Study Abroad Programs in Nairobi, Kenya

You know you want to study abroad in the largest city in Kenya, so now it is time to choose a field of study. Think big or think small. Think technical or think outdoorsy. Think long term or short term. Think traditional or non-traditional. No matter what your little heart desires, you will certainly find a study abroad program to meet your needs in Nairobi. 

Popular subjects to study. A no-brainer field of study is an intensive language immersion program focused on learning Swahili. If you are going to live and thrive in Kenya, you’re going to need to learn to speak the language. Choose a human and wildlife conservation program if you are interested in the studying sustainable approaches to human-wildlife coexistence, or African studies if you want to understand humans more than animals. Medicine and health sciences are also popular fields of study in Nairobi. The African population has been affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic for decades — you can see it unfold up close and learn more about how to stop it.

Short term and summer programs vs. long term programs. The long and short of it is that when it comes to duration of study program, you can create pretty much any experience to fulfill your educational needs. Short term (1-4 weeks or Summer) vs. long term (semester or year long) are the common program durations to choose from. 

Attending universities vs. other program types. If you are interested in a longer stint abroad, you might consider studying abroad in Nairobi at a university, like the University of Nairobi has 141 Masters programs and 70 Bachelor's programs to choose from. Kenyatta University is similar in size to the University of Nairobi, also offering international student programs. Even so, most students choose to study with organized programs, like any of the ones mentioned on this page. These have the added bonus of including housing, cultural activities, and instant rafikis (friends — not monkeys, sorry).