Engineering

Master of Science in Textile Engineering

The Master of Science in Textile Engineering is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in textile engineering, fibre science, and fabric manufacturing. The programme provides specialised training in fibre and yarn techniques, fabric techniques, processing techniques, textile quality management, and composite materials.

Core areas include textile engineering, fibre and yarn techniques, fabric techniques, processing techniques, industrial and quality management, research methods, computing techniques, composite materials, and thesis. Students engage with both theoretical and practical work through coursework, laboratory sessions, and research.

The programme is offered by Moi University as a public institution through the School of Engineering, Department of Industrial and Textile Engineering. The programme is available in full-time and part-time modes over two years, combining coursework with research.

Students develop competencies in textile engineering, fibre techniques, fabric manufacturing, processing, quality management, and research. The programme includes coursework, examinations, laboratory sessions, and a supervised research thesis, preparing graduates for textile engineering and manufacturing roles.

Moi University charges approximately KES 187,200 per year. No private university confirmed offering this exact programme. Entry requires at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution.

Graduates pursue careers as textile engineers, quality managers, production managers, materials engineers, textile consultants, and lecturers across textile manufacturing companies, composite materials firms, research institutions, and universities.

Skills Required

Fibre and Yarn Techniques
Fabric Manufacturing Techniques
Textile Processing and Finishing
Industrial and Quality Management in Textiles
Composite Materials and Fibre Reinforcement
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing in Textiles
Textile Testing and Quality Assurance
Cleaner Production in Textile Manufacturing
Research Methods in Textile Engineering
Academic Writing and Thesis Research

Key Subjects

Fibre and Yarn Techniques
Fabric Techniques
Processing Techniques in Textiles
Industrial and Quality Management
Computing Techniques and Applications
Composite Mechanics and Fibre Reinforcement
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Textile Testing and Quality Assurance
Research Methods in Textile Engineering
Thesis Research

Certifications

Textile Institute Professional Membership
AATCC Professional Membership

Specializations

Fibre and Yarn Engineering

Focuses on fibre and yarn techniques, covering fibre, yarn, techniques, spinning, and managing fibre and yarn engineering and production.

Fabric Manufacturing

Examines fabric techniques, covering fabric, weaving, knitting, techniques, and managing fabric manufacturing and techniques.

Textile Processing

Covers processing techniques, covering processing, textile, finishing, dyeing, and managing textile processing and finishing.

Composite Materials

Focuses on composite materials, covering composites, fibre, reinforced, materials, and managing composite materials and fibre reinforcement.

Textile Quality Management

Examines quality management, covering quality, management, textile, testing, and managing textile quality and testing.

Industrial Textiles

Covers industrial textiles, covering industrial, textile, speciality, technical, and managing industrial and speciality textiles.

Duration: 2 years
Public, up to: Ksh 187,200
Job market: Moderate

The programme

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

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time, Part-time
Attachment: 0 months
Average class: 15 students
Award: Masters

What you study

10 subjects

Fibre and Yarn Techniques
Fabric Techniques
Processing Techniques in Textiles
Industrial and Quality Management
Computing Techniques and Applications
Composite Mechanics and Fibre Reinforcement
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Textile Testing and Quality Assurance
Research Methods in Textile Engineering
Thesis Research

Modules

12 in the programme

Research Methods
Year 1Semester 14 creditsCore
Covers research, methods, design, statistics, and conducting research in textile engineering, preparing students for their thesis.
Industrial and Quality Management
Year 1Semester 14 creditsCore
Examines quality management, covering quality, management, industrial, textile, and managing industrial and quality management in textiles.
Computing Techniques and Applications
Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore
Covers computing, techniques, applications, textile, and managing computing techniques and applications in textile engineering.
Fibre and Yarn Techniques
Year 1Semester 14 creditsCore
Examines fibre and yarn, covering fibre, yarn, techniques, spinning, and managing fibre and yarn techniques and production.
Fabric Techniques
Year 1Semester 24 creditsCore
Covers fabric techniques, covering fabric, weaving, knitting, techniques, and managing fabric manufacturing and techniques.
Processing Techniques
Year 1Semester 24 creditsCore
Examines processing, covering processing, textile, finishing, dyeing, and managing textile processing and finishing techniques.
Composite Mechanics
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers composite mechanics, covering composites, mechanics, fibre, reinforced, and managing composite mechanics and analysis.
Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
Year 2Semester 14 creditsCore
Examines CAD, covering CAD, design, manufacture, textile, and managing computer aided design and manufacturing in textiles.
Industrial and Speciality Textile
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers industrial textiles, covering industrial, textile, speciality, technical, and managing industrial and speciality textiles.
Cleaner Production
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines cleaner production, covering cleaner, production, textile, environment, and managing cleaner production in textile manufacturing.
Operations Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers operations management, covering operations, management, textile, manufacturing, and managing operations in textile manufacturing.
Thesis
Year 2Semester 219 creditsCore
Original supervised research thesis on a textile engineering topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and textile knowledge, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Specialisations

Fibre and Yarn Engineering
Focuses on fibre and yarn techniques, covering fibre, yarn, techniques, spinning, and managing fibre and yarn engineering and production.
Fabric Manufacturing
Examines fabric techniques, covering fabric, weaving, knitting, techniques, and managing fabric manufacturing and techniques.
Textile Processing
Covers processing techniques, covering processing, textile, finishing, dyeing, and managing textile processing and finishing.
Composite Materials
Focuses on composite materials, covering composites, fibre, reinforced, materials, and managing composite materials and fibre reinforcement.
Textile Quality Management
Examines quality management, covering quality, management, textile, testing, and managing textile quality and testing.
Industrial Textiles
Covers industrial textiles, covering industrial, textile, speciality, technical, and managing industrial and speciality textiles.

A day as a student

A typical day during the MSc in Textile Engineering programme combines lectures, laboratory sessions, seminars, and independent study. Sessions cover fibre and yarn techniques, fabric techniques, processing techniques, quality management, and composite materials. Fibre and yarn sessions examine fibre, yarn, techniques, spinning, and managing fibre and yarn production. Fabric techniques sessions cover fabric, weaving, knitting, techniques, and managing fabric manufacturing. Processing sessions cover processing, textile, finishing, dyeing, and managing textile processing. Quality management sessions cover quality, management, textile, testing, and managing textile quality. Composite materials sessions cover composites, fibre, reinforced, materials, and managing composite materials. CAD sessions cover CAD, design, manufacturing, textile, and managing computer aided design. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in fibre testing, fabric analysis, and processing techniques. Seminars provide opportunities for presenting research findings. The programme culminates in a supervised research thesis on a textile engineering topic.

The trade offs

In its favour

Programme is unique in Kenya, with Moi University being the primary institution offering MSc in Textile Engineering.
Programme covers modern topics including composites, CAD, and cleaner production alongside traditional textile engineering.
Graduates are eligible for Textile Institute and AATCC international professional membership.
Programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory sessions in fibre testing and fabric analysis.

Against it

Moi University fee data is estimated from general postgraduate fees, not confirmed for this specific programme.
No private university confirmed offering this programme, limiting options for students.
Only one university offers this programme, which may limit accessibility.
Textile industry in Kenya is relatively small, which may limit immediate job opportunities.

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

Public187k to 187k

187k at Moi University187k 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 ~187K/yr (worldscholarshipforum). TUK not verified to offer. Private unverified.

HELB postgraduate loans are available for Kenyan students. Universities may offer scholarships for eligible students. The Textile Institute and AATCC may offer fellowships for textile research and education.

Funding options

HELB Postgraduate Loan
University Scholarship
Textile Institute Fellowship

Scholarships

3 recorded

HELB Postgraduate Loan
LoanKsh 200,000Kenyan
Kenyan students pursuing postgraduate studies at recognised universities.
University Scholarship
ScholarshipKsh 187,200Kenyan
Moi University may offer scholarships for eligible postgraduate textile engineering students.
Textile Institute Fellowship
ScholarshipKsh 300,000
The Textile Institute and AATCC may offer fellowships for textile research and education.

Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade: N/A (Postgraduate)
Alternative entry: Moi University requires at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in a relevant field. Lower Second Class may be considered with relevant work experience or a postgraduate diploma. Contact the university for specific admission requirements.

How you are assessed

4 components

Coursework and Continuous Assessment
Coursework30% of the mark
Continuous assessment through coursework assignments, laboratory reports, seminar presentations, and class participation.
Written Examinations
Examination70% of the mark
Written examinations covering fibre and yarn techniques, fabric techniques, processing techniques, and quality management.
Laboratory Project
Project40% of the mark
Practical assessment through laboratory projects, demonstrating fibre testing, fabric analysis, and processing technique skills.
Research Thesis
Research100% of the mark
Original supervised research thesis on a textile engineering topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and textile knowledge, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Moi University (public) offers MSc in Textile Engineering through the School of Engineering, Department of Industrial and Textile Engineering. The programme meets CUE standards for postgraduate training in textile engineering. Graduates may interact with KEBS for textile quality standards and The Textile Institute and AATCC for international textile standards. The programme aligns with The Textile Institute and AATCC global textile frameworks.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
Academic accreditationRequired
Programme accredited by CUE. Moi University (public) offers MSc in Textile Engineering through the School of Engineering, Department of Industrial and Textile Engineering. The programme meets CUE standards for postgraduate training in textile engineering. Graduates may interact with KEBS for textile quality standards and The Textile Institute and AATCC for international textile standards. The programme aligns with The Textile Institute and AATCC global textile frameworks.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

6 roles

Textile Engineer
Moderate demandKsh 100,000 to Ksh 350,000
Designs and manages textile processes, covering textile, engineering, processes, manufacturing, and managing textile engineering and manufacturing.
Quality Manager
Moderate demandKsh 110,000 to Ksh 380,000
Manages quality in textile manufacturing, covering quality, management, textile, testing, and managing textile quality and assurance.
Production Manager
Moderate demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 400,000
Manages textile production, covering production, management, textile, manufacturing, and managing textile production and operations.
Materials Engineer
Moderate demandKsh 110,000 to Ksh 380,000
Works with textile materials, covering materials, engineering, textile, composites, and managing textile materials and composites.
Textile Consultant
Low demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 400,000
Provides textile consulting, covering consulting, textile, advisory, analysis, and managing textile consulting and advisory.
Textile Engineering Lecturer
Moderate demandKsh 100,000 to Ksh 400,000
Teaches textile engineering at university or college level, overseeing instruction, research, and academic supervision.

Graduate outcomes

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

CAD Software
SoftwarePrimary
CAD software for textile design and manufacturing, covering CAD, design, textile, manufacturing, and managing computer aided design in textiles.
Laboratory Testing Equipment
Equipment
Laboratory testing equipment for fibre and fabric analysis, covering testing, fibre, fabric, analysis, and managing textile testing and analysis.
SPSS
Software
SPSS for textile research data analysis, covering statistics, data, analysis, textile, and managing research data analysis.
MATLAB
Software
MATLAB for composite mechanics and modelling, covering modelling, composites, mechanics, analysis, and managing composite mechanics modelling.

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Textile engineering is just about making clothes.
Textile engineering covers fibre science, composites, industrial textiles, quality management, and CAD beyond just clothing manufacturing.
This programme is only for textile graduates.
Textile engineering is for professionals from materials engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering backgrounds, not just textile graduates.
Textile engineering has limited career prospects in Kenya.
Textile graduates are in demand in manufacturing, composite materials, quality assurance, and research as Kenya's textile industry grows.
This programme is the same as fashion design.
Textile engineering focuses on fibre science, manufacturing processes, and materials, distinct from fashion design which focuses on aesthetics and styling.
Textile engineering is outdated technology.
The programme covers modern topics including composites, CAD, cleaner production, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
You need textile industry experience to study this programme.
While experience is beneficial, the programme is accessible to graduates from various engineering fields seeking textile specialisation.