Architecture Internship in Kenya: A Student Guide

An Architecture internship can help you understand how design work moves through a professional practice, but a placement is not guaranteed by completing a course. Check your programme’s rules and approach potential practices with a clear, honest introduction.

Prepare before you apply

Choose a few drawings, models or research pages that show how you observe and explain a design decision. Label your own contribution and protect client or student information. Add a short note about the skills you want to practise and the period you are available.

Look for learning, not only a job title

When a practice responds, clarify the tasks, supervisor, working hours, location, safety arrangements and whether the placement satisfies any formal course requirement. Get the terms in writing. Do not describe yourself as a registered architect unless you hold that status.

Use course guidance accurately

KENCID’s Architecture Diploma duration is published as 7 academic semesters, inclusive of Practice-Oriented Learning; that wording does not guarantee a separate internship placement. Read our course page and ask your course coordinator about any required or approved placement arrangements not described there.

For the professional registration distinction, see BORAQS’s explanation of its role.