Overview

Program Details

Design programme offered by the University of Nairobi is a unique programme that offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of the four areas of Graphic, Interior, Product, Fashion and Textiles and Illustration design hence it is attractive to the youth seeking to create employment through application of creative skills. Graduates from the specializations offered have gone on to engage in self-employment, the public sector and private sectors.

In the public sectors the graduates are engaged by the government, parastatals, media/broadcasting and publishing, others are teachers in secondary schools. In private sector, the graduates join advertising firms, publishing and media houses, corporate companies such as Bata Shoes and architectural firms.

The students are provided with opportunities to compete with their peers both locally and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Elementary Social And Culture Studies

Freehand Drawing

Materials

Basic Print Techniques

Two Dimensional Studies

Communication Skills

Principles Of Instrumental Drawing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Design

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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 mean grade C+ or equivalent and an overall mean grade of C+ in each of the 3 clusters below:

Mathematics /Business Studies

English/Swahili

Any cluster III (Art & Design, Home-science, Woodwork, Metalwork, Building and Construction, Drawing and Design, Agriculture) OR

Any cluster IV (History & Govt., Geography, C.R.E., Social Education & Ethics, Music, and French).

Student insurance

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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

240000 KES/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 240000 KES per year during 48 months.
National

240000 KES/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 240000 KES per year during 48 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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