At QMU we have a long tradition of welcoming students from all over the world. Around 25% of Queen Margaret University students are international coming from over 80 countries throughout the world.
Find out more specific information to help you plan your studies at QMU.
Entry Requirements
For undergraduate courses:
Admission to our undergraduate programmes can be made by those holding a relevant diploma or other recognised qualification such as GCE A Levels, International Baccalaureate, American High School Diploma with SAT’s or AP’s or other recognised qualification.
Applicants with Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will usually be required to undertake additional study to be considered for entry, such as a relevant and acceptable foundation programme such as Bellerbys or Kaplan. Other alternatives include a relevant and acceptable college qualification such as a Higher National Certificate or Diploma from a UK Further Education College.
For postgraduate courses:
We will consider applications from students holding a good Bachelors degree from a recognised university.
Please note that the above is given for guidance only and that entry requirements will vary between courses. We may also be looking for a strong Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement, some work experience or specific subjects to have been studied at an advanced level. For more information, see our individual course pages.
English Language Requirements
You should hold a recent English language qualification in order to be considered for study at Queen Margaret University.
Scholarships, Fees and Funding
QMU International Scholarships:
The University is pleased to offer a number of competitive scholarships of up to £3,000 each for new international students undertaking their first year of study on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. The scholarship is granted as a reduction of the tuition fee and is available to students who are self-funding with an international tuition fee of more than £9,000 for a single year of study only. Applications can be made by students who have received an offer of a place of study at the University.
For other information on funding sources, please visit the British Council
Our commitment to providing accessibly priced courses
Reflecting the centrality of social justice to QMU’s ethos and the value we place upon diversity in the classroom, we aim to keep our courses affordable to international students, wherever they come from. You might be pleasantly surprised by our fee rates. See the Fees and Charges section of our website to view international fees per course.
QMU Representation in Kenya
SI-UK Nairobi Office
Ground Floor, Jimkan House
Woodvale Grove,
Westlands, Nairobi 12830-00400
Kenya
+254 (0) 755688242/47/53
nairobi@studyin-uk.com
studyin-uk.co.ke
SI-UK Mombasa Office
Second Floor, Amal Plaza,
Links Road, Nyali,
Mombasa 84453-80100
Kenya
+254 (0) 780 450 642
mombasa@studyin-uk.com
studyin-uk.co.ke
Kenyan Representation in the UK
Kenya High Commission UK
45 Portland Pl, Marylebone,
London W1B 1AS
T: 020 7636 2371
Kenyan High Commission Website
E: mission@kenyahighcom.org.uk
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