Geospatial Engineering and Entry Requirements | University of Nairobi

The Bachelor of Geospatial Engineering and it admission requirements at the University of Nairobi is presented in details on this page. 


Programme: Bachelor of Geospatial Engineering 

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


The Department of Geospatial Engineering at the University of Nairobi is founded to help student acquire skills in the collection of data relating to the earth surface, analysing and interpreting them to support government and non government organisations on climate change, land resources mapping and different operations such as rescue mission. 


Entry Requirements Bachelor of Geospatial  Engineering,  University of Nairobi 

The Department of Geospatial 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. 


For more details see here. 


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