Students from Kenya at the University of Exeter
There are currently more than 40 students from Kenya studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
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Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. Our course pages contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out details on our English language requirements here.
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Kenya
If you have already completed your A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, you will be eligible for direct entry if you meet your chosen programme's entry requirements.
If you hold the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), you will normally be expected to take a foundation programme, such as one of our International Study Centre International Foundation courses at Exeter’s Streatham Campus, to be eligible for entry onto one of our undergraduate courses.
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Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Kenya
Postgraduate Taught
| First Degree | 4-year Bachelors degree from a recognised university |
4-year Bachelors degree from Daystar University |
|---|---|---|
| First | 70%+ A |
91–100 A 4.0 81–90 A- 3.7 Superior |
| 2:1 | 60–69% B |
76–80 B+ 3.3 71–75 B 3.0 Average |
| 2:2 | 50–59% C |
66–70 B- 2.7 61–65 C+ 2.3 |
Postgraduate Research
For entry onto postgraduate research programmes (including PhD) you will need to hold a relevant Masters degree, supported by a strong research proposal.
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English language requirements for students from Kenya
| IELTS | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) |
|---|---|
| 7.0 | Not accepted |
| 6.5 | Grade C (4) and above |
KCSE grade C in English. No more than 7 years old. Not accepted for programmes requiring an IELTS 7 or higher.
Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our list of agents operating globally or online.
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"Exeter University is a breathtakingly beautiful campus. During spring and summer it is particularly magnificent when all flowers are blooming and bursting with colour that just livens your spirit. I like talking walks around the campus and discovering new areas. The air is so fresh and the atmosphere is so calm, which is suitable for productive study.
If you have a chance to study in the UK - take it! It is a great and holistic experience."
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing £8m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2027/28.
Our Exeter Excellence Scholarships, recognise outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
For September 2027, these competitive tuition fee scholarships are worth:
- Undergraduate (Bachelors): £15,000 (recurring for each eligible year of study)
- Postgraduate taught (Masters): £15,000 (for the first year of study)
Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities
Until 26 November 2026, offer holders for eligible Masters programmes for January 2027 entry can still apply for a 2026/27 Exeter Excellence Scholarship. If you are considering Postgraduate Taught (Masters) study beginning in January 2027, please visit our January Start Masters Degrees webpage.
University of Exeter Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for Kenya
These scholarships help make sure aspiring students from this country can pursue their studies.
There are the following scholarships available, no separate application is required; the scholarship is automatically applied to eligible student offers:
- Postgraduate Taught - January 2027 entry
- Postgraduate Taught - September 2027 entry: £10,000. Please note that as these awards are at the maximum amount of £10,000 no further funding is available via the Exeter Excellence scheme.
Terms and Conditions and deadlines apply to our scholarship schemes. The above scholarships are available for most programmes, but a limited number of programmes may be excluded.
Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
