Ghana

Introduction

Manchester welcomes applications from Ghana and has one of the biggest Ghanaian student populations among UK Russell Group Universities.

We currently have 25 Ghanaian Students. Popular areas of study among our Ghanaian students include:

• International Development
• Law
• Health Care Management

Many Ghanaian alumni of The University of Manchester have gone on to pursue successful careers in a range of organisations in Ghana. Below are some examples of where are alumni are now working:

• Agricultural Development Bank
• Bank of Ghana
• Centre For Sustainable Development Initiatives
• Ecobank (Ghana)
• Ernst and Young
• Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd
• Ghana Education Service
• Ghana Health Service
• Ghana Highway Authority
• Ghana International School
• Ghana Oil Palm Devt. Co Ltd
• Institute of Professional Studies
• Kwame Nkumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
• Ministry of Communications and Technology
• National Catholic Secretariat
• Standard Chartered Bank
• University of Cape Coast
• University of Education
• University Of Ghana
• World Bank Ghana Office

News

Visa information

The British Government is introducing biometric data collection (fingerscans and digital photographs) as part of a world-wide biometric identification process, designed to:

• Protect an individual's identity
• Facilitate future entry to the UK
• Combat visa fraud and abuse of the UK's immigration and asylum systems

In May 2007 major changes were made to the application process:

Declaring cash to HM Revenue and Customs

As from 15 June 2007, people travelling directly to or from a country outside the European Union (EU) and carrying 10,000 euros or more (or the equivalent amount in another currency) will be required to declare the cash to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at the place of their departure from, or arrival in, the United Kingdom.

Cash not only means currency notes and coins but also bankers' drafts and cheques of any kind, including travellers' cheques.