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Cost of Studying in Kenya: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Kenya is 3,098 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,723 USD and 4,094 USD. These figures are computed from 270 programs at 1 universities in Kenya listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 2,338 USD | 2,829 USD | 5,000 USD | 57 |
| Master's | 2,723 USD | 3,098 USD | 4,094 USD | 112 |
| PhD | 3,414 USD | 3,692 USD | 4,527 USD | 56 |
Cheapest degree programs in Kenya
The lowest published international tuition in our Kenya catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Biology | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 594 USD |
| Bachelor in Human Anatomy | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 608 USD |
| Bachelor in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 710 USD |
| Bachelor in Dryland Economics and Agro-ecosystem Management | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 715 USD |
| Bachelor in Horticulture | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 715 USD |
| Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science and Technology | University of Nairobi | Bachelor's | 717 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Kenya?
Yes — 270 of the 270 degree programs in our Kenya catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Kenya accept international students?
1 universities in Kenya list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Kenya affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Kenya charge 2,723 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 594 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 in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".