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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
Disciplines
Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Landscape Architecture View 3 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in KenyaWhat students do after studying
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.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
360000 KES/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 360000 KES per year during 72 months. -
National
360000 KES/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 360000 KES per year during 72 months.
Living costs for Nairobi
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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