Ghana

Teesside University has a long history of welcoming students from all over the world. To ensure a seamless application process and experience, we have a dedicated international team, based both in the UK and across the globe, as well as employing a number of in-country agents, to help assist you along your university journey.

Being a student at Teesside ensures you become part of an international community that provides you with opportunities far beyond your academic programme. If you're thinking of joining us, we're here to help you every step of the way. Ghanaian applicants can find out more about entry requirements, scholarships and support below.

In the last three academic years, we have recruited over 800 students from the Sub-Saharan Africa region, including learners from Ghana. Teesside University is immensely proud to have a strong Ghanaian Alumni community, as well as a number of students currently enrolled on our wide range of courses.

Entry requirements

Qualification	Entry requirements
For entry onto a Foundation or Extended programme, applicants require:	For entry onto: Extended Programmes - West African Examination Council (WAEC) or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) subjects with a minimum of three at C6 and two at B3 (including maths)and IELTS 5.5 minimum in all bands (or equivalent) For entry onto: International Foundation Year Social Sciences, Health or Law – WAEC or WASSCE pass with a minimum of six at C6 (including maths)
For entry onto an Undergraduate programme, applicants require:	For entry onto Year 1: General Certificate of Education at advanced level – standard UK entry requirements A diploma with a lower credit as minimum For entry onto Integrated Master of Engineering – MEng (Hons): A diploma with a higher credit as minimum Advanced entry to undergraduate You may be considered for enter Year 2 of a degree programme if you have a Higher National Diploma with a grade-point average of 3.0/5.0 You may be considered for enter Year 3 of a degree programme if you have a Higher National Diploma with a grade-point average of 4.0/5.0 These depend on your subject area and are decided on a case-by-case basis
For entry onto a Postgraduate programme, applicants require:	2.2 at undergraduate degree or 2.5/4 GPA

English Language Requirements
More about our English Language requirements and pre-sessional courses

Scholarships

Teesside University is delighted to offer a portfolio of scholarship opportunities for international students recognising academic merit, professional experience and diversity.

More about our scholarships