Do You Need a Portfolio to Study Architecture in Kenya?

KENCID’s published entry requirements for Architecture do not list a portfolio. The page lists separate KCSE or equivalent routes for Diploma, Certificate and Foundation study. Other colleges may set different application requirements, so check the official course page for the exact programme you want.

Use a portfolio to practise, not to guess at entry rules

You can explore architecture with a notebook and places you already know. Sketch a room from two viewpoints, draw a simple plan after measuring it, or map where shade falls in a familiar courtyard. Add a short note about what you noticed and what you would change.

Show how your idea develops

Include an early sketch, one model or material test, feedback from someone who uses the space and a revised idea. Label your own work and dates. A portfolio is more useful when it explains your thinking than when it contains polished images without context.

Before you apply

Read the current KENCID Architecture entry requirements. If another provider requests a portfolio, follow that provider’s stated format and deadline. Our beginner portfolio guide has more exercises.

If you are still learning to draw, start with observation and clear labels. You can improve presentation with practice; expensive materials are not a substitute for a clear idea.