Other countries

Postgraduate entry requirements for students from all other African countries.

The minimum requirement for entry to most postgraduate taught degrees is a good Bachelors Degree from a recognised university (typically of five years in duration).

Country-specific guidance on scores or grades

Angola

Students with a Licenciado from Angola would normally be asked to have a score of at least 14 on a 20-point scale in their undergraduate degree.

Benin

Students with a Maitrise from Benin would normally be asked to have a score of at least 14 on a 20-point scale, or a GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Botswana

Students with an honours degree from Botswana would normally be asked to have a first class degree / B grade / 70% or above.

Burkina Faso

Students typically require a Licence and Maîtrise (or a Diplôme d'Ingénieur), as well as a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS) or Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA) with an overall grade of at least 15 out of 20 from a recognised institution for entry to our postgraduate taught courses.

Burundi

Students with a Diplome d'Ingenieur from Burundi would normally be asked to have a score of at least 80% or a La plus grande distinction in their undergraduate degree.

Cameroon

Students typically require a Four Year Licence, Diplôme d'Études Supérieures de Commerce, Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception, Doctorat en Pharmacie, Maîtrise sans thèse, or Master 1 (M1) from a recognised institution with a score of at least 14/20, Bien, or a 3.0 GPA.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Students with a Maitrise from the Democratic Republic of Congo would normally be asked to have a score of at least 80% or a score of 15 on a 20-point scale

Cote d'Ivoire

Students with a Maitrise from Cote d'Ivoire would normally be asked to have a score of at least 80% or a score of 15 on a 20-point scale.

Eritrea

Students typically require a Master's degree from a recognised institution with a GPA of at least 3.3 out of 4.0.

Eswatini

Students with a Bachelors degree from Eswatini would normally be asked to have a degree with a score of 80% or above in their undergraduate degree.

Ethiopia

Students with an honours degree from Ethiopia would normally be asked to have a degree with at least 85% or a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 in your undergraduate degree.

Gabon

Students typically require a Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise from a recognised institution with at least a score of bien/good.

The Gambia

Student with a Masters degree from the Gambia would normally be asked to have a score of at least 70% or a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.3 scale.

Guinea

Students typically require a Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures, Maîtrise or a Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution with at least a score of 14/20 or a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.

Lesotho

Students with a Bachelors degree (at least 5 years) from Lesotho would normally be asked to have a score of 80% or above in their undergraduate degree.

Liberia

Students with a Bachelors degree from Liberia would normally be asked to have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or score of 80% or above in their undergraduate degree.

Madagascar

Students with a Maitrise from Madagascar would normally be asked to have a score of 14 or above on a 20-point scale or a GPA of 3.2 on a 4-point scale.

Malawi

Students from Malawi who have completed one of the following:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering for at least 5 years or,

- Bachelor of Law (Honours) for at least 4 years

are typically required to have a GPA of at least 3.3 out of 4.0 or an overall score of 70% or higher or the equivalent of a UK 2:1 classification from a recognised public university.

Students with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine studied for at least 5 years are qualified for entry.

Students with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry are expected to have completed a 5-year degree from Mzuzu University with a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or an overall score of 70% or higher or the equivalent of a UK 2:1 classification.

List of recognised public universities include: Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), Malawi University of Science and Technology, Mzuzu University, or the University of Malawi. Applicants who have not studied at a recognised public university are typically required to have a master’s degree with an overall score of 70% or higher.

Mali

Students with a Diplome de Maitrise from Mali would normally be asked to have a score 15 or above on a 20-point scale.

Mauritius

Students with a Bachelors degree from Mauritius would normally be asked to have score of 60% or above in their undergraduate degree.

Morocco

Students typically require a Licence or a UK equivalent Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 14 or Bien.

Mozambique

Students with a Grau de Licenciado/Licenciada from Mozambique would normally be asked to have a score of 14 points or above on a 20-point scale.

Namibia

Students typically require a Bachelor degree with Honours (awarded after 2008), a Professional Bachelor degree, or a Master's degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum grade of 70%.

Rwanda

Students with a Maitrise or Bachelor (Honours) degree from Rwanda would normally be asked to have a score of at least 70% or an upper second-class classification in their undergraduate degree.

Senegal

Students with a Maitrise from Senegal would normally be asked to have a score of 14 or above on a 20-point scale.

Sierra Leone

Students with a Bachelor (Honours) degree from Sierra Leone would normally be asked to have an upper second-class classification in their undergraduate degree.

Somalia

Students with a Laurea/Bachelors degree from Somalia would normally be asked to have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4-point scale or score of 85% or above in their undergraduate degree.

South Sudan

Students with a Bachelors (Honours) degree from South Sudan would normally be asked to have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4-point scale or a grade of B+ or above in their undergraduate degree.

Sudan

Students with a Bachelor degree from Sudan would normally be asked to have an upper second-class classification or score of at least 75% in their undergraduate degree.

Tanzania

Students with a degree from Tanzania would normally be asked to have a 2.1 or above or a GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in their undergraduate degree.

Togo

Students with a Licence from Togo would normally be asked to have a score of 14 on 20-point scale in their undergraduate degree.

Zambia

If you are from Zambia you would normally be asked to have a distinction in their undergraduate degree.

Admissions advice

The grades listed above should be treated as a general guide. Each application is considered individually and you are advised to contact the relevant College Office for further information on admissions.

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PhD programmes

Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.

However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.

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How to write a research proposal

English Language requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.

English Language advice

Specific English language requirement by programme