Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)
Major Subject: Mechanical Engineering
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Coast Institute of Technology, Voi
Course Details:

Module I
-Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
-Communication Skills
-Entrepreneurship
-Mathematics
-Vehicle Technology
-Engineering Drawing.
-Mechanical Science
-Electrical and Electronic Prn.
-Material Technology
-Workshop Technology

Module II
-Mathematics
-Business Plan
-Engine Technology
-Engineering Drawing and Design.
-Mechanics of Machines
-Industrial Organization and Management
-Strength of Materials
-Vehicle Body Works

Module III
-Mathematics
-Control System
-Instrumentation
-Auto electrics
-Thermodynamics
-Fluid Mechanics
-AutoCAD
-Project
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
MODULE I
Duration: 9 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Practical Fees/Term: 2,000
Entry Requirements: C-
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

MODULE II
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Practical Fees/Term: 2,000
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module I
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

MODULE III
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Practical Fees/Term: 2,000
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module II
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Course outline:

Module I

Electrical Principles
Mathematics I
Engineering Drawing I
Vehicle Technology
Materials and Workshop Technology
Information Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Entrepreneurship

Module II
Industrial Organization and Management
Strength of Materials & Mechanics of Machines
Mathematics II
Engine Technology & Vehicle Bodywork
Engineering Drawing II

Requirements
Course Duration: 27 months

Exam Body: KNEC

Grade: C- and Above
Eldoret National Polytechnic, Eldoret
Course s:

(i) plant Option

(ii) Automotive Option

(iii) Production Option

(iv) Welding and
Fabrication Option

(v) Air
Conditioning and
Refrigeration Option

(vi) Agricultural
Engineering Option

Course requirements: K.C.S.E MG C- with at least C- in English,
Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science

Course duration: 9 Terms

Intake: JANUARY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KNEC

Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Options:
1. Production
2. Automotive

Duration: 6 semesters

Tuition fees: Ksh. 25,000 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum mean grade of C (plain) in K.C.S.E with C (plain) in Mathematics and minimums of C- (minus) in Physics or Chemistry OR Mean Grade of C (plain) in K.C.S.E with C (plain) in Physics and minimums of C- (minus) in Mathematics or Chemistry OR A Certificate in relevant fields from KNEC or KASNEB examining bodies.
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, Nairobi
Production option

(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

Intake: January/September

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in Module I

Course duration: 6 Months

Intake: January/May

(c) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass In Module II

Course duration: 6 Months

Intake: January/May
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology , Nakuru
(i) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 terms

(ii) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module I

Course duration: 2 terms

(iii) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module II

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
a) KCSE with C (plain) Mean grade or its equivalent as determined by KNEC, and a minimum of C- (minus) in Mathematics, English/Kiswahili, Physics/Physical Sciences and Chemistry;
b) Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology by KNEC or equivalent from an institution recognized by University Senate.

Course duration: 3 years

Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Admission Requirements:

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry
OR
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Duration: 6 semesters
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
Mean grade of C in KCSE plus Math C, Phys C, Chem C, Biol or any group three subjects or any group four subjects or group five subjects C, English or Kiswahili C, OR Certificate in related discipline from Senate-recognized institutions.

Course duration: 6 semesters

Mode of study: Full time or work-based
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Duration 3 years

Minimum Entry requirement
-Mean Grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with D+ (Plus) in each of the following: Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences Or a KNEC Craft Certificate in Relevant Technical Education from a recognized institution.

Tuition Fees 40,000/= per semester
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
(i) Plant option
(ii) Production option

Admission criteria
- A mean grade of C- in KCSE or a pass in Craft certificate

Intake: May/September

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 3 years,regular for plant option and modular for production option.
The Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC), Nairobi
Course entry requirements:

To qualify for this course one must have;

-KCSE Mean of C With:
-Mathematics C
-Physics C
-English C

Duration: 3 years.

Exam body: KNEC.

Study Options : Production.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

(i) Production

(ii) Plant option

Course requirements: C- or Craft

Course duration: 3 Years

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KNEC
The Nyeri National Polytechnic, Nyeri
Course options:
(i) Production Option

(ii) Plant Option

Entry requirements: Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate

Course duration: 3 Modules

Examination body: KNEC
Siaya Institute of Technology., Siaya
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: January/September

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Full time
Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega
Module I-III

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September

Course duration: 7 terms
Musakasa Technical Training Institute, Bungoma
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Production)

Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Program duration: 3 years

Exam body: KNEC
Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College, Ngong
Production option

Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Modular
Shamberere Technical Training Institute, Kakamega
Minimum Qualification: C- (Minus) and Above

Duration: 9 terms

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake Period: January/May/September
Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College, Laikipia
Module I-III
Entry Requirement: C- or Certificate in related field

Duration: 3 terms each module

Exam Body: KNEC
Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College, Eldoret
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake:Jan/September
Chuka Technical and Vocational College, Kathwana
Minimum Requirement: KCSE mean grade C- or pass in Craft certificate

Exam Body: Knec

Duration: 3 years
Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology, Nyahururu
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Course duration: 3 years

Exam body: KNEC
Tindiret Technical and Vocational College, Songhor
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake Periods: Jan/May/Sept
Ugunja Technical and Vocational College, Ugunja
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 Years

Examining Body: KNEC
Thika Technical Training Institute, Thika
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years
Nuu Technical and Vocational College, Mwingi
Minimum Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 modules

Exam Body: KNEC/CDACC
The Nyandarua National Polytechnic, Nyandarua
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Intakes: Jan/May
Viteec Training Institute, Kikuyu
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC, CITY & GUILDS
The Institute of Energy Studies and Research, Nairobi
-Plant option
-Automotive option

Exam body: KNEC

Module 1
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Options:
1. Automotive
2. Plant

Duration: 3 years
Railway Training Institute, Nairobi
Course duration: 2 terms each module

Exam Body: KNEC
Tigania East Technical and Vocational College, Mikinduri
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years.

Exam Body: KNEC.
Friends College Kaimosi, Kaimosi
Qualification: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Christian Industrial Training Centre Nairobi, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years.

Exam Body: KNEC
Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Diploma in Mechanical engineering (plant option)
Riatirimba Technical and Vocational College, Kisii
Examination Body: KNEC
Kinangop TVC, Nyandarua
Examination Body: KNEC
Gakuyo Technical College, Thika
Entry Grade: C-
Sagana Technical Training Institute, Sagana
Exam Body: KNEC
Bumbe Technical Training Institute (BTTI), Funyula
The Kabete National Polytechnic, Nairobi
Aviation College of Kenya, Nairobi
East Africa Vision Institute, Eldoret
Beam International Training Centre, Nairobi
Kenya Israel Technical College, Machakos
Kirinyaga Institute of Professional Studies, Kerugoya
Nairobi Platinum Technical College, Nairobi
Rangwe Technical and Vocational College, Homa Bay