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Study in AFRICA
For a University of London Degree

London - a world class university with 150 years heritage of providing degrees by flexible and distance learning.

Today, we have over 3,400 students in Africa, studying for a range of qualifications, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in agriculture, business, computing, economics, healthcare, law, management and petroleum geoscience.

Our qualifications are respected by universities and employers in Africa and around the world. Graduates gain prestigious jobs in banks, multinational companies, law firms and the public sector and go on to further study at the world’s leading universities. Former students from Africa include Nelson Mandela, Heads of Government, Nobel Laureates and prominent judges.

Find out more about studying in Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria and Uganda.

Come and meet us

Ghana

Event British Council Education UK Exhibition, Ghana
Date & Time Thursday 9 February 2012, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 10 February 2012, 9.00am - 4.30pm
Venue
Accra International Conference Centre
Details Meet members of staff from the University of London International Programmes at the British Council Education UK event in Ghana. Learn about our wide range distance learning programmes including Public Health, Business, Law and Economics.

Get help with your application and have your documents verified. Bring along the originals and photocopies of your certificates and we will verify that the photocopies are true copies of the originals.

Staff from Zenith University College, a Registered Centre of the University of London International Programmes, will also be able to tell you about attending local classes in Ghana.

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Egypt

Event Egypt UK Qualifications Fair
Date & Time Saturday 10 March 2012, 12pm - 7pm
Venue

Four Seasons Hotel, Nile Plaza, Cairo

Details Meet members of staff from the University of London International Programmes at the British Council event in Cairo.

Learn about our wide range of distance learning programmes, including Public Health, Business, Law and Economics.

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Flexible study options

Our distance learning method offers you flexibility so that you can schedule your studies around your own needs. Students study and take their exams locally (across Africa, the exams are organised by either local Ministries of Education or through the British Council). However, if your work or family causes you to move you can take your studies with you as we have almost 600 examination centres all over the world. No matter where you take your exams, all of your papers are marked by academics in London, so you can be sure of the high quality of the University of London degree.

Some of our students in the Africa are supported by full-time and part-time (evening and weekend) classes at local teaching institutions in their country. We have created a system of recognition for institutions which operate within our quality assurance framework to help you in your choice of institution. To find an institution in your country, please see our Directory of Institutions.

choose from our range of over 100 qualifications

To view the courses we offer you can either browse our full list of undergraduate programmes (for holders of UK A' levels or equivalent qualifications) or Masters programmes or use our 'Find a course' facility. If you do not hold A levels or their equivalent our Diploma programmes and Access Routes may be of interest.

Key application deadlines

  • If you are interested in our undergraduate courses our application deadline is 1 October 2012 for most courses.
  • If you are interested in applying for our postgraduate MBA or LLM programmes or application deadline is 31 July 2012.
  • If you are interested in our Health Masters with academic direction from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine our closing date for applications is 30 June each year.

Undergraduate Laws Scholarship

The University of London International Programmes is introducing scholarships for students to study for a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Africa. There are a number of scholarships on offer for students in the 2012-13 academic year, covering all student registration and exam fees. Please watch our website for more information.

Find out more from our Student Ambassadors

You can contact our Student Ambassadors, who have agreed to answer questions from prospective students. The following ambassadors are from Africa:

Jessii Wachanga, LLB, LLM
David Bully Opijah
, LLB
Eng Paul Thang'a Gichuhi
, LLB
Zareena Choomka, LLB
Mark Jenkins, BSc Economics
Amjid Hussein Gulamhussein
, PG Diploma in Environmental Assessment
Robert Mudida
, MSc Financial Economics
Veena Jankee, BSc Information Systems and Management
Saroj Maistry, BSc Management with Law
Philip Ileleji, BSc Maths

Information Leaflet

Africa Leaflet Cover
Download our information leaflet [pdf: 8pgs, 1.5MB] about studying in Africa.

Be Inspired

Adeolu-Ayodeji Adelodun
Watch Adeolu-Ayodeji Adelodun, a BSc Information Systems and Management graduate who works for oil and gas company Chevron. [external link to YouTube, opens in new window]

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Anastasia Ako-Hayford
Anastasia Ako-Hayford, LLB, Ghana

I believe education is what takes you to the top and helps you make it in life if you are not from a wealthy family. Gaining my qualifications has also made a big difference to my confidence. It proved to me that I have the potential to achieve what I want in my career.

Muganyizi Ndayamukama
Muganyizi Ndyamukama, MSc Environmental Management, Tanzania

My study has helped me to facilitate better informed community decisions on sustainable management of water resources. Studying while working gave me the opportunity to apply the knowledge I was learning in my daily work and in the local context.

Muganyizi is a programme technical lead in a water hygiene and sanitation project for a non-profit organisation.