Maseno University Joining Instructions 2025-2026
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LOCATION
Maseno University is situated 25 kilometres North West of Kisumu City. The University is served by several matatus which operate from Kisumu town. Several buses also ply the route from Nairobi to Busia, including Easy Couch Bus which has its offices right within Maseno Town Center.
The University has three campuses, namely, Siriba Campus located at Maseno and Kisumu Campus situated at the heart of Kisumu City, off Jomo Kenyatta Avenue. In addition, the University is in collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT), Regional Institute of Business Management (RIBM), and Kenya Institute of Special Education, all situated in Nairobi.
IMMIGRATION
All non-Kenyan citizens MUST be in possession of VALID PASSPORT BEFORE arriving in Kenya. Temporary travel documents are not acceptable to the Immigration Authorities in Kenya.
In addition, all non-citizens must obtain re-entry permits from their own territorial Immigration Departments to cover the duration of their study and MUST bring their passport with them when coming to register at the University.
LOAN AND BURSARY
All students should apply for the Kenya Government loans by visiting the website at helb@helb.co.ke. The Higher Education Loans Board forms are accessed and filled online.
The completed forms should be sent to Higher Education Loans Board through the address below:
The Secretary
Higher Education Loans Board Anniversary Towers, 18th-floor University Way
- P. O. Box 69489-0040 NAIROBI.
- Tel: 246590/19/24877/249267
- Fax: 252330
- E-mail: helb@helb.co.ke
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Admission into the University is subject to receipt of a satisfactory medical report. Students are therefore required to undergo a medical examination by a recognized medical practitioner before coming to the University. Form MSU/RASA/F.03 and MSU/RASA/F.04 are intended for this purpose and should be downloaded, filled, signed and returned to the University.
MASENO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ MEDICAL SCHEME
Maseno University operates a medical scheme for all students admitted at the Main campus where each student is expected to pay a non-refundable compulsory medical fee of Ksh. 2,500/= per Academic Year, to enable him/her to benefit from outpatient services at the University Clinic.
IN-PATIENT TREATMENT
The University Clinic offers only Out-Patient services to students. Students who require In-Patient treatment will be referred to the District General Hospital and shall settle the bills required for those services.
NB: Students are advised to bring mosquito nets for their use while at Maseno.
DENTAL AND OPTICAL TREATMENT
Any student having/suspecting eye problem(s) should consult opticians and, where the need is, get spectacles before reporting for studies at the University. Students with dental or eye problems will be directed to the District Hospital for treatment.
SPECIAL MEDICAL CONSENT FORM MSU/RASA/F.04
Parents or guardians of students are requested to sign the special medical consent form MSU/RAS/F.4 for emergency operation(s).
MEALS
Maseno University runs cafeteria services in the Main Campus, which are operated, on a Pay- as-You-Eat basis. Students are therefore expected to pay for their meals. The average cost of meal is about Kshs.70/=. Therefore a student would require a minimum of Ksh.150/= per day.
Students are advised to carry about Kshs.18,000/= to cover the cost of meals per semester. There are also many other eating outlets in Maseno shopping centre and around the other campuses charging competitive prices for meals.
ACCOMMODATION
The University offers accommodation facilities to all students admitted at the Main Campus. The rooms are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The University accommodation is charged at Kshs. 3,500/= and 5,500/= per semester for out-catering and self-catering rooms respectively.
Those who wish to stay outside the campus are advised to get more information on off-campus accommodation, see MSU/RASA/F.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY
The University Bookshops have adequate supplies for books and stationery at reasonable prices. It is estimated that a student needs Kshs.9,000/= to cater for books and stationery. The money is meant for students to purchase books and stationery for use during their stay at Maseno. Do not pay this money to the University account.
PERSONAL EXPENSES
You will need extra money for personal expenses.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Arrangements have been made to provide a wider programme of co-curricular activities. The Games Department will provide a list of activities to all students. Please note that co-curricular activities are essential for total human development and students are encouraged to participate in the games. Students are expected to come with their games kits, two pairs of short(s) men, gym skirts/tunic (women).
FEE (TUITION) AND OTHER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Please note that NO student will be registered in the University without paying in full the required fee. All payments should be made through the respective University accounts as stipulated in the fee structure. Fees can be paid per semester or per year.
DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES
Those who wish to defer their studies to the Next Academic year for one reason or another, should visit the website and download the deferment of studies form at least one month before the opening date.
Unless completely necessary the University does not encourage deferment of studies. Take note that deferments are allowed for a maximum of two (2) Academic Years.
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