Visiting Students | International Programmes Office

Do you want to gain international exposure in an authentic African setting? Study with us for a semester or two!

We accept visiting students' applications all year round.

Overview

We host visiting students (undergraduates and graduates) from all over the world. Whether or not your university has signed a bilateral agreement with us you can apply for admission if you meet our requirements. You may also apply through our current study abroad providers such as CIEE, ISEP, and UC-EAP/CSU. Whether you wish to take courses for grades or audit courses as an occasional student the procedure is simple and easy.
placeAdmission Requirements
Visiting exchange students are to take note of the following admission requirements:
- Applicants MUST have a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
- Final year students are NOT PERMITTED to spend their final semester at the University of Ghana.
- Prospective students should have a minimum of two-semesters transcripts.
- Your application MUST be endorsed by the International Office of your university.

codeApplication Steps

Attach a passport-size photograph.

Step One:	Click the Application form link.
Step Two:	Download form or "Open With Different Viewer'
Step Three:	Complete form by typing in block letters.
Step Four:
Step Five:	Ask the International Office of your university to endorse completed form.
Step Six:	Pay application fee of USD110.00 (one hundred and ten US dollars) into the following account: UNIVERSITY OF GHANA FOREIGN STUDENTS ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0161094409780403 BANK DETAILS: ECOBANK GHANA LIMITED, LEGON BRANCH SWIFT: ECOCGHAC
Step Seven:	Scan the following documents and send to: nspip@ug.edu.gh Completed application form Certified copy of transcript and/or certificates Wire transfer receipt of application fee
Step Eight:	Send hardcopies of all application documents by courier to: Coordinator, Visiting Students' Admissions and Registration Office of International Programmes Room F1 First Floor, International House Annie Jiagge Road, University of Ghana, Legon

assignmentFee Schedule

UNIVERSITY FEE/CHARGES (VISITING STUDENTS): 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR

	TWO SEMESTERS	ONE SEMESTER	OCCASIONAL STUDENT (ONE SEMESTER)
Cost Item	US $	US $	US $
Tuition	4,665.00	2,402.00	2,302.00
Residence Permit	60.00	60.00	60.00
Sub-Total	4,725.00	2,462.00	2,362.00
Accommodation (ISH)	1,890.00*	945.00	945.00
Total	6,615.00	3,407.00	3,307.00

*Fee not inclusive of vacation accommodation.

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