University of Nottingham for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Kaplan International Pathways / University of Nottingham International College (£17,500/year). KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. Arts/Social Sciences ~£21,750; Engineering/Science ~£26,000; Medicine ~£31,900. Nottingham has Malaysia and China campuses — some programmes offer dual-campus study.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £21,750–£31,900. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8/4 (2:1 (some accept 2:2 with experience) UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £19,000–£28,500. Application deadline: Rolling — most close June–August; Business School closes March–May. Decision time: 3–7 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.3/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Excellence Scholarship (International)
by University of Nottingham · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Chevening Scholarship
by UK Government (FCDO) · Masters
Learn more →Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nottingham accept KCSE?
Yes — Kenyan KCSE is recognised. A mean grade of C+ or above including strong English and Maths scores satisfies the O-level requirement. A Foundation Year is required for undergraduate entry without A-levels.
Is Nottingham a good university for Kenyan students?
Yes. Nottingham is a Russell Group university with a strong international outlook — it has campuses in Malaysia and China. GREAT Scholarships are available for Kenyan Masters students and the city is one of the UK's most affordable for students.
Tips for Applying to Nottingham
Nottingham is a well-rounded Russell Group university with a large international community and strong industry links. GREAT Scholarships for Kenyan Masters students make it financially accessible. Nottingham city is one of the UK's most affordable major student cities — an excellent value alternative to London or Edinburgh.
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Cost of Living in Nottingham
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