Kenya

Foundation Programme

We offer the 4 Year integrated International Foundation Year programme which includes a foundation year and degree

The 4 Year International Foundation Year integrated degree routes in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences are designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first language). This route will suit students whose qualifications fall below the entry requirements to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria.

The 4 year integrated IFY courses prepare students in academic subjects, English language and study skills enabling progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school.

Students from Kenya wishing to pursue the International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Wolverhampton will need to obtain the minimum grades of C in five subjects in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Please note: you only need to take a foundation programme if your qualifications are not suitable for your chosen degree.

Undergraduate

The University considers students for undergraduate study who have successful completed A Levels or IB or recognised foundation
OR
Kenya Diploma with awarded by Kenya National Examinations Council with a grade of 60% or above

Postgraduate

For entry to a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s) at the University of Wolverhampton, students typically need to have completed a Bachelor degree minimum 2:2 at an accredited university or college. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

Please note: This information is provided as a guide only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page. Please check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.

Foundation Year - English Language requirements:

Standard English Language Requirements - IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components or equivalent

Undergraduate - English Language requirements:

Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Or

KCSE grades 1-6 (A-C)

Postgraduate - English Language requirements:

Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

Or

KCSE grades 1-6 (A-C5

Regional Manager, James Gachuki, will be participating in the following events:

• Nairobi Public Fair - 14^th September 2024
• Mombasa Public Fair - 17^th September 2024
• Uniserv Mombasa - 19^th September 2024
• UniServ Nairobi -  20th to 21^st September 2024

The University of Wolverhampton is officially represented by a number of professional agencies, whom we work closely with to ensure that you receive the best possible advice on your study options.

We make regular visits to our representatives’ offices to keep their staff up to date on University developments and advise prospective students on study opportunities. Whilst it is not compulsory, we do encourage you to consult a local representative. Their experienced staff will guide you on the best choice of course and provide you with practical advice on your application.

The University demands that every agent acts in an ethical and professional manner that will benefit students, agents and the university itself. You will find a list of our agents below. Our agents are vetted and go through a very thorough appointment process before they become representatives of the university. However, if you have any concerns about any of the agents listed below, please contact us at international@wlv.ac.uk

If you want to learn more about studying with us or you want help with your application, contact one of our official representatives in Kenya:

Craydel - Nairobi

The Pavilion, 1st Floor,

Lower Kabete Road,

Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 799000444

Craydel - Mombasa

Epic Business Park, GB2 (Ground Floor)

Links Road, Nyali

Mombasa, Kenya

Tel: +254 114214741 / +254 714185930

Email: info@craydel.com

IDP - Nairobi

2nd Floor; Euro Towers, 28 Muthithi Road, Nairobi, Nairobi
Tel: +254 719 284278

Imperial Education Consultants: Nairobi

Office No.14, 3rd Floor, Diamond Plaza 1,

4th Parklands Avenue,

Nairobi, Kenya

P.O. Box 24234-00100

Tel: +254 748 669 938 / +254 784 669 938

Email: info@ieduconsultants.com

Imperial Education Consultants: Mombasa

Ground Floor, Tononoka Rd,

Off Kenyatta Avenue,

Mombasa, Kenya.

Tel: +254 748 669 939 / +254 784 669 939

Email: msa@ieduconsultants.com

Imperial Education Consultants: Eldoret

3rd Floor, Sagaas Centre (Opp. AIC Church),
Makasembo Rd, Off Nandi Rd,
Eldoret, Kenya.
Tel: +254 748 669 954 / +254 784 669 954
Email: eldoret@ieduconsultants.com

Options Education Agency (Nairobi)

1^st Floor, The Mall, Ring Road, Westlands

Nairobi – Kenya

Tel: +254724333222/ +254208045494

Email: student@optionseducation.net

Options Education Agency (Eldoret)

5^th Floor, Metro Towers, Oginga Odinga Street,

Eldoret, Kenya

Tel: +254701171651/ +254208045494

Email: student@optionseducation.net

Options Education Agency (Nakuru)

2^nd Floor, Westside Mall,

Nakuru City, Kenya.

Tel: +254794668762/ +254703462988

Email: student@optionseducation.net

Options Education Agency (Thika)

1^st Floor, Thika Bazaar

Thika Town, Kiambu County - Kenya.

Tel: +254114760425/ +254208045494

Email: thika@optionseducation.net

Options Education Agency (Nyeri)

1^st Floor, Outspan Plaza. Baden Powell Road

Nyeri Town, Nyeri County - Kenya.

Tel: +254720221207/ +254208045494

Email: nyeri@optionseducation.net

Pluto One East Africa

1^st Floor, Room 3, Zion Mall, Uganda Road

Eldoret; Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Tel: +254729

Email: miteimoses98@gmail.com

S3 Education - Nairobi

4th Floor Westlands Square Offices (Formerly Centro Hse), Next to Sankara/ Shell Petrol Station, Off Ring Road Westlands,

Nairobi

Tel: +254 751 088 888 / +254755594444

Email: kenya@s3education.com

S3 Education - Eldoret

5th Floor, Khetia Centre

Above Khetias Supermarket, CBD

Eldoret, Kenya

Tel:  +254 789 534 444 /  +254 739 094 444

Email: eldoret@s3education.com

S3 Education - Kapsabet

4th floor, Eden plaza,

Eldoret-Kisumu road,

Kapsabet, Kenya

Tel:  +254 733 313 444

Email: kapsabet@s3education.com

SI-UK Nairobi:

G-01, Madonna House, Westlands Road,

Westlands, P.O Box 12830-00400,

Nairobi

Tel: +254 (0) 755688242, +254 (0) 755688247, +254 (0) 755688253

Email: nairobi@studyin-uk.com

www.studyin-uk.com/kenya

SI-UK Mombasa

Second Floor, Amal Plaza,

Links Road, Nyali, Mombasa 84453-80100,

Mombasa

Tel: +2540780450642

Email: mombasa@studyin-uk.com

www.studyin-uk.com/kenya

Study Sphere Academic Advisors

5th Floor Krishna Centre, Woodvale Groove

Westlands, Nairobi – Kenya

Tel: +254 721 558 441

Email: enroll@studysphere.co.ke

UniConnect

Bandari Plaza, Mezzanine one, Woodvale Grove,

Westlands Nairobi KE, Kenya,

Nairobi, Nairobi County
Tel: +254 741488971

UNISERV Nairobi

9th Floor, Fortis Tower, Woodvale Grove, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: info@uniserveducation.com

Tel: +254 734 004 003

UNISERV Mombasa

4th Floor Texas Building, Next to Nyali Cinemax, Nyali Road

Email: msa@uniserveducation.com

Tel: +254 41 4472108 | +254 729 575 173 | +254 735 091 072

UNISERV Eldoret

1st Floor Rupa's Mall, Malaba Road, Eldoret

Tel: +254 735 536 101 /  +254 713 685 652

Email: eldoret@uniserveducation.com

UNISERV Kisumu

2nd Floor, Tivoli Centre, Achieng’ Oneko Road

Tel: +254 780 279 350

Email: kisumu@uniserveducation.com

For more information on studying at the University of Wolverhampton, please contact:

Jenny Hyde – Senior International Recruitment Manager
T: +44 (0) 1902 322474
E: J.Hyde3@wlv.ac.uk 

James Gachuki - In-Country Officer (East & Southern Africa)
M: +254 (0) 733 242815
E: J.Gachuki@wlv.ac.uk 

Further information can also be obtained at:

• British Council - information on British international cultural and educational opportunities
• Public Health England - latest information and advice from the UK government
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office – foreign travel advice
• World Health Organization - information and guidance from WHO
• Home Office - immigration guidance