Delight for International Students: Studying in Nairobi from anywhere in Africa and Beyond
By Delight Technical College | International Students | 2026
Nairobi is Africa’s creative capital. It is home to East Africa’s most vibrant fashion, film, media, and technology scenes and it is the city where Delight Technical College has been training the continent’s next generation of creative professionals since 2018. If you are considering coming to Nairobi to study, here is everything you need to know about being an international student at Delight.
🌍 Why Nairobi?
- Nairobi is East Africa’s economic and creative hub
- Home to a thriving fashion, media, film, and tech industry
- A cosmopolitan, multicultural city with a young, dynamic population
- Well-connected to the rest of Africa and the world
- Increasingly recognized as a global destination for creative education
🤝 How Delight Supports International Students
Before You Arrive:
- Visa application guidance and documentation support
- Pre-arrival orientation and information pack
When You Arrive:
- Campus tour and introduction to staff and fellow students
- Practical help with settling into Nairobi life
Throughout Your Studies:
- Cultural integration and social support programmes
- Multicultural student community
- Flexible study options including online components for those who need to travel
📋 Entry Requirements for International Students
- Copy of International Passport
- Two Passport Size Photos
- Academic certificates (equivalent to KCPE or KCSE as required by your chosen level)
- Valid student visa (Delight provides guidance on the application process)
🎓 Qualifications Recognized Beyond Kenya
Delight’s CDACC qualifications are aligned with the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) and are recognized regionally across East Africa. NITA certificates are respected across the East African Community (EAC) making a Delight qualification a passport to opportunities across the region.
“Whether you are coming from Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, DRC, or further afield Delight Technical College welcomes you. Nairobi is your new creative home.”
📍 Delight Technical College | Muindi Mbingu Street, Opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi | +254 722 533 771 | www.delight.ac.ke
