50-70% Scholarship Available - September 2026 Intake

Study Engineering in China for USD 7,900 Total

NUAA-Harmonics 1+3 Pathway: World-class BSc degrees in Aircraft, Aeronautical, AI & Mechanical Engineering. 90% cheaper than UK/USA.

4
Years Total
50-70%
Scholarship
$7,900
Total Cost
Top 100
Global Rank

The 1+3 Pathway Explained

1
Year 1: Kenya

Harmonics Air Centre, Wilson Airport

  • Foundation engineering courses
  • CSCA Test preparation (mandatory from 2026)
  • Chinese language: HSK Level 1-2
  • Mathematics & Physics refresher
Cost: USD 2,100
2-4
Years 2-4: China

NUAA, Nanjing

  • Full BSc degree curriculum
  • State-of-the-art labs & facilities
  • Industry internships
  • 50-70% scholarship applied
Cost: USD 5,800 (after scholarship)

Available BSc Programs

BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Year 1 Kenya:

Aircraft systems, CSCA prep, Physics, Chinese (HSK 1-2)

Years 2-4 China:

Advanced maintenance, avionics, airworthiness, quality control

Graduate Salary:USD 2,000 - 4,000/month
BSc Aeronautical Engineering
Year 1 Kenya:

Engineering math, mechanics, aerodynamics, CSCA, Chinese

Years 2-4 China:

Aircraft design, flight mechanics, propulsion, wind tunnel

Graduate Salary:USD 3,000 - 6,000/month
BSc Artificial Intelligence
Year 1 Kenya:

Programming, discrete math, statistics, CSCA, Chinese

Years 2-4 China:

Machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, NLP

Graduate Salary:USD 4,000 - 8,000/month
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Year 1 Kenya:

Engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, CSCA

Years 2-4 China:

Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, robotics, fluid mechanics

Graduate Salary:USD 2,500 - 5,000/month

Cost Comparison: NUAA vs UK/USA

NUAA via Harmonics (1+3)USD 7,900
UK University (4 years)USD 80,000 - 120,000
USA University (4 years)USD 100,000 - 200,000
South Africa (4 years)USD 25,000 - 40,000

Save up to 90% compared to Western universities with identical degree recognition

Entry Requirements

KCSE Grade

B- minimum overall

Math & Physics

B- minimum in both

Age Range

17-25 years old

Chinese

Not required - we teach you

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1+3 NUAA pathway?

You study Year 1 at Harmonics Air Centre in Kenya (foundation, CSCA prep, Chinese language). Years 2-4 you study at NUAA in Nanjing, China with 50-70% scholarship. Total cost: USD 7,900 for entire degree.

What is the CSCA test?

The Chinese Scholarships Council Assessment is mandatory from 2026 for international students. We prepare you during Year 1 in Kenya. It tests Math, Science, and basic Chinese.

How much does the NUAA degree cost?

Year 1 Kenya: USD 2,100. Years 2-4 China: USD 5,800 total (after 50-70% scholarship). Total: USD 7,900 - 90% cheaper than UK/USA engineering degrees.

What are the entry requirements?

KCSE B- minimum overall, B- in Mathematics and Physics, age 17-25 years. No Chinese language knowledge needed - we teach you from scratch.

Is NUAA a good university?

NUAA (Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics) is a Top 100 global engineering university, specializing in aerospace. It's China's MIT for aviation and ranked in top 5 Chinese engineering schools.

Have Questions About Studying in China?

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Your Engineering Future Awaits in China

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