Machakos University (Formerly Machakos University College): Courses and Admissions

Machakos University is a public university in Machakos County, Kenya. It was formerly known as Machakos University College, but received its university charter on October 7, 2016. The original 2016 article used its former name. This updated guide uses the current institutional name while keeping the original article URL so that existing links continue to work.

History: from Machakos University College to Machakos University

Before receiving its charter, the institution operated as a constituent college of Kenyatta University. Earlier in its history it was Machakos Technical Training Institute, with a strong foundation in engineering and technical education. Its present status is a fully chartered public university, not a university college.

Official website and student links

• Machakos University official website
• Admissions information
• University academic programme list
• Government-sponsored admission letters
• Student and staff portal
• E-learning system

Courses and programmes offered

The university publishes undergraduate, postgraduate, technical and vocational education and training programmes. Examples from its academic listing include:

• Bachelor of Commerce; Bachelor of Economics and Finance; Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
• Bachelor of Education (Arts), Bachelor of Education (Science), Early Childhood and Special Needs Education
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management and Trade, and Environmental Sciences
• Bachelor of Arts fields including sociology, psychology, development studies, literature and languages
• Master of Business Administration and other postgraduate programmes listed by the university

Programme offerings, delivery modes, intake dates and entry grades must be checked in the current programme directory and the relevant faculty announcements. An older course list is not confirmation that an intake is open.

How to apply for admission

• Choose your course from the university website and read its requirements.
• For KUCCPS-sponsored students, follow the university’s official admission-letter portal using your KCSE index number in the prescribed format.
• For self-sponsored or postgraduate applications, follow the current admissions instructions and forms provided by the university.
• Prepare the requested academic and identity documents and follow official payment instructions.
• Download the admission letter, joining instructions and fee information and complete registration before the announced deadline.

The 2026 admission letters portal provides government-sponsored students with the relevant route, along with official orientation information. New students should verify the current calendar and accommodation notices directly rather than assuming the old January, May and September intakes always apply.

Fees, accommodation and student support

Fee schedules depend on programme and funding arrangement. The university website has fee structure links and student support services. Accommodation applications and hostel allocations follow separate notices and should not be presumed guaranteed.

Location and contacts

The main campus is near Machakos town, off the Machakos–Wote road. Official address: P.O. Box 136-90100, Machakos, Kenya. The 2026 admission portal lists admissions@mksu.ac.ke and telephone 0739 184 442 for admissions queries.

Updated October 27, 2026. Institutional name corrected; existing URL, publication date and original photograph preserved.

Official sources

• University history and 2016 charter
• Admissions information
• Academic programmes
• Official admission letters