Undergraduate Admissions

The world class education and research experience as an undergraduate starts here. Explore admission opportunities

The University of Ghana is pleased to invite prospective students, parents, and guardians to explore our diverse range of undergraduate programmes. Please note that applications are accepted only within the official window announced for each academic cycle. Prospective students including final-year senior high school candidates awaiting results, are eligible to apply and are encouraged to begin their journey at Ghana’s premier university by submitting their applications promptly once the portal is declared open for the current session.

Please note the following crucial selection guidelines: 

  • Mandatory First Choice Programmes: The following are strictly FIRST CHOICE programmes. To maximize the probability of admission, Candidates are advised to select them as first choice only:
    • All programmes in the College of Health Sciences (with the exception of programmes in the School of Allied Health Sciences)
    • B.Sc. Administration
    • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
    • B.Sc. Information Technology
    • B.Sc. Computer Engineering
    • B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
  • Science Requirement: Applicants choosing Health Science programmes must select courses from the Sciences for their second and third choices.
  • Business & Law: Applicants who select  B.Sc. Administration or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) as their first choice are strongly advised to select a Bachelor of Arts (BA) bouquet as their second choice.

The University of Ghana offers multiple entry pathways tailored to the diverse backgrounds of our applicants. To ensure your application is processed correctly, please identify the category that best describes your current status and residency.

 

Selecting the appropriate link below will provide you with specific instructions on eligibility, required documentation, and the application portal dedicated to your cohort.

 

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Ghanaian First Year Regular Applicant

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International Applicant

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Ghanaian First Year Distance Education Applicant

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Mature Applicant

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Diploma/HND to Degree Applicant

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Explore Colleges of the University

College of Basic and Applied Sciences

This college aims at developing world-class scientists to meet national and global developmental needs.

College of Education

This college exposes students to best practices in teaching and learning using the latest proven learning technologies and supports the utilization of research.

College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences aims to promote health through education, research, and service.


 

College of Humanities

This College creates synergy for interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research in the Arts, Social Sciences, Business, and Law.

Financial Aid

The Student Financial Aid Office(SFAO) was necessitated by the increasing number of applications and requests from the students for financial assistance. Established in August 2000, the University of Ghana sees the operation of the SFAO as strategic and an integral part of its programmes as it enables needy but bright students to access university education. Financial aid is available to Ghanaian students and is intended to remove the cost barriers that may prevent one from pursuing one's educational goals.

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