Northumbria University has been approved by the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education for funding in a wide range of subject categories. Information for funding from the MOHE can be found on their website.
The information below covers entry requirements, information on scholarships and bursaries, contact details, travel information and extra suggestions for Kuwaiti students thinking about studying with us at Northumbria University in Newcastle.
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At Northumbria University we recognise a number of international qualifications held by Kuwaiti students applying for our programmes.
Please see the details below for the current qualifications and the equivalencies we accept.
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Shahadat-Al-Thanawia-Al’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) | 60% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Pre-Masters | Bachelor Degree (4 year) | GPA 2.0 | 2 semester: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent 1 semester: IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent |
Full entry requirements, by country, can be seen here.
Depending which pathway programme you choose to study at Northumbria University and your previous qualifications, you may be eligible for a bursary and/or scholarship.
All of our scholarships and bursaries are automatically applied when we process your application and one of our team will be able to confirm your eligibility. Check back here regularly to see the latest scholarships we have available.
Throughout the year our team travel to Kuwait for events and to meet with students.
Once dates are confirmed, the details of our trips will be available so you can arrange to meet our team in country. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us by using our enquiry form.
Our regional team make regular visits to Kuwait throughout the year and are able to help answer any questions you might have about our pathway programmes, studying with us, the application process and much more.
Email: QAHE.MENA@qa.com
At Northumbria, we understand that where you live is a big aspect of your student life. That’s why we make sure you shape your experience from start to finish.
When applying for accommodation, you can select the exact building, flat and room based on real online availability. Once you’ve found the perfect room for you, you can confirm your booking online within minutes.
Northumbria University has been approved by the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education for funding in a wide range of subject categories. Information for funding from the MOHE can be found on their website.
Newcastle is a compact city, which means that it’s large enough to ensure that there’s always something to do, but equally small enough to help you feel like part of the community. There are over 45,000 students in the city, that’s one in every six people in Newcastle. So it’s no surprise that it’s been voted the best student city 5 times in the last 7 years.
If you like to shop, Newcastle has one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping complexes, Eldon Square, plus there are numerous boutiques and markets worth visiting too.
For those who would like to travel a little further afield to see more of the region, Newcastle is only an hour’s drive from Scotland, or the coastline is also nearby with some of the best surfing beaches in the north of the UK.
Newcastle has lots of options of places to eat, with restaurants of almost every different cuisine to sample. Many of the restaurants in Newcastle and Gateshead serve halal food, you can check a list online here.
At Northumbria University, we provide spiritual and pastoral support to students of all faiths and beliefs. There are also regular trips and activities organised to help you meet new friends.
On-campus, we have a Peace Room, a Quiet Room and a Muslim Prayer Facility. Speak to our Chaplains to find out how to register.
Off-campus, there are a range of places of worship for you to join – we’ve included a short list below.
Islam
As an International student, you will need to apply for a visa to come and study in the UK.
When you have met all the conditions of entry for your pathway programme at Northumbria University and provided all your pre-CAS documents (including accepting your place and payment of deposit), you will be sent a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) number. This is an electronic record, and you will need this document to apply for a student visa to study in the UK.
There are several online resources available to students from the Middle East wishing to study in the UK:
“I chose Northumbria because of the sponsorship that the Embassy provided and my friends who highly recommended the University to me. The studying facilities are fantastic and the timetabling is great because it allows me to take advantage of my free time here, which is often filled with extra-curricular activities on campus.”
Saleh T S A M Aldamkhi
International Foundation Programme – Engineering
The pathway programmes detailed on this website are run in partnership with QA Higher Education - a UK higher education provider. All of our pathway programmes are validated by the University and taught by QA Higher Education and University staff.
