Philosophy of the Programme

The philosophy of the programme is to produce highly motivated and innovative graduates of Civil Engineering who have values of honesty, hard work, and with an eye on sustainability to solve the problems of a demanding engineering market and to provide leadership and stewardship and to give hope and faith in the infrastructure sector 

Rationale

The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific problems of society at large. One of the main objectives in this process is to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental engineering research of an original nature. It also promotes a lifelong learning approach and an aptitude for training other students in similar fields.

Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Civil Engineering Program at the University of Nairobi will:

• Practice the profession of civil engineering, make progress toward certification as licensed Professional Engineers and/or pursue graduate studies.
• Serve society and the civil engineering profession through involvement in community and professional organizations.
• Pursue life-long education through professional training and/or independent inquiry and study.
• Possess the expertise that allows graduates to make judgment-based decisions with confidence.
• Contribute new ideas and innovations that empower advancements in their profession.

Application Information

 

You will be required to enter some basic information, including your email address and to choose a password. We will then send you an email to the address you entered, so that we can validate your account. When you have clicked on the validation link (sent to you in the email), you will be able to log in to the application system using the "Login" box below

For instructions on how to apply click here

To apply online here

 

Schedule of Intakes

The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September)

Mode of Delivery

• Face-to-Face Mode

This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.

• Open, Distance Learning and e-Learning

In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory, field work and computing sessions. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus. 

• Blended Learning

This is a hybrid of face to face with Open, Distance Learning and e-learning.

Notable Alumni

• Notable Alumni:

  Eng. Nicholas Musuni - Registrar, Engineers Board of Kenya

  Eng. Tom Omai - General Manager, Planning & Programming, Kenya Roads Board.

Contact of Support Persons

Our Offices are located at Main Campus-Civil Engineering Block (Next to Central Police Station) Harry Thuku Way, Nairobi

Tel: +254 - 20 - 491- 3512

Email: civileng@uonbi.ac.ke

 

 

 

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