University of Ghana Fees: Structure, Costs, and Financial Aid
The University of Ghana (UG), Legon — Ghana's premier public university (est. 1948) — operates a differentiated fee structure by nationality and program.
Tuition Fees (Annual, Indicative 2023-24)
| Category | Ghanaian Students (GHS) | International Students (USD) |
|---|
| Humanities / Social Sciences | 3,000 - 5,000 | 3,000 - 5,000 |
| Business / Law | 4,000 - 7,000 | 4,000 - 7,000 |
| Science / Agriculture | 4,500 - 7,500 | 4,500 - 7,500 |
| Engineering / Computing | 5,000 - 8,000 | 5,000 - 8,000 |
| Medicine / Dentistry / Pharmacy | 7,000 - 12,000 | 7,000 - 12,000 |
Note: Fees equalized for Ghanaians/internationals in recent years; previously internationals paid 2-3x. Verify current schedule at ug.edu.gh → Fees.
Mandatory Additional Fees (Per Semester)
- Registration: GHS 200-500
- Examination: GHS 300-600
- Library: GHS 100-200
- ICT/Internet: GHS 200-400
- Student Services (SRC, health, sports): GHS 300-500
- Hall/Hostel (if residential): GHS 2,000-5,000/semester
Total Cost of Attendance (Annual Estimate)
- Ghanaian (non-residential): GHS 12,000-20,000 (~$1,000-1,700)
- Ghanaian (residential): GHS 20,000-30,000 (~$1,700-2,500)
- International (non-residential): $8,000-12,000
- International (residential): $12,000-17,000
Financial Aid
- Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF): Government loans for Ghanaians (apply via SLTF portal)
- UG Scholarships: Vice-Chancellor's (merit), Need-Based, Departmental, Donor-funded
- External: GETFund, District Assembly, Corporate (MTN, Tullow, banks), Diaspora
- Work-Study: Limited on-campus positions
Payment
- Online (UG student portal: Paystack, GhanaPay, bank transfer)
- Installments: 2-3 per semester (arrange with Finance Office)
- Deadline: Before exams; late = penalty + exam bar
Fees change annually. Always confirm with UG Fees Office before budgeting.
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