All KIHBT courses, entry requirements, and Fees structure 2024

The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), is a public college in Kenya dedicated to training a highly competent workforce in technical skills such as engineering at both diploma and certificate level.

In this article, we will look at KIHBT courses, entry requirements, fee structure, and application process.

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KIHBT diploma courses and requirements

The following are diploma courses offered at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology.

1. Diploma in automotive engineering – C minus
2. Diploma in architecture – An average of C plain with C plain in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
3. Diploma in quantity surveying – An average of C plain with C plain in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
4. Diploma in civil engineering – C minus
5. Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option) – C minus
6. Diploma in construction plant engineering – C minus
7. Diploma in highways engineering – C minus
8. Diploma in information communication technology – C minus
9. Diploma in land surveying An average of C minus with C minus in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
10. Diploma in Building – C minus
11. Diploma in electrical & electronic engineering(power option) – C minus

All KIHBT Certificate courses

If you didn’t meet the entry requirements for any diploma courses at the kenya institute on highways andBuilding Technology Collegee, you can enroll for any of the following certificate courses.

1. Certificate in building technology
2. Certificate in electrical installation
3. Certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
4. Certificate in plumbing and pipe fitting
5. Certificate in road building and construction

KIHBT short courses, duration, and fees

Besides offering diploma and certificate courses, The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology also offers the following professional courses.

Course Name	Duration	Fee (KES)
AutoCAD and ArchiCAD	2 weeks	15,000
Basic Computer Applications	3 weeks	10,000
Basic Training Course for Engineers	2 weeks	25,000
Building Supervisors	6 weeks	40,000
Defensive Driving	1 week	10,000
Elementary Driving, for school leavers	4 weeks	11,000
Fire Safety & Disaster Preparedness	1 week	25,000
First Aid	5 days	6,000
Fleet Management	1 week	30,000
Plant Operators	2 months	65,000
Refresher course for drivers	1 week	10,000
Road Overseers (6 wks)	6 weeks	126,000

KIHBT courses entry requirements

To secure admission at KIHBT for either a diploma or certificate course, you need to meet the following requirements.

Course Level	Entry requirements
Diploma courses	At least C minus in KCSE
Certificate courses	At least D plain in KCSE.

Fee structure

In case you are considering enrolling in any of the courses covered above. You will be required to pay KSH 22, 000 per term for diploma courses and KSH 19, 500 for certificate/craft courses.

For accommodation and meals, you will be required to pay KSH 17, 000 per term. Alternatively, you can find your means of accommodation and meals.

KIHBT campuses

Kihbt three campuses. They are;

1. Nairobi campus.
2. Kisii campus.
3. Ngong campus.

Application

You can submit your application directly to the institution or apply through KUCCPS when the application window opens. We highly recommend the latter since you will be eligible for government scholarship and other benefits.

Winding Up

We have covered courses offered at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology, their entry requirements, and fee structure.

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