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Introduction

The University of Manchester has enjoyed a close association with Kenya for a number of years. We are one of the UK’s most popular destinations for Kenyan students and have an active African Society. We are committed to supporting education in Kenya and have provided a free place to two Kenyan students in each of the last four years as part of the prestigious Kenyan President’s Award supported by NCUK.

We currently have 73 Kenyan students at the University. Kenyans apply across the full range of courses available at Manchester. The following fields of study are particularly popular with our Kenyan students:
Economic and Social Studies
Law
Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Development Studies
Business and Management
Actuarial Science
Chemical Engineering

Entry requirements
General requirements for undergraduate courses

If you have taken your KCSEs but have no further qualification, you will need to take a foundation course before you will eligible for entry to an undergraduate programme at The University of Manchester.

Find out more information about foundation courses.

The University of Manchester also recommends the NCUK Foundation Programme in Kenya.

Many students in Kenya will follow a GCSE + A levels system. If made an offer, Kenyans studying A levels are likely to be offered the same grades as for UK students. Details of the anticipated A level grades can be found under each course listing.

Students in Kenya can also follow an IB route. If made an offer, Kenyans studying IB are likely to be offered the same grades as for UK students.
General requirements for postgraduate/research courses

For entry on to a postgraduate progamme students will normally be expected to have achieved a 2:1 (60%+, B average) in their bachelor degree.
English language requirements

Students with a C or above in their KCSE or GCSE English qualification are generally considered to have passed the English requirement for programmes at Manchester.

Please note some programmes may ask for a higher grade.
Other entry requirements

Please note that this is generic information only. Faculties and Schools have different entry requirements and some qualifications may not be acceptable for certain courses, so it is important to check with the School directly before you apply.

Some courses have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work with the application or previous study of a particular subject.
Exhibitions and visits

Dr Tim Westlake of The University of Manchester will be visiting Nairobi in February and would be delighted to speak with prospective students at the events listed below:

For prospective undergraduates
UK University Fair
Date: Saturday 4 February
Times: 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Premier Academy, Forest Road, Nairobi

For prospective postgraduates
Postgraduate Education Fair
Date: Thursday 2 February
Times: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Serena Hotel, Nairobi

Contacts

The University of Manchester is pleased to be able to provide an officially appointed member of staff in Kenya, Mrs Zahra Rashid.

Please contact her if you have any questions about studying at Manchester.

Mrs Zahra Rashid
PO Box 63743-00619
Muthaiga
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: 00 254 722 734 612
Email: alyzahra@gmail.com

British Council

The British Council has offices in many countries around the world, including Kenya, which can provide you with advice about studying in the UK.

Most offices also have an education library and internet facilities where you can consult university material and receive advice about funding opportunities.

Please see the British Council website for further details.
Contact a student

If you would like to email a student from your home country who is studying here in Manchester, please contact our International office.

Email: international@manchester.ac.uk

Please include your name, address and subject of interest.
Further information

Immigration information

This is a notice that The British High Commission placed in The Daily Nation on Wednesday 20 June.

On 11 July 2007, VFS GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED will take over as the British High Commission’s commercial partner, handling all visa applications.

From this date, all visa applications must be made a the new VISA APPLICATION CENTRE (VAC).

This is located at:

Geomaps Centre
6th Floor
Matumbato Road
Off Elgon Road
Upper Hill
Nairobi

Restricted visa services: 11-20 July

To facilitate the change of commercial partner, a restricted visa service will operate between 11-20 July. Visa applications should only be made during these periods if travel is essential.

More information on this is available on the visa pages of The British High Commission website:

The British High Commission – Kenya
for more information;

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/international/country/africa/name-14767-en.htm?page=7

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