Private university in Nairobi, Kenya, founded 1969

United States International University-Africa Scholarships 2027

United States International University-Africa in Nairobi traces its establishment to 1969 and became an independent institution under its current name in 1999. Students from outside East Africa pay 30% above local rates for tuition and mandatory fees, for example KES 171,600 in tuition per semester for 12 units of a business bachelor's degree in 2025-2026. International applicants whose studies were not in English need TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6, and the Fall 2027 application deadline is 29 June 2027.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
29 Sep 2026
Spring 2027, Bachelor, regular, 11 days left
Tuition
charged per credit or per semester
English test
IELTS 6
TOEFL 79, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
KSh3,500

The First-Time Freshman Scholarship is a 30% scholarship for local and international students with a mean grade of B or better and at least B- in English and Mathematics.

No verified scholarships tied to United States International University-Africa yet. See scholarships for Kenya.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://www.usiu.ac.ke/tuition-fees/
  2. https://www.usiu.ac.ke/admission-requirements/
  3. https://www.usiu.ac.ke/history/
  4. https://www.usiu.ac.ke/financial-aid/
  5. https://www.usiu.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Academic-Calendar-2026-2027.pdf