University Of Nairobi Electrical Engineering
Get all the details on University Of Nairobi Electrical Engineering admission requirements, courses and programmes and procedures to follow.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following will be eligible for consideration for admission into any of the above degree programmes.
(i) KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) Applicants (or equivalent):
Minimum Mean Grade C+ and C+ in each of the four cluster subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology OR Geography OR a Group IV subject).
(ii) KACE (Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education) Applicants (or equivalent):
2 principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and at least a credit pass in Chemistry at the Ordinary Level of Education. For B.Sc. Surveying applications, a credit pass in Geography shall also be acceptable in lieu of Chemistry.
(iii) Ordinary Diploma (OD) Applicants (or equivalent): Credit Passes in the relevant disciplines.
(iv) Higher National Diploma (HND) Applicants (or equivalent): Passes in the relevant disciplines.
(v) Science/Technical Diploma Applicants (or equivalent)
Credit passes in Mathematics and Physics (at Diploma level).
(vi) Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Science) degrees or any other relevant degrees
in Science/Technology
(vii) Other Appropriate Technical Qualifications at degree level.
All applicants must meet the stipulated minimum entry requirements for admission to the University of Nairobi.
Applicants from Non-English speaking countries should produce a certificate of proficiency in English (the equivalent of at least a credit pass at “O” Level).
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
- The programmes comprise a total of 10 semesters with each semester consisting of 15 weeks. Each Academic year will have two semesters.
- Applicants in categories (i), (ii) and (iii) above will join the programmes in the first year of study.
- Applicants in other categories may join the programmes at an entry point approved by the University Senate depending on their qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms are available from the office of the Dean, Faculty of Engineering upon payment of a non-refundable application and processing fee of Ksh. 3000/= for Kenyans or 55 US dollars for foreign applicants.
Categories of Applicants:
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 admissions requirement shall be the minimum entry requirements set for entry into the Public Universities, which is at least an average grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). In addition candidates are expected to have performed well in the following alternative cluster of subjects in KCSE Examinations, but at any rate shall have obtained at least a grade of C+ in each of the cluster subjects.
Alternative A:
Physics Biology or Geography
Chemistry or any Group IV subject
Mathematics
Alternative B:
Physical Sciences Geography or any
Biological Sciences IV subject
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 requirements of 2 principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and a subsidiary level pass in Chemistry with a credit pass in English at
DEGREE COURSES
| Level : 1 | |||
| Semester: 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE101 | Physics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE111 | Applied Mathematics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE121 | Pure Mathematics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE131 | Computer Science I | 45 | View Description |
| FEE141 | Communication Skills | 45 | View Description |
| FEE151 | Elements Of Philosophy | 45 | View Description |
| FEE161 | Mechanical Workshop Technology | 45 | View Description |
| Semester: 2 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE102 | Physics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE112 | Applied Mathematics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE122 | Pure Mathematics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE132 | Computer Science Ii | 45 | View Description |
| FEE142 | Electrical Measurements | 45 | View Description |
| FEE152 | The Development Process | 45 | View Description |
| FEE162 | Electrical Workshop Technology | 45 | View Description |
| Level : 2 | |||
| Semester: 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE201 | Physical Electronics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE221 | Electric Circuit Theory I A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE231 | Computer Science Iii | 45 | View Description |
| FEE241 | Engineering Drawing A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE251 | Thermodynamics For Electrical Engineers | 45 | View Description |
| FEE261 | Mechanics Of Machines And Strenghts Of Materials A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE271 | Mathematics Ii A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE281 | Laboratory Ii A | 45 | View Description |
| Semester: 2 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE202 | Physical Electronic B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE222 | Electric Circuit Theory I B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE232 | Computer Science Iv | 45 | View Description |
| FEE242 | Engineering Drawing B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE252 | Fluid Mechanics For Electrical Engineers | 45 | View Description |
| FEE262 | Mechanics Of Machines And Strenghts Of Materials B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE272 | Mathematics Ii B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE282 | Laboratory Ii B | 45 | View Description |
| Level : 3 | |||
| Semester: 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE301 | Analogue Electronic A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE321 | Electrical Circuit Theory Ii A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE331 | Digital Electronics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE341 | Electrical Machines I A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE351 | Electromagnetic Fields A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE361 | Mechanical Engineering For Electrical. Engineers | 45 | View Description |
| FEE371 | Mathematics Iii A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE381 | Laboratory Iii A | 60 | View Description |
| Semester: 2 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE302 | Analogue Electronics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE322 | Electrical Circuit Theory Ii B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE332 | Digital Electronics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE342 | Electrical Machines Ib | 45 | View Description |
| FEE352 | Electromagnetic Fields B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE362 | Instrumentation | 45 | View Description |
| FEE372 | Mathematics Iii B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE382 | Laboratory Iii B | 60 | View Description |
| Level : 4 | |||
| Semester: 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE401 | Electronics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE411 | Control Systems A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE421 | Telecommunications And Electroacoustics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE431 | Electrical Power Systems Ia | 45 | View Description |
| FEE441 | Electrical Machines Iia | 45 | View Description |
| FEE451 | Electrodynamics And Insulating Materials A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE471 | Statistics | 45 | View Description |
| FEE481 | Laboratory Iv A | 45 | View Description |
| Semester: 2 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE402 | Electronics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE412 | Control System B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE422 | Telecommunications And Electroacoustics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE432 | Electrical Power Systems Ib | 45 | View Description |
| FEE442 | Electrical Machines Iib | 45 | View Description |
| FEE452 | Electrodynamics And Insulating Materials B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE472 | Numerical Methods | 45 | View Description |
| FEE482 | Laboratory Iv B | 60 | View Description |
| Level : 5 | |||
| Semester: 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE501 | Applied Electronics A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE511 | Control Engineering A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE521 | Telecommunications A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE531 | Electrical Power Systems Iia | 45 | View Description |
| FEE541 | Power Electronics & Variable Machine Drives A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE551 | Microwaves And Antennas A | 45 | View Description |
| FEE560 | Engineering Project | 60 | View Description |
| FEE571 | Mathematical Methods | 45 | View Description |
| FEE591 | Laboratory V A | 60 | View Description |
| Semester: 2 | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Hours | |
| FEE502 | Applied Electronics B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE512 | Control Engineering B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE522 | Telecommunications B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE532 | Electrical Power Systems Iib | 45 | View Description |
| FEE542 | Power Electronics & Variable Machine Drives B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE552 | Microwaves And Antennas B | 45 | View Description |
| FEE560 | Engineering Project | 60 | View Description |
| FEE582 | Management For Engineers | 45 | View Description |
| FEE592 | Laboratory V B | 60 | View Description |