Introduction to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST):

Introduction: MMUST is a comprehensive university in Kenya, located in Kakamega, a city in western Kenya. It is one of the important higher education institutions in western Kenya.

History and establishment time:

The school was established in January 1972, then known as Western College, a liberal arts and applied science college that mainly awards certificates and diplomas in technical courses.

In 2002, it became a constituent college of Moi University and was renamed Western University of Science and Technology.

In 2007, it became a fully accredited public university and was renamed Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.

School strength:

Student size: About 25,000 students.

Research projects: Currently, the school has more than 400 research projects.

Curriculum system: Provides multi-level education from preparatory to doctoral level, covering agriculture, veterinary science and technology, arts and social sciences, business and economics, computing and information, disaster management and humanitarian aid, education, engineering and architectural environment, medicine and nursing, natural sciences and other fields.

Nature of the institution: Public, non-profit university.

Educational philosophy: Focus on comprehensive education, committed to cultivating talents with solid professional knowledge, practical ability and social responsibility, emphasize the cultivation of students' critical thinking, innovation ability and teamwork spirit, and provide students with international learning and exchange opportunities to broaden their international vision.

Key laboratories and disciplines: No particularly outstanding key laboratories have been reported. In terms of key disciplines, there is cooperation with Huazhong University of Science and Technology in biophysics, which shows that there is a certain strength in the field of biophysics. In addition, there are also important research in the fields of disease prevention and control, environmental protection, transportation, etc.

Faculty or College: There are 11 colleges, including the College of Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Technology, the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Business and Economics, the College of Computing and Information, the College of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Built Environment, the College of Medicine and Nursing, the College of Engineering and Architecture, the College of Natural Sciences, etc.

Ranking: There is no particularly outstanding ranking data in the 4ICU Global University Rankings, and it is a university with a certain influence in Kenya.

Cost: There is no exact and public comprehensive cost information, but as a public university in Kenya, the tuition fee is relatively lower than that of private universities. It may vary according to different majors. Generally, there are government subsidies and scholarships and other funding channels.

Campus environment:

Campus size: The main campus is located in Kakamega Town, and there are also Webuye Campus and Bungoma Campus. The main campus covers an area of ​​133 acres.

Facility construction: It has libraries, sports facilities, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment, and the school resources are open to the community.