DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
The common regulations of the Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in all Faculties of the University of Nairobi apply. However, admission into any Ph.D programme in the School of Engineering shall be open to holders of Master of Science degree in the respective field of specialization, either from the University of Nairobi or other Universities recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi.
The candidate shall obtain an official application form from the Board of Postgraduate Studies (BPS) office situated at the Main Campus of the University upon payment of the prescribed fees. The candidate shall complete the said application form, attach certified copies of degree certificates and a draft research proposal prepared in a prescribed manner and return the same to the School of Engineering. The FPSC in consultation with the Department in which registration is sought will process the documents and make recommendation. Upon receipt of these documents, the Director, BPS will write to the candidate informing him/her whether he/she is eligible or not. Note: A candidate who is eligible for admission can request the BPS for interim (6 months) registration pending preparation and submission of the full research proposal.