Welcome to the Africa pages!

Here, you'll find information specific to students from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and other associated countries. We currently have approximately 250 students from this area on campus.

Interesting Facts

The ties between the University and Africa are well established, with African students among our earliest graduates nearly 50 years ago. We've forged relationships with academic and private partners, working with universities, colleges, governments and national institutions.

Presently, the University is the official educational partner of the Ghana Football Association, with national teams using the University's cutting-edge Sports Science department and extensive football facilities, and GFA staff members undertaking academic programmes of study. Ghana's national ladies team, The Black Queens, visited the University of Hull in 2007 (see photo).

The University of Hull is intent on working in partnership with Africa to help provide a secure future for its diverse people and culture. We are knowledge-rich, in terms of research and development, and we gain from sharing that knowledge with others. Most of our academic departments have excellent research ratings and we also rank highly in teaching and learning.

Also, did you know that the University of Hull Law School count at least 20 Nigerian High Court judges among their Alumni?

Official Events

Opening of WISE
His Excellency, Mr. John Agyekum Kufour, President of the Republic of Ghana, opened the Wilberforce Institute for Slavery & Emancipation, while the Vice Chancellor of Copperbelt University, Zambia, visited, accompanied by the Zambian High Commissioner to the UK. Archbishop Desmond Tutu is also an Honorary Graduate.

The International Office also played host to the King of Lagos, Oba Akiolu, when he and his family attended his daughter's graduation in 2007 (pictured).

If you're interested in attending the University of Hull as a none-degree seeking Study Abroad or Exchange Applicant, please go to Exchange and Study Abroad and see the Outgoing Students section for further information.

ICONS 2008 Conference

The University of Hull played host to the 2^nd Annual International Conference of Nigerian Students in the UK during 2008. Over 100 Nigerian students attended the prestigious event that was opened by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bill Bruce, and Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Carl Minns. It provided an opportunity for Nigerian students to discuss the issues that they find relevant while studying in the UK, and what they can take from their time in the UK to assist Nigeria upon their return.

The weekend included high profile speakers who flew in directly from Nigeria, such as Mr Jason Ivory, Head of Visas (Nigeria) British High Commission, and Dr Alimi Abdul Razaq, Federal Commissioner in charge of Legal, Licensing and Enforcement at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

The event, organised in conjunction with the Xn Foundation, was led by Mr. Matthew Hornshaw of the University of Hull International Office. Matthew has been working extensively in West Africa for over 4 years and he confirmed that this was arguably the highest profile event of its kind ever in the UK. Matthew also presented a rare signed Jay Jay Okocha shirt to a lucky prize winner! Please see link to photos of the event.

The highlight of the weekend was an appearance by the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency, Ambassador Dozie Nwanna OON, who spoke intensively about the way forward for Nigeria and its young people. Other contributors were  the British Council Nigeria, BCIE Nigeria, University of Benin, Finding Jobs in Africa and Dr Mark Abani, Chairman Central Association of Nigerians in the UK. The relationship between Mr Akanimo Odon, Chair of Xn Foundation and the University of Hull continues with the launch of Book Aid, a project to provide academic text books to Nigerian schools and colleges.

Student Contact in Hull: The Hull University Afro-Caribbean Society

Money Matters

Are there any scholarships/bursaries available?

Please see the Money & Scholarships section for more details. It is suggested that you also download the Bursaries and Scholarships leaflet.

You may also wish to visit the British Council for details of their scholarship schemes. The Department for International Development also helps students from ex-Commonwealth countries who wish to study in the UK. A range of DfID documents are also available from the Download Resources section.

For more indepth information please visit the main University Money page.