Type of Institution: Public University.
Background Information
Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a public University in Tigania West Constituency, Meru County. MUST is a world class University of Science and Technology strategically positioned to train and transfer technological skills to play a leading role in providing manpower contributing towards the emerging industrial demands.
Admission Requirements
To pursue a PhD programme in Meru University of Science and Technology an applicant is required to have a masters in relevant field from a University recognized by MUST senate.
Master’s degree requires a Second-Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant bachelor’s degree OR Second-Class Honors (Lower Division) in a relevant bachelor’s degree with 2 years relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree courses require:
- A minimum mean grade of C+ in KCSE OR
- Two principals and subsidiary Pass at KACE level or equivalent
- A minimum of C (plain) in KCSE and at least a Credit Pass in Diploma in relevant field from an institution approved by MUST senate OR
- A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE with at least a Credit Pass in both Certificate and Diploma in a relevant field from an institution approved by MUST senate OR
- A Diploma in relevant field with at least 2 years’ experience from a recognized institution.
Courses Offered by Meru University of Science and Technology
Meru University of Science and Technology offers PhD, Master’s and bachelor’s degree in Seven Schools as shown below. It also offers TVET Programmes.
School of Agriculture & Food Science
PhD Programmes
- PhD in Agriculture
- PhD in Food Science
Master’s Programmes
- Master of Science in Horticulture
- Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production
- Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Management
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
School of Business and Economics
PhD Programmes
- PhD in Business Management
Master’s Programmes
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Cooperative Management
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
KASNEB Courses
- Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
- Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD I)
- Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD II)
- Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD III)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA I)/ Certified Public Secretary (CPS I) Section 1&2
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA II)/ Certified Public Secretary (CPS II) Section 3&4.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA III)/ Certified Public Secretary (CPS III) Section 5&6
- Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) Section 1-6
Procurement Professional Courses
- Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APS-K) level I
- Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APS-K) level II
- Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)
School of Computing and Informatics
Postgraduate Programmes
- PhD in Computer Science
- Master’s in computer science
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Science
- Bachelor of Business Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics
- Bachelor of Science in Data Science.
School of Education
Postgraduate Programmes
- PhD in Education
- Master of Education in Planning and Economics
- Master of Education in Management and Leadership
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education Technology (Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Education Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Communication and Journalism.
School of Engineering and Architecture
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Sanitation
Degree Programmes
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology
School of Health Sciences
Postgraduate Programmes
- PhD in Epidemiology
- PhD in Public Health
- PhD in Molecular Medicine
- Master of Science in Medical Education
- Master of Science in Epidemiology
- Master of Science in Public Health
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development
- Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology
School of Nursing
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
- Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
School of Pure and Applied Sciences
Postgraduate Programmes
- PhD in Entomology
- PhD in Applied Mathematics
- Master of Science in Applied Statistics
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
- Master of Science in Molecular Biology
- Master of Science in Entomology
- Master of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- Master of Science in Physics
- Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Mathematics
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (Physical Science Option): Chemistry and Physics
- Bachelor of Science (Biological Science)
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Botany
- Bachelor of Science in Zoology
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Physics)
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Physics)
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programmes
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Animal Health and Production
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Diploma in Horticultural Production
- Diploma in Agricultural Extension
- Diploma in Agripreneurship
- Diploma in Food Science and Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Diploma in Project Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Mechatronic Technology
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Production Technician
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Building Technician
- Diploma in Construction Management
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Animal Health and Production
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Certificate in Agripreneurship
- Certificate in Agriculture Extension
- Certificate in Horticultural Production
- Certificate in Food Technology
- Certificate in Food and Beverage (Sales and Service Management)
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Certificate in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical operation (Power Option)
- Certificate in Building and Construction
Application Process
Application forms can be obtained from MUST main campus (Nchiru) and MUST Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) upon payment of non-refundable fee of KES 2500 for PhD programmes, KES 1500 for masters programmes, KES 1000 for undergraduate programmes and KES 500 for diploma, certificate and bridging programmes.
You can also download the application forms from www.must.ac.ke/downloads and dully filled forms, copies of the required certificates and a copy of application fee receipt should be sent to the Registrar-Academic, Research and Student Affairs, Meru University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 972-60200, Meru. You can also share via email through admission@must.ac.ke / towncampus@must.ac.ke
Application can also be done online through the admission portal https://admission.must.ac.ke/ . Click https://admission.must.ac.ke/ssp/apply?ck=1 and fill in the application form and submit online.
Students who qualify to be placed by KUCCPS can also submit their application via the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke through students’ portal. Log in using your KCSE and KCPE index number as username and password, respectively. Fill in the application form selecting Meru University of Science and Technology as your university of choice.
KUCCPS Admission Letters
To get your KUCCPS admission letter click https://www.must.ac.ke/letters-of-admission/ and click on the admission letter link https://admission.must.ac.ke/gsp/login where you can log in using you index number to obtain the admission letter.
Student Portal
Click https://student.must.ac.ke/ to access the students’ portal.
Fees Structure
To see the fees structure, visit the university website at https://www.must.ac.ke/2018-fee-structure/ and click on the school you are admitted to,
Bank Account Details of Meru University of Science and Technology
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: Equity Bank – Makutano Branch
Account Number: 1040297858661
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank – Meru Branch
Account Number: 1117775917
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: National Bank of Kenya – Meru Branch
Account Number: 01242039008700
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: Co-operative Bank – Makutano Branch
Account Number: 01129378440000
Contacts and Address of Meru University of Science and Technology
Physical Address: Nchiru Market, along Meru-Maua Road.
P.O. Box 972-60200, Meru Kenya.
Phone: +254 799 529 958/9, +254 712 524 293, +254 777 524 292
Email: info@must.ac.ke
Website: www.must.ac.ke
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