UG Admissions

Join our intellectual community and achieve academics excellence

We’re proud to be able to say that UG is one of the best Universities in Africa, and below are just a few reasons why we hope you’ll consider applying to us.

University of Ghana students come from across Ghana, Africa and throughout the world, representing diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and cultures. Through the Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO), the university makes every effort to provide financial aid to qualified Ghanaian undergraduate applicants with limited finances. 

UG through the Office of International Programmes encourages participation of international students through direct enrollment and exchange programmes. At present, international students number close to 1,500 students, drawn from over 71 countries. 

Undergraduate Admission

The University of Ghana announces for the information of the general public, applicants, parents and guardians that applications are open for the admission of prospective applicants into various undergraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Graduate Admission

It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that the School of Graduate Studies is offering the under-listed Masters/PhD programmes for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

International Students

Every year, hundreds of international students from over 60 countries study with us. Our rich multi-cultural environment ensures that our students benefit from holistic education and develop global perspectives.

Post-First Degree Law (LLB)

Prospective students with a first degree in any field can apply to this programme

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Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)

A prospective candidate who holds a degree in the health sciences can apply to this programme. 

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Distance & Continuing

UG offers valuable opportunities for lifelong learning, including continuing adult education and distance learning. Choose from our 10 Regional Centres.

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Non-Degree Programmes

Prospective candidates can apply to one of the non-degree programmes below.

Announcements and Updates

Second Batch Mature Student Admissions into Distance Education Programme

Registration for the second batch of the University of Ghana mature access course for the 2024/2025 aca

Admissions Assistance Desk

Members of the University community are hereby informed that the Admissions Office, Academic Affairs Directorate will se

Release of 2023/2024 Undergraduate Admissions

The public is hereby informed that University of Ghana has released its undergraduate admissions for the 2023/2024 academic year.  

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The University of Ghana, the premier university in Ghana, was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948, for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research. 

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