Aeronautical Engineering in Kenya (courses + cluster points)
Explore the entry requirements for aeronautical engineering in Kenya at diploma and degree level plus colleges/universities to enrol in
Aeronautical engineering is one of the fastest-growing engineering fields in Kenya. It entails designing, developing, testing, producing, and maintaining aircraft ensuring they fly safely and efficiently.
Training covers topics in avionics, airframes and engines, navigation, fuel systems, flight recorders, weather systems, aerospace design, aerodynamics, aircraft mechanics and more.
In this article, we will explore degree and diploma courses in Aeronautical engineering in Kenya, colleges to enrol in, entry requirements, and career prospects. let’s get to it.
Aeronautical engineering courses in Kenya (Diploma, degree)
The following are all aeronautical engineering courses offered in Kenyan colleges and universities.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering)
- Diploma in aeronautical engineering (airframes and engines)
- Diploma in aeronautical engineering (avionics)
- Diploma in Technology (aeronautical engineering)
Aeronautical engineering schools in Kenya
The Technical University of Kenya and The East Africa School of Aviation are the only aeronautical engineering schools in Kenya.
The Technical University of Kenya offers both a diploma and degree in aeronautical engineering while the East Africa School of Aviation offers the course at the diploma level with specializations in Avionics, airframes, and engines.
Entry requirements for aeronautical degree in Kenya
To secure admission for a bachelor of engineering in aeronautical engineering in Kenya you need to have a minimum of C+ in KCSE with C+ in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English or Kiswahili.
Aeronautical Engineering Universities in Kenya
The Technical University of Kenya is the only university offering a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering in Kenya.
Aeronautical engineering cluster points at the Technical University of Kenya.
The Aeronautical Engineering degree cluster point in Kenya is 42. Note that this might change depending on the year of placement. This course is competitive since it is only offered at the Technical University of Kenya.
Admission requirements for diploma in aeronautical engineering
To secure admission for a diploma course in aeronautical engineering in Kenya, you only need a minimum grade of C minus in KCSE. There are no subject requirements for the course.
Colleges offering aeronautical engineering in Kenya
Aeronautical engineering is currently offered in three colleges at the diploma level.
- The East Africa School of Aviation – public
- Nairobi Aviation College – private
- The Technical University of Kenya TVET Institute – public
Winding Up
Aeronautical engineers are not regulated by the Engineering Board of Kenya. The practice is regulated Kenya Civil Aviation Authority under the title flight engineer.
Currently, the technical university is the only university offering bachelor of aeronautical engineering.
You can enrol for a diploma in the same institutions or the East Africa School of Aviation.
