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
We are delighted that you’re considering studying with us and we'll be happy to help if you have any questions.
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.
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.
- Average grade D will be considered for a foundation certificate at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC).
- Average grade B will be considered for an International Year One at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC).
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.
We accept many different tests and qualifications, including qualifications from Kenya, such as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). We accept up to D+, D (but not D-). Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.
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.
Meet our students from Kenya
Dear future student from Kenya
"I genuinely cannot imagine myself having picked another school besides NTU. Sometimes, I feel like NTU chose me and not the other way. But if I was to be asked, I chose NTU because of the opportunities it is providing for me not only education wise but in all aspects of life.
To every student coming to NTU, the best advice I can give you is the same one I was given: be yourself, live life cause you're young and don't divert from your goals. I hope you enjoy my letter to you."
Natasha Wangui Kiongo
The tutors are really supportive and they are there to guide you and give advice. It is relaxed and informal so you are able to be yourself whilst still learning from the tutors.
Michael Macharia
My experience as an international student has been transformational. It forced me to step into my adulting shoes and learn how to take charge of my future as an adult in a country I had never visited before. I have enjoyed the challenges of discovering my purpose in the UK and being constantly reminded that this place serves as a home away from home. The NTU community has been very supportive of this pursuit, and I partly owe it to all the people I have crossed paths with these last few years. The first year me is very unrecognisable and I can’t wait for the greatness that awaits me as I graduate in a few months.
Kevon Mukabi
More support with your application
To help you plan for your studies, we want you to get the support you need to ensure you can confidently prepare for your move to the UK, be financially prepared and understand the course requirements. As part of your offer conditions once you have applied to NTU, you will be asked to do two additional things:
- Book a pre-cas interview with NTU. This interview will take place on MS Teams with a member of staff from the NTU International Team and should last 30 minutes. We'll be able to tell you more about the requirements once you apply.
- Pay an advance payment of £9,000 - we recommend you do this through Flywire, our preferred payment partner.
NTU-approved education counsellors
Need more advice on applying and visas? We always recommend that you get advice from an NTU-approved education agency. Find one from our worldwide network near you.
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