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Multimedia University of Kenya (MMUK)

Kenya's premier media and ICT university in Karen, Nairobi, training journalists and engineers.

County
Nairobi
Established
1996
Students
10,000
Employment rate
80%

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Established in 1996 as the Kenya College of Communications Technology (KCCT) and chartered in 2013, Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) is located in Karen, Nairobi. The university serves over 10,000 students across its Main and Nairobi CBD campuses.

The university operates six faculties including Engineering and Technology, Computing and Information Technology, Media and Communication, Business and Economics, Arts and Social Sciences, and Science. Its media and communication programmes are the most specialised in Kenya, with strong links to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).

Accredited by CUE, MMU ranks 28th nationally. Its heritage as the former KCCT makes Kenya's premier institution for media, communications, and ICT training, producing journalists, broadcasters, and telecommunications professionals for the East African media industry.

The numbers

Annual fees
Ksh 120,000 to Ksh 300,000
Student to staff
1:20
Mode of study
Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning
Charter status
Chartered
Chartered
2013
Scholarships
None recorded

Research

Mmu has a strong focus on research in ict, telecommunications, media innovation, and engineering, with numerous publications in reputable international journals. the faculty of computing and information technology conducts research on data science, cybersecurity, ai, and digital transformation, while the faculty of engineering and technology advances research on telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and electronic engineering. the faculty of media and communication investigates digital media, journalism ethics, and the evolving media landscape in east africa. partnerships with nokia, cisco networking academy, and ibm skills academy provide platforms for collaborative research in networking, iot, and cloud computing. collaboration with multimedia university (malaysia) supports faculty exchange, while the max planck international (germany) partnership and erasmus+ programme (austria) enhance research capacity. mmu's research increasingly informs telecommunications policy, digital media standards, and ict innovation in kenya, bridging its postal and telecommunications heritage with the digital economy agenda.

Accredited by

  • Commission for University Education (CUE)
  • Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) partnership

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Admission requirements

A C+ mean grade is the minimum for a Bachelor's degree; competitive programmes (medicine, engineering, law, nursing, architecture) require higher grades and specific KCSE subject clusters. Master's programmes require a relevant Bachelor's degree; PhD programmes a relevant Master's degree.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Schools and faculties

6 in total
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology

    Main Campus, Karen

  • Faculty of Computing and Information Technology

    Main Campus, Karen

  • Faculty of Media and Communication

    Main Campus, Karen

  • Faculty of Business and Economics

    Main Campus, Karen

  • Faculty of Science and Technology

    Main Campus, Karen

  • Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology

    Main Campus, Karen

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

Campuses

Main campus
Main Campus
  • Main Campus (Karen)

    Nairobi

    Magadi Road, Karen, 20 km SW of Nairobi, near Nairobi National Park

  • Nairobi CBD Campus

    Nairobi

    Uniafric House, Loita Street, Nairobi CBD

On campus

  • Library
  • TV/Radio Studios
  • Computer Labs
  • Engineering Workshops
  • Sports Ground
  • Student Hostels

Notable alumni

  • Media and ICT professionals from Nairobi
  • Journalists and communications specialists

International partnerships

7 institutions
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (former mentor)
  • Multimedia University (Malaysia)
  • IBM Skills Academy
  • Nokia
  • Cisco Networking Academy
  • Max Planck International (Germany)
  • ERASMUS+ Programme (Austria)

Further reading

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