University of Ghana Distance Education Admission Forms 2024/2025
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Contents
University of Ghana Distance Education Programmes
The following programmes are available for the 2024/2025 academic year:
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Subject bouquets:
- Political Science, Sociology and Information Studies
- Economics, Sociology and Psychology
- Psychology, Sociology and Information Studies
- Adult Education and Human Resource Studies, Psychology, Information Studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (Not available to WASSCE applicants)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
- Diploma in Public Administration
- Diploma in Adult Education
- Diploma in Youth and Development
Entry Requirements into the Distance Education Programme
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:
Bachelor of Arts
- Core Mathematics, English & Social Studies
- Any Three Electives
- Applicants must have at least C6 in Elective Mathematics to read Economics.
Bachelor of Arts in Administration
- Core Mathematics, English & Social Studies
- Any Three Electives
Bachelor of Science in Administration
- Core Mathematics, English & Social Studies
- Any Three Electives
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Core Mathematics, English & Integrated Science
- Any Three Electives
MATURE APPLICANTS
Entry requirements:
Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of application.
Applicants must register for, attend and complete the University of Ghana Access Course and pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination conducted by the University.
Applicants who pass the Entrance Examination must purchase an e-voucher from designated Banks to access the UG online application form.
The Access Course is run at the Learning Centres in the 10 regional capitals.
Admissions will be into Level 100 of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Administration Programmes.
APPLICANTS IN POSSESSION OF UNIVERSITY OF GHANA DIPLOMAS OR RECOGNISED EQUIVALENT DIPLOMAS
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.
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
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)Â Â Â Â | 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) |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
General Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a Diploma programme, a candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
SSSCE Holders:
i.     Six Passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii.    At least three (3) of the passes must be in subjects in General Arts, Business or Science.
WASSCE Holders:
i.      Six Passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii.     Must have a minimum of C6 in any three (3) subjects in General Arts, Business or Science.
How to Apply for University of Ghana Distance Learning Admission
GHANAIAN APPLICANTS
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.
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:
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 Pin should be kept in a safe place as they may be required by applicants when assessing their admission status at a later date.
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA 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 from abroad
All applicants are expected to pay to the University a non-refundable application processing fee. 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 Fees |
Account Number: | 2441000716652 |
Bank Details: | Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon Branch |
Swift: | ECOCGHAC |
or        International Transfer through Ecobank (2441000716652 or 1441000716647
or        Payment with Credit Card on the GT payment platform.
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.
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.
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 Fees |
Account Number: | 2441000716652 |
Bank Details: | Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon Branch |
Swift: | ECOCGHAC |
or        International Transfer through Ecobank (2441000716652 or 1441000716647
or        Payment with Credit Card on the GT payment platform.
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.
UG Legon Admission Deadline
CLICK HEREÂ to access the University of Ghana Admission application deadline.
Experience a combination of E-learning and face to face interaction on the UG Distance Education programmes available at the 10 Regional Learning Centres including Tema.
The Distance Education Programmes are run at the following Learning Centres:
Name of Centre  | Phone Number |
Accra Learning Centre | 0303970282 |
Tema Learning Centre | 0244818069 |
Takoradi Learning Centre | 0207157370 |
Kumasi Learning Centre | 0244743510/0244870045 |
Sunyani Learning Centre | 0352027153 |
Tsito/Ho Learning Centre | 0504476308 |
Koforidua Learning Centre | 0342 290824 |
Tamale Learning Centre | 0372022238 |
Bolgatanga Learning Centre | 0382022315 |
Cape Coast Learning Centre | 0332132100 |
Wa Learning Centre | 0206982380 |
Please I will like to know about Bsc in Agriculture.
How many years will it take to acquire a degree when you offer a certificate in general agricultural from the Agricultural college?
Also when is the forms coming out and about the fees how is it per a year in relation to the Bsc in Agriculture distance.
Sir please can I do land surveying as a distance course
Sir please ,l had c6 in business management and f9 in accounting ,can l read business administration,for distance learning
Plz anybody applying for distance education this year 2020/2021 please WhatsApp me on 0543755404
Do you offer midwifery through distance learning
please i am in accra and i will like to know the meeting days for learning and can i also combine my wassce and diploma certificates when applying?
thanks
please when is the deadline for 2020/2021 forms for distance programmes
July 31 plz have you applied distance education for year? U can WhatsApp me on 0543755404
Please can I read economics in distance education with d7 in elective mathematics and b3 in economics and it cost?
Please when will be the release of distance education forms and deadline
Please, when is the deadline for the distance application forms for 2019/2020
Please when is the deadline for submission of 2019-2020 application forms?
What are the entry requirements and the courses of study for the diploma program?.
When is the deadline for the UG distance programmes application forms for 2018/2019?
Please what are the requirements needed to apply for this distance program?
Also what are the business courses available in thus distance program, do you offer a degree programme?
May I know the months for admission forms and when admission commences for the next academic year
Please i beg u in name of God .