Overview

Program Details

To this end, The Architectural Studies programme offered by the University of Nairobi structure is pivoted around the Design Studio, with lecture inputs in related and supporting subjects aided by tutorials, seminars, laboratory and workshop instructions as well as field exercises.

The first five years of the programme tackle design issues of increasing scale and complexity at individual, group and community levels, in the context of urban and rural human settlements.

The sixth and final year of the programme requires each student to prepare and submit a written thesis and a design project in an area of choice, as approved by the University.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Building Technology & Services

History And Theory Of Architecture

Building Science 3 (acoustics)

Housing & Human Settlements

Architectural Design

Architectural Conservation

Interior Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Landscape Architecture View 3 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in Kenya

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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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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

360000 KES/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 360000 KES per year during 72 months.
National

360000 KES/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 360000 KES per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Nairobi

49608 - 74988 KES /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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