Right away! You should start right away, preferably about 9 months in advance to give yourself adequate time for school admission and visa application processes. Also bear in mind that academic year begins at different times of the year in different countries.

You can start by:

• Doing some research about the Country, University and Course of interest.
• Then choose course and submit your application.
• Then accept the admission offer.
• Lastly, apply for visa and medical (where applicable).

This is a trick question, but yeah you can get partial and sometimes even full scholarships. Depending, of course on the country and University.

A bachelor’s degree takes between 3 to 4 years.

A master’s degree takes between 1.5 to 2.5 years

A PhD takes around 3.5 years

Yes, most definitely! Most countries allow you to work for a maximum of 20 hours a week when your course is in session.

There many different options at each University or College. You get accomodation on-campus or off-campus. Almost every University has an international students office to guide you on matters such as this.

You can apply for scholarships or financial aid. Additionally:

• Share accomodation and rent with friends.
• Home cook most of your meals.
• Find casual/part time jobs.

IELTS or TOEFL are sometimes required by some Universities in some countries but not always. Check with the University or your favourite study abroad agents.

Good question. Yes, in most cases but, if you’re looking at a career with strict entry requirements like Engineering, Medicine, Law, Accounting then you may need to check with the relevant registration bodies in your home country.

Whereas you can apply to an institution of higher learning overseas, using the expertise of an agent can be really helpful and time saving. Click here if you feel you need a reliable study abroad agent in Kenya.