Kenya
The University of South Wales is a popular choice amongst international students and we have been welcoming students from Kenya for many years.
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Study with a scholarship of up to £2,500 in a safe and welcoming living environment, surrounded by a diverse community of international students.
Everything you need to know
As a self-funding international student from Kenya, you are eligible for a scholarship of:
- £2,500 per year for undergraduate students
- £2,500 per year for postgraduate students
This applies for courses starting in September 2024 and February 2025. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application.
For individual fees please check your selected course page.
Foundation Years are available to students who don't meet the academic requirements for entry directly onto year 1 of a Bachelor degree.
English Qualifications
Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English language qualifications:
- GCSE/O Level English Language grade C or above
- KCSE English Language grade C or above
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.
Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.
Academic Qualifications
- Applicants who have good grades at KCSE (B+ average) may apply for entry to appropriate undergraduate programmes on an individual basis
- Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for degree level entry- the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
- Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for degree level entry- the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
- Applicants who have completed the Brookhouse Foundation with overall average of 50% + can be considered for entry to a relevant undergraduate programme
- Applicants who hold a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma/ABE/EdExcel HND will be considered on case by case basis for 2nd, 3rd or IPG programmes
English Qualifications
Proficiency in English is essential for postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English language qualifications:
- GCSE/O Level English Language grade C or above
- KCSE English Language grade C or above
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component.
Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.
Academic Qualifications
- Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for masters programme entry
- Applicants with the equivalent to a Second Class Lower degree will be considered for Masters programme entry
Please contact us with any questions you may have about studying and applying to the University of South Wales.
Officers
Agnes Lesaan, In-country Regional Manager for East Africa
Tel: +254 707 538543
Email: [email protected]
Representatives
IDP Education Kenya
Address: 2nd Floor, Euro Towers
27 Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi, 00800
Tel:+254 719284278
Email: [email protected]
S3 Education Consultants
Address: 4th Floor Westlands Square Offices (Formerly Centro House),
Next to Sankara/ Shell Petrol Station,
Off Ring Road Westlands, Nairobi
Tel: +254799114400 | +254755594444
Email: [email protected]
Uniserv
Nairobi:9th Floor Fortis Tower , Woodvale Grove, Westlands, P.O. Box 56386 – 00200
Tel: +254 723 59 74 45
Email: [email protected]
Mombasa: 1st Floor Kalair Centre (opposite Texas Alarms) , Nyali Road, P.O Box 95649-80100
Tel: +254(41)4472108
Email: [email protected]
SI-UK
Nairobi: Ground Floor, Jimkan House, Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi 12830-00400
Tel: +254 (0) 755688242/47/53
Email: [email protected]
Mombasa: 2nd Floor Amal Plaza, Links Road Nyali, Mombasa
Tel: +254 (0) 780450642
Golden Arrow Bada Education Centre
2nd Floor The Mall, Westlands, Nairobi
Tel: +254 700 523 332
Email: [email protected]
Craydel
The Pavilion, 1st Floor, Lower Kabete Road, Westlands, Nairobi
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +254 783 125 125