Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
See official university website for current requirements.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Notable English-taught programmes in Economics, Agricultural Sciences, and the DAAD-funded GEORISK environmental risk programme.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €600–€800. Application deadline: May 31 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Strong DAAD-funded development research. Agricultural Sciences and Environmental Risk PhD programmes particularly relevant for Kenyan researchers.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship (Development-Related Programs)
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by Federal Government + Private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →DAAD GEORISK Program
by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kenyan students apply to the University of Bonn with KCSE?
KCSE is accepted as your secondary school qualification. Kenyan students with strong KCSE grades may qualify for direct undergraduate entry at some German universities; otherwise a Studienkolleg (foundation year) is required. For Masters, a Kenyan bachelor's degree qualifies you for direct application, especially in Agricultural Sciences and Economics.
Is the University of Bonn free for Kenyan students?
Yes — tuition is completely free for Kenyan students at the University of Bonn. You only pay a semester administrative fee of ~€310/semester (~€620/year). Additionally, the DAAD GEORISK programme provides full funding specifically for African students in environmental risk and development — highly relevant to Kenya's climate challenges.
Why is Bonn particularly relevant for Kenyan students?
Bonn hosts the UNFCCC secretariat — the UN body responsible for global climate action — along with many other UN agencies. Kenyan students studying Development Economics, Agricultural Sciences, or Environmental Risk at Bonn gain direct access to internship and networking opportunities with these organisations. After graduation, the 18-month Job-Seeker Visa allows you to pursue these careers from Germany.
Tips for Applying to University of Bonn
The University of Bonn (QS #227) is one of Germany's most respected research universities and offers a unique combination of academic excellence and proximity to Germany's UN city institutions — directly relevant to Kenya's development interests. With free tuition, the DAAD GEORISK scholarship fully funding African students in environmental programmes, and world-class research in Agricultural Sciences, Bonn is one of Germany's most strategic choices for Kenyan graduate students. Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa creates a clear path from graduation to a career in international development.
Official source: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Bonn
More affordable than Cologne. Studentenwerk Bonn operates student halls.
Semester ticket covers Bonn and the Rhine-Sieg region.