University of Manchester for Ghanaian Students

🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom · Russell Group
Foundation Year Required WASSCE Accepted 2 Scholarships ✓ Verified 2025-08
World Ranking #32
Founded 1824
Students 40,000+
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Last updated: 2025-08 · Always verify with the official university website
Quick Facts — Ghanaian Students
WASSCE Accepted Yes (via Foundation Year)
Minimum GPA (Masters) 3 / 4
IELTS Required 6.5 overall (6 each)
Tuition Range £24,000 – £34,000/yr
Scholarships Available Yes – 2 available
Application Deadline Rolling — apply by March for September entry
Processing Time 4–8 weeks

Entry Requirements by Level

Academic Requirements

Foundation Year required via INTO Manchester (£19,000/year). WASSCE accepted as O-level equivalent.

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: £22,000–£34,000. Application deadline: January 29.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 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: £24,000–£34,000. Application deadline: Rolling — apply by March for September entry. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.6/4 (First Class). 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

Documents Required

Official academic transcript (translated & certified)
WASSCE certificate or result slip
Personal statement (max 4,000 characters via UCAS)
Two academic references
Valid international passport
IELTS/TOEFL score report
Financial evidence (bank statement or sponsor letter)
Research proposal (PhD applicants)

Available Scholarships

Chevening Scholarship

Full tuition + living allowance + flights Deadline: November (annual)

by UK Government · Masters

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Full tuition + living allowance + flights Deadline: December (annual)

by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · Masters

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Manchester accept Ghanaian WASSCE?

Yes — Ghanaian WASSCE (issued by the same WAEC board as Nigeria) is accepted as O-level equivalent. For undergraduate entry you'll need a Foundation Year through INTO Manchester.

What GPA do Ghanaian students need for Masters at Manchester?

A minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) is the standard requirement. Some programmes require higher.

Tips for Applying to Manchester

Ghanaian students are well-positioned at Manchester — WASSCE is widely known to UK admissions teams. The main pathway is Foundation Year for undergraduates. Masters applicants with a 3.0/4.0 GPA can apply directly. Chevening is the most prominent fully-funded route.

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