While Medical and dental graduates seeking post-graduate training or further studies can normally gain entry to the UK on a student visa
, those training within the medical field should enter the UK as visitors to undertake exams and may switch to a training visa in the UK
or if desiring to work, may consider the HSMP path.
The UK is the traditional destination for most students from East Africa.
Considering the UK?
Before deciding to study in the UK,
- Use our site to find information to assist you make a winning decision:
DO NOT just believe the Adverts, sales Agents representing the various institutions
or what the British Council says:
Why?
- They are there to sell the UK! Period.
- Also, consider all the other popular destinations
(USA, Canada,
Australia, RSA),
you may be surprised to get a better value, all factors considered.
Which is best? Kenya? the USA?, Canada?, the UK?, Australia?, the RSA?, Compare them side by side
To study in the UK, you must have been accepted on a course of study at an educational institution
that is approved by the Department for Education (DfES ). In addition you must:
- be seeking a recognised full-time degree course, or
week day course involving at least 15 hours/week of daytime study, or
a full-time course at an independent fee-paying school
- be able to pay for your course, support yourself and any dependants,
and live in the UK without working or needing any help from public funds
- intend to leave the UK when you complete your studies, BUT
- degree students can apply for a work permit employment.
- graduate of some science or engineering can apply to stay in the UK,
to look for or to take a job, for a year after your course completes
without getting a work permit
- See also the "Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland"
The cost of study is anywhere between (£6,500-£18,000) for undergraduate study and (£6,200-£17,500) for postgraduates
Kenyan students can apply for scholarships offered by various sources,
but note that there is intense competition for the international student scholarships.
Students can generally work half-time (20 hrs) during study time and fulltime during holidays.
Normally there are no restrictions on a spouse and children of the student (if the student will be studying longer than one year ) working in the UK.
