Kenya

Accepted qualifications

• Entry requirements

  For direct entry to undergraduate programmes

  Please refer to each course page for specific A Level and IB requirements.

  Other qualifications, gained after 13 years of education, can be considered for direct entry onto Undergraduate courses.

  For direct entry to Masters programmes

  Those completing an Undergraduate degree will usually be considered for entry onto Masters programmes. For most courses we require equivalent to a UK 2:1.

  For direct entry to Research degrees (MPhil, PhD)

  Those completing a Masters degree or with substantial research experience in their degree can be considered for Research degrees (MPhil, PhD).

  INTO Pathway Programmes

  Holders of the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will be required to take a foundation programme before entering the first year of an undergraduate course.

  If you are not eligible for direct entry you are encouraged to look at our pathway programmes on campus at INTO UEA:

  • The INTO Foundation is the perfect preparation for progression onto a range of UEA undergraduate degrees
  • International Year One course leads onto the 2nd year of degrees in several subject areas
  • The INTO UEA Graduate Diploma prepares students for several of UEA’s Masters programmes.

  Find out more from INTO UEA.

• English Language Requirements

  We accept KCSE English, taken within the last ten years, at a minimum level of C as evidence of your English language skills. In cases where the certificate is older than ten years, evidence of use of English in the intervening period either through work or further study at a recognised institution may be taken into consideration.

  Alternatively we accept IELTS and PTE. Please check your course details for further information.

  Undergraduate:

  Test	Score
  IELTS*	6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component

   

  Postgraduate:

  Test	Score
  IELTS*	6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in only two components and 6.0 in the others

   

  *We also accept a wide range of other English language qualifications, such as TOEFL, Duolingo and Pearson, as listed here.

  Academic English assistance

  For those not meeting the above academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry, INTO UEA offers a wide range of Academic Preparation and English Language Programmes designed to assist applicants enter UEA degree courses.