Nairobi Institute of Technology is a privately owned and managed mid-level educational institution in Kenya.It is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority(TVETA). N.I.T has a partnership with Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology(J.K.U.A.T).
The courses are approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development{K.I.C.D}.
COURSES OFFERED AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1.) Professional Certificate in Interior Design
This course aims to equip learners who are interested in the area of Interior Design with skills in Design,presentation and construction of interior building building spaces.
In addition to classwork,students take a three months supervised project relevant to the areas of study.
All students attend workshops and site visits to put in practice whatever they learn in the classroom set.
Course Duration: 9 Months
Admission Requirements
Two to Three years working experience in any field with a high motivation to enter the design field.
FEE STRUCTURE
A FEE OF Kshs. 1,500 IS APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WHO PAY VIA THE INSTALLMENT PLAN.
Semester One=Ksh.70,000
Subsequent Semesters=Kshs 68,000
2.)Diploma in Interior Design
It is intended to equip learners with knowledge and skills in the design og building interior spaces.
Students are taught how to learn to team up with other design professionals to achieve coordinated ,harmonious interior spaces that are unified,eye catching and appropriate to the activities pursued there.
For successful completion of the course,each student must go through industrial attachment in relevant fields.
It is internally examined by Nairobi Institute of Technology.
Course Duration: Two and a half Years (2 1/2)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
K.C.S.E Mean grade C- or a PASS in Craft Certificate course in Architecture,Building Construction or Art and Design or an approved equivalent qualification as determined by N.I.T.
FEE STRUCTURE
*Attachment fee of Kshs. 5,500 is applicable in Semester 4
*A fee of Kshs. 1,500 IS APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WHO PAY VIA THE INSTALLMENT PLAN
Semester one=Kshs. 43,200
Subsequent semesters= Kshs. 39,700
3.)Craft Certificate in Architecture
This courses is designed to equip the trainee with the requisite knowledge in building design and understand the processes involved in their construction.
Course Duration: Two(2) Years
Admission Requirements
K.C.S.E D(plain) or passed a relevant artisan training in building course or National Vocational Certificate of Education and Training(N.V.C.E.T) Building Technology level II option II or an approved equivalent qualification as determined by K.N.E.C.
FEE STRUCTURE
Semester one= Kshs. 31,800
Subsequent semesters= Kshs. 28,300
- A FEE OF Kshs. 1,500 IS APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WHO PAY VIA THE INSTALLMENT PLAN.
4.) Foundation Course in Architecture
This course is the first step towards pursing courses in the Building and construction & Engineering sector.
It is intended to give trainees a foundation in drafting of building designs to prepare them in areas of study.
Course Duration: The course is conducted in two parts. Each part takes 3 months. Therefore its 6 months
Entry Requirements
MOCK RESULTS C-,K.C.S.E D+ or I.G.S.E O LEVEL or an approved equivalent qualification as determined by N.I.T.
FEE STRUCTURE
Semester one= Kshs. 31,800
Subsequent Semesters= Kshs 28,300
- A FEE OF Kshs. 1,500 IS APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WHO PAY VIA THE INSTALLMENT PLAN.
5.) Diploma in Architecture(JKUAT)
It is offered by N.I.T in collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology.
It is intended to equip learners with knowledge and skills to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.
Course Duration:Two and a half(2 1/2) Years
Admission Requirements
K.C.S.E mean grade C Plain as examined by J.K.U.A.T with C- in English/Kiswahili,Mathematics,History/Geography OR (A) level certificate with one principal pass in mathematics or physics and two subsidiary passes.
FEE STRUCTURE
*Attachment fees will be paid by student Kshs. 8,683 usually undertaken at the end of an academic year
*Examination fees will be charged at the rate of Kshs.434.50 PER UNIT
*A fee of kshs. 1,500 is applicable to students who pay via installment plan.
Semester one:kshs. 56,928 Semester two: Kshs. 53,269
Semester three:kshs. 53,269 Semester Four: Kshs. 61,952
Semester Five: Kshs. 53,269 Semester Six: Kshs. 53,269
6.)Diploma in Quantity Surveying(K.N.E.C)
This course is intended to equip students with knowledge and skills in measurements,estimating and costing of building and civil engineering works.
The Kenya National Examination Council examines this Diploma.
Course Duration: Three (3) Years
Admission Requirements
K.C.S.E Mean Grade C- or PASS in relevant craft course,drawing& design or an equivalent qualification as determined by K.N.E.C.
FEE STRUCTURE
*An attachment fee of Kshs. 5,500 is applicable after year 1 and 2
*K.N.E.C Examination fee(as advised) is applicable in Year 3
*A fee of kshs. 1,500 is applicable to students who pay via installment plan.
Semester one:Kshs. 31,800
Subsequent Semesters: Kshs. 28,300
7.) Diploma in Building Construction(K.N.E.C.)
It is a workshop intensive course intended to equip trainees with knowledge and skills in technology and management of the building industry.
It trains students in constructing,deconstructing,reconstructing,renovating,altering,demolishing and maintaining or repairing building and construction works.
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute courses
Course Duration;Three(3) Years
Admission Requirements
K.C.S.E Mean Grade C- or PASS in relevant craft course,drawing& design or an equivalent qualification as determined by K.N.E.C.
FEE STRUCTURE
*An attachment fee of Kshs. 5,500 is applicable after year 1 and 2
*K.N.E.C Examination fee(as advised) is applicable in Year 3
*A fee of kshs. 1,500 is applicable to students who pay via installment plan.
Semester one:Kshs. 34,000
Subsequent Semesters: Kshs. 30,100
8.)Diploma and Certificate in Animation Digital Media Design
This diploma course is intended to train students in areas of Graphic Design,Multimedia content Development,creation and rendering of Animations, Web Development and Design.
Students attend expos,exhibitions and Digital media design fairs to showcase their work and the chance to intern with leading animation companies.
Thika Technical Training Institute
Course Duration:
- Diploma-two and a half Years
- Certificate- six months
Admission Requirements
Diploma level-K.C.S.E mean grade C- and any approved equivalent qualification as determined by N.I.T
Certificate level-K.C.S.E mean grade D+ any approved equivalent qualification as determined by N.I.T.
FEE STRUCTURES
Certificate program
Semester one:Kshs. 31,800
Subsequent semesters:Kshs. 28,300
Diploma Program
*Attachment fee of kshs. 5,500 is applicable in semester 4
*A fee of Kshs. 1,500 is applicable to students who pay via the installment plan
Semester one:Kshs.43,200
Subsequent semesters:Kshs. 39,700
9.)Digital Media & Design short courses
Short courses are offered on flexible hours basing on the convenience of N.I.T,the tutor and student.
Classes may commence at any time subject to minimum class size.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Intakes are normally advertised by J.K.U.A.T and N.I.T
Interested students may apply directly to the N.I.T centre by collecting the admission forms from the institution in Westlands,Nairobi.Application fee is Kshs.500.Attach 2 passport sized photos and copies of certificates.Intakes take place three times a year adn advertised in main newspaper.
Application fee for the JKUAT Diploma in Architecture is Kshs. 1,000. The dully filled form should be returned with 3 passport sized coloured photos as well as copies of certificates.
You can apply online through the institution website http://www.nit.ac.ke
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