University Of Ghana Distance Education Admission 2016/2017
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
General Entry Requirements
To be admitted to any programme, Senior High School graduates must possess:
At least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science applicants) or Social Studies (for non-Science applicants) and three elective subjects in General Arts/Business/Science/ Vocational, with a total aggregate not exceeding 30. In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.
The required subjects for specific programmes (in calculating aggregates) are as follows:
1. Bachelor of Arts
Core Mathematics, English & Social Studies
Any Three Electives
Applicants must have at least C6 in Elective Mathematics to read Economics.
2. Bachelor of Science in Administration
Core Mathematics, English & Social Studies
Any Three Electives
3. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Core Mathematics, English & Integrated Science
Any Three Electives
B. APPLICANTS IN POSSESSION OF UNIVERSITY OF GHANA DIPLOMAS OR RECOGNISED EQUIVALENT DIPLOMAS
i. Holders of University of Ghana Diplomas or recognised equivalents, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.00 or better in any of the under-listed programmes, are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study, and supported with two other subjects in a related field, for admission. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in the appropriate subjects OR credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level.
ii. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized university, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.00 or better. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in the appropriate subjects or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level.
All Diploma holders will be admitted to Level 200 in the same subject area as their diploma qualification
C. HOLDERS OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMAS (HND)
Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) from a recognized Polytechnic with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better in any of the under-listed programmes, are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study, and where required, supported with one other subject in a related field, for admission. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in the appropriate subjects or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level.
All HND holders will be admitted to Level 200 in the same subject area as their HND qualification.
Areas of Study (HND) Corresponding Programme at the University of Ghana
Accounting – B.Sc. Administration (Accounting Option)
Estate Management – B.Sc. Administration (E-Commerce and Customer Management Option)
Hospitality/Hotel, Catering &
Institutional Management – B.Sc. Administration (E-Commerce and Customer Management Option)
Marketing – B.Sc. Administration (Marketing Option)
Tourism – B.Sc. Administration (E-Commerce and Customer Management Option)
Secretaryship & Management Studies – B.Sc. Administration (Human Resource Management Option)
The following programmes are available for the 2016/ 2017 academic year:
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Subject bouquets:
1. Political Science, Sociology and Information Studies
2. Economics, Sociology and Psychology
3. Psychology, Sociology and Information Studies
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (Not available to WASSCE applicants)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
At least credit passes (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science applicants) or Social Studies (for non-Science applicants) and credit passes in three (3) electives including two (2) electives in the area of specialisation with the total aggregate not exceeding 24. In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science
How To Apply
1. ALL GHANAIAN APPLICANTS RESIDENT IN GHANA
University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢180.00 at the following banks: Ecobank, HFC Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Zenith Bank, Merchant Bank, UniBank, Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank. Ghanaian applicants in the following categories are expected to apply using the E-VOUCHER:
- WASSSCE/SSSCE Applicants
At the Bank, applicants will be required to indicate their names, mobile phone numbers and e-mail addresses on the bank voucher before they are served. Those without e-mail addresses will however not be disadvantaged. A confirmation of their Pin will be sent to their mobile phones. After purchasing the e-voucher, applicants should CAREFULLY follow the instructions given. After the application has been submitted on-line, the Pin should be kept in a safe place as they may be required by applicants when assessing their admission status at a later date.
- DIPLOMA/HND TO DEGREE APPLICANTS
Diploma/HND to Degree applicants are expected to scan and attach the following documents to their online application forms:
- Diploma/HND transcripts
- Where applicable, certified copies of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level certificates/result slips
- GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROAD
Ghanaians applying from abroad should NOT buy the e-voucher. They should use the following link to access the online application form for completion and submission.
Online Application for Ghanaian Undergraduate applicants
All applicants are expected to pay to the University a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00.This fee can be paid directly or wire transferred into the University of Ghana ECOBANK Account. Details of the Account are:
Account Name: University of Ghana Foreign Students Account
Account Number: 0161014409780401
Bank Details: Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon Branch
Swift: ECOCGHAC
The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates/result slips should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission online. The certificates/results slips should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application form.
Note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the fee.
- GHANAIANS WITH FOREIGN BACKGROUND
Ghanaians who apply with foreign qualifications from schools which write the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the IGCSE such as Alpha Beta, Faith Montessori International School, Ghana International School, New Nation International School, SOS – Hermann GMEINER International College and Tema International School etc., should also buy the e-voucher. They should use the following link to access the online application form for completion and submission.
Online Application for Ghanaian Undergraduate applicants
All such applicants are expected to pay to the University a non-refundable processing fee of GH¢180.00 into the University of Ghana through any ECOBANK branch. The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ results slips/transcripts should be scanned and attached o the application form before submission. The results slips/transcripts 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.
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International applicants should NOT buy the e-voucher. They should use the following link to access the online application form for completion and submission.
Online Application for International Undergraduate Applicants
All applicants are expected to pay to the University a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00.This fee can be paid directly or wire transferred into the University of Ghana ECOBANK Account.
Details of the Account are:
Account Name: University of Ghana Foreign Students Account
Account Number: 0161014409780401
Bank Details: Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon Branch
Swift: ECOCGHAC
or International Transfer through Ecobank (0161014409780401 or 0161094409780403
or The secure online payment platform using Visa Card and MasterCard. The link is https://www.ug.edu.gh/ugpay
The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates/result slips should
Scanned and attached to the application form before submission online. The
Certificates/results slips should be scanned into one PDF or Word document
and attached to the application form.
Note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the fee.