Machakos University School of Engineering

By | March 23, 2020

The school endeavors to fulfill its mission of providing scholarly engineering education through quality training, research, consultancy and innovation, and community service for industrial and socio-economic transformation of our communities.

School of Engineering Programmes & Admissions

The following programmes are offered in the School through Regular, Part-time, Evening, and Weekend Modes:

Graduate Studies

The Graduate School was established after the award of charter in October 2016. It initially existed as the Board of Post Graduate Studies since October 2015.

The vision of the Graduate School is to be a leading center of excellence in transforming society through quality research and academic zeal.

The mission is to provide scholarly postgraduate education through training, research and innovation for industrial and sociology-economic transformation of our communities.

The School is in charge of admission of post graduate students and co-ordination of all post graduate programmes in various schools in Machakos University.

The school offers programs at the postdoctoral levels, doctoral and masters degree in various academic departments and schools. The School aims to ensure that the postgraduate programs offered meet the acceptable academic standards.

Undergraduate Programmes

We offer the following courses..

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

Minimum Requirements

(KCSE Mean Grade C+(Plus) with C+(Plus) in English and C+(Plus) in Mathematics

OR

Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in IT with Credit Pass

Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication & Information Technology)

Minimum Requirements

(KCSE Mean Grade C+(Plus) with C+(Plus) in English and C+(Plus) in Mathematics

OR

Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in IT with Credit Pass

Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)

Minimum Requirements

(KCSE Mean Grade C+(Plus) with C+(Plus) in English and C+(Plus) in Mathematics

OR

Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in IT with Credit Pass

Bachelor of Science (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with a minimum of     B+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics and B(Plain) in  Chemistry and English   

OR

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of Credit pass in relevant field of study   from a recognized institution.      

Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with a minimum of B+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics and B(Plain) in Chemistry and English   

OR

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of Credit pass in relevant field of study   from a recognized institution.

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with a minimum of B+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics and B(Plain) in Chemistry and English   

OR

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of Credit pass in relevant field of study   from a recognized institution.      

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power & Telecommunication Options)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and English or Kiswahili. Mean Grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field from a recognized institution

Diploma in Building Construction Technology

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and English or Kiswahili. Mean Grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field from a recognized institution

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and English or Kiswahili. Mean Grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field from a recognized institution

Diploma in Information Communication Technology

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade C(Plain), with C(Plain) in both Mathematics and English

OR

Certificate holders in a related field with KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) and a C-(Minus) in both Mathematics and English

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production, Plant and Automotive options)

Minimum Requirements

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and English or Kiswahili. Mean Grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field from a recognized institution

Certificate in Building Construction Technology

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus)

OR

KCE Div. III

Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus)

OR

KCE Div. III

Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus)

OR

KCE Div. III

Open & Distance Studies

Entry Requirements

Online courses such as those offered by MOOCs require no entry qualifications.

The majority of courses will have various specific requirements.

These may include prior educational qualifications.

In most cases, you will need to obtain entry requirements direct from the university or college.

You apply direct to the course provider.

A typical online admission procedure is:

Fill in the online application form.

You’ll receive a reply from the university or college, offering you a place, asking for more information, or declining your application.

The institution will want confirmation that you have the qualifications you say you have. After checking your certificates, they will send you confirmation that you’ve been accepted onto the course.

Enrolment usually takes place a few weeks before the course starts. You get the opportunity to select the modules you wish to study and pay the first installment of your course fees.

On receipt of payment the university or college will email your confirmation and you can begin your studies.