Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) and also thinking if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around the Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the institution Open day. Well, the Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) entry requirements is at your finger-tips because in this article, we are going to break down all the necessary admission requirements in details so you know where you fit in and which qualification matches your grade/result.
MURANG’A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MUT UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for an Undergraduate Courses
School of Computing and Information Technology Undergraduate Programs| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ and minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English, OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ and minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English, OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ and minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics and C in English OR Recognized Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent qualification recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Bachelor of Science (Computer Technology) | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ and minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics and C in English OR Recognized Diploma in Computer Engineering and Technology or equivalent qualification recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Diploma in Information Technology | K.C.S.E mean grade C- (minus); OR Credit pass in Certificate in IT of Murang’a University Senate; OR an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Computer Science | K.C.S.E mean grade C- (minus) and grades C- in Mathematics and D+ (plus) English; OR Certificate in Information Technology; OR Certificate in Computer Maintenance and Repairs; OR Any other qualification recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Computer Engineering and Technology | K.C.S.E mean grade C- (minus) and grades C- in Mathematics and D+ (plus) English OR Certificate in Information technology; OR Certificate in Computer Maintenance and Repairs; OR Any other qualification recognized by the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Certificate in Information Technology | K.C.S.E mean grade D+ or an equivalent qualification recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 4 Semesters |
| Certificate in Computer Repair and Maintenance | K.C.S.E mean grade D+ or an equivalent qualification recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 4 Semesters |
| DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |||
| s/no | Programme | Qualifications | Duration |
| 1 | MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | Bachelor of Technology degree qualification in Electrical and Electronic Technology, Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Philosophy degree qualification in Electrical and Electronic Technology or their equivalent qualification with at least Upper Second Class Honours from MUT or any other institution recognized by Senate and Commission of University Education; | 2 years |
| 2 | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ( KCSE Mean grade C+) with C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science plus at least C+ in English /Kiswahili | 5 years |
| 3. | BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ( KCSE Mean grade C+) with C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science plus at least C+ in English /Kiswahili OR, Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from MUT or any other institution recognized by Senate | 4 years |
| 4. | DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE Mean grade C-) and C- in Mathematics and C- in either Physics or Chemistry or physical science OR, Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from MUT or any other institution recognized by Senate | 3 years |
| 5. | CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE Mean grade D+) and D+ in Mathematics and D+ in either Physics or Chemistry or physical science | 2 years |
| DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | |||
| s/no | Programme | Qualifications | Duration |
| 1. | BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ( KCSE Mean grade C+) with C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science plus at least C+ in English /Kiswahili. OR, Diploma Mechanical Engineering from MUT or any other institution recognized by Senate. | 4 years |
| 2. | DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE Mean grade C-) and C- in Mathematics and C- in either Physics or Chemistry or physical science OR, Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from MUT or any other institution recognized by Senate | 3 years |
| DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||
| s/no | Programme | Qualifications | Duration |
| 1. | DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE Mean grade C-) and C- in Mathematics and C- in either Physics or Chemistry or physical science OR, Certificate in Building Construction from MUT or any other institution recognized by Senate | 3 years |
| 2. | DIPLOMA IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE Mean grade C-) and C- in Mathematics and C- in either Physics or Chemistry or physical science OR, Certificate in Building Construction from MUT or any other institution recognized by Senate | 3 years |
| 3. | CERTIFICATE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE Mean grade D+) and D+ in Mathematics and D+ in either Physics or Chemistry or physical science | 2 years |
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science | K.C.S.E. Mean grade C+ with C+ in Mathematics, C- (Minus) in Physics and C- (Minus) in Chemistry OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics | K.C.S.E. Mean grade C+ with C Plus in English and Mathematics OR Two (2) Principal passes including mathematics in advanced Mathematics, OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Programming | K.C.S.E. Mean grade C+ with C Plain in English and Mathematics OR Two (2) Principal passes including mathematics in advanced Mathematics OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry | K.C.S.E. Mean grade C+ with C+ in Chemistry/Physical Sciences and C in any two of the following: Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Physics OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science | K.C.S.E. Mean grade C+ with a B- in Mathematics and a C+ in English OR a three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health | K.C.S.E. Mean grade C+ with a C+ in Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English/Kiswahili OR a three (3) year Diploma in Environmental Health from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Diploma in Applie Biology | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C – (minus) with a C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, or its equivalent; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology | K.C.S.E. mean grade C – (minus) with C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or its equivalent OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C- (minus) with a C- (minus) in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics or its equivalent; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C (plain) with a C (plain) in Biology/Chemistry or Biological/Physical Sciences and C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics, or it’s equivalent; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C (plain) with a C (plain) in Biology/Chemistry or Biological/Physical Sciences and C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics, or it’s equivalent; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Environmental Health | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C (plain) with a C (plain) in Biology/Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, and English or its equivalent; OR a certificate in Environmental Health recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma Community Health | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C (plain) with a C (plain) in Biology/Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, and English or its equivalent; OR a certificate in Community Health recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology | K.C.S.E mean grade D+ with D (plain) in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or its equivalent. | 4 semesters |
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C+ (Plus), C in Mathematics and English; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C+, C in English and Mathematics; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management (BPSM) | K.C.S.E. Mean grade C+ and C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Economics | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C+ (Plus), C in Mathematics and English; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA) | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C+ (Plus), C in Mathematics and English; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Diploma in Business Management | K.C.S.E. mean grade C- (minus); OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies Management | K.C.S.E. mean grade D+ (Plus) | 4 Semesters |
| Certificate in Business Management | K.C.S.E. mean grade D+(Plus) | 4 Semesters |
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship & Small Enterprise Management | K.C.S.E. mean grade C+ and C in Mathematics and English or its equivalent qualifications; OR Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate with a minimum aggregate of a Credit, OR K.C.S.E. C (plain) plus a Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management | K.C.S.E. mean grade C+ and C in Mathematics and English or its equivalent qualifications, OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | K.C.S.E. mean grade C- (minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English; OR Credit in Certificate in Human Resource Management from MUT; OR Pass in Certificate in Human Resource Management from MUT with at least three years working experience or research after graduation. | 6 Semesters |
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Studies | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C+ with a minimum of C in English or Kiswahili; OR Diploma in Criminology and Security studies; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Strategic Communication | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C+ with a minimum of C in English or Kiswahili; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C- (minus) and C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili; OR Certificate in Criminology; OR initial police training with K.C.S.E. D+ (plus). | 6 Semesters |
| Diploma in Public Relations | K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C- (Minus) C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili; OR a relevant certificate recognised by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 Semesters |
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ with a C in the following: • English/Kiswahili/Foreign Language • Mathematics • Biology/Physics/Chemistry • Geography/CRE/IRE/Hindu/History and Government H/Science/Agriculture; OR K.A.C.E. with a principle pass; OR Diploma in Hospitality Management; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ with a C in the following subjects. English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Chemistry, Geography/History and Government, H/Science /Agriculture; OR K.A.C.E with a principal pass; OR Diploma in Tourism Management with a credit; OR a relevant three (3) year Diploma from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 semesters |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | K.C.S.E mean grade C – (Minus); OR Certificate in Tourism Management; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 semesters |
| Diploma in Hospitality Management | K.C.S.E mean grade C – (Minus); OR Certificate in Hospitality Management; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 semesters |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | K.C.S.E. mean grade C – (Minus) with a C-(Minus) in the following subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Chemistry OR Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 semesters |
| Diploma in Food Science and Technology | K.C.S.E mean grade C- (Minus); OR Certificate in Food Science and Technology; OR a relevant Certificate from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 6 semesters |
| Certificate in Tourism Management | K.C.S.E mean grade D+ (Plus) | 4 semesters |
| Certificate in Hospitality Management | K.C.S.E mean grade D+ (Plus) | 4 semesters |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics | K.C.S.E mean grade D+ (Plus) with a D + (plus) in the following subjects: English OR Kiswahili, Mathematics OR Physics, Biology OR Chemistry; OR Craft Certificate in relevant field | 4 semesters |
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ and C or above in Biology or Biological Sciences or Agriculture, Chemistry or Physics/Physical Sciences or Mathematics. Additionally, a fourth subject besides the above mentioned may come from any of the following subjects: Geography, Home Science,Woodwork, Metalwork, Building Construction, Power Mechanics, Electricity, Drawing and Design, Aviation Science, Computer and Business Studies; OR Holders of KACE, or equivalent with a minimum of 2 Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least a pass in Mathematics or a Mathematics credit at ordinary level where Mathematics was not offered at A-Level; OR Holders of Diploma in Agricultural Sciences from an Institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate with credit or distinction, with KCSE mean grade of C or above; OR Holders of a Higher National Diploma or equivalent in Biological or other related Agricultural Sciences from an institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate; OR Holders of a degree in Biological Sciences or related Sciences from an institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. |
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Education (Science) | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ with a C+ in any two of the following: Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, Physics and Biology; OR A level two principals and one (1) subsidiary pass; OR A diploma in Education from an institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
| Bachelor ofEducation (Arts) | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ with a C+ in any two of the following: Mathematics, Geography, English, Kiswahili, History, Religion, Business Studies; OR A level two principals and one (1) subsidiary pass; OR A diploma in Education from an institution recognized by CUE and the University Senate. | 8 Semesters |
MURANG’A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MUT POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
Entry requirements for a Masters Degree Programme
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least an Upper Second class honours; or
- A Bachelor’s degree with a Lower Second Class Honors and two years work experience in a related field.
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