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Course Profile

Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)

Major Subject

Mechanical Engineering

Course Category

Diploma

Average Study Duration

3Years

About Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)

The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Kisumu

Kenya Industrial Training Institute

Nakuru

Beam International Training Centre Kisii branch

Kisii

NYS Engineering Institute

Nairobi

Kirinyaga Institute of Professional Studies

Kerugoya

Kenya College

Nairobi

Kabete National Polytechnic

Nairobi

Bushiangala Technical Training Institute

Kakamega

ICS Training Services

Nairobi

Universities Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)

Technical University of Kenya

Nairobi

The following are the available options:
(i) Industrial Plant Engineering.

(ii) Manufacturing Engineering.

(iii) Structural Fabrication and Materials Engineering.

(iv) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

(v) Air-Conditioning and Energy Engineering.

(vi) Automotive and Autotronic Engineering.

Course requirements.
A mean grade of C+ at KCSE.

Course duration.
Six semesters.

Taita Taveta University

Voi

Entry requirements.
(i) KCSE Mean Grade C and Grade C in mathematics, C in Physics, and C in English or Kiswahili. Or
(ii) Division II in K.C.E with Credit Pass in English or Kiswahili, Credit pass in Physics or Physical sciences or
(iii) Holder of Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University senate.

Course duration
Three years

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Kakamega

It involves the study about
the design,production and operation
of machinery.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored
a C in KCSE with a C- in maths or physics
or a certificate in mechanical engineering
or in any other relevant engineering discipline.

Course duration
-The course takes three years

Kirinyaga University

Kerugoya

Entry requirements
(i) KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science
OR
(ii) KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Course duration
7 Semesters

Kirinyaga university college town campus

Karatina

Entry Requirements:
-KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science
OR
-KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Course Duration:
7 semesters

Technical University of Mombasa

Mombasa

Admission requirements
-KCSE C and above or
-Division III at o levels or
-A pre-university college certificate or
-A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

Machakos University

Machakos

Entry requirements
-A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths or physics or
-A certificate in mechanical engineering from a recognized institution
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time