University of Sheffield for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Sheffield International College (INTO Sheffield) / NCUK (£18,500/year). KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. UCAS equal consideration deadline. Medicine deadline October 15.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £20,700–£29,000. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. 2:2 (3.0/5.0 GPA) considered for some programmes with relevant professional experience.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £22,000–£30,000. Application deadline: Rolling — apply by March–June for September entry. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.3/4 (First Class or strong 2:1). Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Contact supervisors directly. Many funded positions available in STEM.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
GREAT Scholarship — Kenya
by British Council / University of Sheffield · Masters
Learn more →Kenya Merit Undergraduate Scholarship
by University of Sheffield · Undergraduate
Learn more →Sheffield Africa Scholarship
by University of Sheffield · 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 Sheffield accept KCSE for admission?
Yes. KCSE is explicitly accepted. English grade B or above (not B-) exempts you from IELTS. Foundation Year required for undergraduate entry unless you have A-level equivalents.
Is there a scholarship specifically for Kenyan students at Sheffield?
Yes — the Kenya Merit Undergraduate Scholarship gives £6,500 per year for the full duration of your degree. Sheffield also participates in GREAT Scholarships for Kenya (£12,500 for Masters). Check the Sheffield Kenya scholarships page annually.
Is Sheffield in the GREAT Scholarship programme for Kenya?
Yes — confirmed for Kenya in both 2025 and 2026 cycles. Sheffield is one of the few UK universities that participates in GREAT Scholarships for Kenya (many others only offer it for Ghana or other countries).
Tips for Applying to Sheffield
Sheffield is the standout UK university for Kenyan students — one of very few to offer confirmed GREAT Scholarships for BOTH Ghana and Kenya, a dedicated Kenya Merit Undergraduate Scholarship (£6,500/year), and full Africa Scholarship for specific Masters. KCSE English B+ accepted in lieu of IELTS (but B- is explicitly not accepted — check your grade carefully). Dedicated Kenya country page with specific scholarship listings.
Official source: University of Sheffield ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to United Kingdom.