Bachelor of Electrical and electronics Engineering is for students who are good in mathematics and Physics. If your general grade in KCSE is A and you manage to score A in mathematics and Physics, you’ll be admitted to study for the program. There are many institutions employing these graduates, which include Kenya Power, KenGen and Ministry of Energy.
The Entry requirements for the course are;
JKUAT BSc. Electrical & Electronic Engineering Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean grade B- (minus) and mean grade for the total score in the four JAB cluster subjects of at lest B (plain) and the following minimum grades in the individual luster subjects: Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Chemistry C+, Geography or Biology, or group III or any group IV.
University of Nairobi Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Admission requirements
Entry Requirements
Candidates shall be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Engineering in the following categories.
a) KCSE Candidates
The basic admission requirement shall be the minimum requirement set for entry into Public Universities which is a mean grade of at least C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). In addition, candidates shall have obtained at least C+ in each of the four cluster subjects from any of the following alternative clusters. However, a cut-off grade higher than C+ in each cluster subject shall be preferred if limitations of the number of places available for each degree programme versus the number of qualified candidates so demand. The said cut-off grades shall be determined and implemented by the School Board.
Alternative A:
Physics Biology or Geography or any Group IV Subject
Chemistry
Mathematics
Alternative B:
Physical Sciences Geography or any Group IV Subject
Biological Sciences
Mathematics
Group IV Subjects:
Home Science Building Construction
Art and Design Power Mechanics
Agriculture Electricity
Woodwork Drawing and Design
Metalwork Aviation Technology
b) A-Level Candidates
Candidates with a minimum entry requirement of principal C passes in Mathematics and Physics and a Subsidiary level pass in Chemistry with a credit pass in English at ‘O’ level, except that for Geospatial Engineering, a subsidiary level pass in Geography shall also be accepted in lieu of Chemistry.
c) KNEC Higher National Diploma (HND) or Equivalent
Candidates with Higher National Diploma in the following broad areas of study:
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- Agricultural Engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Geospatial Engineering
- Any other approved subject area.
- Ordinary KNEC Diploma or equivalent (with credit pass)
- Agricultural Engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Geospatial Engineering
- Any other approved subject area.
- Diploma from Science/Technical Teacher Training Colleges
Candidates with a Diploma in Mathematics and Physics from recognized teacher training colleges.
- BSc/BEd (Science) degrees from Universities or any other relevant degrees
Candidates with a Bachelor of Science or Education degree in Physics and Mathematics from recognized institutions or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution.
Exemption from any Courses in the Programme
- The point of entry into the programme for candidates with a KNEC higher national diploma or its equivalent in accordance with F1 (c) shall be in the second year of study.
- The point of entry into the programme for candidates with an ordinary KNEC diploma or its equivalent in accordance with F1 (d) shall be in the first year of study.
- The point of entry into the programme for candidates with qualification other than those outlined in F1 (a), F1 (b), F1 (c) and F1 (d) shall be approved by Senate on the recommendations of the School Board of Engineering and the College Academic Board and shall be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
- Where a candidate wishes to be exempted from any course or courses, he/she shall send a formal application to the Academic Registrar justifying his/her request and attaching evidence of the credentials which support such request. Such a candidate may be required to sit and pass an exemption examination set and administered by the School, and approved under the authority of the Senate after payment of a prescribed fee.
- Based on the assessment of the exemption examination, the School Board of Engineering shall make its recommendations to the Senate. The Academic Registrar shall communicate to the candidate, the Senate’s decision.
Fees structure for BS.c Electrical and Electronics Engineering at UoN
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | Sum total |
| TUITION | 198,000 | 198,000 | 396,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | – | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | – | 7,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | – | 2,000 |
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5,000 | – | 5,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 14,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | – | 4,000 |
| TOTAL | 233,750 | 207,250 | 441,000 |
| Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 2- 16 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 198,000 | 198,000 | 396,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | – | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | – | 7,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | – | 2,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | – | 4,000 |
| TOTAL | 229,750 | 208,250 | 438,000 |
| Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 3-16 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 198,000 | 198,000 | 396,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | – | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | – | 7,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | – | 2,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | – | 4,000 |
| TOTAL | 229,750 | 208,250 | 438,000 |
| Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 4–16units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 198,000 | 198,000 | 396,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | – | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | – | 7,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | – | 2,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 16,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | – | 4,000 |
| TOTAL | 229,750 | 208,250 | 438,000 |
| Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering-Year 5-14 units | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 198,000 | 198,000 | 396,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | – | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | – | 7,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | – | 2,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 14,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | – | 4,000 |
| TOTAL | 228,750 | 207,250 | 436,000 |
| Grand TOTAL | 2,191,000 |
Strathmore University Bachelor Of Science In Electrical and Electronics Engineering Entry Requirements
- A minimum KCSE grade of B+ (or its equivalent), with a B+ or above in both Mathematics and Physics.
- 6 credits at O-Level, A level 3 principal passes
- IB Diploma 34 points out of 45
- A distinction in the Strathmore University Entrance Exam
- Proven leadership skills in school and community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage.
Multimedia University Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering Entry Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ with a minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry/ Physical Science, and either Biology/Biological Science or any of the Group III, IV, or V subjects or diploma in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering from Multimedia University of Kenya or KNEC diploma or Diploma in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering from an institution approved by University Senate
Fees is Ksh 101,871/- Per Semester
Kenyatta University B.SC. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING Entry Requirements
Qualifications- KCSE C + (plus) with at least B+ Maths and physics and B plain in Chemistry and English or C plain in KCSE with a diploma at least credit or pass in relevant fields of study from a recognized institution
Chuka University Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering Entry Requirements
Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, Phys, Chem, Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Engineering or related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate recognized institutions.
Meru University of Science & Technology Bachelor of electrical and electronics engineering admission requirements
Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering) K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus). In addition, students are expected to have obtained at least a grade C+ (plus) in each of the following cluster subjects in K.C.S.E examinations:
Cluster Subjects:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology/any Group III/any Group IV/any Group V.
KCSE Subject Grouping
Group I: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics
Group II: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Group III: History and Government, Geography, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education
Group IV: Home Science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, Computer Studies, Drawing and Design, Power Mechanics, Electricity, Metalwork and Building Construction.
Group V: French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies
OR
A-Levels or Equivalent
Students should have a minimum of two (2) principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and a subsidiary level pass in Chemistry with a credit pass in English at O-Level
OR;
Diploma or Equivalent
Credit pass of KNEC Diploma/Higher National Diploma in Civil, Electrical and Electronics or Mechanical Engineering from KNEC or its equivalent.
Machakos University Bachelor of Science (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Entry Requirements
Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Math, Phys, Chem, Engl/Kisw, OR Diploma in Engineering or related disciplines with at least a credit from Senate recognized institutions.
Kabarak University Bachelor of Electrical and electronics Engineering Admission Requirements
- The minimum entry qualifications is C+(plus) at KCSE and must meet specific program requirements.
- Those with A level qualifications must possess at least 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects
