Machakos University: Admissions, Rankings

Machakos University is a public higher education institution in Machakos, Kenya. Established in 1957 as a Technical Rural Training School by the then colonial government, this university has risen to be among the country’s top institutions of higher learning. Since acquiring a charter as a fully-fledged university in 2016, it has consistently delivered quality education and training to achieve its mandate of providing accessible, affordable, and relevant academic programs for Kenyans and students worldwide.

Machakos University Overview

Machakos University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6618	78 %
Africa Rankings	# 202	44 %
Kenya Rankings	# 25	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6606	78 %
Africa Rankings	# 227	50 %
Kenya Rankings	# 27	—

Admissions At Machakos University

If you wish to study at Machakos University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Machakos University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Machakos University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Machakos University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Machakos University

There are several Machakos University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Machakos University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.