University of Glasgow for Kenyan Students
QS #79 ranked University of Glasgow (Russell Group) is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Kenyan students can apply directly to undergraduate programmes. Undergraduate tuition is £27,720–£62,730/year, with a minimum IELTS of 6.5. For Masters entry, a minimum GPA of 3/4 (2:1) and IELTS 6.5 is required, with tuition from £26,460–£34,470/year. 4 scholarships are tracked for Kenyan students, including GREAT Scholarships (Kenya) and University of Glasgow African Excellence Award.
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Direct entry available. Medicine/Dentistry/Vet Med deadline October 15 via UCAS. IELTS may be waived with KCSE English grade B. Non-clinical fees top out at £33,210; £62,730 is Medicine. Fees shown are 2026/27.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £27,720–£62,730. Application deadline: January 14.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Some programmes (Law, some MSc) require IELTS 7.0/6.5. Business Analytics and Finance & Management at the top of the fee range (£34,470). Fees shown are 2026/27.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £26,460–£34,470. Application deadline: Rolling — programme-specific; apply early for competitive Business School programmes. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 minimum; relevant Masters usually expected). Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Entry criteria vary by college. Research proposal and supervisor contact recommended before applying.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — January–March for most funded positions
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
GREAT Scholarships (Kenya)
by British Council + University of Glasgow · Masters
Learn more →University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
by University of Glasgow · Masters
Learn more →Chevening Scholarship
by UK Government (FCDO) · Masters
Learn more →Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission + Glasgow · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does the University of Glasgow accept KCSE?
Yes — and unusually for a Russell Group university, Glasgow accepts KCSE for DIRECT undergraduate entry, no Foundation Year needed if your grades are strong. Glasgow maps KCSE to A-level requirements: an A average for AAA programmes and a B+ average for AAB/ABB/BBB programmes. If your grades fall short, Glasgow International College (Kaplan) offers a foundation route from £23,870.
Can Kenyan students skip IELTS at Glasgow?
Often, yes. Glasgow accepts KCSE English Language grade B or above in place of IELTS for most programmes — a significant saving in cost and time. Check your specific programme's English language requirements to confirm, as some competitive programmes (Law, Medicine) may still require IELTS 7.0.
What GPA do Kenyan students need for a Glasgow Masters?
Glasgow publishes an explicit Kenya equivalency: Upper Second Class Honours, a 'B' average, 3.0 GPA or 60–66% equals a UK 2:1 — the standard requirement for most taught Masters. Lower Second (2.5 GPA, 50–59%) equals a 2:2, which some programmes accept. IELTS is typically 6.5 overall — or waived with KCSE English B.
What scholarships can Kenyan students get at Glasgow?
Kenya is particularly well placed at Glasgow: it was one of only five countries on Glasgow's GREAT Scholarships 2026 list (£10,000, 5 awards — the list changes yearly). Kenyans are also eligible for Glasgow's own African Excellence Award (up to 16 full Masters fee waivers for African students), Chevening (fully funded) and Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.
Tips for Applying to Glasgow
Glasgow is arguably the strongest Russell Group option for Kenyan students right now: KCSE is accepted for direct undergraduate entry, KCSE English B replaces IELTS, and Kenya sits on both Glasgow's GREAT Scholarships list AND the African Excellence Award (16 full Masters fee waivers). Ancient-university prestige at fees well below London — apply early to maximise scholarship chances.
Official source: University of Glasgow ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to United Kingdom.
Cost of Living in Glasgow
Private shared room from £350; university halls £130–£240/week self-catered
Subway and buses; West End is walkable from most student areas
Lower end for shared bills; included in university halls