Overview

The Department of Architecture at University of Nairobi was at first the only Department of the Faculty of Architecture, which later became the Faculty of Art and Architecture of the Royal Technical College of East Africa.

The goal of this programme is the advancement of the discipline of Architecture to create a physical environment that enhances the quality of and harmony of human habitat.

Objectives

At the end of this programme, the learner should be able to:

Use advanced design techniques as well as advanced professional skills in the selected area of specialization.

Pursue issues and to reason coherently concerning the selected area of specialization’s matters with a clear mastery of the scientific procedures.

Demonstrate full awareness of the current “state of art” in the selected area of specialization and proficiency for independent research in the writing of his/her thesis.

Career Prospects

The programme will offer qualified graduates the opportunity to gain further education and experience in Architecture and research in the selected areas of specialization in Architecture. Specialization will be offered in the following areas.

Architectural Design

Environmental Building Science

Building Technology

Landscape Design.

Urban Design

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applied Design Studio

Theory of Design

Human Settlements

The Human factor in Environmental Design

Building Types

Community Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Architecture

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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 holder of the first degree in Architecture of at least Upper Second Class standing, or its equivalent, conferred from the University of Nairobi or any other recognised University.

A holder of a degree of at least Lower Second Class Honours in Architecture or any relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or any other Institution recognized by the Senate as being of comparable academic status with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or other equivalent qualifications from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized as being comparable academic status or with at least (2) years of relevant work experience.

A holder of a Pass degree in Architecture of any relevant with credit pass in a relevant Postgraduate Diploma or other equivalent qualifications from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by Senate as being of comparable academic status or with at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

516000 KES / year

≈ 516000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

516000 KES / year

≈ 516000 KES / year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

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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