Diploma in civil engineering in Kenya (colleges + requirements)
In this article, we will turn the spotlight on the requirements for diploma in civil engineering in Kenya, career prospects, and colleges to enrol in.
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
- Baringo technical college.
- Bondo technical training institute
- Bushiangala technical training institute
- Butere technical and vocational college
- Dr. Daniel wako murende technical & vocational college
- Eldoret polytechnic
- Gatundu south technical and vocational college
- Jeremiah nyagah technical institute
- Kendege technical and vocational college
- Keroka technical training institute
- Kibwezi technical & vocational college
- Kipsinende technical vocational college
- Kiptaragon technical and vocational college
- Kitale national polytechnic
- Kongoni technical and vocational college
- Masai technical training institute
- Mathenge technical training institute
- Matili technical training institute
- Mawego technical training institute
- Michuki technical training institute
- Murang’a university of technology tvet institute
- Mwala technical & vocational college
- Navakholo technical & vocational college
- Nyandarua national polytechnic
- Nyeri national polytechnic
- Pc kinyanjui technical training institute
- Shamberere technical training institute
- Sang’alo institute of science and technology
- Siaya institute of technology
- Ugunja technical and vocational college
- 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.
- Degree – A KCSE mean grade of C plus or above plus the same grade in maths, physics, chemistry, and in either English or Kiswahili.
- Diploma – As mentioned earlier, the only requirement for a diploma in Civil engineering is a KCSE mean grade of C minus or above.
- 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.
- Site supervisor.
- Construction manager.
- Draughtsman.
- 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.
I scored D plain in each supject I did in KCSE 2023
You can apply for certificate in civil engineering
I like to study civil engineering and I scored D plain in KCSE 2023 will I able to qualify to pursue it
can i able to join with a mean grade of D minus
I would like to join civil engineering
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I have been posted to do diploma in civil engineering but I got below C- in maths and physics what can I do
What if the student scored less than C minus in mathematics and mybe he or she doesn`t took physics?
Please rephrase the question.
Can I do civil engineering with D plus in physics and D minus in mathematics?
Thanks then can I do diploma in campus paying money diploma student paying
Can i do engineering with D in physics and math
Willing to apply