Dundalk Institute of Technology for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via DkIT Foundation Programme. KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. Most affordable tuition in Ireland. Located near Dublin. Note: from September 2026 DkIT becomes a constituent college of Queen's University Belfast.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €10,000–€14,000. Application deadline: Rolling.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5/4 (2:2 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €10,000–€16,583. Application deadline: Rolling. Decision time: 2–4 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.75/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes).
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
by Irish Government (HEA) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →DkIT International Merit Scholarships
by Dundalk Institute of Technology · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dundalk Institute of Technology accept KCSE?
KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) is accepted as a secondary school qualification for undergraduate foundation entry at DkIT. For Masters admission, a recognised Kenyan Bachelor's degree with 2:2 (GPA 2.5/4.0) is required — secondary school qualifications are not relevant at Masters level.
What GPA is needed for Masters at Dundalk Institute of Technology?
DkIT accepts a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 (UK 2:2) for Masters programmes and offers some of Ireland's most affordable tuition at €10,000–€16,583/yr. Note that from September 2026, DkIT becomes a constituent college of Queen's University Belfast, which may change the degree-awarding body.
Are there scholarships for Kenyan students at Dundalk Institute of Technology?
Yes. DkIT offers International Merit Scholarships for qualifying students. The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) also provides full tuition waiver plus €10,000 stipend for Masters students. Combined with Ireland's most affordable tuition, DkIT represents excellent value for Kenyan students.
Tips for Applying to DkIT
DkIT offers some of the lowest Masters tuition fees in Ireland (from €10,000/yr) with 600+ international students and a location just one hour from Dublin by train — making it easy to access the capital's job market while living in more affordable Dundalk. The upcoming merger with Queen's University Belfast from September 2026 may enhance the degree's recognition. After graduation, the 24-month Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) gives Kenyan graduates valuable EU work experience at genuinely low cost.
Official source: Dundalk Institute of Technology ↗Cost of Living in Dundalk
Dundalk is one of Ireland's most affordable cities. One hour from Dublin by train.