University of Nottingham for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Kaplan International Pathways / University of Nottingham International College (£17,500/year). WASSCE accepted as O-level equivalent. Arts/Social Sciences ~£21,750; Engineering/Science ~£26,000; Medicine ~£31,900. Nottingham has Malaysia and China campuses.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £21,750–£31,900. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5/4 (2:1 (some programmes accept 2:2 with experience) UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £19,000–£28,500. Application deadline: Rolling — most close June–August; Business School closes March–May. Decision time: 3–7 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8/4. 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
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Excellence Scholarship (International)
by University of Nottingham · 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 Nottingham accept Ghanaian WASSCE?
Yes — Ghanaian WASSCE is explicitly recognised. 5 credits at A1–C6 including English and Core Maths satisfy the O-level requirement. For undergraduate entry, a Foundation Year is required unless you have A-levels.
Is Nottingham a good university for Ghanaian students?
Yes. Nottingham is a Russell Group university with a strong international outlook, campuses in Malaysia and China, and one of the UK's most affordable major student cities. WASSCE is well-known to Nottingham admissions staff.
Tips for Applying to Nottingham
Nottingham is a well-rounded Russell Group university with a large international community and strong industry links. The city is one of the UK's most affordable major student cities — a great value alternative to London or Bristol. Ghanaian WASSCE is recognised, and the Masters entry threshold of 2.5/4.0 is among the more accessible in the Russell Group.
Official source: University of Nottingham ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Ghanaian passport holders applying to United Kingdom.
Cost of Living in Nottingham
One of the UK's most affordable student cities.