UG Admissions

Join our intellectual community and achieve academic excellence

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

Applying to UG
The University of Ghana admits students from Ghana and other parts of the world, representing diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and cultures.

Ranked as Ghana’s top institution and a global leader in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, the University of Ghana offers unparalleled academic excellence. 

Join a vibrant, multicultural community of over 1,500 international scholars from 71 countries, fostering a truly global perspective. Our commitment to accessibility ensures that qualified students with limited finances receive support through the Students Financial Aid Office

By choosing UG, you access world-class research facilities, pioneering exchange programmes, and a legacy of leadership that empowers you to thrive and innovate in a competitive global landscape. 

Undergraduate Admission

We invite prospective students to apply for undergraduate admission within the current application window. From cutting-edge STEM fields and transformative health sciences to rich humanities, forward-looking education and professional law degrees, the University of Ghana offers an expansive array of programmes designed to cater to every academic passion and career aspiration. Join a world-class community and gain the expertise needed to lead and innovate in a global landscape. Earn a bachelor's degree in your area of interest by choosing from over 100 departments at the University of Ghana.

Graduate Admission

Elevate your career at the University of Ghana’s School of Graduate Studies, where research meets impact. We invite prospective applicants to explore our diverse range of Masters and PhD programmes (more than 50 programmes offered by various departments), designed to foster advanced expertise and leadership in a rapidly evolving global environment. Apply now to join our elite research community.

International Students

Every year, hundreds of international students from over 70 countries study with us. Our rich multi-cultural environment ensures that our students benefit from holistic education and develop global perspectives. 

Other Admission Types

Post-First Degree Law (LL.B)

A prospective student who holds a bachelor's degree in any field can apply to earn a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). The duration of the programme is three (3) years. .

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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.

  • Certificate in English Proficiency 

     

  • Diploma Admission

    Holders of University of Ghana Diplomas or recognised equivalents, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better (for Legon Campus and City Campus programmes) and 2.5 or better (for Distance Learning programmes) in any of the under-listed programmes, are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study and where required, supported with two other subjects in a related field, for admission.

Graduate Entry Dental Programme (GEDP)

The University of Ghana Dental School (UGDS) is inviting applications from qualified applicants for admission into the Graduate Entry Dental Programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

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Doctor of Pharmacy (PHARMD) Top-Up Programme

The School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, is inviting applications from qualified applicants for admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy Top-up Programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

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Announcements and Updates

CHS Entrance Exam Accommodation Notice

Candidates traveling from distant regions may lodge in designated halls of residence on campus for one or two nights either the night before their

Application Deadline for Specific College of Health Sciences Programmes – 2025/2026 Academic Year

The University of Ghana wishes to inform the general public—especially current and prospective applicants—that the deadline for applications to the

Explore University of Ghana

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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