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
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Design Graphic Design Interior DesignAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic 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).
Tuition Fee
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International
1992 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 996 EUR per semester during 48 months. -
National
1992 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 996 EUR per semester during 48 months.
120,000 KES per semester
Living costs for Nairobi
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.