Ghana
At UWE Bristol we are proud of our international reputation. With a thriving international community of students from over 140 countries worldwide, we are the perfect UK university to study at.
Entry requirements - Ghana
The experienced UWE Bristol International team will be happy to give you advice on the suitability of your qualifications for your chosen course.
Qualifications listed under each heading may satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements to that level of study. This is not a guarantee of an offer of a place, which is at the University’s discretion.
Entry onto foundation courses
If you do not meet the requirements for our Art and Design undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation degree. You can find more information on the creative industries foundation courses available.
If you do not meet the requirements for our other undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation or international year one course at our International College.
Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol undergraduate degree course.
Entry onto undergraduate courses
UWE Bristol will consider students who have taken GCE A-level examinations or the International Baccalaureate for entrance onto undergraduate courses.
Applicants who offer either a good West African Higher School Certificate/GCSE A-level, plus a UK international/bridging foundation course or equivalent will be considered for direct entry onto undergraduate courses.
Students who hold an Ordinary National Certificate/Diploma with upper credit will be considered.
Holders of Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma will be considered for direct entry where AL can be awarded. Applicants with a lower score may be considered.
Students who have completed the first year of a bachelor's degree from a university in Ghana and have satisfied English language requirements will be considered for direct entry onto undergraduate courses.
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirements for entrance to UWE Bristol; competitive courses may have higher requirements.
Entry onto postgraduate courses
Holders of a bachelor's degree with overall GPA of 2.5 out of 4 or 2.7 out of 5 will be considered for postgraduate study.
Please note: Where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
Contacts
For UWE Bristol enquiries, please contact our expert:
Country manager
Jennifer Azuka-Okocha
International Officer, Nigeria and Ghana
Based in Nigeria
Country representatives
Below you will find the contact details for our representatives in your country. They can provide you with further information and assist with the submission of your application to UWE Bristol. They can also offer advice on visas, accommodation, scholarships, travel and more.
| Representative name | Contact details |
|---|---|
| SUNWAY TRAVEL & TOURS HNO PI7, K&P Street Hydraform Estate, Okpoi, 2nd Green Close Accra Ghana |
Telephone: +233 (0) 206 836638 |
| UKEAS Ghana The Orangery 169/4A Otwe Street Tedzii Ashieshi, La, Osu Ako-Adjei Accra |
Contact: Marie-Stella Hood Telephone: +233 (0) 302 798181 +233 (0) 502 568920 Email: accra@ukeas.com.gh |
| University Admission Center/New Way First Floor, Block D2/30 – Gicel Estate, DVLA Enclave. SCC-New Weija, Accra Accra Ghana |
Telephone: +233 (0) 204101335 Email: apply@uacu.uk Website: https://uacu.uk/ |
| Vibe Consult No. 5 Klotey Crescent St. Osu Accra Ghana |
Telephone: +233 (0) 302 797378 Email: iappiah@vibeconsultgh.com |
International scholarships
Every year we offer a large number of scholarships to international students. Take a look at the full list of UWE Bristol International scholarships to find out more.
You may also want to consider other scholarships available from organisations independent of UWE Bristol.
