Introduction
Manchester welcomes applications from Ghana and has one of the biggest Ghanaian student populations among UK Russell Group Universities.
We currently have 25 Ghanaian Students. Popular areas of study among our Ghanaian students include:
International Development
Law
Health Care Management
Many Ghanaian alumni of The University of Manchester have gone on to pursue successful careers in a range of organisations in Ghana. Below are some examples of where are alumni are now working:
Agricultural Development Bank
Bank of Ghana
Centre For Sustainable Development Initiatives
Ecobank (Ghana)
Ernst and Young
Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd
Ghana Education Service
Ghana Health Service
Ghana Highway Authority
Ghana International School
Ghana Oil Palm Devt. Co Ltd
Institute of Professional Studies
Kwame Nkumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Ministry of Communications and Technology
National Catholic Secretariat
Standard Chartered Bank
University of Cape Coast
University of Education
University Of Ghana
World Bank Ghana Office
News
Visa information
The British Government is introducing biometric data collection (fingerscans and digital photographs) as part of a world-wide biometric identification process, designed to:
Protect an individual’s identity
Facilitate future entry to the UK
Combat visa fraud and abuse of the UK’s immigration and asylum systems
In May 2007 major changes were made to the application process:
Declaring cash to HM Revenue and Customs
As from 15 June 2007, people travelling directly to or from a country outside the European Union (EU) and carrying 10,000 euros or more (or the equivalent amount in another currency) will be required to declare the cash to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at the place of their departure from, or arrival in, the United Kingdom.
Cash not only means currency notes and coins but also bankers’ drafts and cheques of any kind, including travellers’ cheques.
Entry requirements
General requirements for undergraduate courses
International foundation year
For admission onto our international foundation year we require:
Five high passes in SSCE (Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination) at Grade B3 and above in relevant subjects
The University of Manchester runs its own foundation programmes for students who wish to study in the areas of Engineering or Science.
For further information on the options available for foundation study, visit:
Foundation year
Bachelors degree
SSSCE or WASSCE plus successful completion of a recognised foundation course as detailed above
Three GCE A Levels or International Baccalaureate
General requirements for postgraduate/research courses
Holders of a good Bachelors (Honours) degree (three years for A-level students / four years for SSCE students), will be considered for entry onto a Masters programme.
In most cases, a class 2.1 degree will be required.
A good Bachelors (Honours) degree and Masters degree holders is generally required for PhD study.
Postgraduate research degrees are individually supervised and we strongly recommend that prospective applicants make initial enquiries with the potential supervisor or school before submitting a formal application.
A research proposal is required along with your formal application.
English language requirements
English Language requirements vary by course and department but are usually the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 – 7.5.
Some departments may accept high scores in SSCE or WASSCE.
Some departments ask that the appropriate score has been met before you apply for a course whilst other departments give conditional offers subject to applicants achieving our general entry requirement level of English language proficiency before starting the course.
Other entry requirements
Please note that this is generic information only. Faculties and Schools have different entry requirements and some qualifications may not be acceptable for certain courses, so it is important to check with the School directly before you apply.
Some courses have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work with the application or previous study of a particular subject.
Exhibitions and visits
Liz Green from the International Office will be visiting Accra from 20 to 22 February and is very much looking forward to meeting prospective students interested in finding out more about study opportunities at Manchester. She will be delivering a presentation and will also be conducting one-to-one counselling sessions. If you are interested in finding out more about Manchester, you are warmly invited to attend one of these events. The details are as follows:
Presentation
Date: 21 February
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
Venue: The British Council, Accra
Prospective student counselling session
Date: 22 February
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Venue: Preparation for Life offices (Official representative of The University of Manchester in Ghana), second right turn off the Morning Star School Metro TV Road, Labone-Accra.
To book a place at the presentation or to book a time slot for individual counselling, please contact:
Sheila Dakura
Preparation for Life
Tel: 0302 765090 / 0542408920
Email: ghana@preparationforlife.com
Contacts
The only agent representing The University of Manchester in Ghana is Preparation For Life (PFL):
Contact: Ismail Muslim
Address: PFL Ghana, No.5 2nd Soula, Labone-Accra, PMB L36
Tel: +233-21-765090
Email: ismail@preparationforlife.com
Further advice and information about Manchester can be found at the British Council offices in Ghana, which hold reference copies of our promotional literature.
British Council Offices
There are British Council Offices in Accra and Kumasi. The Accra Office is also an IELTS testing centre.
Further information on scholarships and applying for a UK visa is available from the British Council in Ghana. Contact details are as follows:
British Council Accra Office
Liberia Road
PO Box GP 771
Accra
Tel: (233) (021) 683068 / 663979
Fax: (233) (021) 683062
Email: infoaccra@gh.britishcouncil.org
British Council Kumasi Office
Bank Road
PO Box KS 1996
Kumasi
Tel: (233) (051) 37197 / 23462
Fax: (233) (051) 26725
Email: infokumasi@gh.britishcouncil.org
Contact a student
If you would like to email a student from your home country who is studying here in Manchester, please contact our International Office.
Email: international@manchester.ac.uk.
Please include your name, address and subject of interest.
Further information
Visa applications
The refusal rate for student visa applications in Ghana is very high. In order to maximise your chance of being granted a study visa we would strongly recommend that you prepare carefully for your application.
The British Council in Ghana is now providing free one-to-one visa counselling service at their offices in Liberia Rd, Accra. If you would like to arrange individual counselling or have any queries regarding the visa advisory services offered by the British Council in Accra, please contact:
Angelina Diyuoh
Tel: + 233 21 610090
Email: angelina.diyuoh@gh.britishcouncil.org
The UK Visas website also provides comprehensive information about making a visa application.
for more information;
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/international/country/africa/name-14682-en.htm?page=7
