Courses Offered At Kenya Institute Of Surveying And Mapping

In this article, we’ll look into courses offered at the Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping.

Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (KISM), is a government technical educational institution with a specialty in the fields of Surveying and Mapping. KISM operates under the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning and plays an important role in shaping the future of aspiring professionals in the surveying space.

KISM was established through a collaborative effort between the Survey of Kenya (SOK) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency in 1994, and since then KISM has evolved into a distinguished centre of learning. The school is located off Thika Super Highway in Ruaraka, adjacent to the NYS Training Institute.

Courses Offered At Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping

The institution offers several short certificates, diplomas, and higher diploma courses. The list below highlights all the courses, qualification requirements, duration, examining body, and intake window of each course.

Higher Diploma Courses

Higher Diploma in Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing

Qualifications: Diploma in Photogrammetry & Remote sensing or any other equivalent qualification

Duration: 2 years full time

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake: September

Higher Diploma in Cartography

Qualifications: Diploma in Cartography or any other equivalent qualification

Duration: 2 years full time

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake: September

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Land Survey

Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade C- (With C- in English, Mathematics, Physics) or KNEC Craft certificate in a similar field or equivalent.

Duration: 3 years full time

Exam Body: KNEC

Diploma in Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing

Qualifications: KCSE C- aggregate or KCE division II or equivalent qualification with C- in mathematics, English, and physics/Physical Science.

Duration: 3 years full time

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake: September

Diploma in Cartography

Qualifications: KCSE C- aggregate or KCE division II or equivalent qualification with C- in mathematics, English and Geography.

Duration: 3 years full time

Exam Body: KNEC

Diploma in Map Reproduction

Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade C- (with C- in English, Mathematics, Chemistry/Physical Science) or KNEC Craft Certificate in a similar field or equivalent.

Duration: 3 years full time

Exam Body: KNEC

Craft Certificate Courses

Craft Certificate in Land Surveying

Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade D (With D in English, Mathematics, Physics).

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time

Exam Body: KNEC

Craft Certificate in Printing Technology

Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade D (with D in English, Mathematics, Chemistry/Physical Science)

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time

Exam Body: KNEC

Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping Fees Structure

The tuition fees vary for each course offered at the Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (KISM). For detailed information on the fees associated with your chosen program and the relevant account number for payment, we recommend that you contact the admission office.