University Overview
Established in 2007, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kakamega (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Nairobi, Bungoma, Kaimosi and Bumbe. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 18-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Kenyan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MMUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology |
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| Acronym | MMUST |
| Founded | 2007 Origins date back to 1972 |
| Motto | The University of Choice |
| Colours | Blue |
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| Address | Along Webuye-Kisumu Road, PO Box 190 Kakamega 50100 Kakamega Kenya |
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| Other locations | Nairobi, Bungoma, Kaimosi and Bumbe |
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