Landscaping courses in Kenya are exciting academic programs for individuals wanting to train as landscape design specialists to design and beautify outdoor areas. Landscaping is both a course and a career. Professional landscaping is a growing profession in Kenya, so, not so many colleges offer the course. In this article, we shall discuss more about the landscaping course, the course duration, and where you can study the course.

List of landscaping courses

Depending on where you enroll in a landscaping program, you can take the course at the short course, certificate, diploma, degree, or master’s level. It is advisable to investigate the course carefully before investing all your time and money in it. The following are some of the landscaping-related programs offered in different colleges and universities.

1. Masters in landscape architecture
2. Bachelor of landscape architecture
3. Bachelor of environmental horticulture and landscaping technology
4. Diploma in landscaping
5. Certificate in landscaping
6. Short courses in ornamental plants and landscaping

Where can I study landscaping in Kenya?

When deciding where to study landscaping courses in Kenya, it is important to consider your preferred college very carefully. This is because you don’t want to waste your time and resources studying an unapproved course in an unregistered college. Landscaping courses are offered both formally and informally, so research your college before enrolling. The following universities offer landscaping in Kenya.

1. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
2. University of Nairobi (UoN)
3. Technical University of Kenya (TuK)
4. University of Kabiaga

Other colleges that offer landscaping programs include;

1. Beacon Technical Training College
2. Kenya College of Interior Design (KENCID)
3. Scaad college
4. Ikigai college of interior design
5. Jacqui design & innovation training college

Course cost, requirements, and study duration

The requirements for landscaping courses depend on the course you intend to study. Short programs and certificates are open for any interested applicants. For degree courses, you need at least a KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and above.

In addition, you need good grades in the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and any subject from Group III (History and Government, OR Geography OR Christian Religious Education OR Islamic Religious Education, OR Hindu Religious Education).

Depending on the course you choose, it takes three months to four years to study a landscaping program. Short courses may take three to six months, while degree courses take four years. You can also complete some short courses in three days.

According to JKUAT portal cost data, the tuition fee for degree courses such as the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture and Landscaping Technology is Kshs. 266,790/= and Kshs. 225,576 per academic year, respectively. Short courses cost less, for instance, the short course in ornamental plants and landscaping offered at Kabiaga university costs Kshs. 10,500.

Final word

Landscaping courses in Kenya are exciting academic programs for individuals wanting to train as landscape specialists to design and beautify outdoor areas. Currently available courses include a Master’s in landscape architecture, a Bachelor of landscape architecture, a Bachelor of environmental horticulture and landscaping technology, a Diploma in landscaping, a Certificate in landscaping, and Short courses in gardening and landscaping. The tuition fee for degree courses is above Kshs. 200,000/=.