Civil Engineering University of Nairobi

Overview

The global demand for Civil Engineers has a direct relation with population.  The Civil Engineering programme offered by the University of Nairobi is a 5-year program that addresses society’s needs by combining the fundamentals of Civil Engineering with innovative ideas. 

Consequently, the program is structured to emphasize both engineering theory and technical skills. These skills enable the learners who have gone through this programme to solve practical problems and analyse different situations by converting concepts into reliable and cost-effective engineering designs.

Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Civil Engineering Program at the University of Nairobi will:

• Practice the profession of civil engineering, make progress toward certification as licensed Professional Engineers and/or pursue graduate studies.

• Serve society and the civil engineering profession through involvement in community and professional organizations.

• Pursue life-long education through professional training and/or independent inquiry and study.

• Possess the expertise that allows graduates to make judgment-based decisions with confidence.

• Contribute new ideas and innovations that empower advancements in their profession.

Attachment Opportunities

• Engineering – mining, chemical, civil, geotechnical, electrical.

• Science – chemistry, geology, health and safety, environment, survey.

• Business – marketing, commerce, finance, economics, supply and logistics, training, human resources.

Careeer Prospects

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Highway and Transportation Engineering