Munster Technological University for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via MTU Foundation Programme. WASSCE accepted as O-level equivalent. Cork campus most established. Tralee campus also available.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €12,000–€16,000. Application deadline: Rolling.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.75/4 (2:2 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €14,000–€18,000. Application deadline: Rolling. Decision time: 2–5 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.75/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes).
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
by Irish Government (HEA) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →MTU Automatic International Scholarship
by Munster Technological University · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Munster Technological University accept WAEC?
WAEC/WASSCE is accepted as a secondary school qualification for undergraduate foundation entry at MTU. For Masters admission, a recognised Ghanaian Bachelor's degree with 2:2 (GPA 2.75/4.0) is required — WAEC is not relevant at Masters level.
What GPA is needed for Masters at Munster Technological University?
MTU requires a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0 (UK 2:2) for Masters programmes. MTU is a practical, industry-aligned institution with campuses in Cork, Ireland's second city with significantly lower living costs than Dublin.
Are there scholarships for Ghanaian students at Munster Technological University?
Yes. MTU applies an automatic scholarship at the offer stage with no separate application required. The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) also provides full tuition waiver plus €10,000 stipend for Masters and PhD students.
Tips for Applying to MTU
MTU provides an accessible Cork-based option for Ghanaian students seeking a practical, industry-focused Masters in Engineering, Computing, or Business. The automatic scholarship at offer stage removes the burden of a separate scholarship application, and Cork's lower living costs compared to Dublin make total study costs more manageable. After graduation, the 24-month Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) offers valuable EU work experience, with Cork home to major tech employers including Apple and Dell EMC.
Official source: Munster Technological University ↗Cost of Living in Cork
Cork is Ireland's second city — more affordable than Dublin.