University of Southampton for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via INTO University of Southampton (£17,000/year). KCSE accepted as O-level equivalent. INTO Southampton pathway feeds directly into Year 1 of most programmes.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £22,248–£30,744. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5/4 (2:1 (some programmes accept 2:2) UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £20,320–£30,260. Application deadline: Rolling — apply by March for engineering programmes; June–August for most others. Decision time: 3–7 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 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
Chevening Scholarship
by UK Government (FCDO) · Masters
Learn more →Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Southampton accept KCSE results?
Yes — Southampton explicitly recognises KCSE. You need 5 credits at B2/C4 or above including English and Maths. For undergraduate entry you still need A-levels or the INTO Southampton Foundation Year.
Tips for Applying to Southampton
Southampton is a solid Russell Group choice with lower fees than many London universities and explicit KCSE recognition. Particularly strong for engineering, electronics, and computer science. The INTO Southampton pathway is well-regarded. Living costs are significantly lower than London.
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