12,000
STUDENTS POPULATION
University Governance
The University is governed through, the Council, senate and the General Board of the Faculties. These bodies include representatives from across the University
WELCOME TO MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY
Machakos University was founded in 1957 as a Technical Rural Training School by the then colonial Government. It was converted into Machakos Technical and Trade School in 1958, Machakos Technical School in 1967, Machakos University College in 2013 and chartered to Machakos University in October 2016.
University Profile
A Preferred University of Excellence in Scholarship and Service Delivery. To provide scholarly education through training, research and innovation for industrial and socio-economic transformation of our communities
Alumni
The Machakos University Alumni Association (MksUAA) was launched in September 2017 under the Universities Act of 2012.The Association joins together all the graduates of the University to participate in governance and development of their Alma Mater by socializing and networking.
University Calendar
April, 2019, 1st Year Intake Reporting and Orientation. Classes for April- July Semester - 1st April – 5th July 2019. Semester 1 Examinations : 15th July – 26th July 2019.
Our History
Machakos University was founded in 1957 as a Technical Rural Training School by the then colonial Government. It was converted into Machakos Technical and Trade School in 1958, Machakos Technical School in 1967,
Our Contacts
Our Address: P.O. BOX 136 – 90100, Machakos County, Kenya. Mobile: 0723805829/0740157673 For ICT Support, channel your issue/ticket to complaints@mksu.ac.ke
UNIVERSITY QUICK TOUR
Machakos University (MksU) was Chartered on 7th October, 2016. This Strategic Plan is a statement of intent by the Council of Machakos University (MksU) for quality teaching and training delivery in the accomplishment of its mandate of ensuring accessible, affordable, flexible and relevant academic programmes for the changing socio-economic, political .....
Machakos University, though young, is one of the most well equipped Universities in this part of the country. It has state-of- the art modern laboratories, machines and technology. At Machakos University we believe that “an academic qualification be it a degree, diploma or a certificate as much as it is important in one’s life, it must be laced with the right attitude-change and practical skills. Read More
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You can download the application form from one the links below, fill it in then drop it at the institution.
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I absolutely love my course, I think that it is one of the best BA courses out there for practical film making experience and the tutors really want you to succeed. Though my course and general living by myself I have gained so many skills and lots of independence. I have made friends and contacts for life i'm sure and will never regret my choice to study at Machakos University (Fourth year student).
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Machakos University Academic Division is composed of eight schools:
1. School of Engineering and Technology
2. School of Business and Economics
3. School of Education
4. School of Pure and Applied Sciences
5. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
6. School of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management
7. School of Health Sciences
8. School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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At the heart of the Lower Eastern Region and only one kilometre from Machakos City along Machakos/Wote Road, the university is destined to continue its growth trajectory to world class status in the near future.
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MksU At A Glance
Machakos University is a preferred University of Excellence in Scholarship and Service Delivery. To provide scholarly education through training, research and innovation for industrial and socio-economic transformation of our communities
Our Journey To Service Chater
Machakos University was chartered on October 7th 2016. Formerly, it was a constituent college of Kenyatta University. Before being taken by Kenyatta University, the institution was a technical institute known as Machakos Training Institute (MTTI) with strong background in Engineering and Technology, Hospitality and Tourism. The University has a strong pedagogical premise for quality teaching and training in order to achieve its mandate of ensuring accessible, affordable, flexible and relevant academic programmes for the changing socio-economic and other societal needs.
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