UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INTO MODULAR/SANDWICH PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

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).

The following sandwich programmes are currently 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

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

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.

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.

TUITION

Information on provisional tuition fees can be found at: Sandwich fees 2024-2025.pdf

HOW TO APPLY

GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

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.

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 application portal:

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: sgs@ug.edu.gh or sgsadmissions@ug.edu.gh

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

This advertisement can be found under ‘Admission’ at the University of Ghana website: www.ug.edu.gh and www.sgs.ug.edu.gh

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