Nairobi National Polytechnic (Nairobi NP) former Nairobi TTI is a TVET college in Nairobi city. It is located along Mogira Road, Off Park Road, and Ring Road Ngara, between Kariokor and Pangani Police Station.
The polytechnic’s location within Nairobi offers an opportunity for those who want to study while they work to have evening and part-time classes. Nairobi Poly is proud to have over 8,000 students pursuing different courses.
It offers diploma, craft certificate, and artisan levels courses.
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Nairobi Poly has 9 curriculum departments namely:
- Mechanical and Chemical Engineering
- Health and Applied Sciences
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic
- Information Communication Technology
- Business Studies
- Institutional Management
- Liberal Studies
- Entrepreneurship Education
Nairobi NPs mission, vision, and core values
Mission:
To develop highly skilled graduates in Technical, Vocational, Innovation, Business, and Research for the global market.
Vision:
A Leader in Globally Competitive Training in Technical, Vocational, Innovation, and Research.
Core values:
Quality training, Ethical practices, Fairness and equity, teamwork, transparency, and accountability
Nairobi Poly contact details
Website: www.nairobitti.ac.ke
Email:info@nairobitti.ac.ke
Phone number:0721233394 OR 208034403
Postal Address: P.O. BOX 30039 – 00100 GPO, NAIROBI – KENYA
Where is Nairobi Poly located?
Nairobi NP is located along Mogira Road, Off Park Road, and Ring Road Ngara, between Kariokor and Pangani Police Station. From Nairobi CDB you can board matatu No. 6, 14, 17, 32, 42, 46, 100, or 120.
When are the intakes?
Nairobi National Polytechnic has 3 intakes within the year to align with the KNEC exam and Ministry of Education requirements. The intakes are in January, May, and September of every year. However, inquiries can be made at any time within working hours using the contact details or by visiting the institute.
Fees and sponsorship
Students are required to pay tuition fees which must be paid upon reporting to the institute. Other payable fees are student ID and student council. Examination fees are paid separately from tuition and the amount depends on the course and current student module of study.
The government through the Ministry of Education gives capitation to subsidize tuition fees for students for all public TVET institutions. Students can also apply for HELB loans, constituency bursaries, and other sources to facilitate fee payment.
Please contact the institute for more details on fee payment and how to pay.
The courses entry requirement for Nairobi Poly
The course entry requirement to join Nairobi National is determined by the Ministry of Education but the institute can include subject clusters to filter applicants when the need arises.
For general engineering and business diploma courses students require a minimum of C- and above in KCSE. To qualify Craft certificate a grade of D plain and D+ in KCSE is required. To undertake the Artisan course you are required to have a KCPE or KCSE mean grade of D- and E.
During admission, you will be required to submit documents such as KCPE and KCSE results, birth certificate, medical letter, filled application form, and passport among other documents for verification.
Courses offered at Nairobi Polytechnic.
Nairobi Poly offers a variety of courses in the 9 academic departments at the level of diploma, craft, and artisan levels. The courses are examined by KNEC, NITA, KASNEB, or TVET CDACC external examining bodies. Courses offered at the polytechnic are.
| Diploma courses |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Diploma in Food Science Technology |
| Diploma in Applied Biology |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory |
| Diploma in Environmental Science |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power option) |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication option) |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic (Instrumentation & Control option) |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management |
| Diploma in Sales And Marketing |
| Diploma in Business Management |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management |
| Diploma in Food and Beverage |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering |
| Diploma in Chemical Engineering |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant option) |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production option) |
| Diploma in Refrigeration and Conditioning |
| Diploma in Engineering Skills |
| Diploma in Welding and Fabrication |
| Diploma in Petroleum Management |
| Diploma in Engineering (IVQ) Level 2 (2850-80) |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology |
| Diploma in Community Development |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development |
| Diploma in Project Management |
| Craft Certificate courses |
| Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology |
| Certificate in Food Science Technology |
| Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power option) |
| Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication option) |
| Certificate in Human Resource Management |
| Certificate in Supply chain Management |
| Certificate in Business Management |
| Certificate in Sales and Marketing |
| Certificate in Food And Beverage |
| Certificate in Automotive Engineering |
| Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) |
| Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Welding and Fabrication) |
| Certificate in Mechanical Grade 3 (General fitter, Gas, and Arc Welding |
| Certificate in Plumbing Grade 3 |
| Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Grade 3 |
| Certificate in Social Work and Community Development |
| Certificate in Project Management |
| Artisan Courses |
| Artisan in Electrical Installation |
| Artisan in Food and Beverage |
| Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
Hostel and accommodation in Nairobi Poly
Nairobi NP doesn’t offer any hostel service within the institute. However, there are plenty of hostels within walking distance for students. The hostel can be within Ngara or Pangani area depending on the student’s preference.