MUST Fees Structure 2026/2027

Meru University of Science and Technology fee structure 2026

The Meru University fee structure is organised around three big ideas

• Your funding category, government-sponsored or self-sponsored
• your level of study, TVET, undergraduate, postgraduate
• your specific programme and school, for example, Engineering, Education, Business, Computing, Agriculture, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pure and Applied Sciences

Instead of a single fixed figure for every student, MUST publishes separate fee structures for

• Government-sponsored students, often referred to as KUCCPS students
• Self-sponsored students, sometimes called privately sponsored students
• TVET diploma and certificate students
• Postgraduate students, Master’s and PhD

Within each category, the total amount you pay is made up of

• Tuition fees, the main academic charge
• Other compulsory charges, such as examination, registration, medical, ICT, activity, student union, quality assurance and laboratory or workshop fees
• One-off charges, for example, caution money where applicable, ID card, application and admission fees
• Optional charges, such as accommodation, field trips, and some practical components, depending on your course

Older and recent fee schedules for government-sponsored programmes show that many programmes charge about KES 8,000 in tuition per semester for regular undergraduates, with additional mandatory charges bringing the yearly total to the mid-twenties to lower-thirties in thousands of shillings. Self-sponsored students generally pay significantly higher tuition per semester than government-sponsored students.

Because the exact figures differ across programmes, the safest way to think about the MUST fee structure for 2026,2027 is in terms of how it is organised, not as one flat number.

Government-sponsored students: How the fee structure works

If you were placed at Meru University of Science and Technology through KUCCPS, you will be billed under the Government-Sponsored Students fee structure. This category receives a government subsidy, so tuition is lower than for self-sponsored students.

Typical features of the government-sponsored fee structure

• Tuition per semester
  • Set according to national public university guidelines and programme clusters
  • In many MUST fee schedules, regular undergraduates pay around KES 8,000 per semester as tuition, particularly in Science and Engineering-related programmes, while other charges make up the rest of the bill
• Other charges per semester
  Although the exact amounts can change slightly from year to year, most government-sponsored fee structures include items such as
  • Examination fees
  • Medical subscription
  • Activity fee
  • Registration fee, more prominent in the first year
  • Student ID card, usually first year
  • ICT or computer fee
  • Internet fee
  • Library fee
  • Student union contribution
  • Quality assurance or quality audit fees
  • Laboratory or workshop materials for practical courses

These items are normally listed with amounts per semester and a total per academic year. For planning purposes, you should always look at the grand total per year for your programme, not only the tuition line.

Progression from the first year to later years

For 2026/2027, you can expect that

• First year may include extra one-time charges, such as ID card and caution money, where applicable
• Continuing years often have similar tuition and other fees, but minus some one-off first-year items
• Fees for teaching practice, clinical placements or industrial attachments can carry special charges in Education, Health Sciences and Engineering programmes

Because of the new funding model that the Kenyan government has been gradually rolling out, the exact tuition subsidy may be adjusted for new cohorts. Check your admission letter and official university announcements for details relating to your individual funding level.

Self-sponsored students, undergraduate and postgraduate fees

Self-sponsored students, sometimes also called privately sponsored students, pay higher tuition because they do not receive the same government subsidy. MUST publishes separate self-sponsored fee structures for Bachelors, Masters, PhD and TVET programmes.

Key things to know about self-sponsored fees at MUST

• Tuition is programme-specific
  • Market-oriented and resource-intensive programmes such as Engineering, Computing or Health Sciences generally attract higher tuition than some Education or Business courses
  • Earlier public fee guides for Meru University show examples where self-sponsored undergraduate programmes in science-related fields charge around KES 45,000 per semester in tuition alone, with additional mandatory charges on top
• Compulsory charges are similar in structure
  • You will still pay examination, medical, activity, library, ICT and student union fees, just like government-sponsored students, though the exact amounts may differ
• Postgraduate tuition is higher per unit or per semester
  • Master’s and PhD programmes are billed at a higher rate
  • Research components, thesis supervision and specialised laboratory use can add to the total

For the 2026,2027 academic year, you should expect self-sponsored fees to be significantly higher than government-sponsored fees, but the pattern of charges to follow the same categories. Always refer to the latest self-sponsored fee structure for your specific programme and mode of study, full-time, part-time time or weekend.

How to pay fees, Meru University banking details and paybill options

For the 2026,2027 academic year, Meru University of Science and Technology requires all fees to be paid through approved bank accounts and digital channels. Cash payments at the university are not accepted.

Official Meru University banking details

The following bank accounts are used by Meru University of Science and Technology for payment of fees and related university charges

• Equity Bank, Makutano Branch
  • Account Name, Meru University, or Meru University of Science and Technology
  • Account Number, 1040297858661
• Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Makutano Branch
  • Account Name, Meru University
• National Bank of Kenya, Meru Branch
  • Account Name, Meru University of Science and Technology
  • Account Number, 01242039008700
• Kenya Commercial Bank, Meru Branch
  • Account Name, Meru University
  • Account Number, 1117775917

When depositing directly at the bank counter, always

• Write your full name clearly
• Include your student registration number or application number as the reference
• Keep the bank deposit slip or payment message as proof, to present during registration if requested

Paying fees through Mpesa and eCitizen

MUST also supports payment through mobile money and the eCitizen platform, which is especially important for the 2026,2027 intakes.

As of early 2026, some of the officially communicated options include

• eCitizen Paybill
  • Paybill Number, 222222
  • You select Meru University of Science and Technology as the institution and follow the on-screen prompts to complete payment for fees or application charges (Meru University)
• Mpesa Paybill through the Co-operative Bank collection account
  • Business Number, 400222
  • Account, formatted using the Meru University code 2524, followed by a hash and then the student registration number, for example, 2524#REGNO
  • This routes the payment into the Co-operative Bank account held by the university
• Mpesa Paybill through the National Bank collection account
  • Paybill Number, 625625
  • Account, usually in the format MUST#student registration number as instructed in the university Mpesa guidelines (Meru University)

Because digital payment instructions can change as banks and platforms update their systems, always confirm the paybill and account format from your admission letter, the student portal or the latest university notice before sending large amounts. Sending money to the wrong paybill or with an incorrect reference can delay confirmation of your fees.

Scholarships, HELB loans and other financial support

The cost of university education can be high, especially for self-sponsored students and for programmes with laboratory or clinical components. For the 2026/2027 academic year, you should explore the following support options early

• HELB loans and bursaries
  • As a public university, MUST students are eligible to apply for Higher Education Loans Board funding under the government model for university financing
  • Application is done online through the HELB portal, and you will need your admission details, guarantor information and supporting documents
• Government scholarships under the new funding model
  • First-year students are classified into different funding bands based on need and programme cluster
  • Scholarships reduce the amount you need to pay from your own pocket, especially if you are in a government-sponsored slot
• County bursaries
  • Many county governments in Kenya offer bursaries to residents who are studying in public universities
  • Check with your county offices about application windows and requirements
• University and partner scholarships
  • From time to time, Meru University advertises scholarships or work study opportunities supported by development partners, industry, or internal funds

Start applying for financial support as soon as you receive your admission letter, so that by the time the 2026/2027 academic year begins, you already have part of your fees covered.

Practical tips for managing your MUST fees in 2026

To finish, here are simple, practical habits that will help you stay on top of your Meru University of Science and Technology fee obligations

• Know your annual total, not just semester figures, so you can plan across the full academic year
• Spread payments if your family or sponsor cannot pay everything at once, but always remain within university deadlines and approved payment plans
• Keep receipts and confirmation messages for all bank and Mpesa payments until they reflect on your student statement
• Check your student portal regularly to ensure your balance is accurate and to catch any errors early
• Communicate with the Finance Department if you foresee delays, rather than waiting for penalties or registration blocks
• Apply for loans and bursaries early, especially HELB and county bursaries, since these sources have strict deadlines

By understanding how the Meru University of Science and Technology fee structure is organised, knowing the official banking details and payment channels, and planning realistically for tuition plus living costs, you give yourself the best possible start for the 2026,2027 academic year at MUST.