Meru National Polytechnic is a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre that was established in 1956. It was upgraded from Meru Technical Training Institute in 2016.
Motto; Technology for innovation and development.
Mission; To provide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for providing dependable skilled human resources for commerce and industry.
Vision; To be an international centre of excellence in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
Core values include hardwork, transparency, integrity, teamwork, accountability and diligence.
Meru National Polytechnic Location;
This institution is located in Meru county along the Meru- Nanyuki highway about 10km from Meru town and less than 5km from Makutano centre.
Meru National Polytechnic Fee structure;
Each course offered has its own unique fee structure. For more information, kindly feel free to contact the institution’s administration.
Meru National Polytechnic Intakes;
This institution has 3 intakes every year; January, May and September.
Meru National Polytechnic How to apply for courses;
Log onto the institution’s website www.merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke
Fill in the application form
Submit.
Meru National Polytechnic Courses;
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS |
ADMISSION TIME | EXAM BODY |
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APPLIED BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Science laboratory technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Beauty therapy and hairdressing | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Analytical chemistry | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Beauty therapy and hairdressing | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Environmental science and technology | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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TOURISM AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Beauty therapy and hairdressing | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Food and beverage | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Food and beverage | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Catering and accommodation | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Tour guide operations | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Catering and accommodation | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Food and beverage management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Food processing technology | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Motor vehicle mechanics | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Automotive technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering plant option | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering production option | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Mechanical engineering plant option | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering production option | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Automotive engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Driving instructor | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Welding | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Plumbing | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Plumbing | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Building technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Civil engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Quantity survey | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Building construction technology | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Certificate in Agriculture | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Modern methods of Agribusiness | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Entrepreneurial agriculture | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Agricultural engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Agriculture | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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ICT AND INFORMATICS DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Archives and library information studies | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| ICT | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Information studies (library science) | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Archives and library information studies | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| ICT | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Information studies (library science) | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Artisan in Electrical installation, installation and control | KCPE Certificate | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Electrical and electronics engineering power option | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Telecommunication engineering | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Electrical and electronics engineering power option | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Human resource management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Supply chain management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Business management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Social work and community development | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Cooperative management | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Clerical operations | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | D+ in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Supply chain management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Business management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Human resource management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Cooperative management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Accountancy | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Social work and community development | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Computerized secretarial studies | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Project management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
| Road transport management | C- in KCSE | Jan,May,Sep | KNEC |
Meru National Polytechnic Students’ portal;
Upon admission, each student opens a students’ portal. This then becomes a platform where they get to access updates from the information. Such updates include important term dates, academic results and fee payment status.
Meru National Polytechnic Hostels & Accommodation;
This institution offers accommodation to its students at an affordable rate.
Meru National Polytechnic Contacts;
| Physical location | Meru- Nanyuki highway, Meru, Kenya |
| Postal address | P.O.Box 111- 60200, Meru. |
| Phone number | 020 2386139 |
| Email address | comm@merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke |
| Website | www.merunationalpolytechnic.ac.ke |