Nyeri National Polytechnic Courses, Requirements, Fee Structure

The Nyeri National Polytechnic (Former Nyeri Technical Training Institute) is a public TVET National training institution registered under the Ministry of Education in Kenya. Nyeri National Polytechnic offers various degree courses in collaboration with Technical Universities, higher diploma, diploma, craft and artisan levels as well as CBE and short courses as per the needs of the industry.

At the institution, you have the option to be a day scholar or to board at its students’ hostel facilities.

Nyeri National Polytechnic is located in Nyeri County, within the Nyeri Municipality sub-county along Mumbi Road, about 1 km from Nyeri town CBD.

Courses at The Nyeri National Polytechnic are examined and certified by KNEC, Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC), KASNEB, NITA, International Computer Driving License (ICDL), CISCO Networking Academy, The Nyeri National Polytechnic and the collaborating Universities.

The Nyeri National Polytechnic is approved by Pharmacy and Poisons Board to train in Pharmaceutical Technology. Intakes at The Nyeri National Polytechnic are done in January, May, and September.

Minimum Entry Requirements for Courses at Nyeri National Polytechnic

a) Higher National Diploma

Relevant Diploma or degree from a recognized institution

b) Technical/ Engineering Diploma Courses

Mean grade C- (minus) and above or Relevant Craft Certificate.

c) Health Sciences Courses

Pharmaceutical Technology: Mean Grade C (Plain) with C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biological Sciences.

d) Business and ICT Diploma Courses

Mean grade C- (minus) and above or Relevant Craft Certificate.
CPA (KASNEB): Mean grade C+ (plus) with C+ in Mathematics and English.
CICT (KASNEB): Mean grade C+ (plus) with C+ in Mathematics and English.
Accounting Technician Diploma Mean grade (KASNEB): C- (minus)

e) All Certificate Courses

Mean grade D (Plain)

f) All Artisan Courses

Open to all

g) Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) Courses by CDACC

Level 3 KCPE or its Equivalent
Level 4 KCSE or its Equivalent
Level 5 KCSE Grade D or its Equivalent
Level 6 KCSE C- (Minus) or its Equivalent

Courses Offered at Nyeri Polytechnic

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Courses

Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications Option)
Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
Electrical Wireman Grade I, II & III Trade Test (NITA)
Solar PV Installation Grade I, II & III Trade Test in (NITA)
Certification of Competency in Electrical Installation Level 3 (CDACC)

Mechanical Engineering Courses

Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
Grade I, II & III Trade Test in Welding & Fabrication (NITA)
Certificate of Competency in Manual Arc Welding Level IV (CDACC)
Certificate of Competency in Lathe Operator Level IV (CDACC)

Building and Civil Engineering Courses

Higher Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering
Diploma in Building Technology
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Certificate in Building Technology
Grade I, II & III Trade Test in Plumbing (NITA)
Artisan in Masonry Grade I, II & III (NITA)
Certified of Competency in Masonry Level 3 (CDACC)
Certified of Competency in Plumbing Level 3 (CDACC)

Automotive Engineering Courses

Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Artisan in Motor vehicle Mechanics
Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics
Certificate in Construction Plant Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Mechanics Grade I, II & III (NITA)
Motor Vehicle Electrician Grade I, II & III (NITA)
Vehicle Panel Beating Grade I, II & III (NITA)
Vehicle Spray Painting Grade I, II & III (NITA)
Certificate of Competency in Motor Cycle Mechanics Level 3 (CDACC)
Driving Course (NTSA) Monthly Jan, May & Sept.

Applied Sciences Courses

Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Diploma in Applied Biology
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Diploma in Food Technology
Certificate in Food Technology

Diploma in Environmental Science & Tech
Certificate in Science Lab. Technician
Certificate of Competency in Aqua-Culture Technician (Fish Farming) Level 3 (CDACC)
Certificate of Competency in Api-Culture Technician (Bee-Keeping) Level 5 (CDACC)

Health Sciences Courses

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Diploma in Tourism Management
Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management
Certificate in Food and Beverage Production & Services
Cert in Catering & Accommodation
Artisan in Food and Beverage
Certificate of Competency in House Keeping Level 3 (CDACC)
Food and Beverage Prod. in Culinary Arts Level 3 (CDACC)
Certificate of Competency in Food and Beverage Sales Level 3 (CDACC)

Computer Science and Networking Courses

Diploma in Information Com. Technology
Certificate in Inform. Com. Technology
Certified Information Com. Technologist (KASNEB)
Diploma in ICT (KASNEB)
Certificate of Competency in ICT Technician Level 5 (CDACC)
Information Technology Essentials (CISCO)
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA 1 – 4)
Computer Proficiency (ICDL)

Fashion Design and Beauty Therapy Courses

Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
Certificate in Fashion Design & Garment Making
Beauty Therapy & Hair Dressing Grade I, II & III (NITA)
Artisan in Garment Making & Fashion Design
Certificate of Competency in Fashion Design Technology Level 4 (CDACC)

Nyeri National Polytechnic Business Courses

Higher Diploma in Business Management
Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management
Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Devt
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Sales and Marketing
Diploma in Supplies Chain Management
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Co-operative Management
Diploma in Accountancy
Diploma in Project Management
CPA, Part I, II, III
Accounting Technicians Diploma Level I, II (KASNEB)
Certificate in Accounts & Management Skills CAMS Level I, II (KASNEB)
Certificate in Clerical Operations
Certificate in Sales and Marketing
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Supplies Chain Management
Certificate in Co-operative Management
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Certificate of Competency in Insurance Studies Level 3 (CDACC)
Certificate of Competency in Office Assistant Level 4 (CDACC)
Certificate of Competency in Banking and Finance Level 3 (CDACC)
Certificate in Front Office Operations Level 3 (CDACC)

Liberal Studies Courses

Diploma in Library & Information studies
Diploma in Community Development & Social work
Certificate in Library & Information studies
Certificate in Community Development & Social work
Certificate of Competency in Records and Archives Level 5 (CDACC)
Certificate of Competency in Security Guard Level 3 (CDACC)

How to Apply for Courses Online via Email

Download and dully fill the application form from this link.

Pay a non-refundable application fee of Ksh. 500 via M-Pesa Paybill Business Number: 4019819, Account Name: Your Full Official Name

Attach and send to this email: application@thenyeripoly.ac.ke, the following documents:

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(a) Scanned copy of Dully filled Application Form

(b) Screenshot of the M-Pesa Message

(d) Scanned copy of KCSE Certificate/Result slip

(e) Scanned copy of ID Card/Waiting Card, where applicable

(f) Scanned copy of Primary and Secondary School Leaving Certificates

(g) Scanned copy of Birth Certificate.

Nyeri National Polytechnic Fee Structure

You can get the current fee structure on The Nyeri National Polytechnic download page. Visit the site and scroll down until you see a document called fee structure.