Technical University of Kenya Courses, Requirements, Contacts, Location, How to apply, fees and website

Technical University of Kenya is located at Nairobi Cbd, Nairobi county.

Technical and Vocational Education Training, TVET, institutions offer various certificate, diploma and craftsmanship training to students in Kenya. The beauty with TVET training institutions is that they offer flexible entry and fee requirements to students wishing to study in these institutes. TVETs are registered, accredited and regulated by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA); which is a public corporate agency established under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act No. 29 of 2013 to regulate and coordinate training in the country through licensing, registration and accreditation of programs, institutions and trainers. Section 7 of the Act, 2013 gives the powers and functions of the Authority to regulate and coordinate training; inspect, license and register and accredit training institutions; accredit and inspect programmes and courses; promote access and relevance of training programmes; determine the national technical and vocational training objectives; assure quality and relevance in programmes of training among other functions.

How to get placement

To get a place at a TVET institution, one has to apply via the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). The available programmes, institutions, minimum entry requirements and the application procedure are always available on the KUCCPS Student’s Portal accessible through the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke. KUCCPS sets an application window within which the prospective students can submit their applications. The Entry requirement for all Diploma Courses is a C- and above; D (plain) and above for Certificate while other course categories are open.

Funding

The good news for students joining TVETs is that they can now apply for funding from the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB. They can now get Loans and Bursaries from HELB for their fees payment and upkeep. 

LIST OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA, TUK

Below is the full detail of all the undergraduate courses offered at the Technical University of Kenya, TU-K:

• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma In Information System
• Diploma In Communication & Computer Networks
• Diploma Technology In Computer Technology
• Diploma Technology In Computer Engineering
• Diploma In Civil Engineering Diploma In Technology In Civil Engineering
• Diploma In Water Engineering Certificate In Autocad
• Diploma In Electrical And Electronic Engineering
• Diploma In Telecommunication Systems Technician
• Diploma In Technology (Survey Technology)
• Diploma In Technology (Geo-Information Technology)
• Diploma In Technology (Chemical And Process Engineering)
• Diploma In Technology In Aeronautical And Aviation Engineering Options:
• Diploma In Technology In Mechanical Engineering Options
• Diploma In Technology In Mechatronic Engineering
• Diploma In Technology In Architecture
• Diploma In Quantity Surveying
• Diploma In Quantity Construction Management
• Diploma In Technology (Urban And Regional Planning)
• Diploma In Technology (Technical And Applied Physics)
• Diploma In Technology In Food Science
• Diploma In Technology: Environmental Resource Management
• Diploma Geological Science
• Diploma In Technology In Atmospheric Science
• Diploma Geological Science
• Diploma In Technology In Atmospheric Science
• Diploma In Technology In Applied Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
• Diploma In Technology In Applied Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry)
• Diploma In Technology In Applied Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
• Higher Diploma In Qc, Tqm, Qms
• Diploma In Technology In Industrial & Applied Biology
• Diploma In Science Laboratory Technology
• Diploma In Technology In Industrial And Applied Biology (Vacation)
• Diploma In Science Laboratory Technology (Evening)
• Diploma In Science Laboratory Technology (Vacation)
• Diploma In Science Laboratory Technology (Evening)
• Diploma In Technology (Biotechnology)
• Diploma In Technology In Biochemistry
• Diploma In Technology: Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
• Diploma In Technology In Applied Statistics
• Diploma In Technology In Actuarial Science
• Diploma In Technology: Health Records & Information Technology
• Diploma In Technology: Community And Public Health
• Diploma In Technology: Health Records & Information Technology
• Diploma In Technology In Library And Information Science
• Diploma In Technology In Archives And Records Management
• Diploma In Technology In Disaster Management
• Diploma In International Relations And Diplomacy
• Diploma In Social Work And Community Development
• Diploma In Technology In Hotel And Restaurant Management
• Diploma In Tourism And Travel Management
• Diploma In Event Management
• Diploma In Accountancy
• Diploma In Secretarial studies
• Diploma In Management
• Diploma In Banking
• Diploma In Supplies Management
• Abe Diploma In Business Management
• Abe-advanced Diploma In Business Management
• Abe Diploma In Human Resource Management
• Diploma In Business Studies
• Diploma In Legal Studies
• Diploma In Business Information Technology
• Diploma In Technology (Design)
• Diploma In Graphic Design And Communication
• Diploma In Clothing Technology
• Diploma In Fashion Design And Garment Making
• Diploma In Technology (Journalism And Public Relations)
• Diploma In Music
• Diploma In Printing And Packaging
• Diploma In Printing Technology
• Higher Diploma In Printing Technology
• Bachelor Of Technology In Information Technology
• Bachelor Of Technology In Communication And Computer Networks Technology
• Bachelor Of Technology In Civil Engineering
• Bachelor Of Engineering In Civil Engineering
• Bachelor Of Technology (Electronics And Computer Engineering)
• Bachelor Of Technology (Telecommunications)
• Bachelor Of Technology (Power Systems)
• Bachelor Of Technology (Instrumentation And Control)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Electronics And Computer Engineering)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Telecommunications)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technology)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Instrumentation And Control)
• Bachelor Of Engineering (Geospatial Engineering)
• Bachelors Of Technology (Survey Technology)
• Bachelors Of Technology (Geo-Information Technology)
• Bachelor Of Engineering In Aeronautical & Aviation Engineering Options
• Bachelor Of Engineering In Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Bachelor Of The Built Environment (Urban Design And Development)
• Bachelor Of The Built Environment (Urban And Regional Planning)
• Bachelor Of Technology (Technical And Applied Physics)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Food Science
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Food Technology
• Bachelor Of Technology In Environmental Resource Management
• Bachelor Of Technology In Applied Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Applied Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Industrial Chemistry)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Analytical Chemistry)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Biotechnology:- (Industrial, Medical, And Agricultural Options)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Biochemistry
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In:(Options)Applied Biology,Biotechnology(Industrial And Medical Options)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
• Bachelor Of Technology (Technical And Applied Physics)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Food Science
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Food Technology
• Bachelor Of Technology In Environmental Resource Management
• Bachelor Of Technology In Applied Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Industrial Chemistry)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Analytical Chemistry)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Biotechnology:- (Industrial, Medical, And Agricultural Options)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Biochemistry
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Biotechnology (Industrial & Medical Options)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
• Bachelor Of Technology In Industrial & Applied Biology
• Bachelor Of Technology In Science Laboratory Technology
• Bachelor Of Philosophy Applied Biology
• Bachelor Of Technology (Applied Statistics)
• Bachelor Of Science (Mathematics)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy (Medical Laboratory Technology)
• Bachelor Of Technology (Medical Laboratory Technology)
• Bachelor Of Technology (Nutrition And Dietetics)
• Bachelor Of Technology: Health And Hospital Services Management
• Bachelor Of Technology: Health Information Technology
• Bachelor Of Technology In Information Studies
• Bachelor Of Arts In International Relations And Diplomacy
• Bachelor Of Technology In Event And Convention Management
• Bachelor Of Technology In Tourism And Travel Management
• Bachelor Of Technology In Hotel And Restaurant Management
• Bachelor Of Commerce In:
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Business Management Options
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Office Administration (B. Phil. Off. Admin.)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Office Administration (B. Tech. Oa
• Bachelor Of Arts In Legal Studies
• Bachelor Of Technology In Business Information Technology
• Bachelor Of Economics
• Bachelor Of Technology (Design)
• Bachelor Of Technology In Journalism And Mass Communication
• Bachelor Of Philosophy (Printing)
• Bachelor Of Philosophy In Technology (Construction Management)
• Bachelor Of Science In Tourism And Travel Management
• Bachelor Of Science In Event And Convention Management

Contacts for Technical University of Kenya

HOW TO APPLY FOR TVET BURSARIES FROM HELB

Students pursuing Diploma and Certificate courses in Public universities, university colleges, public national polytechnics and Institutes of Technology and Technical Training institutes country-wide are eligible for this loan and bursary from HELB. Orphans, single parent students and others who come from poor backgrounds will be given priority for the loans and or bursaries.

Required Documents

1. Applicants should access and fill the relevant TVET Loan & Bursary Application Form (TLAF) at the HELB website.
2. Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
3. Have the TVET Loan Application Form signed and stamped by the Dean of Students/Financial Aid Officers.
4. Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
5. Drop the TLAF personally at the HELB students Service Centre on the Mezannine One, Anniversary Towers or any of the SELECT Huduma Centers nearest to you.

TVET Institution Application

The TVET Authority accredits institutions and approves managers of institutions and new programmes.

Application Process

1. Undertake a business name search from the Registrar of companies via Ecitizen
2. Obtain a “letter of no objection” on suitability of the name from TVETA

In order to obtain the letter of no objection, present;

• Reserved business name search
• Invoice for the name search
• Copy of KRA Pin for the Director(s)
• Copy of ID for the Director(s)
• Dully filled and signed BN2 form (Click here to Download)

3. Register the Business name with the office of the Registrar of Companies
4. Download the TVETA application Forms for accreditation of institution, manager, Trainer, approval of programs, foreign institution and checklist here.
5. Submit complete application documents to TVETA offices located at Utalii House 8th Floor.
6. An accreditation officer will check the documents and compute the amount to be paid. (TVETA Gazetted Fees)
7. You will then be required to pay the amount through MPESA or TVETA bank account below.

Payment process

Acknowledgement
After making payment the applicant will complete a registration form in duplicate as evidence of having submitted their application. An acknowledgement letter will then be sent to the applicant.

Inspection and Assessment
1.The institution will be scheduled for inspection and a Team of assessors will visit and inspect the institution for compliance with set standards. Download the assessment tool here
2.The assessors will prepare an inspection report which will be presented to TVETA Board

Registration and Licensing
1. Resolution of the Board based on evaluation of the inspection report shall be;
i. Approve Registration and Licensing of the institution
ii. Reject the application
iii. Request the Institution to improve within a period of six months
2. The applicant is notified on results of the TVETA Board resolution within 3 months from the date of submission of a fully compliant application documents
3. TVETA will issue training License to qualified institutions and maintain a register of the institutions and programs approved.

Note
TVETA will maintain a register of;

i. Registered and licensed institutions
ii. Ongoing registrations
iii. Institutions recommended for improvement

At this point, the accreditation process is complete, and an institution will be issued with a registration certificate and training license.

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