Introduction
If you are from Ghana and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
There are currently 2 students and 14 alumni of the university who are from Ghana. Students from Ghana choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Our degree and masters courses in business, management and economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). 70 per cent of our research in business management is of international standing according to the latest Research Assessment Exercise.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in an active research community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. You can become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced professors who share real-world knowledge with students.
- We are ranked 17 in the UK for our building degrees.
Meet us
International officers, staff on English language testing trips for the Brighton Language Institute and academic staff regularly visit Ghana.
We do not currently have any scheduled visits however if you would like to meet us please contact us at international@brighton.ac.uk.
Meet our international representatives
We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Ghana. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Accra
BCIE
Tel: +233 302 778 748
Email: ghana@bcie.co.uk
Web: www.bcie.co.uk
UKEAS
Tel: +233 502 568 920
Email: accra@ukeas.com.gh
Web: www.ukeas.com.gh
Entry requirements
You will find details of the academic and English language requirements for your course in our course finder.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a good (3/B or above) Senior Secondary School Certificate plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent.
Students holding a West African Higher School Certificate/GCE A-Levels will satisfy the entry requirements for an undergraduate course.
Postgraduate
We require a good (at least 2.2) honours degree from a central university in Ghana.
| Ghanian degree classification |
Alternative name |
English translation or equivalent |
| 1st |
First class |
1st |
| 2:1 |
Second class - upper division |
2:1 |
| 2:2 |
Second class - lower division |
2:2 |
English language equivalency
An applicant can be considered to have met our English language entry requirements if he or she has consistently studied in the English language and obtained at least a 6/C in English on the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.
Academic preparation courses at our International College
Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College. Let us know if you would like to speak with other students from Ghana.
English language preparation courses at our Language Institute
The University of Brighton Language Institute provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.
Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.
Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie. a visa) is required for students coming from Ghana. To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Ghana, contact the UK Home Office.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Ghana.
Financial assistance
Students from Ghana are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or
enquiry.