Courses Offered at The University of Ghana and Their Fee Structure

Founded by the Ordinance on August 11, 1948, for the sole purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning, and research, The University of Ghana (formerly The University College of the Gold Coast) is a premier citadel of learning and the Largest University in Ghana offering courses ranging from sciences to the arts and social sciences. Following over seven decades of its existence, The University of Ghana has built a well-known reputation, not just in Africa but also across the globe, attracting students from all over the world.

Complete List Of Undergraduates Courses Offered At The University Of Ghana

The University of Ghana undergraduate courses covers almost every area of human studies: Medicine & Surgery, Nursing & Midwifery, Law, Education, Languages, etc, below is a list of faculties and the courses you can study under them.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

  • Bachelor of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH
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

SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Physical Sciences

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Geophysics

 Mathematical Sciences

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Actuarial Science
  • Computer Science
  • Biomathematics

Earth Sciences

  • Geology
  • Applied Geology
  • Applied Geophysics
  • Information Technology

Biological Sciences

  • Animal Biology and Conservation Science
  • Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Nutrition
  • Food Science
  • Plant and Environmental Biology
  • Marine Science
  • Fisheries Science
  • Psychology
  • Microbiology

 Agriculture

  • Animal Science
  • Crop Science
  • Soil Science
  • Agriculture Economics
  • Agribusiness
  • Agriculture Extension
  • Post-Harvest Technology
  • Family and Consumer Science (Food and Clothing Option)
  • Family and Consumer Science (Family and Child Studies Option)

Engineering Sciences

  • Material Science and Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Agriculture Engineering
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

University Of Ghana Business School 

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

School Of Law

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

School Of Arts 

  • Department of Religions
  • Department of Philosophy and Classics
  • Department of History
  • Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies

School Of Languages

  • Department of English
  • Department of French
  • Department of Modern Languages
  • Department of Linguistics

School Of Social Science

  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Political Science
  • Department of Sociology
  • Department of Geography and Resource Development
  • Department of Social Work
  • Department of Psychology

School of Performing Arts

  • Department of Dance Studies
  • Department of Theatre Arts
  • Department of Music

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
STUDIES

  • Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Physical Culture Studies

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Political Science
  • Department of Sociology
  • Department of Psychology
  • Department of Information Studies
  • Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (For professional
    nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a
    recognized Nursing Training College)

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Public Administration
  • Diploma in Statistics
  • Diploma in Librarianship
  • Diploma in Archives Administration
  • Diploma in Adult Education
  • Diploma in Youth Development Work (CYP)

Complete List Of Post-Graduate Courses Offered At The University Of Ghana

This list accounts for all graduate courses offered at the university (both Masters and Ph.D.)

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

  • Translation (MA)
  • Arabic (MA/MPhil)
  • Russian (MA/MPhil)
  • Spanish (MA/MPhil)
  • Linguistics (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • English (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (MPhil (Top-up)
  • French (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Conference Interpreting (MA)

SCHOOL OF ARTS

  • Classics (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Museum & Heritage Studies (MA/Ph.D.)
  • Archaeology (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • History (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Philosophy (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Study of Religions (MPhil/Ph.D.)

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

  • Theatre Arts (MA/MFA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Music (MPhil/Ph.D.) Options available: Theory & Composition, Ethnomusicology
  • Dance (Choreography/Performance) (MFA)
  • Dance (MPhil)Options available for MPhil Dance: Dance Ethnology, Dance in Education

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

  • Economic Policy Management (MA) Weekend/Evening/Fee Paying
  • Economics (MPhil)
  • Development Economics (Ph.D.)
  • Social Work (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Geography & Resource Development (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Psychology (MPhil)
  • Options Available:
    MPhil Clinical Psychology
    MPhil Social Psychology
    MPhil Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    MPhil in Counselling Psychology
    MPhil in Development Psychology
  • Psychology (Ph.D.)
  • Political Science (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Sociology (MA/Ph.D.)
  • Climate Change &Sustainable Development (MSc/MPhil)

INSTITUTE OF STATISTICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH

  • Development Studies  (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)

CENTRE FOR SOCIAL POLICY STUDIES

  • Social Policy Studies (MA)

REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION STUDIES

  • Population Studies (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)

LEGON CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY

  • International Affairs (One Year, Regular) (MA)
  • International Affairs (Two years Part-Time) (MA)
  • International Affairs (Ph.D.)

CENTRE FOR MIGRATION STUDIES

  • Migration Studies (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)

INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES

  • African Studies (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Information Systems (Ph.D.)
  • Operations Management (MPhil)
  • Management Information Systems (MBA/MPhil)
  • Health Services Management (MBA/MPhil)
  • Human Resource Management (MBA/MPhil)
  • Public Administration (MPA/MPhil)
  • Marketing (MBA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Accounting (MBA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Finance (MBA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Public Administration and Policy Management (Ph.D.)
  • Health Policy and Management (Ph.D.)
  • Risk Management and Insurance (MPhil)

BUSINESS SCHOOL SPECIAL WEEK-END /EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMES

  • Accounting and Financial Services Management (EMBA)
  • Finance (MBA /EMBA)
  • Health Services Administration (MBA)
  • Human Resource Management (MBA /EMBA/Ph.D.)
  • Management Information Systems (MBA)
  • Marketing (MBA/EMBA)
  • Public Administration (MPA)
  • Project Management (EMBA)
  • Entrepreneurial Management (EMBA)
  • Accounting and Financial Services Management (EMBA)
  • Development Finance (MSC)
  • Management and Administration (MA)
  • Accounting and Finance (ACCESS) (MSC)

NB: For inquiries on Business School programs please call the following numbers:

0202075454

0501581492

SCHOOL OF LAW

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (MA) (a two-year evening program)
  • Human Rights and Administration (MA)  (a two-year evening program)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (LLM( (a two-year evening program)
  • Oil and Gas Law (LLM) (a two-year evening program)

NB: Courses are offered on a part-time basis and only for persons with degrees in law, for MA/LLM Programme, applicants would be required to take an entrance examination

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

  • Information Studies (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Communication Studies (MA/MPhil/Ph.D.)

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION

  • Distance Education & E-Learning (Distance) (MA)
  • Adult Education (MA/MPhil)
  • HIV/AIDS Management (Distance)

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP

  • Educational Leadership and Management (MA/MPhil)
  • Education (MA/MPhil)

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

  • Petroleum Geoscience (MSc)
  • Mineral Exploration (MSc)
  • Engineering Geology (MSc/MPhil)
  • Geology (MSc/MPhil)
  • Hydrogeology (MSc/MPhil)
  • Applied Geophysics (MSc/MPhil)
  • Applied Geochemistry (MSc/MPhil)
  • Economic Geology (MSc/MPhil)
  • Mathematics (MSc/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Chemistry (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Physics (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Statistics (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Actuarial Science (MSc/MPhil) (evening/weekend)
  • Computer Science (MSC MEng/MPhil/PhD) (evening/weekend)
  • Earth Science (Ph.D.)

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

  • Fisheries Management (MSc)
  • Coastal Zone Management (MSc)
  • Aquaculture (MSc/MPhil)
  • Molecular Biology (MPhil)
  • Biochemistry (MSc/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Zoology (MPhil)
  • Biodiversity & Conservation Science (PhD)
  • Applied Parasitology (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Botany (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Food Science (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Nutrition (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Marine Science (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Fisheries Science (MPhil/Ph.D.)

INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SANITATION STUDIES

  • Environmental Science (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Sustainability Science (MPhil)
  • Environmental Sanitation Studies (MPhil)

CENTRE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT

  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development (MSc/MPhil)

SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR AND ALLIED SCIENCES

  • Applied Nuclear Physics (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Computational Nuclear Sciences & Engineering (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Health Physics and Radiation Protection (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Medical Physics (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Nuclear Agriculture (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Nuclear Earth Science (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Nuclear Engineering (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Nuclear & Environmental Protection (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Nuclear and Radiochemistry (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Radiation Processing (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Radiation Protection (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Nuclear Science and Technology (MPhil)
  • Nuclear Technology Applications in Petroleum and Mining Industries (MPhil)

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

  • Extension & Livelihood Studies (MSc)
  • Home Science (MPhil)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences (Ph.D.)

Options available:
Food Utilization and Community Nutrition
Child and Family Studies
Family Resource Management

  • Agricultural Economics (MPhil)
  • Agribusiness (MPhil/ PhD)
  • Agricultural Extension (M.Agric/MPhil/PhD)
  • Applied Parasitology (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Animal Science (M.Agric/ MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Biodiversity Studies (MPhil)
  • Biodiversity and Conservation Science (Ph.D.)
  • Crop Science (M.Agric/ MPhil/PhD)
  • Soil Science

MPhil Specialization Areas Available:

  • Soil Chemistry and Fertility
  • Pedology and landscape Processes
  • Soil Physics and Conservation
  • Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
  • Environmental Soil Science
  • Ph.D. Specializations Areas Available:
  • Soil Fertility
  • Soil Chemistry
  • Pedology and landscape Processes
  • Soil Physics and Conservation
  • Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
  • Environmental Soil Science
  • Agricultural Administration (M.Agric/MPhil/PhD)
  • Agricultural Engineering (MPhil/M.Eng/Ph.D.)
  • Applied Agricultural Economics & Policy (Ph.D.)
  • Entomology (MPhil/Ph.D.) (ARPPIS)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES

  • Computer Engineering (MEng/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Agricultural Engineering (MEng/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Biomedical Engineering (MEng/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Materials Science & Engineering (MEng/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Food Process Engineering (MPhil/Ph.D.)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

  • Medical Ultrasonography (MSc)
  • Dietetics (MSc/PhD)
  • Audiology (MSc)
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences (MSc)
  • Speech and Language Therapy (MSc)

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

  • Applied Health Social Science (MSc)
  • Clinical Trials (MSc)
  • Occupational Medicine (MSc)
  • Occupational Hygiene (MSc)
  • Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation (MSc)
  • Health Economics MHE
  • Health Informatics (MHI)
  • Applied Epidemiology and Disease Control (MPhil)
  • Public Health (MPH)
  • Public Health

Option available for Ph.D. in Public Health include:

  • Biological, Environmental, and Occupational Sciences
  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology and Disease Control
  • Health Policy, Planning, and Management
  • Population, Family and Reproductive Health
  • Social and Behavioural Science

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIAL WEEKEND PROGRAMME

  • Public Health (MPH)
  • Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation (MSc)

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

  • Nursing (MSc/MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Two Years Master of Science Programmes
  • Two Years Masters in Paediatric Nursing-New program

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL SCHOOL

  • Anatomy  (MPhil)
  • Hematology (MPhil)
  • Immunology (MPhil)
  • Medical Microbiology (MPhil/Ph.D.)
  • Pharmacology (MPhil)
  • Physiology (MPhil)
  • Chemical Pathology (MPhil)

Complete List Of Distance Education Courses Offered At The University Of Ghana

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Subject bouquets:

  1. Political Science, Sociology and Information Studies
  2. Economics, Sociology, and Psychology
  3. Psychology, Sociology and Information Studies
  4. Adult Education and Human Resource Studies, Psychology, Information Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ADMINISTRATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (Not available to WASSCE applicants)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

  1. Diploma in Public Administration
  2. Diploma in Adult Education
  3. Diploma in Youth and Development
Programs           Department/School/Institute/Centre
MA Study of Religion     The Study of Religion
MA Teaching English as a Second Language     Linguistics
MA Public Affairs     Political Science
MA Contemporary English Studies     English
MA Information Studies     Information Studies
MA Theatre Arts     Theatre Arts, School of Performing Arts
MA Migration Studies     Migration Studies
MA Music     Music
MSc GeoInformation Science     Geography & Resource Development
MA Educational Leadership & Management     School of Education & Leadership
MA Marketing Strategy    Marketing & Entrepreneurship, UGBS
MA Organizational Leadership & Governance    Organization and HRM, UGBS
MSc Accounting & Finance      Accounting, UGBS
MSc Financial Risk Management     Finance, UGBS
MSc. International Business     Marketing & Entrepreneurship, UGBS
MSc. Clinical Leadership and Management     Public Administration and Health Services, UGBS         Department of French
MSc Actuarial Science    Statistics
MSc Nursing    Nursing
MPhil Nursing    Nursing
MPH    School of Public Health
MA Economic Policy Management   Department of Economics

 

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How Much Is the University of Ghana School Fees?

One of the major questions intending students want to know before seeking to be admitted into an institution is how much it would cost them. University of Ghana tuition, like that of any other school, is dependent on several factors like the course of study, level of study (Degree, Masters. Ph.D.), and nationality of applicants.

All students should note that the tuition fee is an integral part of the registration process. Thus, students must pay at least a minimum required fees before they are allowed to undertake the academic and residential registration. The fees are paid yearly, however, there are provisions for students to pay in two installments; payments by installment should sum up to at least 60% at the time of registration in the first semester and 100% by the second semester.

Due to the yearly adjustments to the fee structure and updated information, it’s safer to always visit the school’s official site for this information; by clicking here you get to see all you need to know about UG’s fee structure both for undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, diploma programs, etc.

Payment Details For Ghanaian Students

All intending students of Ghanian descent can make their payments via the following means:

  • Bank: students can make payment via approved banks only
  • Online you can make payment by clicking here and using a Visa card, Mastercard, or Mobile Money (MTN and Vodafone)
  • Cheques (payable only at University of Ghana Cash Office)

Below are the approved banks that payments can be made to:

  • Standard Chartered BankAccount Name: University of Ghana Students Account
  • Ecobank Ghana LimitedAccount Name: University of Ghana School Fees Account
  • Absa Bank Ghana LimitedAccount Name: University of Ghana Student Fee Collection Account
  • Consolidated BankAccount Name: University of Ghana Student Fee Collection Account
  • Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) LimitedUGPay – Secure online payment platform for Visa card, Mastercard & Mobile MoneyLink: https://sts.ug.edu.gh/ugpay
  • Republic Bank Ghana LimitedAccount Name: University of Ghana – Fees
  • Universal Merchant BankUMB Collect Form
  • Access Bank
  • Stanbic Bank Ghana LimitedAccount Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection Account
  • Prudential Bank
  • GCB  Bank Limited

NB: Applicants should however note that this list of banks is not for students studying by Distance Education and students of the College of Health Sciences.

 For students of Distance Education, payments should be made in the following banks:

  • Ghana Commercial Bank Account Name: College of Education DE Students Fee Collection Account
  • Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) LimitedUGPay – Secure online payment platform for Visa card, Mastercard & Mobile MoneyLink: https://sts.ug.edu.gh/ugpay

 Students of the College of Health Sciences should make payments to:

  • Ecobank Ghana LimitedAccount Name: University of Ghana College of Health Sciences Student Fee Account
  • Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) LimitedUGPay – Secure online payment platform for Visa card, Mastercard & Mobile MoneyLink: https://sts.ug.edu.gh/ugpay

Payment Details For Foreign Students

All foreign students can make their payments via the following means:

  • Bank: students can make payment via approved banks only
  • Online by clicking on this here and using Visa card, Mastercard or Mobile Money (MTN and Vodafone)
  • International transfers (students should, however, note that all charges relating to the transfer will be paid by the student. These will not be borne by the University).

Approved Banks

Below are approved banks where international students are advised to make their payments to

  • Access Bank Account Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection Account (FOREX) (for Payments within Ghana ONLY)
  • Ecobank Ghana Limited, Account Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection Account (FOREIGN), Account Number: 0161094409780403 (for International Transfers) Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
  • Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) LimitedUGPay – Secure online payment platform for Visa card and Mastercard. Link: https://sts.ug.edu.gh/ugpay.

NB: students of the College of Health Sciences are excluded from this arrangement. they are to make their payments to:

  • Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited UGPay by Securing an online payment platform for Visa card & Mastercards via the Link: https://sts.ug.edu.gh/ugpay
  • Foreign Students Only: Ecobank Ghana LimitedAccount Name: University of Ghana College of Health Sciences Student Fee Account (FOREX)( this is strictly for Payments within Ghana ONLY)
  • Foreign Students Only: Ecobank Ghana Limited, Account Name: University of Ghana College of Health Sciences Student Fee Account (FOREIGN), Account Number: 0161034485604301 (for International Transfers) Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
  • NB: Foreign students paying through international transfer should ensure to pay all related charges. These will not be borne by the University.
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