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Cost of Studying in Kenya: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Kenya is 3,105 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,729 USD and 4,103 USD. These figures are computed from 270 programs at 1 universities in Kenya listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Kenya by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2,343 USD | 2,836 USD | 5,000 USD | 57 |
| Master's | 2,729 USD | 3,105 USD | 4,103 USD | 112 |
| PhD | 3,422 USD | 3,701 USD | 4,538 USD | 56 |
Cheapest degree programs in Kenya
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Kenya right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Biology | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 595 USD |
| Bachelor in Human Anatomy | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 609 USD |
| Bachelor in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 711 USD |
| Bachelor in Dryland Economics and Agro-ecosystem Management | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 717 USD |
| Bachelor in Horticulture | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 717 USD |
| Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science and Technology | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 719 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Kenya?
Yes — all 270 degree programs in Kenya on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Kenya accept international students?
1 universities in Kenya list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is Kenya affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Kenya charge 2,729 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 595 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 270 degree programs that 1 universities in Kenya list on Global Admissions, as of August 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 17, 2026".