Information for students from Ghana
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Entry requirements
Foundation courses
We offer foundation courses for students who are not qualified for direct undergraduate entry.
We offer foundation courses for international students who are not qualified for direct entry to our undergraduate degree courses.
These courses are available at the University of Nottingham International College, just next to University Park Campus, in partnership with Kaplan International Colleges.
Find out more about the courses, entry requirements and progression options on Kaplan's website:
Applications and enquiries for these courses are handled by Kaplan and the college.
International foundation courses
Undergraduate courses
Full-time courses across our five faculties typically last for three to four years, although some degrees such as medicine and architecture have a longer duration.
Undergraduate entry requirements
For those students that have completed the standard year 12 examinations (SSC/WAEC), an appropriate foundation programme is required.
Our Undergraduate Prospectus lists entry requirements for A levels and International Baccalaureate students for each course.
If you have taken the Higher National Diploma (HND), we can typically accept average grades ranging from 3.0 to 5.0.
This summary is provided as guidance and requirements may vary for individual courses, which often require high grades in relevant subjects.
Students who have completed at least one year at a university in Ghana and achieved good grades may be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate degree courses.
Students taking APs or SATs should refer to our entry requirements for the USA.
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English language requirements
Masters courses
We offer a wide range of postgraduate masters degree programmes across our five faculties. Full-time masters courses typically last for one year.
Masters entry requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelors degree of a good standard from a recognised university, usually in a relevant subject area. Check course details in our postgraduate course pages to see whether your chosen course requires the equivalent of an Upper Second Class (2:1) or Lower Second Class (2:2) degree.
In general, we consider the Ghanaian degree classification of second upper or second lower to meet the aforementioned 2.1 and 2.2 requirements. Individual course requirements vary and a full transcript will always be reviewed.
Degrees from recognised universities in Ghana can be accepted as meeting our English language requirements.
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Research courses
Our PhD courses, available across a wide range of subject areas, typically include three years of full time research followed by an optional writing-up period of one year to complete your thesis.
Scholarships and funding
Ghana Scholarship Secretariat - updated February 2025.
The University is currently unable to accept sponsorship letters issued by the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat.
The University requires the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to pay full tuition fees in advance for new students due to start in 2024/25 and future academic years, prior to CAS issuing.
If you have an agreement with the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, and they will be paying your tuition fees, please contact sponsorship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk. A member of the team will contact you with further information.
Alternatively, you may choose to pay your fees directly to the University. If you do this, you will be classified as self-funded and standard deposit and payment terms will apply.
Ghanaian students at Nottingham
Connect with us
Official representatives
Our official representatives in Ghana can assist you with applying for our courses, visa processes and preparing to study with us.
About our overseas representatives
Meet us
In Ghana
We regularly travel to Ghana to meet with prospective students and their families, visit schools and to attend education fairs and other events each year.
Meet us in Ghana
In Nottingham
You are also very welcome to visit our campuses in Nottingham for an open day or an independent visit.
Visit us in Nottingham