The University of Greenwich welcomes students from Kuwait studying foundation, undergraduate (Bachelor) degree, and postgraduate (Master’s) degree programmes. The university is one of the top recruiters of Kuwaiti students in the UK, HESA 2010.
To join our programmes you will need to meet both academic and English language entry requirements before you start the programme. You need not wait until you satisfy all the entry requirements before you apply to study with us.
The University of Greenwich is on the list of UK universities approved by the Minister of Education in Kuwait.
For entry to the International Foundation Programme, in either September or January, you will need to have:
For entry to our four year extended degree programmes in engineering, you will need:
For entry to year 1 of three year Bachelor degree programmes, you will need to pass the International Foundation Programme. If you have an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and very good marks in your Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama, you may be considered for Year 1 of a degree.
You may also apply for Year 1 if you have completed the first year of a relevant degree or you have an International Baccalaureat or A levels.
Advanced standing to Year 2 is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree from the University of Kuwait or to year three of some degrees if you have completed three years of a degree in Kuwait. You will need an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
For entry to our Master’s programmes, you will need to have:
An International Foundation Programmes (Advanced) is available to graduates who have an IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and who wish to prepare themselves for postgraduate study.
Certain programmes have special requirements. For example, some MBA programmes require work experience after graduation at an appropriate level; and those for architecture need to submit a portfolio of their work.
Summer pre-sessional English language courses and International Foundation Programmes are available.
Natasha Abreo, International Recruitment Officer will be attending the British Council Education UK Exhibition at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Wednesday 23 November
5–9pm
Thursday 24 November
9.30am–12pm (Exhibition open to the public and targeted institutions)
5–9pm (Exhibition open to the public)
Natasha will also be holding individual counselling sessions and interviews for admission.
Saturday 26 November
11am–6pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Business Centre, Al Blajat Street, Al Salmiya, Kuwait
This is a drop-in session and appointments are not necessary, however, if you would like to make an appointment please contact Pujan Mittal, e-mail dubai@educationoverseas.com or call 00971 5042 93760/5573 58015.
The International Office is a dedicated department, here to assist international students and guide them through the application process. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
Telephone: +44 020 8331 8136
Fax: +44 020 8331 8625
E-mail: international@gre.ac.uk
Contact our local representatives for more information:
International Placewell Consultants
Mr Pujan Mittal
FZ-LLC, Block 13, Office No F-18
Dubai Knowledge Village
PO Box 46875
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: 04 3911178 or 050 4293760
E-mail: pujmit@yahoo.com
OR
JnS Education Consultant
Block 10, Building 62,
5th Floor, Office 20
Salmiyah
Kuwait
Telephone: +965 951 3820
E-mail: mohsin.jamil@jnsedu.com
OR
United Placement Services
Block 2, Othman Street
Mubarak Complex
Floor 5, Office No. 15
Hawally, Kuwait
Telephone: +965 975 58426
E-mail: admissions@upskuwait.com