Electrical Electronic Engineering Entry Requirements | University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is taught at the University of Nairobi with emphasis more on practical hands-on training. This give the students the idea of how things are done in the real Electrical and Electronic Engineering world. 

The entry requirements for this programme, though competitive, it allow for the average students to apply for the bachelor degree from anywhere in the world. 

The details of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering are as follow: 


Programme: Electrical and Electronic Engineering 

  • Faculty: Engineering  
  • Department: Electrical and Information 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 application for this programme is open throughout the year. Listed below are the minimum entry requirements asking for by the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering to study for BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 


Entry Requirements Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Nairobi 

The Department of Electrical and Information Engineering at the University of Nairobi expect an applicant for Bachelor 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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