There are six colleges of education in Ghana that are affiliated to University for Development Studies (UDS). Students in these colleges of education receive academic certificates at the end of their study from UDS during graduation ceremony.
Below are the names for all college of Education Affiliated to UDS
- Tumu College of Education- Primary, Early Grade and JHS Education
- McCoy College of Education, Nadowli- Primary and JHS Education
- Dambai College of Education-Early Grade, Primary and JHS Edu.
- Gambaga College of Education-Primary, Early Grade & JHS Education
- St. Vincent College of Education- Yendi- Primary, Early Grade & JHS Education
- Al -Faruq –College of Education, Wenchi- Primary, Early Grade & JHS Education
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HOW TO GET ADMISSION INTO COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
Applicants will first make a payment of One Hundred and Fifteen Cedis, Fifty Pesewas (GHC115.50) into the Colleges of Education- Ghana Account at any branch of the following bank nationwide:
- Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited.
- Additionally, payment can also be made through mobile money wallet: Tigo Cash, Vodafone cash, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money by dialling short code *924*8# from all networks.
- Upon payment, applicants will be given the following information:
- A Personal Identification Number (PIN).
- An Admission Application Serial Number.
- The Admission Website Address – https://admission.coeportal.edu.gh/
- With this PIN, applicants will then visit the Colleges of Education admission website: https://admission.coeportal.edu.gh and follow specific guidelines to fill the online application form.
- Applicants should select three Colleges of their choice for their Program and an accompanying Ghanaian Language.
- Applicants are advised to read and to ensure they fully understand all related instructions before completing the application form.
- Applicants are to note that application forms not properly completed will not be processed.
- After completing the online application form, an applicant will need to print a copy which should be sent with one passport photograph and a copy/copies of their results slip(s) (where available) by EMS priority envelope obtainable from Ghana Post nationwide and addressed to: The Principal of the applicant’s first College of choice.
- Applicants will be notified of the receipt of their applications by SMS (text message) and should therefore provide correct and reliable cell phone numbers when completing the form online.
- Applicants will also receive admission offer notifications by SMS and those who do not receive such notifications may understand it to mean that their applications were not successful.
- Applicants are to note that the Colleges will cross-check their results from the West African Examinations Council as part of the admission process. Applicants found to have submitted fake or falsified documents in support of their applications will be made to face the legal consequences of their actions.
Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh, popularly known as Rexbank, is a freelance blogger in Ghana, covering all trending, entertainment, politics and lifestyle news in Ghana and beyond.