Admission Requirement

Certificate Programmes

Applicants must possess a minimum of Senior High School certificate or its equivalent, with a deep interest in the fashion industry. Candidates who are 18 and above but without formal qualification may also apply.

Diploma Programmes

Level 100 Candidates

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Grade D or better in three (3) core subjects, of which two subjects should be English Language and Mathematics, and two (2) relevant elective subjects.

  • West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
  • Six (6) passes (A1 – D7) in all subjects, three (3) of which should be credit passes (C6) or better

General Certificate of Education (GCE)

Credit passes in (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics

  • French Baccalaureate (Bacc)
  • Candidates must obtain 7 overall plus 7 in English and Mathematics
  • Other Qualifications acceptable for admission will be considered on a case by case basis

Undergraduates Programmes

Level 100 Candidates

West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Grade C6 in the best 6 subjects, to include three core subjects and three electives. Core subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Credit passes (A_D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects

GBCE Candidates

Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.

General Certificate of Education (GCE)

Advanced Level: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for Science students.

Mature Applicants

The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application. Applicants must pass the Mature Students Entrance Examination comprising a General Paper (including English and Mathematics) and a General Paper.

Other Qualifications are acceptable for admission on a case by case basis.

Level 200 Candidates

University/Tertiary Diploma

Holders of Diplomas in a relevant domain from a recognized tertiary institution are eligible to apply for admission. Such applicants must additionally have either GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics OR SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics

Level 300 Candidates

Category A: Higher National Diploma (HND) holders.

Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division).

In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE Grade C6 in the best 6 subjects, to include three core subjects and three electives (core subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies) OR Grade C or 4 in five GCE/IGCSE or Grade 6 in GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics.

Transfer Students

Transfer options are available on a case by case basis.

Foreign Qualification

All foreign applicants will have their qualifications for consideration for admission referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Commission for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana

Are You Excited To Study In The Best Fashion University In Ghana?

School of Fashion & Design (SFD) is Ghana’s most promising fashion school, with a prolific alumni base spread across Africa. Our programmes cover a wide range of modern concepts that are designed to match the needs of the fashion industry in Africa and beyond. Our method of pedagogy focuses on critical thinking, practice-based skill training and appreciation for sustainable concepts.

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