Meru National Polytechnic

Type of Institution: Public TVET College

Background Information

Meru National Polytechnic is a Technical and Vocational Education Training Center located in Meru County. The Meru National Polytechnic was upgraded from a Technical Training Institute in 2016. The institution aims at providing Technical and Vocational Education Training for producing dependable skilled human resources for commerce and industry.

Admission Requirements

To pursue any diploma course at Meru National an applicant is required to have a minimum KCSE mean grade of C-, a D (plain) for a certificate course and other courses are open.

Courses Offered

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department

• Diploma in Electrical in Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
• Certificate in Electrical in Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
• Certificate in Telecommunication Engineering (Power Option)
• Artisan in Electrical Installation

Information Communication Technology & Informatics Department

• Diploma in Information Communication Technology
• Certificate in Information Communication Technology
• Diploma in Information Studies
• Certificate in Information Studies
• International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

Agriculture Department

• Diploma in Agriculture
• Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (TEP)
• Certificate in Agriculture (TEP)
• Certificate in Entrepreneurial Agriculture (Modular)
• Modern Methods of Agribusiness

Business Management and Accountancy Department

• Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) Level I, II, III.
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
• Diploma in Cooperative Management
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma in Road Transport Management
• Computerized Secretarial Studies
• Certificate in Business Management
• Certificate in Supply Chain Management
• Certificate in Human Resource Management
• Certificate in Sales and Marketing
• Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
• Certificate in Cooperative Management
• Certificate in Clerical Operations

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Department

• Diploma in Automotive Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (plant option)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production option)
• Diploma in Driving Instructor
• Certificate in Automotive Technology
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Plant option)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Production option)
• Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Building and Civil Engineering Department

• Diploma in Building Construction Technology
• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Quantity Survey
• Certificate in Building Technology
• Certificate in Plumbing
• Artisan in Plumbing

Applied Science and Cosmetology Department

• Diploma in Applied Biology
• Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Diploma in Food Processing Technology
• Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology
• Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
• Certificate in Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing
• Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing

Competency Based Education and Training Courses

• Laundry and Dry-cleaning Level 4
• Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Level 3
• Beauty Therapy Level 3
• Hairdressing Level 3
• Mechanical Technology/ Maintenance of Lathe Machine Operator Level 3
• Motorcycle Mechanics Level 4
• Motorcycle Mechanics Level 3
• Welding Level 4
• Welding (Manual Arc Welder for Mild Steel) Level 3
• Office Assistant Level 4
• Front Office Operator Level 3
• Forex and Securities Trading Level 4
• Forex and Securities Trading Level 3
• Dairy Farm Management Level 3
• Poultry Layer Production Attendant Level 3
• Soil Management Level 3
• Horticulture Nursery Management Level 3
• ICT Technologist Level 5
• Hardware Maintenance Level 3
• Instrumentation and Control simple Automation Control Inspector Level 3

Application Process

Persons interested in joining Meru National Polytechnic can apply for admission through the institution’s website or via KUCCPS placement system.

To apply through the institution website, go to www.merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke then navigate to admissions section and click on the online application tab https://www.merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke/index.php/ads/online-course-application and make your application then submit online.

To apply via KUCCPS, visit their official website www.kuccps.ac.ke and go to the students’ portal and log in using your KCSE and KCPE index number as username and password, respectively. Fill in the application form selecting Meru National Polytechnic as your preferred institution.

KUCCPS Admission Letters

After your placement to Meru National Polytechnic has been confirmed through KUCCPS, please contact the institution for more information on how to collect the letter.

Student Portal

Meru National Polytechnic has a students’ portal where students access academic info like exams results. To access the students’ portal, click http://portal.mnp.ac.ke/login/sign-in .

Fees Structure

Meru National Polytechnic offers various course each with a unique fees structure. Please contact the institution’s admissions office for more information on the fees structure.

Bank Account Details

Cooperative Bank A/C 01129075143100

Housing Finance Bank (All Branches) A/C 7040000867

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) A/C 1197847472

Equity Bank A/C 1040275976049

Contacts and Address

Physical Address: Meru-Nanyuki Highway, Meru Kenya

P.O. Box 111-60200, Meru.

Tel: +254 719 347059/ +254 742 428095/ +254 793 937581

Email: comm@merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke OR registrar@merunationalpolytechni.ac.ke  OR info@merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke

Website: www.merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke