Financial Aid
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
Mount Kenya University provides various sources of education funding for its students. These include:
- Mount Kenya University Foundation: Students can benefit from financial support offered by the university's foundation.
- MKU Chancellor's Scholarship: A scholarship program provided by the university to recognize and support exceptional students.
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB): Students can access educational loans through HELB, which is a government agency dedicated to providing financial assistance to students.
- National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG CDF): Students may receive funding through this government initiative aimed at supporting education at the constituency level.
- Government Bursaries: The government offers bursaries to eligible students to help cover their educational expenses.
- Government Affirmative Action Fund: This fund provides financial support to students from marginalized and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- National Council for Persons with Disabilities: Students with disabilities can access financial aid through this council.
- Education Trust Funds: Students may benefit from various trust funds such as Saale Gobanai ETF, Saku Forum, and Turuyu ETF.
- Non-Governmental Organizations: Organizations like Chalbi Scholars and Direct Aid Kenya offer financial assistance to eligible students.
- Multinational Organizations: Certain multinational organizations like the Danish Refugee Council and DAAD may provide funding opportunities for students.
- HELB Loans: Students can apply for educational loans through the Higher Education Loans Board
Study Abroad
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) recognizes the importance of international student exchange programs and actively participates in various initiatives to facilitate foreign student exchanges. One such program is Erasmus Mundus, which is a prestigious European Union (EU) initiative promoting cooperation and exchange in the field of higher education.
Through Erasmus Mundus, Mount Kenya University welcomes foreign students from partner universities to engage in academic exchanges, fostering mutual learning and cultural understanding. These exchanges provide an opportunity for students to study at MKU, immerse themselves in a different educational system, and experience the rich cultural diversity of Kenya.
Additionally, Mount Kenya University also collaborates with individual universities that drive their own foreign student exchange programs. These university-driven initiatives focus on academic and cultural exchange, allowing students to expand their knowledge, skills, and perspectives in a global context.
Distance Learning
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
The Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) Directorate is the technological and digital hub of the university, responsible for providing open distance and electronic learning opportunities for university education worldwide. The ODeL Directorate at Mount Kenya University (MKU) offers a wide range of academic programs at various levels, including Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's, Postgraduate, Master's, and PhD programs.
MKU's ODeL Directorate operates through two modes of learning: Digital (Virtual) Learning and Distance and Institution-based Learning (DIBL). The Digital Learning mode is web-based and provides opportunities for students to learn online without the need for face-to-face interactions. This mode of learning allows students to access course materials, participate in virtual classrooms, engage in online discussions, submit assignments, and interact with instructors and fellow students through digital platforms.
On the other hand, the Distance and Institution-based Learning (DIBL) mode combines distance learning with periodic face-to-face interactions at designated learning centers or institutions. This mode caters to students who prefer a blend of online learning and occasional in-person sessions. It provides flexibility in terms of time and location, allowing students to pursue their studies while accommodating their personal and professional commitments.
Through these modes of learning, MKU's ODeL Directorate aims to provide accessible and flexible educational opportunities, enabling students to pursue higher education regardless of their geographical location or other constraints. By leveraging technology and digital platforms, the ODeL Directorate strives to enhance the learning experience and support the academic success of students in their chosen programs.
Academic Counseling
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
Career Services
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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