Apply from Kenya

If you're a student from Kenya thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in Kenya considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way. 
On this page you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage. Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

For undergraduate courses, you'll need good A levels or the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education plus an acceptable International Foundation Year or equivalent. Our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) , offers a wide variety of foundation courses.
Applicants who have completed the Kenyan Higher Diploma with good overall grades may be entitled to advanced undergraduate entry and applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to have completed the Kenyan Bachelor degree from a recognised institution with the following classification:
Kenyan degree classification – percentage Kenyan degree classification – letter grade Kenyan degree classification – description Kenyan degree classification  UK degree equivalent
70% – 100% A Excellent 1st 1st
60% – 69% B Good 2:1 2:1
50% – 59% C Satisfactory 2:2 2:2

English language requirements

A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required, or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses . We also accept Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in English Language . 
Friends walking on the Tinside Lido together on a sunny day.
 

Agents in Kenya

For further assistance and guidance, get in touch with our agents in Kenya. They will be happy to provide the support you need. 
IDP Kenya
Website:
Office in Nairobi
StudyIn Mombasa Office
Email: mombasa@gostudyin.com
Website:
2nd Floor, Amal Plaza, Links Road, Nyali, Mombasa, 84453–80100
StudyIn Nairobi Office
Email: nairobi@gostudyin.com
Website:
Ground Floor, Madonna House, Westlands off Mpaka Road, Westlands, Nairobi
UniConnect Nairobi Office
Bandari Plaza M1, Woodvale Grove, Westlands, PO Box 00100 49586, Nairobi
Uniserv Mombasa
Email: msa@uniserveducation.com
Website:
4th Floor, Texas Building, Nyali Road, PO Box 95649–80106, Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya
Uniserv Nairobi
9th Floor, Fortis Tower, Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi
Uniserv Eldoret
1st Floor, Rupa's Mall, Uganda Road, PO Box 6364–30100, Eldoret, Kenya
Uniserv Kisumu
2nd Floor, Tivoli Centre, Achieng Oneko Road, Kisumu
UniAbroad
Delta Chambers Zamara, 2nd Floor, Waiyaki Way, Westlands
 

Find out what our students think

Joylyn Cherotich, international student

My journey towards becoming a structural engineer

“After I had completed my undergraduate degree in Kenya, I wanted to pursue a postgraduate programme which would give me the confidence to practice in the field. I had a chance to visit the University of Plymouth and immediately knew that this was the place that would mould me into the engineer I have always wanted to be.”

Read more from our international students  

 

Next steps

We hope we've provided you with all the information you need. If you have any further questions, please contact our team at international@plymouth.ac.uk, or by phoning +44 1752 588049.