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.

The University of London International Programmes enables you to study for a prestigious University of London qualification in Africa. We offer degree programmes developed by the Colleges of the University of London, which have an international reputation for the quality of their teaching and research. You can study by distance learning and flexible learning so you can fit your studies around your work and family life. 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 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.

Undergraduate Laws Scholarships

The University of London International Programmes is awarding scholarships to study law at an undergraduate level in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. The scholarships are for students beginning their studies in October 2012.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) scholarships: Tanzania and Uganda
Five LLB scholarships are available for students in Tanzania and Uganda. The scholarships cover all registration and examination fees charged by the University of London. Application forms for the LLB scholarships will be available to download from Undergraduate Laws scholarships.

Diploma in Law scholarships: Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria
Ten scholarships to study our Diploma in Law are available for students in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. The scholarships cover all registration and examination fees charged by the University of London. However, as it is compulsory to study the Diploma at a recognised teaching centre, you may have to pay fees to the centre.

To apply for the scholarships, you will need to contact one of the below teaching institutions and complete an application test.

Ghana: Zenith University College
Kenya: Lord Diplock's Learning Centre
Nigeria: Centre for Law and Business

Applications for both the LLB and Diploma in Law scholarships close on 1 July 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in August 2012.

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.

COntact 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