University of Cape Coast (UCC) Has Open Admission into First Degree (Regular) Programme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the undergraduate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Candidates who will be writing the WASSCE in 2026 (awaiting results) as well as those who already possess WASSCE results, are eligible to apply.
E-vouchers for online application are up for sale at the following Centres:
Sale Centres
- Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
- University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano Accra (Mode of payment: CASH)
- Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals) (Mode of payment: CASH)
- All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of OmniBisc Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of Fidelity Bank Nationwide
- All Network Branches of Ghana Dot Com Nationwide
Cost Of E-Vouchers:
- Ghanaian Applicants: GH¢220.00
- International Applicants: visit ucc.edu.gh and click on ‘apply as international applicant’.
- Deadlines for the sale of Application E-vouchers: Monday, 15th June, 2026.
- Submission of completed online application forms: Friday, 19th June, 2026.
BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for admission into programmes of study for both local and international students include the following:
WASSCE/SSSCE:
- Applicants should have credit passes in six (6) subjects with an overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE, respectively.
- Three of the six subjects should be in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies, and three must be in relevant electives.
For purposes of admission, a credit pass in:
- WASSCE means A1-C6
- SSSCE means A – D
Diploma/Higher National Diploma/Other Professional Certificates:
- Placement of applicants with a Diploma, Higher National Diploma, or other professional qualifications will be determined upon assessment of academic certificates.
- Successful applicants may be admitted into levels 100, 200, or 300, as appropriate.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level:
- Applicants should, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE):
- Applicants should have credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):
- Applicants should have credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics) and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Applicants should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level in three (3) subjects relevant to the programme of choice (minimum of grade 5 for Health and Allied Sciences).
- Applicants should, in addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/Literature and Mathematics (SL).
American High School Grade 12 Examinations.
- Applicants should have a Final Grade point of 3.0.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh, then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions.
Important Notice:
- International Applicants who do not have evidence of English proficiency will be required to undertake an English Proficiency Course before enrolling in their programme.
- PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR B. ED (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) CANDIDATES: SSSCE/WASSCE candidates applying for B.Ed. (Health, Physical Education, and Recreation) should hold themselves in readiness for a practical examination.
- The date for this examination will be communicated in due course.
- NO HARD COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS ARE REQUIRED
- Applicants are required to keep printed copies of their application for their own record and reference after submitting the completed online application form. No hard copy should be sent by POST or delivered by HAND to the University.
- Persons awaiting 2026 WASSCE results MUST select the “Awaiting Results” option before providing their examination details. Those who already have results SHOULD NOT select the “Awaiting Results” option but rather go ahead to verify their results.
- Change of programme after submission of the completed online application form is NOT allowed.
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
The following programmes are available for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Applicants should ensure that the programmes selected as their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choice options are the same as those displayed on the website.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES
FACULTY OF ARTS |
| PROGRAMMES |
| B. A. (African Studies) |
| B. A. (Arts) |
| B. A. (Chinese) |
| B. A. (Communication Studies) |
| B. A. (Film Studies) |
| B. A. (Information Science) |
| B. A. (Linguistics) |
| B. (Music) |
| B. A. (Theatre Studies) |
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PROGRAMME |
| B. A. (Anthropology) |
| B. A. (Population & Health) |
| B. Sc. (Geography and Regional Planning) |
| B. Sc. (Hospitality Management) |
| B. A. (Social Sciences) |
| B. Sc. (Tourism Management) |
FACULTY OF LAW |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS |
| PROGRAMME |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Management) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Graphic) |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and International Business) |
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS |
| PROGRAMME |
| Bachelor of Science (Applied Economics) |
| Bachelor of Science (Economics) |
| Bachelor of Science (Economics with Finance) |
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION |
| PROGRAMME |
| B.Ed. (Accounting) |
| B.Ed. (Accounting with Management) |
| B.Ed. (Arabic) |
| B.Ed. (Economics)
B.Ed. (English) |
| B.Ed. (French) |
| B.Ed. (Ghanaian Language and Culture) |
| B.Ed. (Geography) |
| B.Ed. (Government) |
| B.Ed. (History) |
| B.Ed. (Management) |
| B.Ed. (Management with Accounting) |
| B.Ed. (Religious and Moral Studies) |
| B.Ed. (Social Studies) |
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION |
| PROGRAMME |
| B.Ed. (Agriculture) |
| B.Ed. (Automobile and Metal Technology) |
| B.Ed. (Clothing and Textiles with Management in Living) |
| B.Ed. (Communication Design) |
| B.Ed. (Construction and Wood Technology) |
| B.Ed. (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) |
| B.Ed. Fine Art (Painting and Sculpture) |
| B.Ed. (Food and Nutrition with Management in Living) |
| B.Ed. (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) |
| B.Ed. (Information and Communication Technology) |
| B.Ed. (Integrated Arts) |
| B.Ed. (Mathematics) |
| B.Ed. (Science) |
| B.Ed. (Robotics and Intelligent Systems) |
FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
| PROGRAMME |
| B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education) |
| B.Ed. (Junior High School Education) |
| B.Ed. (Primary Education) |
| B.Sc. (Psychology) |
| B.Ed. (Inclusive Education) |
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- (Doctor of Pharmacy Pharm D)
School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Sc. (Nursing)
- Sc. (Community Mental Health Nursing)
- Sc. (Mental Health Nursing)
- Sc. (Midwifery)
