The University of Ghana Graduate Sandwich Admission Form 2025/2026 | The University of Ghana (UG) Legon Postgraduate Modular/Sandwich Admission Form for the 2025/2026 academic year has been released.
- UG Legon Sandwich Postgraduate Admission Form
- UG Legon Postgraduate Admission Requirements
- University of Ghana Postgraduate Programmes/Courses available
- UG Legon Postgraduate Application Closing Date
Graduate Modular/Sandwich Programmes
It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that the School of Graduate Studies is offering the under-listed accredited sandwich/modular programmes, leading to the award of Master of Arts and Master of Science Degrees.
The programmes will be run on the main University of Ghana campus, Legon, during the vacations, and for the 2025/2026 year it will be from March to July 2026. Each cohort of admitted students on these programmes will therefore study over two vacation periods to obtain the equivalence of one academic year (or two semesters).
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA POSTGRADUATE SANDWICH PROGRAMMES
The following sandwich programmes are available for the 2025/2026 academic year:
Programmes Department/School/Institute/Centre
- MA Organizational Leadership & Governance – Organization and HRM, UGBS
- MA Marketing Strategy – Department of Marketing, UGBS
- MA Public Sector Management – Department of Public Administration, UGBS
- MSc Accounting & Finance – Department of Accounting, UGBS
- MSc Tax Policy and Finance – Department of Accounting, UGBS
- MSc Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination – Department of Accounting, UGBS
- MSc Clinical Leadership and Management – Department of Health Services Management, UGBS
- MSc Logistics and Transport Management – Operations & Management Information Systems, UGBS
- MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management – Department of Finance, UGBS
- MSc International Business – Department of Marketing, UGBS
- MA Study of Religions – Department For the Study of Religions
- MA Music – Department of Music
- MA Contemporary English Studies – Department of English
- MA Migration Studies – Centre for Migration Studies
- MA Information Studies – School of Communication and Information Studies
- MA Educational Leadership and Management – Educational Studies and Leadership
- MA Teaching of English As A Second Language – Department of Linguistics
- MSc Biodiversity Conservation And Ecosystem – Department of Animal Biology and Management Conservation Science
- MSc Geoinformation Science – Department of Geography and Resource Development
- MA Public Affairs – Department of Political Science
Recommended: General Entry Requirements for all Programmes
Entry Requirements
1. A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in a relevant field of study at the University of Ghana or any recognized/accredited University.
2. Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and other qualifications. Applicants are advised to attach evidence of five (5) years cumulative relevant work experience.
For more details in respect of Programme specific Admission Requirements, applicants are advised to contact the implementing Department/School/Institute/Centre for additional information.
PROGRAMME- SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER DETAILS
1. MSc in Accounting and Finance
Applicants must either hold a good first degree in any of the following areas: Accounting, Commerce and Finance or a Professional Accounting qualification.
Applicants with non-accounting (e.g. science, humanities etc.) degree may also be considered but they will be taken through access courses for a semester before they progress to the main programme.
2. MA in Contemporary English Studies
The programme is intended for persons in any field of study, including journalists, public relations personnel, business executives, teachers and public servants. You do not need a degree in English to apply.
Programmes not listed with specific entry requirement have general requirements.
TUITION
Information on provisional tuition fees can be found at: Sandwich fees.pdf
PROVISIONAL FEES-GHANAIANS
Business School Programmes GHS23,118.00 (11,599.00 per sandwich semester)- (0per sandwich semester)
PROVISIONAL FEES -INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Business School Programmes:
ECOWAS and other Africans – USD 7400.00 for the year; (USD3700.00 per sandwich semester)
Foreign, USD 9128.00 for the year; (USD4564.00 per sandwich semester)How to Apply for UG Postgraduate Sandwich Admissions
Ghanaian Nationals applying in Ghana
University of Ghana application e-vouchers can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GHS220.00 at the following banks: Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Access Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana, GCB Bank, First Atlantic Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher when completing the online application form.
University of Ghana application e-vouchers can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢220.00 at the following banks: Zenith Bank, Merchant Bank, Access Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana, Ghana Commercial Bank, First Atlantic Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher when completing the online application form.
Applicants should use the link below: https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/graduate/login
International applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad
This category of applicants should use the following links to access the online application form for completion and submission:
https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/igraduate/login
Applicants are expected to pay to the University, a non-refundable application processing fee of US$55.00.
All international students should make their payments as follows:
- · Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREX) – For payments in Ghana
- · Account Name: University of Ghana Fees Collection (FOREIGN) – For payments outside Ghana
Account No.: 0161094409780403; Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
The third payment option is-
- The Secure online payment platform using Visa Card and MasterCard. The link is https://sts.ug.edu.gh/ugpay
The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates and transcripts should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission. The transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application.
Note that no application will be processed without proof – of – payment of the fee.
APPLICATION FEES
Cost of E-voucher
Ghanaians GHS220.00
International Applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad US$55.00
All further enquiries should be sent to the addresses below:
The School Administrator
School of Graduate Studies
University of Ghana
Legon.
E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Telephone Number: 0201492545
As part of the application process applicants are required to note the following:
- Scan and attach copies of Bachelors’ Degree Certificate and Transcript in PDF format.
- University of Ghana graduates must scan and attach only their Bachelors’ Degree Certificate.
- All applicants who graduated from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their correct ‘STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBERS’ on their forms before submission.
- Three referees’ reports are required (provide the details of the referees online)
NOTE:
i) The names provided on the application portal must correspond with those on certificates and transcript
ii) Where applicant’s name has changed or is different from that on certificate and transcript a Gazette must be provided.
iii) Where arrangement of names has changed an affidavit must be provided.
APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ARE CORRECTLY COMPLETED AND RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED ON SUBMISSION. ENSURE THAT CORRECT ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED.YOU MUST ALSO PRINT AND KEEP A COPY OF THE APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED ONLINE. APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO SAFELY KEEP THEIR VOUCHERS AS THE
SERIAL ID AND PINS STATED THEREON WOULD BE NEEDED FOR ACCESSING ADMISSION LETTER.
KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINE AND ADHERE TO IT STRICTLY
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ON-LINE APPLICATIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES UNDER THIS ARRANGEMENT IS TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026.
