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We have a large cohort of students from Kenya studying at Oxford Brookes enjoying a fun and inspiring experience that will benefit them throughout their life and career.

We are one of the UK's leading modern universities, and with our innovative teaching methods and the support we offer our students you will achieve results that are internationally respected and a degree that will open doors in the global employment market.

Who to contact

Patrick Chukwuma

Based in Abuja, Nigeria

africa@brookes.ac.uk

+234 9061465917

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency table below to work out the specific requirements for your course.

Undergraduate

Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) PLUS a recognised foundation course.

If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our foundation courses.

Equivalencies for our foundation programmes

Programme	A-level requirement	KCSE equivalency
Integrated 4-year foundation programmes	CCD	B grade average
International Foundation Diploma	EE	C grade average

GCSE Equivalencies:

GCSE grade B / grade 5 equivalent: grade B- from KCSE
GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: grade C+ from KCSE
Minimum passing grade is E

Postgraduate

Qualifications equivalent to UK bachelor degree:

Bachelor's degree when awarded from public universities and CHE recognised programmes from private universities.

Please check the individual course listing for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master’s courses.

Equivalencies

Bachelor degree requirement	Bachelor degree equivalency
2:1 (for direct entry)	2:1 (60-69%)
2:2 (for direct entry)	2:2 (50-59%)
Pass grade (for a pre-master’s course)	3rd Class (40-49%)

Minimum English language requirements

One of the following:

IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking

Grade C in O Level English Language of KCSE

Pre-sessional University English

We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your English language skills

Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.

Finance

We have a range of financial support available to help pay tuition fees and living costs

Programmes in your country

We have a global partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and in Kenya, we also have a partnership with:

Nairobi Hospice

www.nairobihospice.or.ke

dave.roberts@brookes.ac.uk

Contacts

Oxford Brookes has representatives all around the world who can advise you about study options at the University and can help you fill in an application form free of charge. Please see below for more information.

The British Council also has offices worldwide to help you find out more about Oxford Brookes and how to apply to the University.

IDP - Education Kenya
Soin Arcade, mezzanine floor
suite 22
Westlands Road
Westlands
Nairobi
info.nairobi@idp.com
https://www.idp.com/kenya/
+254 729129799 / +254 752092287

SI-UK
Ground Floor, Jimkan House
Woodvale Grove,
Westlands,
12830-00400
Nairobi
nairobi@studyin-uk.com
http://www.studyin-uk.co.ke/
+254 (0) 755688242/47/53
Other SI-UK offices are located in Mombasa

Student First Education Consultants Ltd
Eden Square, Block 1, 7th Flr
Waiyaki Way
Westlands
PO Box 17510 - 00100
Nairobi
info@sfec.co.ke
https://sfec.co.ke/
+254 20 3673 028/+254 729457006

Uniserv Education - Eldoret - Kenya
1st Floor Rupa's Mall
Uganda Road
P.O. Box 6364 – 30100
Eldoret
info@uniserveducation.com
www.uniserveducation.com
+254 735 536 101

Uniserv Education - Kisumu - Kenya
2nd floor- Tivoli Centre
Achieng Oneko Road
(Next to Post Bank)
Kisumu
kisumu@uniserveducation.com
www.uniserveducation.com
+254733311727

Uniserv Education - Mombasa
4th Floor Texas Tower
(Next to Nyali Cinemax)
Nyali Road
P.O. Box 95649-80106
Mombasa
info@uniserveducation.com
www.uniserveducation.com
+254 738 861 664

Uniserv Education Study Abroad
9th Floor - Fortis Tower
Woodvale Grove
Westlands
Nairobi
info@uniserveducation.com

+254 735 014 549 | +254 717 014 549 | +254 723 597 445