Overview

University of Nairobi's Quantity Surveying BA program prepares students for a rewarding career in the dynamic field of quantity surveying. By emphasizing measurement techniques, cost control, and procurement strategies, this program provides students with a solid foundation to excel in various roles within the construction industry.

Key Features

Extensive coursework covering construction technology, building economics, construction law, and project finance
Practical training in quantity takeoff, cost estimating, and contract administration
Study of construction management, value engineering, and construction dispute resolution
Specialization options in areas like infrastructure development, sustainable construction, and facilities management
Fieldwork, internships, and industry collaborations to gain real-world experience in quantity surveying

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction Measurement and Estimation
Construction Contracts and Procurement
Cost Planning and Control
Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
Project Management in Construction
Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing
Sustainable Construction Practices
Facilities Management
Research Methods in Quantity Surveying

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

64 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

KCSE APPLICANTS OR EQUIVALENT: Mean Grade C+ with a minimum of grade C+ in the following subject clusters: English or Kiswahili; Mathematics; Physics; Geography or Accounts or Commerce or Economics, or Building Construction or Drawing and Design.
KACE (A LEVEL) APPLICANTS OR EQUIVALENT: Two Principal Passes with a minimum principal ‘D’ pass in either Mathematics or Physics and in any one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, and Chemistry and a credit pass in the English language at KCE level or equivalent
DIPLOMA HOLDERS: A minimum KCE Division II or mean grade C in KCSE in addition to a credit pass or equivalent of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Diploma or its equivalent
DEGREE HOLDERS: A holder of a University degree or its equivalent from a recognised University in the following areas: Architecture, Engineering, Design, Economics, Commerce, Land Economics, Planning or any other relevant equivalent degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

396000 KES / year

≈ 396000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

396000 KES / year

≈ 396000 KES / year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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