Entry Requirements
Requirements differ according to the programme and its level. Where an applicant has relevant experience but does not meet a stated entry requirement, admissions can explain whether an approved alternative route exists. Any recognition of previous learning follows the Institute's approved policy and the rules of the relevant awarding organisation.
Route A - Academic Entry
Exact academic entry criteria (qualification level, subjects required) are set and published per programme once approved - they are not a single institution-wide standard.
Transcripts, certificates, or a certified letter from your institution are generally accepted as evidence. International equivalents are considered - contact admissions if you are unsure whether your qualification qualifies for your chosen programme.
This route is for recent school leavers, current university students seeking supplementary professional training, and graduates of other institutions who want an AfBridge certificate alongside their degree.
Route B - Experiential Entry
Where approved for a programme, this route recognises documented practical experience in the relevant field as an alternative to a formal academic qualification. Evidence can include employer letters, registration documents, a portfolio of work, client testimonials or other credible documentation of active practice. Admissions reviews each application individually.
Whether this route is available, and the specific amount and type of experience required, is confirmed per programme - it is not guaranteed on every AfBridge programme.
Route C - Professional Transfer
Any holder of a recognised certificate, diploma, Higher National Diploma (HND), or degree from an accredited institution. This route is also open to working professionals in finance, law, technology, communications, education, or ministry who hold formal professional qualifications relevant to the programme they are applying for - even if those qualifications are in an adjacent field.
Route C applicants do not need to submit academic transcripts if their professional qualification pre-dates the relevant institution's current records. A letter on professional letterhead confirming role and qualification is sufficient.
English Language
All AfBridge programmes are taught and assessed in English. Applicants whose first language is not English but who have completed secondary or tertiary education in English do not need a separate English language test. Applicants who have not studied in English should contact admissions to discuss whether an English proficiency assessment is required.
Not Sure Which Route?
Contact the AfBridge admissions team by email or WhatsApp and describe your background. We will tell you which route applies and what evidence to prepare before you start the application form.
Key Dates
Intake dates, review turnaround and start dates are confirmed by the admissions team and published once approved. We do not publish a guaranteed response time unless admissions can meet it.
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