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Information and entry requirements for students from Kenya

If you're a student from Kenya and interested in studying with us at NTU, this page will introduce you to our specialist advisor for Kenya and explain the qualifications you'll need to study on one of our courses. Make sure to register for updates to stay informed.

Welcome

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Edel Okubo

Hello my name is Edel Okubo and I'm the NTU Advisor for Kenya.

I’m delighted that you’re considering studying with us and I'll be happy to help if you have any questions. I'm based in Nairobi and regularly travel around Kenya attending events and meeting prospective students interested in joining NTU.

If you’d like to keep in touch please register with us and we’ll send you news and opportunities, including scholarship information, upcoming events, and useful application guidance.

If you have any questions, email us your query. We could even arrange a Skype session to talk.

For more information about joining NTU, please see our dedicated page for NTU students from Africa.

Scholarships for African students

Sub-Saharan Africa High Achievers Award

We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Sub-Saharan African students. To be eligible you must:

  • Achieve a 2.1 or 1st class degree from a recognised university in your Home nation.
  • Be a resident and national of a Sub-Saharan African county.

Please note that when completing the application you will need tick the box stating you wish to be considered for the High Achievers Award.

LLM Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship

Nottingham Law School (NLS) is pleased to offer one competitive scholarship up to a value of half your tuition fee.

We welcome applications from students from Nigeria who are holding an offer to study on a NLS full-time LLM Masters programme (not including LPC/BTC). The scholarship will be awarded to the candidate who most closely meets the criteria for the award. Find out more information about our deadlines and how to apply.

What are the entry requirements for students from Kenya?

The following are the entry requirements for Bachelors and Masters degrees at NTU for Kenyan students. Select your qualification from the list to see what you need to join a course at the University.

Please note these entry requirements are guidelines only. If you have questions about your qualification, please contact us.

English language requirements

We accept many different tests and qualifications, including qualifications from Kenya, such as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a grade C or higher. Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.

Will be considered for a foundation certificate at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC).

Considered for Year 1 entry to a Bachelors degree.

Credit / 60%+ considered for Year 1 of a Bachelors degree.

Can be considered for Year One or Year Two of Bachelors degree.

A lower credit or above will be considered for advanced entry to undergraduate courses.

The following grades will be considered for entry onto Masters courses:

  • 2:1 : 60%
  • 2:2 : 50%

Considered for PhD studies.

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