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…
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.
- Diploma in automotive engineering – C minus
- Diploma in architecture – An average of C plain with C plain in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
- Diploma in quantity surveying – An average of C plain with C plain in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
- Diploma in civil engineering – C minus
- Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option) – C minus
- Diploma in construction plant engineering – C minus
- Diploma in highways engineering – C minus
- Diploma in information communication technology – C minus
- Diploma in land surveying An average of C minus with C minus in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
- Diploma in Building – C minus
- 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.
- Certificate in building technology
- Certificate in electrical installation
- Certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
- Certificate in plumbing and pipe fitting
- 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) |
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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 |
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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;
- Nairobi campus.
- Kisii campus.
- 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
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Am Stephen Nambafu a plant operator specifically backhoe loader, I am reguesting if I can get a certificate from kihbit, or the correct procedure s
Am Stephen Nambafu a plant operator specifically backhoe loader, I am reguesting if I can get a certificate from kihbit, or the correct procedure s
Hello Stephen, you will have to enrol at KIHBT for a course in plant operation
Hi. i want to enrol for 3 MONTHS mechanical engineering short term course. kindly advise quickly the best option i can choose
Do you offer driving course and if it’s being offered how much fee
I would like to see the fees structure for mve diproma course and the requirements. Would like to join ngong on September
I can join with D-