Diploma in civil engineering in Kenya (colleges + requirements)

Are you interested in enrolling for a diploma in civil engineering in Kenya? If so, we will share the entry requirements and all institutions offering the course.

The course covers units in geotechnical engineering, surveying, construction technology, structural analysis, hydraulics, hydrology and many more

Civil engineers are responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructures and it is one of the oldest engineering disciplines in the world.

Requirements for the course cuts across all public institutions offering the course. Private colleges/universities might have other requirements.

Diploma in Civil Engineering requirements in Kenya

To enrol for a diploma in civil engineering, you need at least a mean of C minus in KCSE. There are no minimum subject requirements for the course.

Holders of a certificate in civil engineering can also apply directly to their preferred institutions.

Colleges offering Diploma in Civil Engineering in Kenya

1. Baringo technical college.
2. Bondo technical training institute
3. Bushiangala technical training institute
4. Butere technical and vocational college
5. Dr. Daniel wako murende technical & vocational college
6. Eldoret polytechnic
7. Gatundu south technical and vocational college
8. Jeremiah nyagah technical institute
9. Kendege technical and vocational college
10. Keroka technical training institute
11. Kibwezi technical & vocational college
12. Kipsinende technical vocational college
13. Kiptaragon technical and vocational college
14. Kitale national polytechnic
15. Kongoni technical and vocational college
16. Masai technical training institute
17. Mathenge technical training institute
18. Matili technical training institute
19. Mawego technical training institute
20. Michuki technical training institute
21. Murang’a university of technology tvet institute
22. Mwala technical & vocational college
23. Navakholo technical & vocational college
24. Nyandarua national polytechnic
25. Nyeri national polytechnic
26. Pc kinyanjui technical training institute
27. Shamberere technical training institute
28. Sang’alo institute of science and technology
29. Siaya institute of technology
30. Ugunja technical and vocational college
31. Wote technical training institute

KCSE requirements for civil engineering (Cert Dip, and degree)

The following are the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education requirements for civil engineering certificate, diploma, and degree.

1. Degree – A KCSE mean grade of C plus or above plus the same grade in maths, physics, chemistry, and in either English or Kiswahili.
2. Diploma – As mentioned earlier, the only requirement for a diploma in Civil engineering is a KCSE mean grade of C minus or above.
3. Certificate – A mean grade of D Plus or above in KCSE.

Career option for diploma in civil engineering

The following are some career opportunities available for civil engineering diploma holders.

1. Site supervisor.
2. Construction manager.
3. Draughtsman.
4. Construction consultancy.

Winding Up

We have covered the entry requirements and colleges offering diploma in civil engineering in Kenya.

Wishing you all the best in your studies and engineering career. Do you have any questions? Please ask in the comments section below.