The University of Nairobi is home to over 40 nationalities from various parts of the World. It is important that International students are equipped with the right information during their studies at the University of Nairobi.
- ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The University of Nairobi has a wide variety of programmes across the various Schools/Institutes/Faculty. The programmes and admission requirements for the programmes can be found on the University of Nairobi website or you can follow this link for more information. https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/
- UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI CAMPUSES
The University of Nairobi comprises of the following campuses
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- Main Campus - Located in the Central Business District
- Chiromo Campus - Located off Riverside Drive
- Lower Kabete Campus – Located along Lower Kabete Road
- Kikuyu Campus – Located near Kikuyu Town
- Kenyatta National Campus - Located within Kenyatta National Hospital
- Parklands Campus - Located in Parklands
- Kenya Science Campus - Located along Ngong Road.
The university also has campuses in Mombasa and Kisumu. Students can locate these campuses through google maps. https://www.google.com/maps/
COVID 19
The University of Nairobi is committed to ensure that all students and staff are safe as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The University has put across several measures to ensure that teaching and learning continues without compromising on the health and safety of students and staff. While some the programmes have resumed physical classes other students continue to have their classes and exams online. For more information on the physical and online classes please visit our website; https://uonbi.ac.ke/news/commencement-dates-january-2021
OBTAINING CERTIFICATE EQUATIONS AND EQUIVALENTS
International Students who wish to obtain an equation of their secondary/high school academic certificates by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) should visit use the portal http://rev.knqa.go.ke to create a profile and Apply for Recognition, Equation and Verifications of their National and Foreign Qualifications. For more details you can visit their website: http://www.knqa.go.ke/ to access the guidelines for doing so. The KNQA charges a nominal fee for this service.
STUDENT PASS (VISA)
All international students are required to obtain a student pass (Visa). This is a document issued to applicants (foreign students) (section 30(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012, who wish to pursue their education in Kenya's Education or Training Institutions where they have been accepted or admitted. The applicant (foreign student) must be accepted as a student by an approved Educational or Training Establishment. The International Office which is currently domiciled at the Directorate of Corporate Affairs facilitates the process of student pass (Visa).
New Applicants
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- A duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30, by the institution's authorized personnel. You will print out the form at the end of the application for a Student Visa. Students can access the Form 30 using the following link below https://fns.immigration.go.ke/
- Detailed and Signed Cover letter addressed to the Director of Immigration Services from the School/Faculty/Department indicating the course to be pursued and the duration
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- Signed commitment letter from the sponsor or sponsoring institution or proof of funds for self-sponsored students
- National passport copy of the sponsor/parent or guardian.
- Copy of a valid national passport (the bio-data page)
- Current immigration status for the pupil/student(If in the country)
- Two (2) recent passport size color photos.
- Duly certified Copies of basic academic certificates.
- Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
- Clearance letter from Department of Refugee Affairs for refugees.
- Police Clearance Certificate from the country of origin, or if a resident, from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Headquarters along Kiambu Road. (Please note in order for one to obtain a police clearance from the one must have stayed in the country for a period of not less than six months.)
NB: All this documents should be soft copy. Students who have challenges in creating an account can send their documents to pr@uonbi.ac.ke or international@uonbi.ac.ke.
Renewal Cases
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- A duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30, by the institution's authorized personnel. You will print out the form at the end of the application for a Student Visa. Students can access the Form 30 using the following link below https://fns.immigration.go.ke/
- Detailed and Signed Cover letter addressed to the Director of Immigration Services from the School/Faculty/Department indicating the course to be pursued and the duration.
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- Signed commitment letter from the sponsor or sponsoring institution or proof of funds for self-sponsored students
- National passport copy of the sponsor.
- Copy of a valid national passport (the bio-data page)
- Current immigration status for the pupil/student(If in the country)
- Two (2) recent passport size color photos.
- Clearance letter from Department of Refugee Affairs for refugees.
- Copy of student's pass previously held -for renewal cases
- Certified copies of progress report/transcripts from the University of Nairobi.
PAYMENTS
- Issuance Fees (Payable upon approval ONLY) Kshs. 5,000/= per year.
- No cash/cheque payments will be accepted at Cash Counter at Immigration Offices, Nyayo House, or at the University of Nairobi International Office.
- Students are required to make payments using of the following methods;
- Mpesa
- Airtel Money
- EazzyPay
- E-Agent
- KCB Cash
- Equity Cash
- RTGS
- Pesalink