Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing, Industrial and Textile Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing, Industrial and Textile Engineering is a five-year programme that prepares students for professional practice in manufacturing systems, industrial processes and textile production. Students study manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, textile processing, production management and quality control. The programme combines manufacturing engineering with textile specialisation, preparing graduates for Kenya's textile and manufacturing sectors.

Students develop competencies in manufacturing process design, textile production, industrial automation, quality control, production planning and supply chain management. They learn to design manufacturing systems, optimise production lines, manage textile processes and implement quality systems. The programme covers engineering mathematics, manufacturing technology, textile science, industrial engineering and production management.

In Kenya, the textile and manufacturing sector is a priority under Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda. Kenya's cotton revival, EPZ textile factories and local manufacturing push create demand. The Engineers Board of Kenya regulates the profession. Graduates find roles in textile factories, manufacturing firms, EPZ companies, consulting firms and government agencies.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, laboratory sessions, workshop practice, industrial attachment and research projects. Students work with manufacturing equipment, textile machinery, CAD/CAM systems and quality testing instruments. The programme includes a final-year design or research project.

Graduates pursue careers as manufacturing engineers, textile engineers, industrial engineers, production managers and quality engineers. Some work for textile factories or manufacturing companies. Others join EPZ firms, consulting companies or government agencies.

This programme is ideal for individuals with mechanical aptitude, interest in manufacturing and textiles, and process optimisation skills.

Duration: 4 years
Public, up to: Ksh 336,600
Job market: Moderate

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 6 months
Average class: 35 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Engineering Mathematics
Manufacturing Technology and Processes
Textile Science and Processing
Industrial Engineering and Operations
Production Planning and Control
Quality Assurance and Management
Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing
CAD/CAM and Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Supply Chain and Materials Management
Engineering Economics and Management

Modules

12 in the programme

Engineering Mathematics I
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Engineering Mathematics I: Calculus, linear algebra and differential equations for engineering Covers theoretical foundations, problem-solving techniques, and practical applications.
Engineering Drawing and Workshop Practice
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Engineering Drawing and Workshop Practice: Technical drawing, workshop safety and basic engineering practices Covers theoretical foundations, design principles, and practical engineering applications.
Textile Science and Fibre Technology
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Textile Science and Fibre Technology: Fibre properties, yarn formation, fabric structure and textile materials Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Manufacturing Technology
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Manufacturing Technology: Machining, casting, welding, forming and modern manufacturing processes Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Textile Processing and Production
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing and finishing processes. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment t...
Industrial Engineering and Operations
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Industrial Engineering and Operations: Work study, plant layout, ergonomics and operations management Covers theoretical foundations, design principles, and practical engineering applications.
Production Planning and Control
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Production scheduling, inventory management, capacity planning and lean manufacturing
Quality Assurance and Management
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Quality Assurance and Management: Quality systems, statistical process control, ISO standards and textile testing Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing: Industrial automation, robotic systems and flexible manufacturing Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
CAD/CAM and Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Computer-aided design, manufacturing and CNC programming. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment test...
Supply Chain and Materials Management
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Supply chain management, materials handling and logistics. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tes...
Final Year Design/Research Project
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Final Year Design/Research Project: Independent manufacturing or textile engineering design project Covers design principles, creative processes, and practical project development.

Specialisations

Quality Engineering
Specialization in Quality Engineering, preparing graduates for careers such as mechanical-engineer. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Industrial Engineering
Specialization in Industrial Engineering, preparing graduates for careers such as mechanical-engineer.
Manufacturing Automation
Specialization in Manufacturing Automation, preparing graduates for careers such as mechanical-engineer.
Supply Chain Management
Specialization in Supply Chain Management, preparing graduates for careers such as mechanical-engineer.
Production Management
Specialization in Production Management, preparing graduates for careers such as mechanical-engineer.
Textile Manufacturing
Specialization in Textile Manufacturing, preparing graduates for careers such as mechanical-engineer.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on manufacturing or textile processing with afternoon workshop sessions, laboratory practicals or design projects. Students may operate textile machinery, use CAD software, test materials or work on production optimisation.

The trade offs

In its favour

Relevant to Kenya's manufacturing and textile sectors
Diverse career paths in manufacturing and textiles
Opportunity to support local industrialisation
Competitive salaries in manufacturing

Against it

Limited number of universities offering this combined programme
Textile sector may be concentrated in specific regions
Requires strong mathematics and physics aptitude
EBK registration requires additional years of supervised practice

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 332 engineering courses

Public337k to 337k

337k at Moi University337k at Moi University

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

Moi Univ only: 336,600/yr (educationnewshub, MMU fee PDF). Private unverified.

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some textile factories and manufacturing companies offer industrial attachment stipends.

Funding options

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
LoanKsh 60,000
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
Bursary
County Government Bursaries
Bursary

Scholarships

5 recorded

Higher Education Fund (HEF)
BursaryKenyan
Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities
Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Student Scholarships
ScholarshipKenyan
Student members of IEK pursuing accredited engineering programmes
KCDF More Girls for Engineering Opportunities
ScholarshipKenyan
Young women from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing engineering
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities
County Government Bursaries
BursaryKenyan
Residents of respective counties

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+
Alternative entry: Relevant diploma or equivalent qualification

Mathematics A
C+
Physics
C+
Chemistry
C+
English or Kiswahili
C+

How you are assessed

4 components

Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
Coursework20% of the mark
Final Examination
Coursework40% of the mark
Laboratory Practicals and Assignments
Coursework20% of the mark
Industrial Attachment Report
Coursework20% of the mark

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). EBK registration is required for professional engineering practice in Kenya.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
InstitutionalRequired
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
InstitutionalRequired

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

Quality Engineer
Moderate demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 220,000
Manages quality control systems in manufacturing
Production Manager
Moderate demandKsh 100,000 to Ksh 350,000
Manages production operations in manufacturing or textile factories
Textile Engineer
Moderate demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 250,000
Manages textile production processes and quality
Manufacturing Engineer
Moderate demandKsh 80,000 to Ksh 280,000
Designs and optimises manufacturing processes and systems
Industrial Engineer
Moderate demandKsh 80,000 to Ksh 280,000
Optimises industrial operations, layouts and productivity

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as manufacturing engineers, textile engineers, industrial engineers, production managers and quality engineers in textile factories, manufacturing firms, EPZ companies, consulting firms and government agencies.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

MATLAB
Engineering softwarePrimary
Signal processing and communication simulation.
Atoll
Network planning
Radio network planning and optimisation.
Wireshark
Network analysis
Network protocol analysis.
Microsoft Excel
SpreadsheetPrimary
AutoCAD
DesignPrimary

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Textile engineering is just about sewing clothes
Textile engineering involves fibre science, textile processing, quality control and manufacturing technology.
Manufacturing is a dying sector in Kenya
Kenya's industrialisation agenda and local manufacturing push create demand for manufacturing engineers.
Textile engineers only work in textile factories
Textile engineers work in manufacturing, quality assurance, consulting and supply chain management.
There are no textile jobs in Kenya
Kenya's EPZ textile sector and cotton revival create opportunities for textile engineers.