About Mount Kenya University - Unlocking Infinite Possibilities.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a comprehensive higher education institution offering diverse academic programs across multiple disciplines. The university provides both on-campus and online education through its Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) platform, making education accessible to a wide range of students. MKU operates multiple campuses in Kenya (Thika, Nairobi, Parklands, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Meru) and has international presence in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somaliland, and Punt-Land. The institution emphasizes practical training, research, and innovation through its College of Graduate Studies and Research, and supports student life with various sporting and recreational activities. MKU is ranked among the top universities in East Africa and has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management. The university offers programs in engineering, computer technology, hospitality and tourism, law, social sciences, education, pure and applied sciences, business and economics, nursing, pharmacy, clinical medicine, and other health sciences. Additional facilities include a fitness center, bookshop, laundry and dry cleaner services, and various institutes focused on security studies, film and performing arts, and maritime training.