Apply online and prepare to submit the following documents:

• Original high school transcripts that document at least the last three years of academic work to date (normally 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd year grades of 1st semester), as well as your graduation date. Transfer students who have completed 30 credit hours or more of coursework at another university do not need to submit their secondary school transcript.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, documenting all coursework attempted
• Certified true copy of high school diploma or External exams certificate
• Literal English translations of the diploma and transcripts (if they are not in English). Translations must be official: certified by an accredited translator or notarized by a competent legal authority. We do not accept photocopies of translations English proficiency results from either a TOEFL or IELTS test
• A 300-word essay to discuss the following:
  1. Your education and life experience
  2. How have these experiences shaped your life goals
  3. How do you expect this program to help you achieve your goal

• A letter of recommendation
• Official ID - A photocopy of a national identity card or passport biographical page

Each application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Primary consideration is given to your academic performance, the rigor and content of your coursework, your documented English language proficiency, your motivation, commitment and readiness for university life, as demonstrated in your application essay and discussed in your academic recommendations.

Transfer credits are not automatically awarded as institutions and credit system differ from country to country. Consequently, during the application process, an applicant may request a preliminary evaluation as to how many credits might be transferable. The official final evaluation of transfer credit is made once all original documents are submitted and the student is officially enrolled. Course equivalency requirements are determined by the appropriate academic department and/or Advisors.

• American High School Diploma: A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4 point scale, or its equivalent in other grading systems (academic achievement in programs that use a grading or assessment scale other than a 4.0 is evaluated in the context of the relevant academic system)
• WASSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects
• SSSCE: Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects

• ‘A’ Levels: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, applicants must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students). Applicants who attain the required grades can be awarded up to 32 credits.

• International Baccalaureate (IB): Applicants should have a pass grade of a minimum of 4 for all subjects. The list of subjects should include English and Mathematics, at the Standard Level. Applicants are required to have a minimum total score of 24. Applicants who attain the required grades can be awarded up to 32 credits.

• The English language proficiency minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 575 points on the Paper-based test (PBT) or 89 points Internet-based test (iBT) or an IELTS score Overall band 6.5

 

Each application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. We look for evidence of your potential to be successful at Webster University. Primary consideration is given to your academic performance, the rigor and content of your coursework, your documented English language proficiency, your motivation, commitment and readiness for university life, as demonstrated in your application essay and discussed in your academic recommendations

The minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4-point scale, or its equivalent. Academic achievement in programs that use a different assessment scale is evaluated in the context of the relevant academic system.

The English language proficiency minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 550 points on the Paper-based test (PBT) or 80 points Internet-based test (iBT) or an IELTS score Overall band 6.0. If you score between 510 and 550 on the paper-based TOEFL (64-80 on the iBT) or between a 5.5 and 6.0 on the IELTS and your GPA is equivalent to 2.5 or higher on a 4 point scale, you may be admitted on the condition that you take English as a Second Language (ESL) course(s) when you first enroll at Webster. You will need to meet the University’s required English proficiency level before enrolling in non-ESL courses. ESL courses at Webster will count towards your bachelor degree.

Transfer credits are not automatically awarded as institutions and credit system differ from country to country. Consequently, during the application process, an applicant may request a preliminary evaluation as to how many credits might be transferable. The official final evaluation of transfer credit is made once all original documents are submitted and the student is officially enrolled. Course equivalency requirements are determined by the appropriate academic department and/or Advisors.

Credits must:

 

• Be relevant to the specific master’s degree discipline the student is pursuing
• Be acquired from other accredited graduate institutions
• Be limited to a total of 12 credit hours for an MA degree or 9 credits for a 36-hour MBA degree
• Have grade of B- or above
• Not have been applied toward the completion of another degree