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    University of Ghana

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    Legon, Accra · Ghana Aggregate 6-24 (Medicine, Law & Engineering 6-8) GHS 3,000 - 6,000/yr (regular); fee-paying higher

    Ghana's oldest and largest university, offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programmes.

    Prestigious, vibrant campus life with a rich academic tradition and active student organizations.

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    Accredited · Last verified: September 2026

    Source: https://admissions.ug.edu.gh/undergraduate/entry-requirements

    Admission requirements

    WASSCE: credit passes (A1-C6) in six subjects - three core (English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies) plus three relevant electives. Programme-specific electives apply, e.g. Engineering requires Elective Mathematics and Physics (usually B3 or better). Aggregate is the sum of your best six grades - lower is better. Cut-off points are published each year on the UG admissions portal.

    Fees & financial support

    Fees differ by college and by regular vs fee-paying admission. Confirm the current schedule on the UG admissions portal before you apply. Support options include the Students Loan Trust Fund, GETFund and Scholarship Secretariat awards.

    Programmes on GhanaPathFinder

    BA Business Administration

    Bachelor • 4 years • Business

    WASSCE: Credits in English, Core Maths, Integrated Science/Social Studies plus three electives

    Business AnalystMarketing ManagerEntrepreneur
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    BSc Computer Science

    Bachelor • 4 years • Computer Science

    WASSCE: Credits (A1-C6) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus Elective Mathematics and Physics

    Software EngineerData AnalystSystems Administrator
    DetailsOfficial

    BSc Nursing

    Bachelor • 4 years • Nursing

    WASSCE: Credits in English, Core Maths, Integrated Science plus Biology and Chemistry

    Registered NurseNurse EducatorClinical Coordinator
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    LLB Law

    Bachelor • 4 years • Law

    WASSCE: Credits in English, Core Maths, Integrated Science/Social Studies plus three electives

    LawyerLegal OfficerPolicy Analyst
    DetailsOfficial

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