Overview

Guided by market surveys, needs and stakeholders’ assessments, this Architectural Studies and Architecture programme offered by the University of Nairobi is tailored to nurture and inspire graduates to meet the needs of the Kenyan, East African region as well as the global built environment.

The programme aims to develop in each student the ability to sensitise problems, evaluate and synthesise the student’s understanding into design solutions appropriate to their context and thus produce quality graduates in the built environment.

This is done through face-to-face teaching as well as through open, distance and electronic learning (ODeL) mode of study (ICT based delivery), practical exposure/industrial attachment, mentoring and extra-curricula activities conducted in a healthy, secure and safe environment.

Objectives

At the end of this programme, the learner should be able to:

Produce creative and innovative solutions that promote sustainable development goals in the construction industry.

Generate quality consultancy in the field of Architecture.

Create relevant, dynamic, market-driven academic research projects.

Participate in extension and community services as well as promote the profession of Architecture at local, regional and global levels.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Building Technology & Services

History And Theory Of Architecture

Building Science

Housing & Human Settlements

Architectural Design

Architectural Conservation

Interior Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

81 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Architecture

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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

A student must satisfy the prescribed University of Nairobi requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Architecture (B.A.S./B..Arch.) by having any of the following qualifications:

K.C.S.E. with a mean grade C+ or equivalent and in addition, a candidate must also have attained a minimum grade of C+ at the K.C.S.E. examination from a recognized secondary institution in the following subject clusters:

English or Kiswahili

Mathematics

Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Physical Science or Biological Sciences

Art and Design or Drawing and Design, or Building Construction, or Music, or Economics, or Geography, or Social Education and Ethics, or History and Government.

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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

360000 KES / year

≈ 360000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

360000 KES / year

≈ 360000 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.

Funding

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