Welcome

Keele University is pleased to welcome students from Ghana. We currently have a small number of Ghanaians on campus who are studying a range of subjects at all levels. Popular subjects include; Business, Law, Medicine, Health Planning and Management, Counselling Psychology and Project Management.

Keele University has a rich and diverse community of international students from over 100 countries making up 12% of the total student population on campus.  Our World Class campus, the largest in the UK, offers a contemporary learning environment with top of the range facilities and a ready-made social life for students who want to get involved.

On-campus accommodation set in beautiful woodland offer the peace and quiet to study whilst an active Students’ Union offers plenty of social activities when you want to relax. There are more than 75 clubs and societies ranging from sports to cultural societies to music appreciation so why not take a look and see what interests you.

Entry Requirements

These qualifications are given as a guideline and all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.  Some courses require higher scores or particular subject knowledge.  Please check the course pages or get in touch for more information. 

Undergraduate

For entry on to Keele’s International Year One:

Senior School Certificate with grade A-C.  English Language as part of Senior School Certificate is acceptable.

For direct entry to Keele three-year degree courses: 

West African Higher School Certificate (or A levels).  English Language as part of the Senior School Certificate is acceptable.

Verification of Qualifications:  Ghanaian students who take exams with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) are asking to provide the following information so that we can verify qualifications on-line:

-       Index number

-       Examination type and year of sitting

-       Card serial number and PIN.

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each test is required.

Please note that some courses such as Medicine require higher scores and additional tests – please see individual course pages or contact Keele International for more information.

Postgraduate

Bachelor degree with 2.2 for most subjects (some subjects will ask for higher grades, please check the individual course pages). Students with lower scores and relevant work experience will be considered.

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each test is required.

Contacts

Keele University has a team dedicated to international applicants and they are happy to take enquiries.

Contact us

Email: international@keele.ac.uk

 

Student Profiles

Please click here to take you to a selection of student profiles.

Scholarships

Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme

Keele is a participating university on the Tullow Group Scholarship.  For further information, and details on how to apply, please click here.

The scholarship will cover among others;

  • full tuition fees;
  • a monthly stipend;
  • travel costs;
  • warm clothing; and
  • baggage allowance

Recipients of the scholarship must:

  • Be a citizen and legally resident in participating country;
  • Ideally have a minimum of a bachelor degree or Licence (second class lower or better) or an HND (second classupper or better;
  • Be resident  in participating countries at the time of application;
  • Be currently employed with a track record of success in their field of endeavour
  • Must not have previously studied abroad or received an international scholarship
  • Must have a strong personality as well as ambition, entrepreneurial and creative spirit and leadership skills;
  • Must demonstrate commitment to return to country and make a contribution to the future development of the country; and
  • Must demonstrate a high level of competence in management, strategy and ability to train and develop others

Keele International Student Scholarship

Students from Ghana are eligible to apply for the Keele International Student Scholarship (KISS).

Please visit the scholarship pages for more information and to make an application.

Undergraduate KISS

Postgraduate KISS 

 

Students applying to courses within Natural Sciences

The Faculty of Natural Sciences offers a £1000 Bursary to all international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level which is deducted from tuition fees. Please visit the relevant web pages.

Undergraduate Natural Sciences Bursary

Postgraduate Natural Sciences Bursary