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Why choose UEL?

  • Affordable London experience: Tuition fees and accommodation costs are lower than at many UK universities, with scholarships available on most courses.
  • Traditional campus, urban access: Study in East London on a close-knit campus, with direct Tube links to central London in around 35 minutes.
  • Careers-first learning: Our courses combine academic study with real-world experience, including work placements where available.
  • Placement year options: Selected postgraduate courses include a placement year to help build practical experience and employability.
  • Top-ranked student experience: Ranked #1 in London for student experience in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.
  • Recognised teaching quality: Named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
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Entry Requirements

Undergraduate

Students must have one of the following:

  • An Ordinary National Diploma (minimum second class lower)
  • Until 1996: WAEC A levels (3 grades at C or above)
  • Year 1 (level 100) of a relevant degree from a recognised university
  • Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from a Polytechnic (18-month programme)
  • A recognised International Foundation course

Postgraduate

Students must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s (Honours) degree with a minimum second class lower
  • Postgraduate Diploma
How to apply

English language requirements

To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.

Accepted English Language Qualifications

  • Grade C6 or above in Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE/WAEC/NECO) in English
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL IBT
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Oxford International English Test (OIETC)

Learn more about accepted English Language Qualifications

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Meet your Representative

Hope Beales, Regional Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa

As a former international student in the UK, Hope understands how challenging it can be to work on your application and start a degree in a new environment. 

Whether you're considering or have already applied to UEL, the team will provide you with advice and support throughout your student journey.

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Study abroad agents in Ghana

Ademodupe Education
70B Olorunlogbon Street, Anthony, Lagos, Nigeria
Email address - operations@ameducation.org
Contact number with country code - +2348176500025
 

BCIE
Off Oxford Street, Behind the SSNIT Hospital (Next Door to Mama Mia Restaurant), Osu, Accra, Ghana
Email address - regionalmanager_ghana@bcie.co.uk
Contact number with country code - +233262858508   
 

IDP Accra
The Orangery, 11 Otswe Street, Osu Ako-Adjei, Accra. GL-016-5312, Ghana
Email address: accra@idp.com
Contact number with country code: 554614200
 

Jokings Educare Accra, Ghana
Unit 11, Soromall Centre, Near Baatsona, Before Total Filling Station, Spintex Road, Accra, Ghana
Email address: ghana@jokingseducare.com
Contact number with country code: Mob: +233 27 156 7526, +233 27 156 7685
 

QS StudentApply Ltd
1 Tranley Mews, Fleet Road, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2DG
Email address: admissions.qsa@qs.com
Contact number with country code: +44 (0) 207 284 7200
 

SI-UK Ghana
79 Gateway Road, CP Junction, Kasoa, Accra, Ghana
Email address: accra@studyin-uk.com
Contact number with country code: 233 30 295 2887
 

TG Marchnata Enterprises (TGM Education)
Ghana Office - 34, Lagos Avenue, GCB Building, East Legon, Accra, Ghana
Email address: partnership.legal@tgmeducation.com
Contact number with country code: +2349088071355
 

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