Civil Engineering and Entry Requirements | University of Nairobi

Students who are studying for a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering at University of Nairobi will take courses such as Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Engineering Economics, Engineering Mathematics, Strength of Materials,  Theory of Structure, Hydrology and more. 

The details of the programme is as follows. 

Programme: Civil Engineering 

  • Faculty: Engineering  
  • Department: Civil and Construction Engineering 
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate 
  • Mode of Study: Full Time 
  • Mode of Delivery: On Campus  and online. 
  • Duration of Study: 10 Semesters 
  • Qualifications Awarded: Bachelor of Science Degree 
  • Accreditation: Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK)  

The admission process is throughout the year but intakes of student starts in September every year. The asking entry requirements is not too hard to eligible average students an opportunity to the programme. 


Entry Requirements Bachelor of Civil Engineering,  University of Nairobi 

The Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at the University of Nairobi expect an applicant for Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree to posses the following:  


Secondary School Leavers

Mean grade of at least C+ in KCSE. At least C+ in each of the four cluster subjects from any of the following alternative clusters.

Alternative A:

  • Physics                                 
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology or Geography or any Group IV Subject


Alternative B:

  • Physical Sciences              
  • Biological Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Geography or any Group IV Subject


Group IV Subjects:

  • Home Science Building Construction
  • Art and Design Power Mechanics
  • Agriculture Electricity
  • Woodwork Drawing and Design
  • Metalwork Aviation Technology


 A-Level Candidates 

This  apply to students with qualifications higher than the school leaving ones. 

  1. A'level Credit passes in Mathematics and Physics and a pass in Chemistry
  2. KNEC Higher National Diploma (HND) or Equivalent in relevant engineering programme
  3. Ordinary KNEC Diploma or equivalent (with credit pass) in relevant engineering programmes.
  4. Diploma from Science/Technical Teacher Training Colleges 

Relevant engineering programmes in 2 & 3 above include Agricultural Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Electrical engineering Civil engineering and Mechanical Engineering. 


Note: the minimum entry requirements stated above could change anytime. The University of Nairobi management can have right to altered it without prior notice. 


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