University of Ghana

How to Apply

 

Application Steps Overview

The details of the application process for Ghanaians, International and Ghanaians from abroad are outlined below. Take time to carefully follow each step in the application before you start the application process.  

 

Application Process

All applications are processed online. To start your application, purchase a University of Ghana e-voucher using the USSD codes or services provided by the following banks:

 

Consolidated Bank Ghana

  1. Dial *924*200*25# on all networks

CBG Support line:
Phone - 0302216000
Email - contactcentre@cbg.com.gh

 

Fidelity Bank

  1. Dial *776*108# on all networks
  2. Under University of Ghana Select Payment Item, choose 2. Admission Voucher.
  3. Enter Applicant Name
  4. Select Payment Mode: choose 1. Fidelity Account or 2. Mobile Money
  5. Follow Appropriate Prompts
  6. Authorise Payment
  7. User receives e-voucher via SMS after successful payment.

Fidelity Bank Support line:
Phone - 0240766768


Prudential Bank

  1. Dial *772*100# on all networks
  2. Under University of Ghana Mobile Payment Service, choose 2. UG Voucher.
  3. Select Application Type 1. Application Voucher
  4. Select Payment Source: 1. Mobile Money
  5. Authorise Payment
  6. User receives e-voucher via SMS after successful payment.

Prudential Bank Support line:
Phone - 0501566748, 0501566751, or 0509500664

 

All applicants are expected to pay to the University, a non-refundable application processing fee of US$55.

All foreign students should make their payments through the following options;

  • Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREX) – For payments in Ghana
  • Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREIGN) – For payments outside Ghana
  • Account No: 0161094409780403; Swift Code: ECOCGHA

The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates and transcripts should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission. The transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application.

Note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the fee.

Important Information in Application Process

Applicants who did not graduate from the University of Ghana must scan, attach and submit the following documents online;

  • Bachelors’ Degree Certificate and Transcript (for those applying for Masters’ Degree programmes) 
  • Bachelors’ and Masters’ Degree Certificates and Official Transcripts (for those applying for PhD programmes) 
  • Three referees’ reports are required for all applicants (provide the details of the referees online) 
  • All PhD applicants should attach their Research Proposals to the application (Not more than Four pages)
  • The transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application. 
  • All applicants who graduated from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their ‘STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBERS’ on their forms before submission. 
  • NOTE: Scan and upload a Gazette where name has changed or is different from that on certificates/transcripts 
  • NOTE THAT NO APPLICATION WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATE/OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OR GAZETTE WHERE NAME HAS CHANGED. The originals will be required during interviews.

Proceed to Application Portal

Click below to initiate the online application tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you are a Ghanaian or international student, we have simplified the process to facilitate your academic journey.

Ghanaian Applicants

International Applicants