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5.2.2. Student Enrolment by Major Field of Study
The Science, Engineering, Technology (SET) field of study holds the majority share of 58% (target: 58%) of student
headcount enrolment in the institution. The field of Business/Management holds a 35% share (target: 35%), with lowest
share of 7% (target: 7%) going to Other Humanities (Figure 5.2).
Figure 5.2: SET share of student enrolment headcount.
5.2.3.Student Age Profile
Figure 5.3 gives the age distribution of the student population at MUT.
Figure 5.3: Student age distribution.
The majority of students (59%) are between the ages of 19 and 22 years, 13% are between 23 and 24 years, 11% are aged
between 25 and 29 years, and 9% are aged 18 years. The other age groups make up a small remainder of 8%.
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6 085
Science, Engineering &
Technology
Business /
Management
Other Humanities
3 613
687
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Under 18 Years
314
18 Years
912
19 - 22 Years
6 105
23 - 24 Years
1 377
25 - 29 Years
1 159
30 - 34 Years
356
35 - 39 Years
113
40 - 54 Years
62