REGULAR DIPLOMA
CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA ADMISSIONS FOR THE 2015 - 2016
ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Ghana invites applications for admission into its
Certificate and Diploma PROGRAMMES for the 2015/2016 academic year. The
general public is hereby informed that after the 2015/2016 admissions,
the University of Ghana will no longer run Diploma programmes.The following programmes are available for the 2015 – 2016 academic year:
A CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Proficiency in English Language (For applicants from non-English speaking countries only) Prospective applicants who are waiting for the declaration of their baccalaureate results may apply before the deadline otherwise they cannot be considered for admission. They need not wait for the declaration of their results before applying.
B DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
The University of Ghana offers Diploma programmes on a full-time basis on both the Legon Campus and at its Accra City Campus. Applicants should note that the City Campus is non-residential.
PROGRAMMES ON FULL-TIME BASIS
Accounting - Business School
Public Administration - Business School
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
With the exception of holders of Certificates in Statistics from the University of Ghana, All other applicants to Diploma programmes must satisfy the following minimum requirements besides any other conditions which may be stipulated for a particular programme:
i. WASSSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
- Credit passes (C6 or better for WASSCE and D or better for SSSCE holders) in three core subjects which must include English and Mathematics.
- Credit passes in any two relevant electives.
PROGRAMME TO BE OFFERED THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION
Diploma in Youth Development Work (CYP) - Institute of Continuing and Distance EducationThis programme is a Commonwealth-wide initiative to train people for youth development activities. The University of Ghana in collaboration with the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), Africa Centre, Lusaka, Zambia and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ghana runs this programme through the distance teaching and learning mode. Applicants should note that the distance learning is non-residential.
Diploma in Youth Development Work
Entry Requirements Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- Credit Passes (A1 - C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics plus two (2) elective subjects.
- Mature applicants aged 27 years and above by January 31, 2015 may apply. Applicants in this category will be required to write and pass a competitive entrance examination to be conducted by the University of Ghana. APPLICANTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE A PREPARATORY COURSE ORGANIZED BY THE INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA AT ITS TWELVE (12) REGIONAL CENTRES between February 28th and April 12th 2015 to prepare them to write the Competitive Entrance Examination. Only candidates who participate in the Institute’s preparatory course will be eligible to take the entrance examination.Applicants should note that they have to purchase the e-voucher separately from the Banks to have access to the online application form.
Tuition fee: - GHC 300.00 (Payable at the Accounts Offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education.
A/C Name: College of Education, ECOBANK.
A/C Number: 0160094485305901)
Date for the Preparatory Course:
Saturday, February 28 – Sunday, February 29, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March15, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, March28 – Sunday, March29, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00pm
All interested applicants should register at any of the Accounts offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education (UG Learning Centres) for the preparatory course. A/C name: College of Education, ECOBANK. A/C NUMBER: 0160094485305901.
All interested applicants should register at any of the Accounts offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education below:
| Accra UG Learning Centre | 0302 228182 |
| Tema UG Learning Centre | 0244818069 |
| Takoradi UG Learning Centre | 0312 023476 |
| Kumasi UG Learning Centre | 0322 023726 |
| Sunyani UG Learning Centre | 0352 027153 |
| Tsito/Ho UG Learning Centre | 0303 938851 |
| Koforidua UG Learning Centre | 0342 290824 |
| Tamale UG Learning Centre | 0372 022238 |
| Bolgatanga UG Learning Centre | 0382 022315 |
| Cape Coast UG Learning Centre | 0332 132100 |
| Wa UG Learning Centre | 0392 022189 |
For further information, please contact the Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies on phone number 0303 93885.
Holders of diploma/degree certificates may also apply to the programme An entry examination will be conducted at University of Ghana, Legon on Saturday April 18, 2015 at 8.00am at the ‘N’ Block for mature applicants only.
Eligibility: Applicants must be persons either employed or engaged in youth development work.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
- All applications must be submitted ONLINE at http://admission.ug.edu.gh on the purchase of the University of Ghana application e-voucher.
- Only applicants who already have results by the submission deadline of April 10, 2015 are eligible to apply.
- All applicants who have ever attended or graduated with Certificate/Diploma from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their **STUDENT IDENTITYNUMBERS** on their application forms. The same number will be used in the intended programme of study if admitted.
HOW TO APPLY
1. GHANAIAN APPLICANTS University
of Ghana online applicationE-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian
applicants for GH¢130.00 at the following banks: Ecobank, HFC Bank,
Agricultural Development Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Zenith Bank,
Merchant Bank, UniBank, Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank. Ghanaian applicants in the following categories are expected to apply using the E-VOUCHER: WASSSCE/SSSCE Applicants At the Bank, 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.
2. GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROADGhanaians applying from abroad should visit the University’s website at http://www.admission1.ug.edu.gh and follow the instructions given. All relevant certificates are to be scanned and attached to the online application form. 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 Account
Account Number: 0161014409780401
Bank Details: Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon Branch
Swift: ECOCGHAC
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.
3. GHANAIANS WITH FOREIGN BACKGROUND
Ghanaians with foreign qualifications from Ghanaian schools should follow the application procedure for foreign students stated above. They should however pay the application fee of GH¢130.00 through any Ecobank branch, scan and attach the pay-in slip and other necessary documents to the online application form.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
i) Since the 2007/2008 academic year, the University of Ghana has
ceased to admit applicants with the West African Examination Council’s
Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates.ii) HELP DESK Applicants needing any help can send their enquiries to admissions@ug.edu.gh.
Our Help Lines are: 0302 213820 ext 6018 0302 213820 ext 2637 026-095-0170 024-398-5001
The Help Lines can be reached between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (Mondays to Fridays).
iii) ALL APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE CORRECTLY FILLED AND SUBMITTED.
DEADLINE
Applications for Diploma Programmes must be submitted by Friday April 10, 2015.SANDWICH DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS INTO DIPLOMA (SANDWICH) PROGRAMMES FOR 2014 - 2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
JUNE - AUGUST 2015
The University of Ghana runs sandwich programmes during the long
vacation. For the 2014-2015 Academic Year, the under-listed Diploma
programmes will be offered on sandwich basis on the main University
Campus. Students admitted would come into residence on the main
University Campus at Legon during the long vacation - June to August
2015.The programmes have been structured to span three to four long vacations. Currently, the following programmes are available to any interested candidate on application. The general public is hereby informed that after the 2015/2016 admissions, the University of Ghana will no longer run Diploma programmes.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Adult Education –Offered at the School of Continuing and Distance Education. General Agriculture –Offered at theSchool of Agriculture (College of Basic &Applied Sciences).GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to a Diploma programme, a candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements besides conditions stipulated for the particular programme.i. WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
a. Credit passes (C6 or better for WASSCE and D or better for SSSCE holders) in three core subjectswhichmust include English and Mathematics.
b. Credit passes in any two relevant electives.
ii. Entrance Examination
Anapplicant whose qualifications do not meet the requirements for admission as in (i) above may be considered for admission on passing a special entrance examination conducted by the University and an interview (where prescribed by the Department) except where otherwise indicated.
Applicants should note that those who meet the requirements for admission as in (i) above will not be required to take any entrance examination.
SCHOOL/FACULTY/ DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Diploma Programmes i. Adult Education: The Diploma in Adult Education (Sandwich Programme) is a comprehensive 4-semester (long vacation) programme that requires students to do field work, communicate with their lecturers, and write observational reports in-between the long vacations. Entry Requirements
Category A: - Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations:
Credit passes (C6 or better for WASSCE and D or better for SSSCE holders) in three core subjectswhichmust include English and Mathematics. Credit passes in any two relevant electives. Applicants in this category will not be required to write any entrance examination. Selection will be based on results submitted by the close of applications.
Category B:- Mature Applicants:
Mature applicants aged 27years and above by January 31, 2015may apply.Applicants in this category will be required to write and pass a competitive entrance examination to be conducted by the University of Ghana.APPLICANTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE A PREPARATORY COURSE ORGANIZED BY THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA AT ITS TWELVE (12) UG LEARNING CENTRES between February 28th and April 12th 2015 to prepare them to write the Competitive Entrance Examination. Only candidates who participate in the Institute’s preparatory course will be eligible to take the entrance examination.
Applicants should note that they have to purchase the e-voucher separately from the Banks to have access to the online application form.
Registration form for Preparatory Course - GHC 50.00
Tuition fee: - GHC 300.00 (Payable at the Accounts Offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education.
A/C Name: College of Education, ECOBANK.
A/C Number 0160094485305901)
Date for the Preparatory Course:
Saturday, February 28 – Sunday, February 29, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March15, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, March28 – Sunday, March29, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00p.m
Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 2:00p.m – 6:00pm
All interested applicants should register at any of the Accounts offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education (UG Learning Centres) for the preparatory course.
A/C name: College of Education, ECOBANK.
A/C NUMBER: 0160094485305901.
All interested applicants should register at any of the Accounts offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education below
| Accra UG Learning Centre | 0302 228182 |
| Tema UG Learning Centre | 0244818069 |
| Takoradi UG Learning Centre | 0312 023476 |
| Kumasi UG Learning Centre | 0322 023726 |
| Sunyani UG Learning Centre | 0352 027153 |
| Tsito/Ho UG Learning Centre | 0303 938851 |
| Koforidua UG Learning Centre | 0342 290824 |
| Tamale UG Learning Centre | 0372 022238 |
| Bolgatanga UG Learning Centre | 0382 022315 |
| Cape Coast UG Learning Centre | 0332 132100 |
| Wa UG Learning Centre | 0392 022189 |
For further information, please contact the Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies on phone number 0303 93885.
ii. General Agriculture:
The Diploma in Agriculture is a 3-Semester (long vacations) intensive programme. As part of the programme, students will also be required to undertake a 12-week field attachment on a recognized farm, Research Institute or related institutions after the second semester. The following 3 categories of applicants may apply:
Category A
a. Applicants with WASSSCE/SSSCE results must have: Credit passes (C6 or better for WASSCE and D or better for SSSCE holders) in three core subjects which must be English, Mathematics and Integrated Science and credit passes in any two relevant electives which may include one or two of Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics. Applicants in this category will not be required to write any entrance examination. Selection will be based on results submitted by the close of applications.
b. Applicants who have a pass in only one of the three elective subjects in (a) should in addition have a pass in one of the following subjects:
Biology
General Agriculture
Crop Husbandry and Horticulture Forestry,
Animal Husbandry
Economics
Geography
Fisheries
Category B – Applicants who have Post-Secondary Teacher Training Certificate ‘A’ or Agricultural College Certificate will not be required to write any entrance examination. Selection will be based on certificates which are available by the close of applications. Applicants in this category are required scan and attach their certificate to the online application form.
Category C– Applicants who do not meet the requirements under categories A or B stated above will be required to write and pass a competitive entrance examination to be conducted by the School of Agriculture.
HOW TO APPLY
University of Ghana online application e-vouchers can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢ 130.00 at the following banks:Ecobank, HFC Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Zenith Bank, Merchant Bank, UniBank, Prudential Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Applicants should follow the instructions given carefully. They should also note that their Application Serial Numbers and PIN may be needed at a future date and should therefore be kept in a safe place.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR DIPLOMA APPLICANTS
- Since the 2007/2008 academic year, the University of Ghana has ceased to admit applicants with the West African Examinations Council’s Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates.
- All applicants must ensure that their online applications are correctly filled and receipt acknowledged on submission. Where in doubt please contact the School/Institute involved.
- Mature Applicants for the Diploma in Adult Education and the Diploma in General Agriculture, are expected to report for the COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION AT 8.00AM ON SATURDAY April 18, 2015at the ‘N’ Block, University of Ghana, Legon.
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