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 totalFaculty 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
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Multimedia University of Kenya are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.