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
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.
Meet us
International officers, staff on English language testing trips for the Brighton Centre for Academic English Language Development and academic staff regularly visit Ghana.
We do not currently have any scheduled visits.
If you have any questions, please message our International team who will be happy to help.
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.
Equivalencies
| 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 requirements
Find out more about our English language requirements.
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.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.
English language preparation courses at our Language Centre
The University of Brighton Centre for Academic English Language Development 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: