Meru National Polytechnic (MNP)
A national polytechnic in Meru, Kenya, offering engineering, ICT, and agricultural training.
- County
- Meru
- Established
- 1976
- Students
- 4,500
- Employment rate
- 78%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Meru National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Meru County, Kenya. The polytechnic serves over 3,500 students across multiple technical and business departments, providing essential skills training for Kenya's eastern region.
The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Computing and Informatics, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, and Hospitality and Tourism. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and sports facilities.
Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the polytechnic is the only national polytechnic in The institution County, serving as the primary technical training centre for Kenya's fertile eastern highlands and the broader Mount Kenya region.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Meru National Polytechnic
Research
Research in agricultural mechanization, renewable energy, and technical skills for rural industrialization.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
6 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Technology
- Building & Construction
Courses offered
14 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Accountancy
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Diploma in Food Science and Technology
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
- Diploma in Library and Information Science
- Certificate in Computer Packages
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Agricultural engineers and technicians in Meru and surrounding counties
International partnerships
1 institutions- World Bank EASTRIP
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Meru National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.