Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)
Major Subject: Mechanical Engineering
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 3Years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)

Matili Technical Training Institute, Kimilili
1. Module I
Intake Period: JAN/SEP

Duration: 3 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C-

Examiner: KNEC

2. Module II
Intake Period: JAN/MAY

Duration: 2 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- Pass in Module I

Examiner: KNEC

3. Module III
Intake Period: JAN/MAY

Duration: 2 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- Pass in Module II

Examiner: KNEC
Railway Training Institute, Nairobi
This course is offered as:
1. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option).
2. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option).
Course Entry Requirements: Minimum K.C.S.E. Mean Grade of C-.
Course Duration: 3 terms. (Module 1).
Tuition Fees Per Term: Ksh. 13,500.
Exam Body: KNEC.

Narok University College, Narok
Program requirements

To qualify, one must have scored a minimum of a
C in KCSE with a C- in maths and physics or
a certificate in mechanical engineering or its
equivalent from an accredited institution.

Duration

Three years
Turkana University College, Lodwar
Entry requirements:KCSE C-,D+ in each of the following; mathemetics,physics.physical sciences or a KNEC Craft certificate in relevant technical education from a recognised institution

Duration :3 academic years

Fees :Ksh 40000 per semester
Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College, Laikipia
Course name:
Diploma Mechanical Engineering (Production) (Module I-III)

Entry requirements:
KCSE C- Or Related Certificate, Pass in Mod I,II.

Course duration:
3 Terms each Module.

Examination Body:
KNEC.

Beam International Training Centre Nairobi, Nairobi
Course requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Fees per year
Ksh.48,000

Course duration
1 1/2 years

Examination body
(i) KNEC
(ii) City and Guilds
Bandari College, Mombasa
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE OR a pass in relevant Craft course.

Fees: ksh.140,000 per year

Course duration: Three years modular

Exam: KNEC
Sensei Institute of Technology SiT, Nakuru
Minimum requirements: A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees: ksh.27,000 per term

Boarders to pay 7,000 Per Month for meals and Accommodation.

Course duration: three years
Okame Technical and Vocational College, Busia
Level 6 & 5.

Entry requirements:
Level 4 or KCSE mean grade of D

Course duration: 5 years
Level 6-3 years Level 5-2 years.

Exam Body:
TVET CDACC.

Kenya Technical Trainers College, Nairobi
Production Option:
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C eith Mathematics C, Physics C, English C.
Exam Body: KNEC.
Course duration: 3 years.
Intakes: January/September.
Christian Industrial Training Centre, Nairobi
Option: Fitting and Turning

Duration: 3 Years

Minimum entry requirements:
- Craft Certificate Module II or KCSE Minimum C-

Exam Body: KNEC
Mawego Technical Training Institute, Oyugis
Modules: I,II,III

Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 1 year per module

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C– and above
Jubilee College, Kitui
Course duration: 1 1/2 Years

Fees Per Term: 15 000

Minimum entry requirement: C- (Minus)

Examination Body: KNEC
Murang'a University College, Muranga
Admission requirements
KCSE C with C in maths/physics
Period of study
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Emining Technical Training Institute, Mogotio
Minimum course admission requirements: KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus).
Course duration: 3 years.
Examination body: KNEC.
Siala Technical Training Institute, Rongo
Course name:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production option)

Duration:
3 years

Chuka Technical and Vocational College, Chuka
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 3 Years

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C- and above
Shamberere Technical Training Institute , Kakamega
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 9 terms

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C- and above
Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College, Eldoret
Course duration: 3 years

Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C-

Examination body: KNEC
Kajiado west Technical and Vocational College, Kajiado
Course duration: 3 years

Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C-

Module 1 fees: 26 420
Viteec Training Institute, Kikuyu
Exam Body: KNEC, C&G

Duration: 3 years

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C-
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute, Bungoma
Automotive option:
Entry requirements: KCSE C- with C- in Physics/Mathematics.
Gakuyo Technical College, Thika
Entry requirement(s):
KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and above.
Aviation college of kenya, Nairobi
Course admission requirements: A mean grade of C-(Minus) and Above
Kisii National Polytechnic, Kisii
Production Option Modules I, II, III.
Examined by KNEC.
Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology, Nyahururu
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C-
Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College, Rumuruti
Course Option: Module 1 Production Option
Gatanga Technical and Vocational College, Thika
Production Option
Kitale National Polytechnic, Kitale
Duration :1 year
Kasarani Technical and Vocational College, Kamulu
Module 1-3

Universities Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)

Technical University of Kenya , Nairobi
The following are the available options:
(i) Industrial Plant Engineering.

(ii) Manufacturing Engineering.

(iii) Structural Fabrication and Materials Engineering.

(iv) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

(v) Air-Conditioning and Energy Engineering.

(vi) Automotive and Autotronic Engineering.

Course requirements.
A mean grade of C+ at KCSE.

Course duration.
Six semesters.
Taita Taveta University , Voi
Entry requirements.
(i) KCSE Mean Grade C and Grade C in mathematics, C in Physics, and C in English or Kiswahili. Or
(ii) Division II in K.C.E with Credit Pass in English or Kiswahili, Credit pass in Physics or Physical sciences or
(iii) Holder of Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University senate.

Course duration
Three years
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
It involves the study about
the design,production and operation
of machinery.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored
a C in KCSE with a C- in maths or physics
or a certificate in mechanical engineering
or in any other relevant engineering discipline.

Course duration
-The course takes three years

Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Entry requirements
(i) KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science
OR
(ii) KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Course duration
7 Semesters
Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina
Entry Requirements:
-KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science
OR
-KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Course Duration:
7 semesters
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Admission requirements
-KCSE C and above or
-Division III at o levels or
-A pre-university college certificate or
-A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

Machakos University, Machakos
Entry requirements
-A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths or physics or
-A certificate in mechanical engineering from a recognized institution
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
JKUAT Main Campus Juja, Nairobi
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Ebunangwe Campus, Ebunangwe

Kenyatta University, Nairobi
Kenya Armed Forces Technical College, Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja

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