Universities in Kenya (2027): Fees, Deadlines, Requirements

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.