If you want to study in USA,you can get a free advice from the U.S Embassy in Nairobi
The EducationUSA Advising Center at U.S. Embassy Nairobi is an official affiliate of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Our goal is to help Kenyan students obtain up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased information on higher education studies in the U.S.
The services provided at the Embassy are free of charge:
General Advising Sessions – Nairobi
Students seeking educational advising assistance, for the first time, are invited to attend one General Advising Session. Appointments are made by calling: 020 363 6439.
Venue: American Space at Moi University – Nairobi Campus on the 5th Floor
Date: First and third Monday of every month
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During these sessions, the EducationUSA Adviser presents “Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study (https://educationusa.state.gov/) ” on the opportunities available for university study in the U.S.
General Advising Sessions – Nakuru
Students seeking educational advising assistance for the first time are invited to attend one General Advising Session. Appointments are made by calling: 020 363 6439.
Venue: American Space at Moi University – Kenya National Library Service
Date: Second Monday of every month
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During these sessions, the EducationUSA Adviser presents Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study” on the opportunities available for university study in the U.S.
https://ke.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa/
Individual Counseling
EducationUSA Adviser provides individual guidance to prospective students who have attended a general advising session.
Prospective students should bring photocopies of their academic certificates with them to the appointment.
They must also bring a statement of purpose or a paragraph stating their career objectives.
Students who have attended the general advising session and would like to have counseling, should make an appointment by calling:020 363 6439
U.S. Study Options and Requirements
Undergraduate Study
Applying to highly selective universities and for scholarships requires excellent secondary school grades. The SAT and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required for most applicants, as are letters of recommendation and personal statements.
Graduate Study
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in good standing from a recognized local or overseas university. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is required for admission, as are letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose and research interests.
Financing Your Education
The cost of an academic year in the United States, including tuition, fees and living expenses varies from $15,000 to $60,000 per year. Students without their own finances must have excellent academic records in order to compete for scholarships and grants from individual U.S. colleges and universities.
U.S. Embassy Nairobi is unable to provide scholarships and cannot provide financial assistance for study in any local institution.
Membership to the EducationUSA Advising Center
In order to have access to the resources in the EducationUSA Advising Center, students must apply for membership. Students need to bring a photocopy of their National Identification Card or a valid passport to the American Reference Center Library located in U.S. Embassy Nairobi. Membership is free, and there are no costs to use EducationUSA services.
Contacts
EducationUSA Advising Center
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
P.O. Box 606 – 0062, Village Market
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: + 254-20-363-6583
Fax: + 254-20-363-6501
Email: [email protected]
