Kenya

Academic entry requirements

for students coming from Kenya to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

For entry to a master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above, ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundation, first year and pre-Masters courses designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

• Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
• Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

We know that studying abroad is a big investment. Find out more about fees, paying for university, and the support available:

• Undergraduate student finance
• Scholarships and bursaries

Here are some links to important information that will help you with your application to ARU:

• How to apply
• General entry requirements
• Contact us

Uniserv Education

• Location: Nairobi
• Address: 9th Floor Fortis Tower Woodvale Grove, Westlands Nairobi 00200
• Telephone: 020 445 2732
• Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
• Website: www.uniserveducation.com

ELVIG Education

• Address: Watergate Plaza, Ronald Ngala Street, Next to MT. Kenya University. 2nd Floor Office Room M019. 30100. Eldoret
• Telephone: +254 728 764 514
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://elvigedu.com/

S3 Education

• Location: Kenya
• Address: 3rd Floor, Centro House, Next to Sankara/ Shell Petrol Station, Off Ring Road, Westlands, Nairobi
• Telephone: +254 799114400
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.s3education.com

Western Links Consultancy (Weslinc)

• Location: Nairobi
• Address: Devan Plaza, 5Th Floor, Suite 5 - 6 2nd Cross Way, Westlands (Off Waiyaki Way) P. O. Box 14769 - 00800 Nairobi
• Telephone: +254 723 161 908, +254 735 518 198
• Email: [email protected]