Steps to purchasing UG Application voucher via USSD

(Please note that this information applies only to Ghanaian (diploma/HND to degree, undergraduate & postgraduate) applicants. However, it does not apply to Ghanaians (undergraduate) applying from abroad)

Follow these 4 easy steps to purchase an application e-voucher:
 

1. Dial *887*18# on all networks
2. Enter UG
3. Authorise Payment
4. User receives e-voucher via SMS after successful payment.

In a situation where the user does not receive an SMS after a period of successfully completing the transaction, they can retrieve the e-voucher using the following steps:

To Retrieve E-Voucher:

1. Dial *887*18#
2. Select “Yes”
3. Select “Retrieve E-Voucher”
4. The details of the E-Voucher are displayed (ie University of Ghana, Serial Number, and PIN)

Applicants may call 0540134442/1 for support.

How To Apply (undergraduate)

How to apply for:

• Ghanaian Applicant

• International Applicants and Ghanaians Applying from Abroad

 

1. GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢200.00 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.

The E-VOUCHERS can also be purchased through the USSD code *887*18# on all mobile telecommunication networks. Click here for more information on the USSD Payment

Ghanaian applicants in the following categories are expected to apply using the E-VOUCHER:

• 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 e-voucher should be kept in a safe place as it may be required by applicants when accessing their admission status at a later date.

• DIPLOMA/HND TO DEGREE APPLICANTS

After buying the e-voucher, 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

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.

2. 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 & Ghanaians Abroad 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.

Admission Deadlines

 

Schedule for the 2022/2023 Admissions

No.	Activity/Programme	Application Opens	Application Closes	Entrance Exams
1.	Certificate English Proficiency	1st April 2022	Until WAEC Results are released	Not Applicable
2.	Distance Diploma Programmes	1st April 2022	Until WAEC Results are released
4.	International Applicants	1st April 2022	Until WAEC Results are released	Not Applicable
5.	Diploma to Degree Nursing Public Health Veterinary Medicine Family & Consumer Sci. Bachelor of Arts Administration Accounting Public Admin Allied Health Agriculture	1st April 2022	31st July 2022	To be announced where applicable
6.	Post First Degree LLB	1st April 2022	29th July 2022	Thursday,17th September 2022   Interview: Tuesday 18th  to Friday 21st October 2022
7.	Undergraduates Applicants (Ghanaians & International Applicants)	1st April 2022	Until WAEC Results are released	Not Applicable
8.	Graduate (Sandwich)	6th February, 2022	31st March, 2022
9.	Graduate (Regular)			Not Applicable
10.	Registration for Mature Students Access Course	24th January 2022	11th March 2022	To be announced