Qualifications for electrical engineering in Kenya

As we look at the Qualifications for electrical engineering in Kenya, keep in mind that the minimum entry requirements vary from university to university or TVET, but generally some institutions are highly competitive to qualify for a course compared to others, so you may need to obtain higher grades to gain admission to some particular institutions. JKUAT, for example, requires a mean KCSE grade of B- (minus) with a C+ (plus) in the cluster subjects for a Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering course.

certificate in electrical engineering requirements

Qualifications include; An aggregate of grade D in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E), and a minimum of grade D in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.

  • Pass in Artisan Level where applicable;
  • Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC

requirements for diploma in electrical engineering

subject requirements:

  • Mathematics – C- (minus)
  • Physics/Physical Sciences – C- (minus)
  • English/Kiswahili – C- (minus)

Also, if you have a Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology or its equivalent, you can enroll in the diploma program.

degree in electrical engineering requirements

You must have attained a KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or above.

Besides, you must have obtained at least a C+ (plus) in each of the cluster subjects listed below:

  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology or Geography or any Group III or Group IV subject
QualificationRequirements
Certificate in Electrical Engineering– KCSE Aggregate Grade: D
– Minimum Grade D in English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
– Pass in Artisan Level where applicable.
– Any other equivalent qualification approved by KNEC.
Diploma in Electrical Engineering– KCSE Mathematics: C- (minus)
– KCSE Physics/Physical Sciences: C- (minus)
– KCSE English/Kiswahili: C- (minus)
– Enrollment possible with Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology or equivalent.
Degree in Electrical Engineering– KCSE Mean Grade: C+ (plus)
– At least C+ (plus) in each of the cluster; subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, or any Group III or Group IV subject.

Electrical engineering courses in Kenya

The Electrical and Electronics Engineering deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism, DC and AC machines, Power System (generation, transmission and utilization), Power Electronics and PLC, Digital Electronics and Micro Controllers.

  • Electrical and electronic engineering power option
  • Electrical and electronic engineering Instrumentation option
  • Electrical and electronic engineering telecommunication option

Diploma courses in Kenya and their requirements

Diploma in electrical engineering salary in Kenya

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