University of Ghana Information for Fresh Regular International Students 2019/2020
The University of Ghana (UG) Legon information for fresh regular international undergraduate students for the 2019/2020 academic year has been released.
The information contains the arrival date, payment procedures for international students, accommodation, orientation and registration procedures for the 2019/2020 academic year.
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Arrival
All fresh international undergraduate students are expected to arrive between August 21 and September 27, 2019
Airport pick up service will be provided by the International Programmes Office for international students during the stipulated dates.
For this service, kindly send flight details to nspips@ug.edu.gh before August 18, 2019.
The Hostels will only be opened to students from August 21, 2019. Students should therefore plan to arrive from this date. Students who arrive after September 27 may flag down an airport cab (taxi) located close to the Arrivals’ Hall, to convey them to their respective destinations. (Kindly note the cab registration number).
Taxis can be identified usually by their amber coloured license plate. Students should kindly note that, the taxi fare could be between thirty and forty Ghana Cedis (GHC30 – GHC40).
Payment of Fees
Fees must be paid in US dollars. This may be done online, by wire or by direct deposit as outlined below. Should you choose to make payment by wire or direct deposit, kindly ensure that your name and student ID number are clearly written on the pay-in-slip. Your pay-in-slip will be required for registration.
Payment options:
a. Secure online payment platform using Visa Card and MasterCard. Click on the link or copy and paste into your browser:https://sts.ug.edu.gh.ugpay.
b. Payments outside Ghana by wire transfer:
ECOBANK
  Account Name:            University of Ghana Fee Collection- USD-FGN
  Account Number:          0161094409780403
  Bank Details:               Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon Branch
  Swift:                        ECOCGHAC
ACCESS BANK
  Account Name:         University of GhanaÂ
  Account Number:       0241014034261
  Bank Details:           Access Bank Ghana LimitedÂ
  Swift:                 ABNGGHAC
* Students can walk into any of the branches in Nigeria to pay their UG fees. Fees can either be paid in Naira or USD,
charges are applied. (ACCESS BANK ONLY)
c. Payments in Ghana (cash only):
  Account Name:                 University of Ghana Fee Collection – USD – FX
  Account Number:             0162074409780403
Accommodation
Housing will be provided at the International Students’ Hostel (ISH) until all beds are allocated.
Rooms are furnished with beds, mattresses, desks, chairs and wardrobes. Students are required to provide for themselves linen, pillows and other bedding and essential room items.
Kindly indicate your preference of accommodation before Wednesday, August 21, 2019 to nspips@ug.edu.gh
Please visit http://ipo.ug.edu.gh/sites/ipo.ug.edu.gh/files/u8/RESIDENTIAL_FACILITY__FEES_2019-2020.pdf for the accommodation options and charges. NOTE THAT TWO IN-ONE ROOMS MAY ONLY BE AVAILABLE AT THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ HOSTEL  Â
Orientation
International Programmes Office shall organize MANDATORY mini orientation sessions for fresh international students daily from August 21 to September 3, 2019 (9:30 am – 3:00pm) at the Seminar room (Ground Floor, Right Wing) of the International House located on the Annie Jiagge Road, opposite the School of Law.
The university’s main orientation for all fresh students starts from Wednesday, August 28 to Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Great Hall. Note that this is also mandatory for all fresh students.
Registration
Students are to report for registration at the International Programmes Office from August 21 to September 27, 2019 (9:00am – 3:00pm daily)with the following:
➢     Copy of admission letter
➢       Proof of payment of fees or wire transfer details
➢      One passport sized photograph
Teaching / Examination
Teaching begins on September 2, 2019. Examinations shall start on December 9 and end on December 20, 2019.
Matriculation
Students are expected to attend a mandatory matriculation on September 28, 2019.
Welcome Durbar
The office will organize a welcome durbar for all fresh international students on October 5, 2019.
Deans Lunch
The Dean of International Programmes will organize a welcome lunch for all fresh international students.
Date to be confirmed.
Resident Permit and Non- Citizen Ghana Card
Please note that all eligible foreign nationals living in Ghana are required by law to register and have a Non-Citizen Card.
The Non-Citizen Card is a national identity card for internationals which costs US$120. It is a legal requirement to have a Residence Permit. Please ensure you get this from the National Identification Authority Offices as soon as you arrive in Ghana. For more information please visit:Â http://www.fims.org.gh/m/aboutusdoc.
Other Information
Ghana uses the UK’s BS 1363 standard for plugs and sockets. This uses the 3 pin system and has a voltage of 240 volts. Kindly take note of this when bringing any electrical appliances, especially chargers for mobile phones.
Our Facebook and Twitter Page
Kindly visit and “like” our facaebook page, ‘International Programmes Office, University of Ghana’. Twitter page @IPOUG1, for updates on the office activities.
Read and Download the International Students Handbook on:
/sites/ipo.ug.edu.gh/files/u8/Int_Students_Handbook.compressed_2_compressed_compressed.pdf
Please contact the International Programmes Office should you require any assistance on:
+233-20-7053680 /+233-28-9601-742 or /+233-28-9601-827 (between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm GMT)
or send an email to nspip@ug.edu.gh  /  nspipam@ug.edu.gh
We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Ghana. We wish you safe travels.
