Faculty of Engineering Courses and Entry Requirements | University of Nairobi

The courses offered at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nairobi are diverse. They are mostly some of the oldest and regular engineering courses taught everywhere. At the time of this post the faculty offered five courses some of which have been taught for more than fifty (50) years. 

On this page are listed all taught engineering courses at the University of Nairobi including the asking minimum entry requirements.


List of Courses, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nairobi 


These courses are taught to produce engineers needed for the growth of the economy of the country by the application of the science of designing, developing, construction and fabrication to solve various challenges we are facing today. 


Engineering Entry Requirements University of Nairobi 

The minimum entry requirements accepted by the Faculty of  Engineering University of Nairobi are as follow:  

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. 

These requirements are general, the departmental requirements could be applicable. 


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


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