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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Nairobi
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Language English

Program Overview

The Electrical and Electronics Engineering at University of Nairobi is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Electronic Engineering Option
  2. Electrical Engineering Option
  3. Control Engineering Option
  4. Research Methodology
  5. Engineering Mathematics
  6. Software Engineering
  7. Analogue Electronics
  8. Digital Electronics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The common regulations for the Masters degrees at the University of Nairobi shall apply.

The minimum requirements for eligibility into Electrical & Electronic Engineering management programme are:

  • Holders of at least an Upper Second honours Bachelor’s degree of the University of Nairobi in any relevant Engineering or Physical sciences discipline.
  • Holders of a Lower Second honours Bachelor’s degree of the University of Nairobi in any relevant Engineering or Physical sciences discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Holders of at least a Bachelor’s pass degree with Postgraduate diploma in Energy management of the University of Nairobi.
  • Holders of equivalent qualifications to those specified in (2.1), (2.2), (2.3) and (2.4) above from institutions recognized by the Senate.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,841 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Nairobi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Nairobi

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University of Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

TheUniversity of Nairobi(uonbiorUoN;Swahili:Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi)is acollegiateresearch universitybased inNairobiand is the largestuniversityinKenya.Although its history as aneducational...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months