Meru University: Courses Offered, Fees, Location, and Campuses

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a public university that offers a variety of courses, including Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.

The main campus is located 15 km from Meru Town along the Meru-Maua road in Meru County. Additionally, the university has campuses in Meru Town at Hart Towers and a learning center at Marimba.

MUST became fully chartered on March 1, 2013, with Dr. James N. Mwangi serving as its first Chancellor. The institution originated as the Meru University College of Science and Technology (MUCST), which was a constituent of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

In 2008, the Government of Kenya transformed the Meru College of Technology (MECOTECH) into the Meru University College of Science and Technology (MUCST) through Legal Notice No. 103, dated July 18, 2008.

The idea to establish a university dates back to the early 1960s when the Njuri Ncheke, the council of elders of the Meru people, proposed creating an institution for higher education to train youth in technical fields. MECOTECH was established as one of several institutions suggested by the government to address local and national development needs.

MUST has since played a significant role in expanding higher education and research opportunities. The university has made commendable progress in various areas, including curriculum development, staff capacity, student enrollment, and infrastructure.

MUST comprises eight schools: the School of Agriculture and Food Science, the School of Business and Economics, the School of Computing and Informatics, the School of Education, the School of Engineering and Architecture, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Pure and Applied Sciences, and the School of Nursing.

The university is situated 15 km from Meru town along the Meru-Maua road in Meru County, which is the main campus.

Meru University has additional campuses in Meru Town at Hart Towers and a learning center at Marimba.

It became fully chartered on March 1, 2013, with Dr. James N. Mwangi as its first Chancellor.

The institution began as a Meru University College of Science and Technology (MUCST), a constituent of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

In 2008, the Government of Kenya transformed MECOTECH into Meru University College of Science and Technology (MUCST) through Legal Notice No. 103 dated July 18, 2008.

The concept of establishing a university dates back to the early 1960s when the Njuri Ncheke, the council of elders of the Meru people, proposed creating an institution for higher education to train youth in technical fields.

Meru College of Technology (MECOTECH) was established as one of several institutions suggested by the government to meet local and national development needs.

MUST has since played a key role in expanding higher education and research opportunities, achieving significant progress in curriculum, staff capacity, student enrollment, and infrastructure.

Meru University Schools and Programs

The University has 8 Schools which encompass the School of Agriculture and Food Science, the School of Business and Economics School of Computing & Informatics, the School of Education, the School of Engineering & Architecture, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Pure & Applied Sciences and the School of Nursing.

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) offers a wide range of academic programs across its eight schools.

The School of Agriculture and Food Science offers programs such as Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Food Science and Nutrition, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Agribusiness Management, among others.

In the School of Business and Economics, students can pursue a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, or a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance.

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The School of Computing and Informatics provides various programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, and Cybersecurity.

The School of Education offers diverse programs in Educational Arts and Educational Technology, including specializations in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.

The School of Engineering and Architecture offers specialized programs such as the Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The School of Health Sciences provides programs such as a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, and Clinical Medicine.

Elsewhere,  the School of Nursing offers highly specialized programs in nursing, health systems management, and midwifery.

Diploma Courses offered by the Institution include

Agriculture Related

Diploma in Agriculture

Diploma in Agricultural Extension

Diploma in Horticulture Production

Business Management

Diploma in Business Administration

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Marketing

 Engineering & Technology

Diploma in Information and Communication Technician

Diploma in Information & Communication Technology

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Diploma in Mechanical Production Technology

Other Sciences & Specializations

Diploma in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology

Diploma in Water and Sanitation

Diploma in Applied Biology

Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Meru University Degree Courses and Fees

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