With the release of the 2023 WASSCE results for school candidates, we provide potential applicants who wish to study at the University of Ghana with the latest update on the University of Ghana admissions closing date for 2023.

2023 University of Ghana Admission | Closing Date | How To Apply

What is the UG Admission Deadline for Undergraduates (WASSCE Candidates)?

The UG Admission Deadline for Undergraduates (WASSCE Candidates) is Friday, December 22, 2023. Both those who bought their online application forms before the WASSCE release and those yet to buy have until Friday to do so, complete, and submit.

How to apply for:

Ghanaian Applicant

2023 University of Ghana Admission | How To Apply AS A Ghanaian Applicant

University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢220.00 at the following banks: Access Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank.

The E-VOUCHERS can also be purchased through the USSD code *887*9# on all mobile telecommunication networks.

Steps to purchasing UG Application voucher via USSD

(Please note that this information applies only to Ghanaian (diploma/HND to degree, undergraduate & postgraduate) applicants. However, it does not apply to Ghanaians (undergraduate) applying from abroad)

 

Follow these 4 easy steps to purchase an application e-voucher:

1. Dial *887*9# on all networks
2. Enter UG
3. Authorise Payment
4. User receives e-voucher via SMS after successful payment.

In a situation where the user does not receive an SMS after a period of successfully completing the transaction, they can retrieve the e-voucher using the following steps:

To Retrieve E-Voucher:

1. Dial *887*9#
2. Select “Yes”
3. Select “Retrieve E-Voucher”
4. The details of the E-Voucher are displayed (ie University of Ghana, Serial Number, and PIN)

 

Applicants may call 0540134442/1 for support.

Ghanaian applicants in the following categories are expected to apply using the E-VOUCHER

WASSSCE/SSSCE Applicants and Ghanaians with Foreign Background

WASSCE/SSSCE applicants and 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 do the following:

READ: University of Ghana Cut Off Points 2023/2024 (For All Courses)

At any of the Banks listed above, 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 e-voucher should be kept in a safe place as it may be required by applicants when accessing their admission status at a later date.

DIPLOMA/HND TO DEGREE APPLICANTS

After buying the e-voucher, 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

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.

2. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROAD

International applicants and 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.

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Online Application for International & Ghanaians Abroad 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:

or         International Transfer through Ecobank (2441000716652 or 1441000716647

or         Payment with Credit Card on the GT payment platform.

READ: 2023 WASSCE results released for school candidates: Buy checker here, check on ghana.waecdirect.org

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.