Ghana
Welcome to students from Ghana
Here you will find important information for Ghanaian students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country.
For support through the application process or if you have any questions about this information, please contact us or our official representative in Ghana.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 4 Ghanaian students studying with us.
Popular subject areas for Ghanaian students at the University include:
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Ghanaian students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements* | Language Requirements*+ |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) with 5 credit passes (grade C equivalent) | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) | Entry to year 1 requires completion of A-levels or IB. For details of required A-level/IB scores please refer to the individual course webpages. | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) | There are no agreed progression routes, but if you're interested in applying to the University after part completion of a degree or completion of a diploma, applications will be individually assessed | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Pre-masters | Completion of a 4 year bachelors degree with third class honours | IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Postgraduate Taught | Completion of a 4 year bachelors degree with a minimum of 2.2 | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depending on course)with no less than 5.5 in any band |
* some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis
+ for details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page
Our local representative
In order to support students applying from Ghana, the University of Hertfordshire is officially represented by Global Education Counselling (GEC).
There will be a £50 administration fee to change your representative.
Adeyemi Adeleke
Global Education Counselling
Science Museums & Monuments
Board Complex (Beside Workers College) Barnes Road
Accra
GHANA
tel:+233 021- 255385/255386
ghana@geceducation.net
www.geceducation.net