University Of Nairobi School Of Engineering

University Of Nairobi School Of Engineering

University Of Nairobi School Of Engineering,

The School of Engineering, which was started under the Royal Technical College, has provided quality engineering education since 1956.  Students were admitted from the whole of East African region until the demise of the East African Community.  The School of Engineering has five Departments:-  Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering and Department of Geospatial and Space Technology.

The School of Engineering is located on the main campus, along Harry Thuku Road, directly opposite the main administration building of the University.  Nearby landmarks include the Central Police Station, the Norfolk Hotel, and the Kenya National Theatre.

The School has five departments namely:

  • Department of Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Department of Electrical and Information Engineering
  • Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering
  • Department of Geospatial and Space Technology

The School is the oldest in the University, having started way back in April 1956 as the then Royal Technical College, which evolved into the University of Nairobi by 1970.  To date approximately 8,000 graduates have been awarded the BSc Engineering degree as well as numerous Master of Science and PhD degrees. Academic Programmes All the five departments offer a five-year undergraduate study program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in the respective fields of study. They also offer a Master of Science degree running for two years, as well as PhD programmes. The School has been running a self-sponsored programme since 1998 which runs concurrently with the government sponsored programme. The academic year runs from October to July with the graduation ceremony taking place every September. Admission Requirements into undergraduate program The following will be eligible to apply for a course in any of the five departments: i) K.C.S.E. Applicants or Equivalent: For KCSE holders a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus). Additionally a grade of C+ in each of the cluster subjects, as follows: Physics Chemistry Mathematics.

 

Vision

To be a leading centre for the development of knowledge in the discipline of engineering and to inspire through our activities and relationships, in order to raise the standard of life of the people of Kenya and Africa as a whole.

Mission

To advance the knowledge and practice of the discipline of Engineering and to foster the intellectual and economic vitality of the Kenyan people through teaching, research and outreach.

Core Values

  • Pursuit of excellence.
  • Free and open exchange of ideas.
  • Professionalism.
  • Team-work.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Devotion to service.
  • Promotion of environmental conservation and sustainability.
  • Mentorship.

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