Foreign nationals who want to study in Kenya need a Student's Pass from the Directorate of Immigration Services, arranged with the educational institution that has admitted them. The pass costs 100 US dollars a year for applicants from outside the East African Community, and nationals of East African Community member states pay no fee. Applicants provide an institution-endorsed Form 30, admission and sponsorship documents, and proof of funds if self-sponsored. At United States International University-Africa in Nairobi, a private university, non-East African students pay 30 percent above local tuition rates, for example KES 171,600 for a 12-unit semester of a business bachelor's degree in 2025-2026.
Tuition example, USIU-Africa (2025-2026). KES 171,600 in tuition for a 12-unit semester of a business bachelor's degree for students from outside East Africa; KES 263,250 in tuition for a 15-unit semester of a computing degree.
Student's Pass fee. 100 US dollars a year for applicants from outside the East African Community; no fee for East African Community member states.