Technological University of the Shannon for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via TUS Foundation Programme. KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. Campuses in Athlone and Limerick — among Ireland's most affordable regions.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ 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: €12,000–€15,000. 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 →TUS International Merit Scholarships
by Technological University of the Shannon · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Technological University of the Shannon accept KCSE?
KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) is accepted as a secondary school qualification for undergraduate foundation entry at TUS. 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 Technological University of the Shannon?
TUS accepts a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 (UK 2:2) for Masters programmes. With campuses in Athlone and Limerick — two of Ireland's most affordable student cities — TUS offers some of the lowest overall cost-of-study for a Masters in Ireland.
Are there scholarships for Kenyan students at Technological University of the Shannon?
Yes. TUS 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 and PhD students at TUS.
Tips for Applying to TUS
TUS combines affordable tuition (from €12,000/yr) with campuses in Athlone and Limerick — two of Ireland's cheapest cities for student living. This makes TUS one of the most cost-effective routes to an Irish Masters for Kenyan students, particularly those in Engineering, Computing, and Nursing. After graduation, the 24-month Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) provides two years to build Irish work experience, with both Athlone and Limerick hosting significant pharmaceutical and technology employers.
Official source: Technological University of the Shannon ↗Cost of Living in Athlone
Athlone is one of Ireland's most affordable student cities. Limerick campus also very affordable.