List of Engineering Universities And Colleges In Kenya

By | October 18, 2019

Engineering is a very expansive word, and it covers an array of industries and applications. It brings together subjects such as mathematics, science as well as technology.

Engineers make available inventive ways out to the problems of the real world. For this reason, there exists various types of engineering courses in Kenya. In the old days, it was split into four main branches which included mechanical, electrical, civil and chemical engineering.

The number has since gone up radically. We now have six main branches of this course including management, electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical and geotechnical. Each of the six-branched has various subcategories. It usually takes five years to complete this program.

There are many approved courses in Kenya. Whether you select one from the above list, you will need to keep in mind that you have to give it your all to excel and grow in your career. Make sure that the Engineers Board of Kenya( EBK) approves the course you choose

List of universities offering engineering courses in Kenya today Below is a list of universities in Kenya offering this course:

1. The University of Nairobi It is one of the top 100 universities in the world today. UoN is among the oldest institutions in Kenya. It has held a record of producing successful professionals in the country. The EBK has accredited it to offer the following courses: Mechanical engineering Civil engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Biosystems engineering Electrical engineering Agricultural engineering

2. Moi University This institution is one of the oldest in the country as well as in Africa. The Engineering School was among the first to commence in the university in 1986. It now has five academic departments. All courses taught at the school are accredited by EBK and are recognised all over the world. Among the courses offered are: Civil and structural engineering Industrial and textile engineering Agricultural and biosystems engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Electoral and telecommunication engineering Mechanical and production engineering Chemical and process engineering Textile engineering Electrical and communication engineering Production engineering

3. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

JKUAT offers several courses including science, building science and architecture. The university is famous for producing excellent graduates in different fields such as technology, engineering and agriculture, to match the needs of the modern world.

List of engineering courses offered at JKUAT include: Civil engineering Mechatronic engineering Mechanical engineering Agricultural engineering Agricultural and biosystems engineering Electrical and electronic engineering

4. Egerton University The institution is also among the oldest in Kenya. It is a premier Agricultural University in Kenya. The university has only one accredited engineering course which is Agricultural Engineering.

5. Kenyatta University This is definitely one of the best universities in Kenya today. It has produced the best graduates in education as well as in the engineering field. It is one of the public universities in Kenya and is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Engineering at Kenyatta University is under the School of Engineering and Technology.

The school was established in 1980s. It aims to build up workforce and provide consultancy services in the area of energy engineering, water, construction and manufacturing engineering thus enhancing the development of the country as a whole. The institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The accredited courses are as follows. Civil engineering Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering

It is one of the best universities in Kenya, and it is the only tertiary university-based near Kakamega forest. The accredited courses include: Mechanical and industrial engineering Civil and structural engineering Electrical and communication engineering

7. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology DeKUT is located in Nyeri. The Institution has some of the best courses in engineering not only in Kenya but internationally. The following courses are the best to choose from if you want to join DeKUT: Civil engineering Mechanical engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Mechatronic engineering

8. Multimedia University of Kenya This university is located in the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi. It offers various degree and diploma courses. Some of the courses offered include computer science, information technology, engineering, business media and communication. The accredited courses in engineering include: Mechanical and manufacturing engineering Electrical and telecommunications engineering

9. Technical University of Mombasa The institution is one of the best in research, Science and engineering in Kenya. It is based in the coastal region, in Mombasa town. The approved courses in engineering include: Mechanical engineering Civil engineering Electrical & electronics engineering

List of colleges offering engineering courses in Kenya Below are the colleges offering various engineering Courses in Kenya:

Kirinyaga Technical Institute School of Engineering and Built Environments

Kisauni Youth Polytechnic in Mombasa

Kenya Industrial Training Institute in Nakuru

Kisumu Polytechnic in Kisumu – Engineering

Machakos University School of Engineering

Mathenge Institute of Technology-Othaya Engineering

Kitale Technical Training Institute – Department of Building and Civil Engineering

Kabete Technical Training Institute Engineering

Comboni Polytechnic in Gilgil

Keroka Technical Training Institute-Keroka

Lutheran Technical Training Institute- Kisumu

Baringo Technical College Kenya College-Nairobi

ICT Fire and Rescue-Thika

NYS Engineering Institute-Nairobi

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute – Engineering Departments

Sagana Technical Training Institute

Thika Institute of Technology