2025/2026 Universities’ Latest Admissions Updates: Deadlines & Requirements

2025/2026 Admissions: Latest Updates From Universities Across Ghana (All Notices, Deadlines & Requirements)

Admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year are in full swing, and several universities across Ghana have issued important updates for applicants. This comprehensive guide brings together all official notices, deadlines, requirements, and special instructions released within the past few days. If you are a WASSCE graduate, continuing student, or prospective applicant, this is your complete update.

Koforidua Technical University Opens 2025/2026 Admissions

Koforidua Technical University has officially announced that applications for the 2025/2026 Academic Year are now open. Applicants can apply for the following categories of programmes:

• Master’s Degree

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

• University Diploma

• Non-HND / DBS Programmes

Prospective students are encouraged to obtain their forms early and complete the online application before the deadline.

UMaT (Tarkwa) Calls On Applicants to Update 2025 WASSCE Results

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has issued a notice to all undergraduate applicants—especially those with 2025 WASSCE results—to update their results on the university’s admission portal immediately.

Applicants may also update their programme selections, if necessary.
Deadline: Friday, 5th December 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Applicants are reminded to print and keep their completed application documents for future reference.
UMaT’s online admissions remain open until 19th December 2025.

KNUST School of Medicine & Dentistry Entrance Examination — December 10, 2025

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has released an important notice to all applicants seeking admission into the School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Examination Date:

Wednesday, 10th December 2025
All candidates must report to the School of Medicine and Dentistry Campus.

Exam Format:

Candidates will write a 100-question multiple-choice exam covering:

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Verbal Reasoning

Minimum Requirements:

• Human Biology: Aggregate 08 or better

• Dentistry: Aggregate 12 or better

University of Ghana Begins Releasing Admissions

The University of Ghana (Legon) has started issuing admission offers to regular undergraduate applicants.
Students who applied are encouraged to log into their admission portals regularly to check their status, especially if they have not received an SMS due to network issues.

UCC Advises Applicants to Check Admission Lists Frequently

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has cautioned applicants that not all admission messages may be delivered via SMS.
Applicants should consistently check the admission list online and print their admission letters once approved.

Payments:

Admission and accommodation fees can be paid via:
Dial 77240#
Use your Admission Number and Registration Number where required.

Notice to Continuing Students — End of First Semester Break

Regular continuing students in various universities have been issued a break schedule:

• Break Period: Monday, 22nd December 2025 – Friday, 2nd January 2026

• Resumption: Saturday, 3rd January 2026

Students will return to complete the remaining weeks of the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

Closed Admissions

• KNUST

• UHAS

• UCC

• University of Ghana

If your preferred university is still open, apply as soon as possible