Kenya

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The University of Helsinki offers exchange opportunities at the following universities in Kenya:

  • Students of all faculties: Strathmore University, University of Nairobi

You can find comprehensive instructions for going on exchange under the Study Abroad theme.

Strathmore University
University of Nairobi

Strathmore University

Campus

Who can apply?

  • Students of all faculties
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s students
  • Students with English skills at least on level B2

Faculties not open to exchange students

There are only three undergraduate programmes open for exchange students, please see below

What can you study here?

Three undergraduate programmes available for the University of Helsinki students: 1. Development Studies & Philosophy, 2. Communication and 3. International Studies/Relations

Courses should mainly be chosen from one undergraduate programme but you can choose 1-2 courses from another programme if the timetable allows.

Excel of courses

How many credits do you need to complete?

20 credits per term (4 courses). The target is 30 credits (6 courses). One Strathmore course is 5 credits. 
1 Strathmore credit = 1 ECTS credit

Terms

July - November

Other important matters

Students going to Strathmore University receive an Erasmus+ global mobility scholarship.

Exchange opportunities available 

2 students for one term (July-November)

University of Nairobi

UoN Towers

Who can apply?

  • Students of all faculties, priority given to students of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s students
  • Students with English skills at least on level B2

Faculties not open to exchange students

Courses should be chosen from the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology

What can you study here?

Course catalogue

How many credits do you need to complete?

The target is 30 ECTS per term
1 credit = 1 ECTS credit

Terms

September - December / January - April

Exchange opportunities available 

2 students for one term or academic year