Mechanical engineering courses in Kenya (Cert, Dip, degree) + Requirements

Mechanical engineers play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of machines. In Kenya, there are various mechanical engineering specializations. graduates can work in a wide variety of industries.

Want to become a mechanical engineer? In this article, we will look at all Mechanical engineering courses in Kenya, their specialization, their requirements, and the institutions offering the course.

Let’s get to it.

Overview of mechanical engineering courses in Kenya

The following is a brief overview of Mechanical engineering courses in Kenya universities and colleges. After this list, we will dive deep into each course. Keep it here.

1. Bachelor of Technology education in mechanical engineering.
2. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
3. Diploma in mechanical engineering.
4. Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
5. Craft in mechanical engineering.
6. Artisan in Mechanical engineering.

Bachelor of Technology Education in Mechanical Engineering

This degree program is geared towards producing mechanical engineering technical teachers.

Graduates work as trainers in TVET institutions, technical teachers in secondary schools offering mechanical engineering, and professional mechanical engineering technologists.

With this degree, you are eligible to register with TVETA and TSC. However, you cannot be licensed to practice engineering by the Engineers Board of Kenya.

Entry requirements

You must meet the following requirements to get a direct entry for this course.

1. KCSE mean grade of C plus.
2. C plain in English/Kiswahili.
3. C plus in physics and Mathematics/Chemistry.

Universities offering the course.

1. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
2. Meru University of science and technology
3. Masinde Muliro University of science and technology

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

The entry requirements for the course in Kenya are as follows;

1. KCSE mean grade of at least C plus.
2. A minimum of C plus in Mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English/Kiswahili.

Where to study

1. Dedan Kimathi university of technology
2. Egerton university
3. Jomo Kenyatta university of agriculture and technology
4. Kenyatta university
5. Machakos university
6. Masinde muliro university of science & technology
7. Moi university
8. Multimedia university of Kenya
9. South Eastern Kenya University
10. Technical University of Kenya
11. Technical University of Mombasa
12. University of Eldoret
13. University of Nairobi

Note;

All universities above have been accredited by the Engineering Board of Kenya to offer the course.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

We have covered in detail the requirements and institutions offering diploma in mechanical engineering. Please follow the link for more info.

Certificate/craft and Artisan in mechanical engineering

The entry requirements for certificate and craft in mechanical engineering are at least D plus and E in KCSE respectively.

Mechanical engineering specialization in Kenya

As a mechanical engineer, you can specialize in any of the following;

1. Robotics.
2. Mechanical design.
3. Production.
4. Fluid mechanics
5. Nanotechnology and many more.

Winding Up

We have covered all mechanical engineering courses in Kenya, their requirements, and institutions.

Decided on a course? Congratulations. If you haven’t settled on a mechanical engineering course, there are infinite options available for you. Keep it here.