and submit your application.
Once your application is submitted successfully, you will receive an email from us indicating your application ID.
Pay the indicated application fee depending on the programme (find payment details below)
To keep track of your application status, login with the Application ID and Password sent to your email.

Already Applied?

b) Government Sponsored Students (KUCCPS)

Follow the following steps to download your admission letter

First ensure you have received an invitation to our university from KUCCPS.
Click on “Log in” button at the bottom of this section.
Enter the your KCSE INDEX number in the formart 0000000000/2023 and click Login
The first time you login, you are required to accept or reject the programme you have been offered. Accepting the offer gives you the access to other services while rejecting denies you access to any other services.
Enter all the required information then download the admission letter and other admission documents

Required Documents

To apply or register for a programme, you are required to attach the following documents:

Passport photo – a clear passport sized photo is required
Scanned National ID – Applys to only Kenyan applicants who are above 18 years of age.
Scanned Passport – applys to Non-Kenyan applicants
Disability certificate – applys to only those who have some disability
Academic certificates – at least 2 academic certificates are required. Example KCPE & KCSE certificates.

Application Fee Payment Details

Note: This only applys to self sponsored students.

Applications Fees

Programme Category	Fee (Ksh)
Certificate	500
Diploma	500
Under Graduate	1000
Masters	1500
PhD	2500
Short Courses	500

Bank

Bank	Account Name	Account Number	Reference Number
Equity Bank – Makutano Branch	Meru University	1040297858661	Your application no e.g APP_####
Kenya Commercial Bank – Meru Branch	Meru University	1117775917	Your application no e.g APP_####
National Bank Of Kenya – Meru Branch	Meru University	01242039008700	Your application no e.g APP_####
Co-operative Bank – Makutano Branch	Meru University	01129378440000	Your application no e.g APP_####

Contacts


Main Office	Academic Office	Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA)	Meru Town Campus	Social Links
P.O BOX ,972-60200 Meru Kenya Phone: +254 799529958+254 799529959+254 712524293Email: info@must.ac.ke	Registrar (AA) Email: registraraa@must.ac.ke Admission Email: admission@must.ac.ke	Email: dvcars@must.ac.ke	Email: towncampus@must.ac.ke

Main Office

Academic Office

Deputy Vice Chancellor (AA)

Meru Town Campus

Social Links

P.O BOX ,972-60200
Meru
Kenya
Phone:
+254 799529958+254 799529959+254 712524293Email: info@must.ac.ke

Registrar (AA)

Email: registraraa@must.ac.ke

Admission

Email: admission@must.ac.ke

Email: dvcars@must.ac.ke

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