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Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology

The Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology is a two-year integrated postgraduate technical programme at the Technical University of Kenya that prepares diploma holders for advanced electrical and electronics engineering technology practice. Students study advanced electrical machines, power systems, electronics, control systems, instrumentation and telecommunications. The programme builds on prior diploma training to develop specialist electrical and electronics engineering technology competencies.

Duration
4 years
Next intake January 2027
Public tuition
Ksh 199,500
Ksh 798,000 total
Job market
High
Market demand for graduates

The short answer

What it costs
Up to Ksh 199,500 a year at a public institution, Ksh 798,000 for the whole course.The detail
Who can get in
A KCSE mean grade of C+ or above, plus 4 subject grades. There is another way in without it.The detail
How long, and when
Takes 4 years, full-time, with 3 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 3 institutions.The detail
Where it leads
8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Overhead Transmission Technician, at 10 out of 100.The detail

The programme

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

Overview

Students develop advanced competencies in electrical power systems, electronic circuit design, control and automation, instrumentation, telecommunications and renewable energy. They learn to design, install, maintain and manage electrical and electronic systems in industrial, commercial and power utility settings. The programme covers electrical technology, electronics, power systems, control and instrumentation.

In Kenya, electrical and electronics engineering technology is essential for power generation, distribution, telecommunications, manufacturing and automation. The Technical University of Kenya offers this programme through its School of Engineering and Technology. Graduates find roles in power companies, telecommunications firms, manufacturing plants, automation companies and engineering consultancies.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, laboratory practicals, design projects, industrial attachment and research projects. Students design circuits, simulate power systems, program PLCs and undertake a final research project.

Graduates pursue careers as electrical technologists, electronics engineers, control and instrumentation technicians, power systems technicians and automation specialists. Some work for power utilities. Others join manufacturing, telecoms or renewable energy firms.

This programme is ideal for diploma holders in electrical and electronics engineering or related fields seeking advanced technical skills.

What you study

10 subjects
  • Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives
  • Power Systems and Protection
  • Electronics and Microelectronics
  • Control Systems and Automation
  • Instrumentation and Measurement
  • Telecommunications and Signal Processing
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Electrical Installation and Safety
  • Engineering Management and Economics
  • Research Methods

Modules

10 in the programme

  • Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives: Transformers, motors, generators, motor drives and performance analysis Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Power Systems and Protection

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Power Systems and Protection: Power generation, transmission, distribution, protection and stability Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Electronics and Microelectronics

    Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore

    Electronics and Microelectronics: Analogue and digital electronics, microcontrollers and circuit design Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Control Systems and Automation

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Control Systems and Automation: Control theory, PLC programming, SCADA and industrial automation Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Instrumentation and Measurement

    Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

    Instrumentation and Measurement: Sensors, transducers, measurement systems and process instrumentation Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Telecommunications and Signal Processing

    Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore

    Telecommunications and Signal Processing: Communication systems, modulation, signal processing and networking Develops practical skills for academic and professional contexts.

  • Renewable Energy Systems

    Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

    Renewable Energy Systems: Solar, wind, biomass and grid integration of renewable energy Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.

  • Electrical Installation and Safety

    Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

    Electrical Installation and Safety: Electrical installation standards, safety, earthing and regulations Covers safety regulations, risk assessment, and workplace hazard management.

  • Engineering Management and Economics

    Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore

    Engineering Management and Economics: Engineering management, project economics and entrepreneurship Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.

  • Final Research Project

    Year 4Semester 16 creditsCore

    Final Research Project: Independent electrical and electronics engineering technology research Involves independent research, data analysis, and scholarly writing under supervision.

Specialisations

  • Power Systems

    Specialization in Power Systems, preparing graduates for careers such as electrical-engineering. 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.

  • Control and Automation

    Specialization in Control and Automation, preparing graduates for careers such as electrical-engineering.

  • Instrumentation

    Specialization in Instrumentation, preparing graduates for careers such as electrical-engineering. 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.

  • Electronics and Telecommunications

    Specialization in Electronics and Telecommunications, preparing graduates for careers such as electrical-engineering.

  • Electrical Installation

    Specialization in Electrical Installation, preparing graduates for careers such as electrical-engineering.

  • Renewable Energy

    Specialization in Renewable Energy, preparing graduates for careers such as electrical-engineering. 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.

A day as a student

A typical day combines lectures on electrical systems and electronics with laboratory practicals. Students may design circuits, test electrical machines, simulate power systems, program PLCs or work on automation projects.

The trade-offs

In its favourAgainst it
High demand in power, telecoms and manufacturingRequires strong mathematics and physics background
Builds on diploma for advanced technical rolesTwo-year programme is intensive
Diverse career paths across many sectorsSome roles may require professional registration
Practical and hands-on trainingElectrical work can be hazardous without safety training

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
Public200k to 200k
200k at Technical University of Kenya200k at Technical University of Kenya

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

TUK 90K/sem+19.5K=199.5K/yr. Private: unverified. Src: university.co.ke TUK fees

Students may access HELB loans and employer sponsorships. Some county bursaries are available for technical students.

Funding options

  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

    LoanKsh 60,000

  • Employer Sponsorship

    Bursary

  • County Government Bursaries

    Bursary

Scholarships

5 recorded

  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan

    LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan

    Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities

  • County Government Bursaries

    BursaryKenyan

    Residents of respective counties

  • 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

Scholarships you could apply for

6 usable where it is taught
Save one and be reminded before it closes

Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade
C+minimum entry
Alternative entry

Relevant diploma or equivalent qualification

Subject requirements
Higher Diploma or Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related fieldCredit
MathematicsC
PhysicsC
English or KiswahiliC

When it next starts

Taught at 3 institutions
January 20273 institutions

Including Technical University of Kenya, Africa Nazarene University, Multimedia University of Kenya.

May 20273 institutions

Including Technical University of Kenya, Africa Nazarene University, Multimedia University of Kenya.

September 20273 institutions

Including Technical University of Kenya, Africa Nazarene University, Multimedia University of Kenya.

How you are assessed

4 components

  • Industrial Attachment Report

    Coursework10% of the mark

  • Laboratory Practicals and Design Projects

    Coursework40% of the mark

  • Final Examination and Research Project

    Coursework30% of the mark

  • Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)

    Coursework20% of the mark

Accreditation

  • Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)

    InstitutionalRequired

  • Commission for University Education (CUE)

    InstitutionalRequired

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

  • Automation Specialist

    High demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 250,000

    Implements industrial automation and control systems

  • Electronics Engineer

    High demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 250,000

    Designs and tests electronic circuits and systems

  • Electrical Technologist

    High demandKsh 65,000 to Ksh 230,000

    Designs and maintains electrical systems and equipment

  • Control and Instrumentation Technician

    High demandKsh 60,000 to Ksh 220,000

    Installs and maintains control and instrumentation systems

  • Power Systems Technician

    High demandKsh 65,000 to Ksh 230,000

    Maintains and operates power systems and grids

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as electrical technologists, electronics engineers, control and instrumentation technicians, power systems technicians and automation specialists in power companies, telecommunications firms, manufacturing plants, automation companies and engineering consultancies.

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

Common misconceptions

  • Electrical and electronics technology is the same as electrical engineering

    Technology programmes focus on application, installation, maintenance and design support.

  • Graduates only work for power companies

    Graduates work in telecoms, manufacturing, automation, renewable energy and electronics.

  • A diploma is enough for all electrical jobs

    Advanced technical and supervisory roles require degree-level training.

  • Electrical technology is not a professional career

    Electrical technologists can pursue professional registration and management roles.

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