Africa : Kenya
Connect with us
The Africa Team are excited to connect with prospective students who want to find out more about studying at Warwick and are currently offering one-to-one counselling sessions with our Recruitment Lead for Africa, Caroline Rushingwa. Find out more about our one-to-one counselling sessions (New dates available soon). Alternatively, join one of our Live Chats or email Africa@warwick.ac.uk
The University of Warwick is pleased to welcome students from Africa each year, studying from foundation programme to our research degrees. All the information you need on making your application to Warwick can be found below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Entry Requirements
Warwick IFP
For information on entry requirements for the Warwick International Foundation Programme, see the Warwick IFP entry requirements.
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Warwick IFP required. Alternatively IB or A-Levels. Applicants who have completed first year of a Kenyan University degree may be considered for admission (70% or above). The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is not suitable for direct entry.
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We would typically require a Bachelor degree, 4 years in duration, from a recognised institution, for entry onto our postgraduate taught courses, with the following equivalencies:
| UK Classification | Percentage (%) | GPA |
| 1:1 | 70% and above | 3.5+ |
| 2:1 | 60%-69% | 3.0-3.49 |
| 2:2 | 50%-59% | 2.5-2.99 |
English Requirements
You need to demonstrate a required level of English language proficiency to meet the entry requirements for Warwick. See our English language requirements.
Visa Information for Kenya
How do I apply for a Student Visa?
Read our Student Visa application guidance for information on how to prepare for a Student Visa application, including how to complete the online application form, what documents to prepare, and what documents to submit.
Is a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate required?
Check whether a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate is required and find a list of approved medical practitioners on the UK Government TB testing guidance.
Do the differentiation arrangements apply to me?
Find out whether the differentiation arrangements apply to you when applying for a student route visa in the Immigration Service guidance on differentiation arrangements.
Are you applying with dependants?
If you are considering bringing your family to Warwick, read our guidance for students with dependants.
Further Guidance
If you require further guidance or information, including advice on what to do if your visa is refused, see Warwick Immigration Service guidance or contact the Immigration Service team via Live Chat or the contact form.
Meet us
The University of Warwick visits Africa each year. Future visits will be advertised on our Meet us pages when available.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships for EU and International applicants. Find out about our scholarships and bursaries. View information about fees for Home/EU and International students. You can also find information about living costs.
Student Community
We have over 300 clubs and societies for you to get involved with and meet other students from across the world. Societies include Academic, Activities & Games, Campaigning, Cultural, Film & Media, Food & Drink, Halls, Music, Performance, Religious & Belief and Welfare, Charity & Action. Browse the full list of clubs and societies.
If you want to read more about Warwick, the application process and student life, direct from our students, please visit the links below.
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Applying to Warwick
The University of Warwick works with Uniserv, and IDP in Kenya. Please note, IDP are able to support Postgraduate Applicants only. You may also find the Education UK global website useful for information on studying in the UK.
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Arriving at Warwick
For guidance on arriving at the University of Warwick, including information on Airport transfers, read our Welcome to Warwick guidance.
Contact the Africa Team
Questions about studying with us? Caroline Rushingwa and Donna Corcoran are your dedicated contacts for Kenya. They are happy to answer any queries or questions you may have. You can contact them on the information below, or join us on an upcoming Live Chat.
Tel: +44 (0)24 7657 2686 or Email: Africa@warwick.ac.uk
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