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Engineering Courses approved in Kenya

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Engineering courses in Kenya are numerous. It is a wide field of study and has options for you to choose from.

Engineering courses combine mathematics,technology and Science to produce solutions to world problems.

Certainly,you have to be good enough in Mathematics and Physics to enroll for engineering.

Engineering was initially divided into into four major branches; mechanical, Chemical, Civil and Electrical. Today, however, the number of of Engineering courses has increased.

If you are aspiring to enroll for any engineering course in Kenyan Universities, check the credibility of the course.

Most Importantly, the course should be accredited and approved by the relevant body. The Engineers Board of Kenya accredits the courses.

The minimum training period of a bachelors engineering degree course is 5 years.

Therefore,here is a list of all the accredited engineering courses institutions offering them.

Mechanical Engineering

This degree involves the design of mechanical systems.

The following Kenyan Universities offer Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

  • University of Nairobi
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
  • Kenyatta University
  • Technical University of Mombasa

Mechatronics Engineering

This is a blend of mechanical engineering and electronic engineering. The following Institutions offer the course;

  • JKUAT
  • Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Mechanical and Production Engineering

  • Moi University

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

  • Multimedia University of Kenya

Civil Engineering

This degree entails the development of infrastructure such as railways, road constructions, buildings,bridges and overall construction project management.

  • University of Nairobi
  • Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Kenyatta University
  • Technical University of Mombasa

Civil and Structural Engineering

It is offered by ;

  • Moi University
  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Agricultural Engineering

It involves the application of technology in the field of Agriculture to assist with farming practices.

Engineering can be used in the areas of; irrigation,soil conservation,farm machinery design and production.

  • University of Nairobi
  • JKUAT
  • Egerton University

Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering

The following universities offer the degree;

  • Moi University
  • JKUAT
  • University of Eldoret

Bio-systems Engineering

It is offered at;

  • University of Nairobi

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical involves the study of energy and Electronics involves the study of building and designing electronic equipment.

  • University of Nairobi
  • Moi University
  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
  • Technical University of Mombasa

Electrical Engineering

  • Kenyatta University
  • University of Nairobi

Electrical and Communications Engineering

  • Moi University
  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering

  • Multimedia University of Kenya
  • Moi University

Textile Engineering

The textile industry of Kenya is growing tremendously and engineers are required to sustain the industry. It is offered only at;

  • Moi University

Chemical and Process Engineering

The following institution offer this degree;

  • Moi University

Engineering is a well  paying course and you can work anywhere in the world. It is one of the highest paying jobs in Kenya.

Engineers earn from a minimum of 30,000 Kenya shillings per month. Depending on the employer, the salaries vary.

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