Kenya

Please note that these are general entry requirements. Some courses may have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work or previous study of a particular subject. Some courses, for example those in the faculty of Health and Social Care or MSc Marketing Communications and Public Relations, may require a higher level of English.

Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree)

Academic requirements

• Ordinary / Ordinary (Technician) Diploma
• (University) Diploma

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)  with scores of at least 51 in all 4 components
• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL IBT 78 with score of: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21 in each section

Postgraduate (Master's Degree)

Academic requirements

Bachelor Degree

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with overall score of 57 and no less than 51 in any component
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL IBT with an overall score of 85 and the following minimum scores in the components: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21

Apply online with the International Postgraduate Application form, or download the International Postgraduate Application form (PDF).

Send your application to:

The International Office
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ

Postgraduate (Research Degree)

Academic requirements

Each application is assessed on its own merits but we do expect students to hold the following:

• Master's degree

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Postgraduate 58 with scores of at least 51 in all 4 components
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL IBT with an overall score of 85 and the following minimum scores in the components: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21

Download the Postgraduate Research Application Form (PDF)

Send your application to:

The Graduate School
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ

British Council Office

Nairobi:

Upperhill Road
PO Box 40751
00100 Nairobi
Tel: +254 (0)20 283 6000
Fax: +254 (0)20 283 6500
Email: information@britishcouncil.or.ke

Mombasa:

Jubilee Insurance Building
Moi Avenue
PO Box 90590
Mombasa
Tel: +254 (0)41 222 3076 / 231 5342
Fax: +254 (0)41 231 5349
Email: mombasa@britishcouncil.or.ke