Kenya
At UWE Bristol we are proud of our international reputation. With a thriving international community of students from over 140 countries worldwide, we are the perfect UK university to study at.
The experienced UWE Bristol International team will be happy to give you advice on the suitability of your qualifications for your chosen course.
Qualifications listed under each heading may satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements to that level of study. This is not a guarantee of an offer of a place, which is at the University's discretion.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements, English language requirements and what to do if you don't meet our entry requirements.
Entry requirements
If you do not meet the requirements for our Art and Design undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation degree. You can find more information on the creative industries foundation courses available.
If you do not meet the requirements for our other undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation or international year one course at our International College.
Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol undergraduate degree course.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
- KSCE (EAACE): English Language Grade C or above.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
Entry requirements
UWE Bristol will consider students who have taken GCE A-level examinations or the International Baccalaureate for entrance onto undergraduate courses.
Applicants who have a good KCSE, plus a UK international/bridging foundation course or equivalent will be considered for direct entry onto undergraduate courses.
Students who hold an Ordinary National Certificate/Diploma with upper credit will be considered.
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirements for entrance to UWE Bristol; competitive courses may have higher requirements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
- KSCE (EAACE): English Language Grade C or above.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
Entry requirements
Holders of a good bachelor's (hons) degree awarded by a Kenyan university will be considered for postgraduate study, depending on the English level.
Students who do not satisfy the requirements would be asked to study a pre-master's course before entry onto a postgraduate course.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
- KSCE (EAACE): English Language Grade C or above.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
Country manager
For UWE Bristol enquiries, please contact our UK-based experts:
Sam Micklewright
Regional Manager – Africa
Based in Bristol
Rita Gwani
International Officer – Africa
Based in Bristol
Country representatives
Contact details for our representatives in your country. They can provide you with further information and assist with the submission of your application to UWE Bristol. They can also offer advice on visas, accommodation, scholarships, travel and more. We recommend that you refer to the student guide to choosing an education agent to help you identify the best representative to support your application.
Representatives and contact details
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Representative name |
Contact details |
|---|---|
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IDP Kenya |
For contact details please visit: www.idp.com/kenya |
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Imperial Education Consultants |
For contact details please visit: www.ieduconsultants.com |
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Imperial Education Consultants |
For contact details please visit: www.ieduconsultants.com |
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Imperial Education Consultants |
For contact details please visit: www.ieduconsultants.com |
|
SI-UK Mombasa Office |
For contact details please visit: www.studyin-uk.com/kenya |
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SI-UK Nairobi Office |
For contact details please visit: www.studyin-uk.com/kenya |
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Study Net |
For contact details please visit: studynetug.com |
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Studysphere Academic |
For contact details please visit: studysphere.co.ke |
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Twone Education Consultancy |
For contact details please visit: twoneeducation.com |
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Uniconnect Ltd |
Contact: Georgina Kuria |
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Uniserv Eldoret Office |
For contact details please visit: www.uniserveducation.com |
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Uniserv Kisumu Office |
For contact details please visit: www.uniserveducation.com |
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Uniserv Mombasa Office |
For contact details please visit: www.uniserveducation.com |
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Uniserv Education Nairobi office |
For contact details please visit: www.uniserveducation.com |
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Western Links Consultancy |
Contact: Silpa Ny |
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World Student Advisors |
For contact details please visit: www.worldstudentadvisors.com |
Feedback and complaints
In the event of any complaint regarding the service received from one of our education agents please contact international@uwe.ac.uk with your name, UWE Bristol student ID, name of the agent and an outline of your complaint.
Funding and scholarships
Every year we offer a large number of scholarships to international students. Take a look at the full list of UWE Bristol International scholarships to find out more.
You may also want to consider other scholarships available from organisations independent of UWE Bristol.
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International student support
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