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UK Study Guide for Kenya Students — 2026

This guide provides essential information for Kenyan students planning to study in the United Kingdom in 2026. The UK remains one of the world's most popular destinations for international students with over 600,000 international students enrolled annually.

Why Kenya Students Choose the UK

World-ranked universities with globally recognised degrees
2-year Graduate Route visa allowing unrestricted work after graduation
Shorter courses — 1-year Master's, 3-year Bachelor's
100,000+ Kenyan-heritage residents in the UK already living and working in the UK
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Your Qualifications

Second Class Upper (60%+) or GPA 3.0+/4.0 from recognised Kenyan university.

English Language Requirements

Kenya is English-speaking. IELTS 6.0–6.5 required. IELTS centres in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu.

Visa Information

Kenya is a visa national. UK Student Visa requires CAS, IELTS, financial proof. Processing: 3–6 weeks from Nairobi.

Popular Courses for Kenya Students

MSc Public Health
MBA
BSc Nursing
LLM
Computer Science
International Development

Key Facts

100,000+ Kenyan-heritage residents in UK
10,000+ Kenyan students in UK annually
English-medium education — strong IELTS performance
HELB overseas loans available for Kenyans

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