University of Birmingham for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Birmingham Foundation Academy (NCUK) (£17,000/year). WASSCE accepted as O-level equivalent. Arts ~£21,720; STEM/Engineering ~£28,380; Medicine ~£34,380–£41,600.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £21,720–£34,380. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £19,620–£34,380. Application deadline: Rolling — Birmingham Business School MSc closes January–March; others May–July. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — departmental varies
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Birmingham International Scholarships
by University of Birmingham · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Chevening Scholarship
by UK Government (FCDO) · Masters
Learn more →Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · Masters
Learn more →Ghana Scholarships Secretariat Award
by Ghana Government (Scholarships Secretariat) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Birmingham recognise Ghanaian WASSCE?
Yes — WASSCE is accepted as an O-level equivalent. You need 5 credits at A1–C6 including English Language and Core Maths. A Foundation Year is still required for undergraduate entry without A-levels.
Is Birmingham a good choice for Ghanaian students?
Yes. Birmingham has an established African student community and explicitly recognises WASSCE. Fees are lower than London universities and multiple scholarship routes are available including Chevening and Commonwealth.
Tips for Applying to Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the most accessible Russell Group universities for Ghanaian students — WASSCE is recognised, fees are moderate by UK standards, and the Birmingham Foundation Academy provides a clear undergraduate pathway. Masters applicants with a 2.8+/4.0 GPA can apply directly. Chevening and Commonwealth Shared scholarships are the strongest fully-funded routes.
Official source: University of Birmingham ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Ghanaian passport holders applying to United Kingdom.
Cost of Living in Birmingham
UK's second city with lower costs than London. Selly Oak popular with students.