Find out the equivalent entry and English language requirements for Ghana for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Contact us if you have questions about your grades.
Undergraduate
Our minimum entry requirements are:
Pass West African Senior School Certificate with a minimum 8 subjects:
- Four subjects with grade B3 or above
- Remaining 4 subjects at grade C6 or above
- Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved
Specific subject requirements depend on your preferred course. Visit our course pages to find out more.
Our courses
Postgraduate
You will be eligible to apply if you have gained a bachelors degree with a lower second class (2:2) or GPA 2.5/4.0 or above.
Specific subject requirements may apply depending on your preferred course. Visit our course pages to find out more.
English language requirements
Undergraduate
For undergraduate courses, you should have completed the WASSCE English Grade C6 or above within the last two years.
Postgraduate
Students applying to a postgraduate programme may not be required to take an English language test such as IELTS, as long as their degree was taught and examined in English.
Pathway programmes
Edinburgh Napier University International College (ENUIC) is an embedded on campus college for international students to start their studies at Edinburgh Napier University. It is located in the historic, city centre campus of Merchiston, with easy access to student accommodation.
Pathway programmes at ENUIC prepare students for their chosen future degree with academic and English language support. ENUIC offers students the option between International Stage One, International Stage Two, or an International Incorporated Masters.
Undergraduate
International Year One
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.
Academic requirement - West African Senior School Certificate Examination
International Year Two
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.
Academic requirement - Completion WAEC or Senior School Certificate with average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 5 or more subjects and successful completion of one year higher study
Postgraduate
International Incorporated Masters
– One Term IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
– Two Terms IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
Academic requirement - Higher National Diploma or Bachelor Degree: Higher National Diploma with over 70% or Bachelor degree with Third Class