International students - Ghana
Welcome to the University of Stirling in the heart of Scotland, UK. Here you will find lots of useful information for students from Ghana including entry and English language requirements, scholarships and funding information, and where you can meet our representatives in-country.
See the international qualifications we accept for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Please also check the specific grades and essential subjects required for your chosen course by checking our individual course pages.
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your English language skills. For a complete list of the English language qualifications we accept, including where we are able to waive an English condition based on certain local qualifications, please see our English Language requirements.
Undergraduate
Minimum of 5 grades at B or above, and no grade below C in the WAEC (West Africa Examinations Council)/WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination). Applicants must have a minimum score of B in any essential subject that is required for the course. Find out more about the University of Stirling's Foundation programmes.
We also accept applications from students who have completed one year of relevant university study.
Postgraduate
Minimum 2.2 degree from a recognised university (CGPA 2.5/4, C+, 65%). Applicants from institutions affiliated to Ghanaian universities may be asked to achieve a higher standard for entry to a Masters course.
We have several excellent scholarship opportunities that are available to students from Ghana.
The University of Stirling regularly travels to Ghana attending recruitment events, and visiting schools and colleges. Forthcoming trips are listed below. If there are no trips scheduled to take place, please contact us for more information.
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Evans Boamah
Ghana
MSc Investment Analysis
The enormous level of support and guidance from course staff, as well as the excellent teaching facilities, undoubtedly added to my experience at Stirling.
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Frank Darkwah Amponsah
Ghana
MSc Finance
I gained skills and experience in the finance course and particularly enjoyed the practical offerings during the AmplifyME Trading Boot Camp and the Student Managed Investment Fund pitch events.
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There’s a lot to think about before you travel and when you arrive. Here you’ll find essential information to help you prepare for your move.
Enlightening, Educating, Empowering. Those are the things the African and Caribbean Society focus on. The group hold various events throughout the year.
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