Ijara Technical and Vocational College (ITVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Garissa, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Garissa
- Established
- 2016
- Students
- 800
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Ijara Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Garissa County, Kenya. Located in the Ijara constituency near the Kenya-Somalia border, the college serves over 500 students from Kenya's remote North Eastern region.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, and Information Communication Technology. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, and a library.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the college serves as a vital technical training centre for The institution sub-county, providing essential skills for the region's pastoralist and emerging cross-border trade economy.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on computer skills for garissa county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
4 listed- Information Communication Technology
- Computer Studies
- Software Development
- Business Studies
Courses offered
14 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Tailoring and Fashion Design
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Production
- Certificate in Building and Construction
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Certificate in Computer Applications
- Diploma in Accounting
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as business professionals across Garissa County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Garissa
International partnerships
4 institutions- TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
- KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
- CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
- Ministry of Education
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Ijara Technical and Vocational College are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.