The University of Ghana is considered the oldest university in Ghana. It was created in 1948 and was named the University College of the Gold Coast. Initially, it was an affiliated college of the University of London. The institution's full university status was provided in 1961; today, it has over 40,000 students.
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The university originally emphasized courses such as medicine, agriculture, basic science, social science and liberal arts. Nevertheless, Ghana experienced several reforms in terms of education. Therefore, the University of Ghana became more technology-based.
University of Ghana school fees for international students
School fees at the University of Ghana are quite affordable for international students. The tables below show international students' 2023/2024 academic session school fees.
1. College of Education
Below are the stipulated school fees for various courses under the College of Education.
Undergraduate - Regular (Degree) - Bachelor of Arts
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| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $4,328 | $5,109 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $4,258 | $5,039 |
| Continuing - 400 | $4,647 | $4,647 |
Undergraduate - Regular (Degree) - Bachelor of Science
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $4,882 | $5,794 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $4,812 | $5,724 |
| Continuing - 400 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
Undergraduate - Distance (Degree) - Bachelor of Arts
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $4,328 | $5,109 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $4,258 | $5,039 |
| Continuing - 400 | $4,647 | $4,647 |
Undergraduate - Distance (Degree) - Bachelor of Science
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $4,882 | $5,794 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $4,812 | $5,724 |
| Continuing - 400 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
Undergraduate - Distance (Degree) - Business Administration
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $5,336 | $5,336 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
| Continuing - 400 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
2. College of Basic and Applied Sciences
The fees for those pursuing courses under the College of Basic and Applied Sciences are as follows:
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Non-degree and undergraduate - Science/Agriculture
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $4,882 | $5,794 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $4,812 | $5,724 |
| Continuing - 400 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
Non-degree and undergraduate - Applied Science/Veterinary
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $6,406 | $8,203 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $6,336 | $8,133 |
| Continuing - 400 | $8,133 | $8,133 |
Postgraduate master's
| Category | Foreign | West African nationals | Other African nationals |
| One year MSC | $9,178 | $5,467 | $6,952 |
Postgraduate M-Phil and two-year master's programme
| Category | Foreign | West African nationals | Other African nationals |
| Science/Agriculture | $9,128 | $5,417 | $6,901 |
| Applied Science | $9,578 | $5,642 | $7,217 |
| Year two fee | $4,609 | $4,609 | $4,609 |
Full-time PhD fee
| Category | Amount |
| Year 1 | $6,892 |
| Year 2 | $6,428 |
| Year 3 | $6,428 |
| Year 4 | $6,935 |
Thesis extension and referral
| Category | Thesis extension | Referral |
| One year MSC | $300 | $600 |
| M.Phil and two-year MSC | $300 | $600 |
| PhD | $750 | $1,100 |
Other programmes for freshmen
| Category | One year | One semester | Three months or less |
| Visiting students | $4717 | $2,462 | - |
| Occasional visiting students | - | $2,362 | - |
| Research affiliation | $2,285 | $1,242 | $880 |
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3. College of Health Sciences
The tables below show the fees for those taking courses under the College of Health Sciences.
Undergraduate foreign - Year 1
| Category | Africans | Non-Africans |
| Medical School | $10,082 | $13,946 |
| Dental School | $10,071 | $13,930 |
| School of Pharmacy | $8,752 | $12,046 |
| School of Biomedical & Allied Health Sciences | $9,743 | $13,591 |
| School of Nursing | $6,813 | $9,276 |
Undergraduate foreign - Year 2
| Category | Africans | Non-Africans |
| Medical School | $10,012 | $13,218 |
| Dental School | $10,001 | $13,218 |
| School of Pharmacy | $8,682 | $11,421 |
| School of Biomedical & Allied Health Sciences | $9,673 | $13,082 |
| School of Nursing | $6,743 | $8,814 |
Undergraduate foreign - Year 3
| Category | Africans | Non-Africans |
| Medical School | $10,012 | $13,218 |
| Dental School | $10,001 | $13,218 |
| School of Pharmacy | $8,682 | $11,421 |
| School of Biomedical & Allied Health Sciences | $9,673 | $12,792 |
| School of Nursing | $6,743 | $8,814 |
| GEMP | $12,532 | $12,532 |
Undergraduate foreign - Year 4
| Category | Africans | Non-Africans |
| School of Pharmacy | $11,421 | $11,421 |
| School of Biomedical & Allied Health Sciences | $12,792 | $12,792 |
| School of Nursing | $8,814 | $8,814 |
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Undergraduate foreign-clinical years (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
| Category | Africans | Non-Africans |
| Medical School | $11,755 | $11,755 |
| Dental School | $11,755 | $11,755 |
| School of Pharmacy | $11,421 | $11,421 |
| GEMP | $12,350 | $12,350 |
Postgraduate
| Category | Foreign | West African nationals | Other African nationals |
| One year MSC | $9,628 | $5,692 | $7,267 |
| M.Phil and two-year program (Applied Science) | $9,578 | $5,642 | $7,217 |
| M.Phil year two | $4,610 | $4,610 | $4,610 |
Full-time PhD fees
| Category | Amount |
| Year 1 | $8,728 |
| Year 2 | $8,264 |
| Year 3 | $8,264 |
| Year 4 | $8,975 |
Thesis extension and referral
| Category | Thesis extension | Referral |
| One year MSC | $300 | $600 |
| M.Phil and two-year MSC | $300 | $600 |
| PhD | $750 | $1,100 |
Public Health postgraduate
| Category | Foreign | West African nationals | Other African nationals |
| One year (MSC) | $12,019 | $6,887 | $8,940 |
| M.Phil - Year 1 | $12,062 | $6,884 | $8,955 |
| M.Phil - Year 2 | $5,334 | $5,334 | $5,334 |
Public Health PhD
| Category | Amount |
| Year 1 | $11,438 |
| Year 2 | $10,974 |
| Year 3 | $11,974 |
| Year 4 | $11,986 |
4. College of Humanities
Fees for College of Humanities programmes include:
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Non-degree and undergraduate - English proficiency (One-Year program)
| Category | African nationals | Non-Africans nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $1,753 | $1,753 |
Non-degree and undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $4,328 | $5,109 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $4,258 | $5,039 |
| Continuing - 400 | $4,647 | $4,647 |
Non-degree and undergraduate - Administration/Law
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Freshmen - 100 | $5,336 | $5,336 |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $5,039 | $5,266 |
| Continuing - 400 | $4,647 | $5,266 |
Non-degree and undergraduate - Post 1st degree LLB (Special programme)
| Category | African nationals | Non-African nationals |
| Continuing - 200 and 300 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
| Continuing - 400 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
| Level 200 Freshmen | $5,336 | $5,336 |
Postgraduate masters
| Category | Foreign | West African nationals | Other African nationals |
| One year M.A | $7,941 | $4,848 | $6,085 |
Postgraduate M.Phil and two-year masters programme
| Category | Foreign | West African nationals | Other African nationals |
| Freshmen - Humanities | $7,891 | $4,798 | $6,035 |
| Freshmen - Administration | $9,128 | $5,417 | $6,901 |
| Year two | $4,609 | $4,609 | $4,609 |
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Special postgraduate programme
| Category | Master of Business Administration | LLM | LECIAD | Economic Policy Management |
| Freshmen | $9,128 | $9,128 | $9,178 | $5,000 |
| Continuing | $8,658 | $8,658 | - | - |
Full-time PhD fees
| Category | Amount |
| Year 1 | $6,892 |
| Year 2 | $6,428 |
| Year 3 | $6,428 |
| Year 4 | $6,935 |
Thesis extension and referral
| Category | Thesis extension | Referral |
| One year MA | $300 | $600 |
| M.Phhil and two-year MA | $300 | $600 |
| PhD | $750 | $1,100 |
Other programmes for freshmen
| Category | One year | One semester | Three months or less |
| Visiting students | $4717 | $2,462 | - |
| Occasional visiting | - | $2,662 | - |
| Research affiliation | $2,285 | $1,242 | $880 |
5. UGBS Special Programmes
The fees for UGBS Special Programmes include the following:
| Category | Fees per semester | Fees per year |
| African nationals | $3,700 | $7,400 |
| Non-African nationals | $4,564 | $9,128 |
Note: All individuals applying must remit a non-refundable application processing fee of $110 to the university. This fee can be submitted online during the application procedure or transferred via wire to the University of Ghana EcoBank account. Applications will only be processed with proof of payment of the fee.
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University of Ghana courses for international students
The University of Ghana offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for international students. These undergraduate courses are spread across the university's colleges, which are:
1. College of Health Science
Courses offered under the College of Health Science include:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2. College of Basic and Applied Science
The College of Basic and Applied Science offers the following programmes.
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Food Process Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and Conservation Science
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Botany
- Bachelor of Science in Marine and Fisheries
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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3. College of Humanities
The College of Humanities offers the following programmes.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Bachelor of Arts
4. College of Education
The College of Education offers the following courses.
- Communication Studies
- Information Studies
- Adult Education
- Adult Education & Human Resource Studies
- Distance Education & E-Learning
- Educational Leadership and Management (Sandwich)
- HIV/AIDS Management (Distance)
University of Ghana admission
For admission into the institution, applicants should take note of the following:
- Applications are accepted throughout the year. However, the academic year starts in September.
- Direct admission is available for all programs but only as your first choice.
- Consider programs from the College of Basic and Applied Sciences for second and third choices.
- If your first choice is B.Sc. Administration or LLB, choose Bachelor of Arts bouquets as your second choice to improve your admission chances.
- BA students take three subjects at Level 100, two subjects at Levels 200 and 300, and two or one subject at Level 400.
- Holders of qualifications like IB, IGCSE, and American Grade 12 exams will now be admitted to Level 100, not Level 200 as before.
- Since 2007/2008, the University no longer accepted the West African Examination Council's Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates for admission.
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How to apply for university in Ghana?
Foreign applicants to the University of Ghana, Legon, are to apply online. Follow the steps below:
How much is the University of Ghana school fee?
The University of Ghana Legon fees vary depending on the programme an individual is pursuing. It ranges from $300 to $13,000.
What is the price of University of Ghana forms?
The application form fee for all international students is $110. This is a non-refundable fee transferred into the University of Ghana EcoBank account.
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The University of Ghana is one of the oldest public universities in Ghana. The institution's international students come from all over the world, and the university provides a supportive and welcoming environment for them.
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