Technical University of Mombasa

What Technical University of Mombasa does

Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) is a Kenyan public university established in 2013 through the transition of Mombasa Polytechnic University College (MPUC) into a fully-fledged university. The institution delivers higher-education programmes from certificate through PhD level across five schools — Pure and Applied Sciences, Business, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Medicine and Health Sciences — and three institutes: the Institute of Computing and Informatics (ICI), the Institute of Maritime and Seafaring Studies (IMSS), and the Institute of Open, Distance & e-Learning (ODeL), plus a TVET Institute. Its core technology stack comprises the TUMMIS student management information system, an E-Learning Portal, an E-Registrar system, and a KENET-based web conferencing infrastructure, with ICI staff having built an internal AI GPT model to assist prospective and current students with information access.

TUM's revenue model is characteristic of a Kenyan public university: tuition and academic fees from government-sponsored (KUCCPS-placed) and self-sponsored students form the recurring core, complemented by government capitation and funding channelled via HELB and HEF student-aid portals. Pricing follows an annual billing cadence across published fee structures. Go-to-market combines direct student placement via KUCCPS, self-serve applications through the TUMMIS portal, community outreach (career extravaganzas, county-government partnerships as seen with Lamu County Governor), and engagement through educational trips, peacebuilding forums, and blood drives. The institution serves prospective Kenyan and international students, working professionals seeking continuing education, and vertical industry segments including the ICT industry (via ICI programmes), the maritime industry (via IMSS, including international SOLAS ISPS Code certification delivered in Zanzibar), and healthcare (Medical Engineering graduates placed across major East African hospitals). It operates from a main campus on Tom Mboya Street in Mombasa's Tudor area and a branch campus in Lamu, with international reach via partnerships with Tongji University, DAAD, Politecnico di Torino, AGIAMONDO, and others.

Name

Technical University of Mombasa

Legal name

Technical University of Mombasa

Website

https://tum.ac.ke

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Technical University of Mombasa is a Kenyan public technical university delivering certificate-to-PhD programmes across five schools and three institutes to national, regional, and international students, with revenue from tuition, government funding, and research/industry partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Higher Education Academic Standards & Degree Framework Authorities (EDADAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Technical university programs
• Engineering degrees
• Vocational training
• Maritime education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mombasa

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees for various programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and short courses. Fee structures are published and include KUCCPS fee structures for government-placed students and self-sponsored student fees.
2. Government Funding: Public university receives government funding for operations, research, and student financial aid through HELB (Higher Education Loans Board) and HEF (Higher Education Foundation) portals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Technical University of Mombasa is a public higher education institution offering accredited academic programmes across five schools and specialized institutes. It delivers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in engineering, business, applied sciences, health sciences, humanities, maritime studies, computing, and informatics, supplemented by e-learning and TVET pathways. The university also conducts research and provides consulting, professional certification, and short courses to students and industry.

Product overview

Technical University of Mombasa is a higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of academic programmes across five schools (Pure and Applied Sciences, Business, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences) and three specialized institutes (Computing and Informatics, Maritime and Seafaring Studies, Open Distance & e-Learning). The university operates core technology platforms including TUMMIS (student management information system), E-Learning Portal, and E-Registrar Portal. Technology-focused offerings include programmes in ICT, engineering, and medical engineering. The Institute of Computing and Informatics has developed an AI GPT model to enhance access to university information. The institution transitioned from Mombasa Polytechnic University College in 2013 and serves the regional and national industry needs in ICT and engineering sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Pure and Applied Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Engineering and Technology
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Institute of Computing and Informatics (ICI)
• Institute of Maritime and Seafaring Studies (IMSS)
• TVET Institute
• Institute of Open, Distance & e-Learning
• Maritime Certification Training (SOLAS ISPS Code)
• Short Courses and Professional Development
• Technical University Management Information System (TUMMIS)
• E-Learning Portal
• E-Registrar Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 278 pints of blood collected during five-day blood drive boosting lifesaving efforts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Politecnico di TorinominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Erasmus+ Mobility Programme hosts Politecnico di Torino representative at TUM, supporting student and faculty exchange programmes.
• Tongji UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026TUM-Tongji Joint Studio showcases innovation in Mombasa Old Town conservation. This international partnership enables virtual joint studio semesters, the first of its kind in Africa, providing architecture students with global exposure.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 April 2026DAAD sensitizes graduate scholars on Germany opportunities at TUM, supporting international academic mobility and scholarship awareness.
• AGIAMONDOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025TUM partners with AGIAMONDO to launch Center for Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding. AGIAMONDO Peacebuilding Program strengthens the university's engagement in peace studies and conflict resolution training.
• UNESCOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2025Prof Rajab challenges universities in Coast Region to harness UNESCO opportunities, indicating engagement with UNESCO initiatives and frameworks.
• Search for Common GroundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2024MOU signed for promoting peace in digital space, demonstrating university's commitment to digital peacebuilding initiatives.
• Swahili Pot HubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2024MOU for collaboration in research and innovation, supporting startup ecosystem and innovation development at the university.
• Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2024TUM partners with KPA on the launch of the Bachelor's Degree in Nautical Science and capacity building for maritime education and training. This strategic partnership enhances maritime workforce development in Kenya.
• World Engineering DayminorOthers · 4 March 2024New PhD Programme on Sustainable Energy Engineering launched on World Engineering Day, demonstrating alignment with international engineering celebrations and standards.
• Erasmus+ Credit MobilityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2024TUM Architecture Students pioneer the Erasmus+ Credit Mobility Student Exchange Programme, enabling international study experiences for students.
• International Maritime ClientsminorOthers · 28 January 2024TUM delivers SOLAS ISPS Code Certification training in Zanzibar, demonstrating international reach in maritime training with the world's largest third-party ship managers visiting on scouting missions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Nairobi: Kenya's flagship public university offering comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple disciplines including engineering, business, medicine, and sciences. Directly comparable as a major Kenyan public university competing for government-sponsored students via KUCCPS placement and serving similar student segments.
• Kenyatta University: Large Kenyan public university with comprehensive schools including engineering, business, medicine, and education. Directly comparable in serving KUCCPS-placed students, offering similar program breadth, and operating as a multi-campus public institution in Kenya.
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT): Kenyan public technical university focused on engineering, agriculture, and technology with strong industry partnerships. Highly comparable to TUM as a fellow technical university serving similar student segments and emphasizing STEM education with vocational orientation.
• Moi University: Major Kenyan public university with multiple campuses and comprehensive academic offerings including engineering, sciences, and health sciences. Comparable as a multi-campus public institution competing for KUCCPS placements and offering similar degree program breadth.
• Technical University of Kenya: Kenyan public technical university focused on engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Directly comparable as a fellow Technical University in Kenya with similar TVET-to-degree pathways and engineering program focus, also competing for KUCCPS placements.
• Dedan Kimathi University of Technology: Kenyan public technical university specializing in engineering, technology, and applied sciences. Directly comparable as a Technical University with engineering focus, similar program structure, and competition for government-sponsored STEM students.
• Maseno University: Kenyan public university offering comprehensive programs including sciences, engineering, business, and education. Comparable as a public university serving KUCCPS-placed students with similar multi-school structure and program breadth.
• Multimedia University of Kenya: Kenyan public university focused on information technology, media, engineering, and business. Comparable as a technology-oriented public institution offering similar ICT and engineering programs and competing for the same KUCCPS student pool.
• Co-operative University of Kenya: Kenyan public university specializing in business, cooperative studies, and related disciplines. Comparable as a public university offering specialized programs within a comprehensive structure, also serving KUCCPS-placed students in similar Kenyan higher education market.

Regional players

• Strathmore University: Leading Kenyan private university with strong programs in business, IT, and humanities. Comparable as a higher education institution in Kenya serving similar student segments, though as a private institution with different funding model and tuition structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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