University of Sheffield for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Sheffield International College (INTO Sheffield) / NCUK (£18,500/year). WASSCE accepted as O-level equivalent. UCAS equal consideration deadline. Medicine deadline October 15.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £20,700–£29,000. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. 2:2 (3.0/5.0 GPA) considered for some programmes with relevant professional experience.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £22,000–£30,000. Application deadline: Rolling — apply by March–June for September entry. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.2/4 (First Class or strong 2:1). Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Contact supervisors directly. Many funded positions available in STEM.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
GREAT Scholarship — Ghana
by British Council / University of Sheffield · Masters
Learn more →Sheffield Africa Scholarship
by University of Sheffield · 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 Sheffield accept WASSCE for admission?
Yes. WASSCE is explicitly accepted. Grade C or above in WASSCE English Language exempts you from IELTS — a significant advantage since many other UK universities don't offer this for Ghanaian applicants.
What is the Sheffield Africa Scholarship?
The Sheffield Africa Scholarship covers full tuition fees plus £8,000 maintenance for Ghanaian (and other African) students on specific Masters programmes in Social Sciences and Environment & Life Sciences. Very competitive but genuinely full-funding for eligible programmes.
Is Sheffield in the GREAT Scholarship programme for Ghana?
Yes — confirmed for both 2025 and 2026 cycles. Sheffield offers £12,500 scholarships for Ghanaian Masters students. Check the British Council Ghana GREAT page for the latest list.
Tips for Applying to Sheffield
Sheffield is exceptional for Ghanaian students — WASSCE English C+ is accepted in lieu of IELTS (no extra test needed), confirmed GREAT Scholarship (£12,500), and a generous Africa Scholarship (full fees + £8,000 maintenance) for specific Masters programmes. Dedicated Ghana country and scholarships pages show genuine institutional commitment. The GREAT Scholarship is confirmed for Ghana in both 2025 and 2026 cycles.
Official source: University of Sheffield ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Ghanaian passport holders applying to United Kingdom.