Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Geospatial Engineering

Course facts

Programme

Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Geospatial Engineering

Institution

University of Nairobi

Level

Doctorate

Duration

Application Information Application for admission are open throughout the year through the online platform

Requirements

University of Nairobi official programme listing. Cluster: Engineering and Surveying. Level: Doctorate. Programme detail link: https://geospatial.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/admission-content-type/doctor-philosophy-geospatial-engineering. Admission requirements: Admission and Intake is slated for September of every academic year for the following groups: The minimum University of Nairobi general admission requirements for Doctoral Studies shall apply: The following shall be eligible to apply for registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the university:- either A holder of a Masters degree from the University of Nairobi in Geospatial Engineering or related disciplines, or A holder of a Masters degree or equivalent academic qualifications of another institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable status. In either case, the applicant should be able to produce evidence, to the satisfaction of Senate, of his capacity to carry out original research. Subject to the approval of Senate, Faculties may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have obtained such academic or equivalent qualifications as are considered necessary for registration within the academic area of interest of the Faculty and may require applicants to submit to such tests or interviews as the Faculty regulations permit. The language of instruction is English. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level Structure: Application Information Application for admission are open throughout the year through the online platform. The requirements for submitting your application are detailed in the link provided (https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/). Mode of Delivery Face-to-Face Mode This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork. In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory, field work and computing sessions. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus. Blended Learning Admission Requirements Admission and Intake is slated for September of every academic year for the following groups: The minimum University of Nairobi general admission requirements for Doctoral Studies shall apply: The following shall be eligible to apply for registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the university:-... Careers: Attachment Opportunities GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Officer Geomaticist (at companies like KenGen) Geospatial Data Analyst Assistant Geospatial Data Analyst Geospatial Data Management Officer (County governments hire Geospatial Data Management Officers from time to time) Survey assistant (this usually needs a diploma in geospatial engineering in Kenya though you can also be hired with a Diploma in Surveying) GIS Coordinator GIS Project Manager Career Prospects Environmental...

Fees / charges

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN GEOSPATIAL ENGINEERING (F806) YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 TOTALS TUITION 540,000 1,620,000 ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000 21,000 THESIS EXAMINATION 50,000 REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 4,500 13,500 ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000 3,000 CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000 MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500 19,500 ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000 6,000 LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 5,000 15,000 STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000 3,000 EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) Grand TOTAL 572,000 567,000 617,000 1,756,000 Exam Regulations Submission of the Thesis and Examination of the Candida te At least three months before a thesis is submitted, a candidate shall give notice in writing to the Director of the Board of Postgraduate Studies with copies to the Dean of the Faculty and Chairman of the Department and an abstract outlining the general scope of work. Every thesis submitted for examination shall be in quadruplicate and in loose form, and must include a declaration by the candidate confirming that the thesis has not been submitted for a degree in any other institution of higher learning and that the contents of the thesis are the original work of the candidate. Every thesis shall bear the signature of the supervisor(s) indicating that the thesis has been submitted with his knowledge. The final version of the thesis (6 copies) after examination and approval for the award of the degree must be in bound form. All six copies shall remain the property of the University of Nairobi. A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must make a distinct contribution to the knowledge and show an understanding of the subject and display originality of thought. It must also include a complete bibliography or references to the materials used in its preparation, whether published or otherwise; and it...

Advice

Use this as an official UoN programme availability signal, then confirm current admission requirements, fees, study mode, campus, and application windows with the University of Nairobi before applying.

Evidence note

University of Nairobi official programmes page. Cluster: Engineering and Surveying. Programme detail URL: https://geospatial.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/admission-content-type/doctor-philosophy-geospatial-engineering. Detail page content enriched from the programme URL.