Ghana

Minimum entry requirements

For entry onto a Foundation (year 0) plus degree (4-year programme), you must have WAEC with at least 3 grades at C or higher, including English language.

For direct entry onto year 1 of most of our undergraduate degree programmes, we will accept:

Some courses may have slightly higher entry requirements or require additional criteria, please view the Course pages for this information.

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification. We will accept WAEC/NECO with C6 or higher in English language- an official scratch card for score verification may be requested.

See equivalent qualifications

If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.

Minimum entry requirements

Most degrees require an undergraduate degree from a recognised Ghanaian institution with minimum Second Class (lower credit). 

If a YSJU degree requires 2:1 for entry, you must have minimum Second Class (Upper Credit).

For additional questions, please contact york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk

For some postgraduate courses, you need a degree in a related subject. You can check this on the individual course page.

For information about applying for a research degree, visit our Research degree pages.

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

We will accept WAEC/NECO with C6 or higher in English language- an official scratch card for verifying scores may be requested.

SEE EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.

Minimum entry requirements

If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

See equivalent qualifications

If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.