This is a list of the best universities to study engineering in Kenya. Engineering is one of the most marketable courses to study in Kenya. Engineering is a huge field that has different areas of specialization. This includes; Civil, Structural, Aeronautical, Computer, Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineering.
Before enrolling for an engineering course, it is very important to do a background check on institutions that are accredited by relevant bodies such as the Engineers Board of Kenya, to offer such courses.
Here is a list of some of the best universities to study engineering in Kenya.
1. Technical University Of Kenya (TUK)
Technical University of Kenya is accredited by the Engineers Board of Kenya to offer various engineering courses and related disciplines. The institution offers engineering courses such as;
- Bachelor of Engineering (Geospatial Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical & Aviation Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
2. University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is a research-intensive university with a reputation for excellence and a strong and vibrant research culture. The institution is accredited to offer the following engineering courses.
- BSc. – Civil Engineering
- BSc. – Agricultural Engineering
- BSc. – Mechanical Engineering
- BSc. – Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- BSc. – Biosystems Engineering
3. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT)
JKUAT was established as a university through the JKUAT Act, 1994 and inaugurated on 7th December 1994. The institution offers the following engineering courses.
- BSc. – Civil Engineering
- BSc. – Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- BSc. – Electronic & Computer Engineering
- BSc. – Financial Engineering
- BSc. – Geomatics Engineering
- BSc. – Mechanical Engineering
- BSc. – Mechatronics Engineering
- BSc. – Soil, Water & Environmental Engineering
- BSc. – Telecommunication & Information Engineering
4. Moi University
Moi University was officially inaugurated on 6th December 1985. It is one of the universities accredited by the Engineers Board of Kenya to offer various engineering courses. The courses include;
- B-Eng. Civil & Structural Engineering
- B-Eng. Chemical & Process Engineering
- B-Eng. Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering
- B-Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- B-Eng. Industrial & Textile Engineering
- B-Eng. Mechanical & Production Engineering
5. Technical University of Mombasa
The Technical University of Mombasa offers the following engineering courses.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Building & Civil Engineering)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
6. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Information Engineering
7. Kenyatta University (KU)
KU is also one of the institutions accredited by the Engineers Board of Kenya, to offer the following engineering courses.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Bio-Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering