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Ivory Coast

We welcome students from The Ivory Coast

Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

If you are from the Ivory Coast and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s a guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like at Birkbeck.


Entry Information for students from The Ivory Coast

  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    • The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
    • Please visit our English language requirements page for more information. 

  • Undergraduate Entry Requirements

    • Students from the Ivory Coast with a Baccalauréat or a Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré can be considered for a four-year course with foundation programme in their field of interest. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will automatically progress on to our three-year degree. Our four-year foundation programmes offer a joint confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) for all four years of study.
    • Alternatively, applicants can opt for a Foundation course at our partner provider OnCampus London (or another recognised provider) for entry onto undergraduate programmes at Birkbeck.
    • Applicants can be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes with a:
    • Certificat d'Aptitude Pédagogique pour les Collèges d'Enseignement Général
    • Diplôme d'Etudes Economiques Générales (DEEG)
    • Diplôme d'Etudes Juridiques Générales (DEJG)
    • Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG)
    • Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Littéraires (DUEL)
    • Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Scientifiques (DUES) 
    • Applicants with a Diplôme Universitaire de technologie (DUT) and Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS) in relevant subject can also be considered for entry into our undergraduate programmes
    • Applicants with a French Baccalaureat (with minimum grades from 12/20) or with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.

  • Postgraduate Entry Requirements

    • To be considered for entry onto a Master’s degree at Birkbeck, a student from the Ivory Coast must have completed a Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees from a recognised university (14-15 out of 20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2:1, while a score of 12-13 out of 20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2:2).
    • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus London's Master's Foundation Programme which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master's degrees at Birkbeck. Foundation programmes from other providers will also be considered.
    • Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower-level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.

  • Research degrees Entry Requirements

    • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree.
    • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.

 

Scholarships

We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.

 

Life as an International Student

 

Contact us

If you are from the Ivory Coast and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.

 

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