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Meru University Courses,Fees and Requirements
Meru University of Science and Technology(MUST) offers a variety of post graduate,graduate and undergraduate courses. Here you will find the course of your choice,the total school fees for the courses, the entry requirements and the application procedure.
Meru University School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Post graduate programmes
Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Total fees is Ksh. 553,000 for the whole course | ||
Master of Science in Horticulture | Minimum requirement Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant Bachelor’s Degree (Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Science, Biotechnology, Botany, Forestry) OR Second Class (Lower Division) in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years relevant experience. | |
Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Tuition fees in Ksh. per semester: Ksh. 60,000 | ||
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology | Minimum requirement Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant Bachelor’s Degree Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Nutrition as (Food Science, Food Science & Nutrition, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related disciplines) or Second Class ( Lower Division) in relevant Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) yrs relevant experience. | |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).Should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Diploma in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Animal Production, Animal Health, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Holder of Diploma/Higher National Diploma from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).Should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Geography and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Have a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects; Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and Mathematics/Physics and C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili. Two principals and one subsidiary Pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and in any other Science Subject OR A minimum of C (plain) in K.C.S.E. and at least a Credit Pass in Diploma in Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology/ Animal Science/Animal Production/Dairy Science/Biology from an institution approved by MUST Senate OR A minimum of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E. with at least a Credit Pass in both Certificate and Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology/Animal Science/Animal Production/Dairy Science/Biology from an institution approved by MUST Senate OR A Diploma in Science from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education &Extension | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in Agriculture and Biology/Biological Sciences. In addition, they should have a C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Geography and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rdGroup II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Have a Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension or the equivalent having obtained a minimum of C (plain) at K.C.S.E and C (plain) in Agriculture and Biology/Biological Sciences and related disciplines from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture | Have a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/ Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics/ Geography; and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or a 3rd Group II, (BIO,PHY,CHE) or a Group III(HAG,GEC,IRE,HRE) or any Group 4 or any Group V subjects or have a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences/ Mathematics and Geography; and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili or a 3rd Group II, or a Group III, or any of the Group IV, or any Group V subjects. | |
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Management | ||
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics | Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in the following subject cluster: Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and English/Kiswahili. Candidates holding a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Sciences from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 | ||
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME | ||
Diploma in Agriculture | Minimum mean grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E. In addition, must have a minimum of C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and Agriculture and a C- (minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics or Geography OR Holders of Certificate in Agriculture or its equivalent with a credit and above from any institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Holders of Certificate in Agriculture or its equivalent with a pass and a minimum of two years relevant experience from any institution recognized by MUST Senate. | |
Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Marimba learning centreTuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000 | ||
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME | ||
Certificate in Agriculture | Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E OR a relevant qualification. | |
Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Marimba learning centreTuition fees per semester: Ksh.18,000 |
Meru university School of Business and Economics
PROGRAMME | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE) | |
Ph.D. Business Management Area of specialization –
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Master in Business related area, recognized by MUST senate.
Duration: 3 years – Town Campus. (Hart Towers Meru Town) Mode of Study: Weekend or Evening.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST in a relevant field or from any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience OR Be a holder of a Pass Degree with 5 years post qualification working experience. |
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship | Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST in a relevant field or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience. |
Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000.00 |
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | |
Bachelor of Commerce | Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from KNEC, KASNEB or any institution recognized by MUST senate. |
Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management | Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from KNEC, KASNEB or any institution recognized by MUST senate.
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000.
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Bachelor of Business Administration | |
Bachelor of Co-operative Management | |
Bachelor of Science in Economics | |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | |
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management | Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C-(minus) OR Be a holder of a Certificate in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
Diploma in Business Administration | |
Duration: 3 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000 |
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES | |
Certificate in Business Administration | Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E or K.C.E Division IV. |
Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies Management | |
Duration: 1 semester Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 18,000 |
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Accounting Technicians Certificate (ATC I) | Mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and above. |
Accounting Technicians Certificate (ATC II) | Pass at ATC I. |
Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per stage: Ksh. 12,000 |
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Certified Public Accountant I (CPA I) – Sections 1 & 2 | Mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E with C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English. |
Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) – Sections 3 & 4 | Pass at CPA I. |
Certified Public Accountant III (CPA III) – Sections 5 & 6 | Pass at CPA II. |
Certified procurement and Supply Professional-Kenya(CPSP-k) | Mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E with C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English. |
Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees in Ksh. Per section: Ksh. 14,000 (CPA I), Ksh. 15,000 (CPA II), Ksh. 16,000 (CPA III) |
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Accounting Packages (QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage) | Accounting Background.
Duration: 2 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees: Ksh. 8,000 |
School of Computing and Informatics
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C (plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science OR with a credit pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology | ||
Bachelor of Science in Information Science | Must have an aggregate grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and a minimum grade of C (plain) in Mathematics and English OR with a credit/distinction pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Bachelor of Business Information Technology | ||
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | ||
Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Forensics | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C (plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science OR with a credit pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campuses: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 | ||
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME | ||
Diploma in Information Technology | An aggregate grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E and grades D+ (plus) in Mathematics and English OR Division II in K.C.E with a Credit pass in Mathematics and English OR Credit/distinction pass in Certificate in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification. | |
Duration: 6 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000 | ||
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME | ||
Certificate in Information Technology | Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus)in K.C.S.E or Division IV in KCE or any other equivalent qualification recognized by MUST Senate.(Those qualifying with Credit or Distinction proceed to Diploma) | |
Duration: 1 semester Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 18,000 | ||
Certificate in Computer Applications | Open | |
Duration: 2 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)Tuition fees: Ksh. 9,500 |
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SED)UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | |
Bachelor of Education (Science)
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Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in any two teaching subjects from the following:C (plain) in Mathematics if not a teaching subject, Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Agriculture/ Mathematics or Computer Studies & Mathematics or Computer Studies & Physics and C (plain) in Mathematics & English/Kiswahili. Candidates holding a Diploma in Education and with C (plain) in K.C.S.E and two teaching subjects will be considered for admission into the 2nd year of study. |
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
School of Engineering and Architecture
- Degree programmes:
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics in Engineering
- Diploma programmes:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production or Automotive Option)
- Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering
- Certificate Programmes:
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology
- Certificate in Building and Construction
- Upcoming Programmes
- BSc. Architectural Studies
- BSc. Quantity Survey
- BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BSc. Civil Engineering
- BSc. Mechanical Engineering
- BSc. Bio systems Engineering
TUK Technical university of Kenya Courses offered 2019
Meru University School of Health Sciences
Programmes offered and Admission requirements
Programme | Admission Requirements | Duration |
DOCTORATE DEGREE
Duration: 3 years Tuition Fee: Ksh. 550,000 (for entire Programme) Campus: Main campus and Meru Town Campus |
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PhD in Public Health | Be a holder of a Masters Degree in Public/Community/Environmental health; Epidemiology; Nursing; MBchB; or any other Masters Degree in a health related discipline recognized by MUST Senate.
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6 Semesters |
PhD in Epidemiology | ||
PhD in Molecular Medicine | ||
MASTERS DEGREE
Duration: 2 Years Tuition Fee: Ksh. 90000/=per Semester Campus: Main campus and Meru Town Campus |
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Master of Science in Medical Education | Bachelor’s degree in a health profession or related discipline of study with a Second Class Honors Upper Division or Lower Division with a minimum of two years of teaching experience in a Medical/Health Training Institution. OR Any other qualification recognized by Meru University Senate. | 4 Semesters |
Master of Science in Public Health | Be a Holder of a first degree in the following fields: Medicine (MBCHB), Nursing (BSc.N), Pharmacy (B. Pharm) and Dentistry (BDS). A holder of a first degree, First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any of the following fields: Environmental Health, Community Health, Public health ; Nutrition and Health Systems Management, Medical Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences OR A holder of a first degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the above disciplines with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in a health related field plus acceptable evidence of research ability and evidence of publication. | 4 Semesters |
Master of Science in Epidemiology | ||
Programme | Admission Requirements | Duration |
BACHELORS DEGREE
Duration: 4 Years Tuition Fee: Ksh.45000/= per semester CAMPUS: Main Campus(Nchiru) and Meru Town campus (Hart Towers) |
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health | Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of B (plain) and minimum of C+ (plus) in cluster subjects; Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry/ Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili ; OR be a holder of a Diploma in Environmental Health Science and have a mean grade of C (plain) in Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science or Mathematics and English/ Kiswahili from Institutions recognized by Meru University Senate. | 8 Semesters Fulltime |
Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information management
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Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Biology, mathematics, English/Kiswahili: OR holder of Diploma in Health Records or health information systems from Institutions recognized by Meru University Senate. | 8 Semesters Fulltime |
Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
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Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development | Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and C+ in Biology OR Biological Sciences and Chemistry, C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics; OR Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Community Health, Environmental health, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, Health Records and Management, Medical Laboratory Sciences from Institutions recognized by Meru University Senate. | 8 Semesters Full time |
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health | Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of B (plain) and minimum of C+ (plus) in cluster subjects; Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry/ Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili OR Be a holder of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and have a mean grade of C (plain) in Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science or Mathematics and English/ Kiswahili from Institutions recognized by Meru University Senate and must be registered with Clinical Officers’ Council (COC | 8 Semesters
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School of Pure and Applied Sciences
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
PhD in Entomology | Master’s Degree in Entomology, Zoology, Biology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Protection, Forestry & related Sciences from an organization recognized by MUST senate. | |
Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Total fees is Ksh. 553,000 for the whole course | ||
Master of Science in Applied Statistics | Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience. | |
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics | ||
Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Tuition fees in Ksh. per semester: Ksh. 60,000 | ||
Master of Science in Molecular Biology |
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Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Tuition fees in Ksh. Per semester: Ksh. 60,000 | ||
Master of Science in Entomology |
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Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Tuition fees in Ksh. Per semester: Ksh. 60,000 | ||
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
Bachelor of Science in Statistics | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E OR its equivalent with at least B- (minus) in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English C+ (plus) OR any other qualification accepted by MUST senate. | |
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E, B- (minus) in Mathematics and C + (plus) in English/Kiswahili. Geography, Accounts and Economics will also be an added advantage. | |
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus). In addition, a student must have the following alternative combination of cluster subjects at the minimum grades shown: Mathematics C+ (plus) and pass in any two of the following alternatives.Alternative A Alternative B Chemistry C Physical Science C
Physics C Biological Science C |
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Bachelor of Science (Physical Science option) | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E., C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Physical science/Physics/Chemistry OR any other qualifications accepted by MUST Senate. | |
Bachelor of Science(Biological Science)Options: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Entomology, Parasitology, Plant Sciences | Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E., C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences OR a Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent. | |
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 | ||
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management | Minimum mean grade of B- (minus) and C (plain) in Mathematics. In addition, a learner must have passed any two subjects from the following categories;Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences or a Diploma in relevant field with a credit pass from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST senate. | |
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
MERU UNIVERSITY MODE OF APPLICATION
Application forms can be obtained from MUST Main Campus (Nchiru) and MUST Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh. 2,500 for PhD Programmes, Ksh. 1,500 for Masters Programmes, Ksh. 1,000 for Undergraduate Programmes and Ksh. 500 for Diploma,Certificate and Bridging Programmes. Application forms can also be downloaded from www.must.ac.ke/downloads Application fee should be paid by either Bankers Cheque OR deposited directly into any of the following University accounts:
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
Duly filled forms, copies of certificates and a copy of the application fee receipt should be sent to:
THE REGISTRAR – ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND STUDENT AFFAIRS,
MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
P.O. BOX, 972-60200, MERU.
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