If your dream is to become an auto engineer (auto engineers are not just your ordinary mechanic, they do way more and so earn much more), you may want to know if you’re qualified for automotive engineering course in Kenya.

With that in mind, below are the current automotive engineering requirements in Kenya (from the certificate level to the diploma).

Go through the requirements and see where to start (I will also share a list of colleges and universities you can enroll in for the course)..

Automotive engineering requirements in Kenya – requirements for certificate, diploma, and degree in automotive engineering course in Kenya including automotive engineering subject requirements

Certificate in automotive engineering course in Kenya(certificate in automotive engineering requirements)

KCSE Mean grade(aggregate): D Plain

Cluster requirements: None

Course Duration:  2 years(on average)

Diploma in automotive engineering course in Kenya(diploma in automotive engineering requirements)

KCSE Mean grade(aggregate): C-(minus)

Cluster requirements: None

Course Duration:  2-3 years(on average)

Alternative entry: You may also be admitted if you hold a Certificate in automotive engineering and you had a pass-at least).

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Degree in automotive engineering requirements in kenya (Degree in automotive engineering course in Kenya)

KCSE Mean grade(aggregate): C+(minus)

Cluster subjects and their requirements:

• Maths- C+ (at least)
• English/Kiswahili- C+ (at least)
• Physics/Chemistry/Physical Sciences- C+ (at least)

Course Duration:  4 years(on average)

Alternative degree in automotive engineering entry requirements: You may also be admitted if you hold a Diploma in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering/Plant& Production Engineering on condition that you had a pass/credit-at least).

Keep in mind that holders of a Higher National Diploma(from a reputable institution) in the above same areas could also be accepted.

Colleges offering automotive engineering qualification in Kenya

For the certificate in automotive engineering course in Kenya

Check out:

• Nairobi Technical Training Institute- see more
• KCITI College- at KCITI you take a KNEC Craft certificate in Automotive Technology(modules 1and module 2).

Of course, there are a good number of public TVET colleges offering the course (The colleges I have listed above are all private) so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

These include:

• TVET colleges in Nairobi
• PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
• Kasarani Technical and Vocational College

Universities and Colleges offering diploma in automotive engineering

Many jobs will need a Diploma in automotive engineering in Kenya so be sure you upgrade to a diploma course before you start looking for work (if possible).

The following institutions offer the course:

• Meru University
• Machakos University
• KCITI College
• Technical University of Kenya(TUK)
• SEKU(South Eastern Kenya University)
• Nairobi Technical Training Institute

Besides, most National Polytechnics teach the course (See this list ).

Finally, you can take the course at quite a few public TVET colleges as well as TTIs.

Go through this list of government-owned TVET colleges to see if there’s one near you if you want to apply)

Which university offers degree in automotive engineering in Kenya?

If you have fully qualified for a bachelor degree in automotive engineering, below are some of the universities offering automotive engineering in Kenya:

• Technical University of Mombasa(TUM) -Bsc. in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
• University of East Africa-Baraton (Private) – Bachelor of Science(Bsc) In Technology(Automotive)
• Technical University of Kenya
• University of Eldoret
• Kenyatta University (KU)

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