University of Cape Coast (UCC) Admission for 2025/2026
Details on How to apply for University of Cape Coast (UCC) Admission for 2025/2026. UCC Call for Application in 2024/25. The journey towards a bright and promising future often begins with the pivotal step of gaining admission to a reputable institution of higher learning. UCC, known for its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, offers a transparent and inclusive Admission process that seeks to identify and welcome students who are eager to embark on a path of knowledge, personal growth, and achievement. In this comprehensive exploration, we will delve into the various aspects of UCC’s Admission process, providing insight into the university’s values, requirements, and support systems that make it a beacon of opportunity for aspiring students.
Overview of UCC Admission Application for 2024
University of Cape Coast offers a wide range of study opportunities at different levels of your career. The programmes are conducted in English as the language of instruction, and they range from undergraduate, graduate, diploma, certificates as well as continuing career enhancement options. Every academic year, UCC admits thousands of students. Follow the links below to open the admission tool for 2025/2026 academic year;
UCC Admission Requirements for 2024/25
UCC Application Deadline for 2025/2026
UCC Admission Portal for 2024/25
University of Cape Coast’s Admission process is designed to be transparent and equitable. The university has established clear and objective criteria for evaluating applicants, ensuring that all candidates are assessed fairly. The key components of the Admission process include:
UCC Admission Instructions for 2024
WASSCE/SSSCE/ADVANCED LEVEL/MATURE/ABCE/GBCE AND IB CANDIDATES
It is announced for the information of prospective Applicants (as specified above) and the general public that application e-vouchers to Degree/Top-Up programmes of study at the University for the 2024/25 Academic Year are now on sale.
Admission into Undergraduate Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into undergraduate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2025/2026 academic year. Persons who will be writing WASSCE this year (AWAITING 2024 WASSCE RESULTS) can also apply. Applicants are to buy scratch cards which will enable them to apply online. The scratch cards are up for sale at the Centres listed below:
Sales Centres
- Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
- Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals – (Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER)
- University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
- Kumasi Workers’ College, Kumasi (Mode of payment – CASH)
- I-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of payment – CASH)
- All UCC College of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres (Mode of payment: GCB Bankers Draft in the name of The Registrar, University of Cape Coast)
Cost of Scratch Cards
Post-SSSCE/WASSCE – GH¢220.00
Post-Diploma – GH¢230.00
International Applicants – USD$120.00
International applicants and Ghanaian applicants abroad can make payment by VISA Card and have their Scratch Card PIN sent to their e-mail addresses to enable them to complete their applications online.
The deadlines for the sale of Application scratch cards and the submission of completed application forms will end on May, 2024
Online Application
Applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh then go to Admissions and click on Apply Now for further instructions. Alternatively, applicants should visit https://apply.ucc.edu.gh and proceed with the application.
All applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a) application reference number (b) full name (c) postal address (d) first choice programme and (e) application category which should be one of the following: SSSCE/WASSCE or Post-Diploma or Post First Degree or OTHER (to be specified by applicant).
Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the admissions brochure very carefully before completing the online application form. Applications on which Application Reference Numbers are not indicated will not be processed.
Applicants are to buy application E-Vouchers which are up for sale at the Centres listed below:
Sales Centres
- Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
- University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
- I-J Consult, Millennium City, Kasoa (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road) (Mode of payment – CASH)
- All Networked Ghana Post Offices – (Mode of payment – CASH)
- All Networked Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
- All Networked Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
- All Networked Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
- All Networked Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
- All Networked Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide
- All Networked Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide Bank
- All Networked Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
- All Networked Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
COST OF E-VOUCHER – GH Ȼ220.00
EMS Post Paid Envelopes – Applicants should insist on the collection of EMS Post Paid Envelopes from the sales point. The deadlines for the sale of application e-vouchers is on May ,2024. And the submission of completed application forms will be on June, 2024.
Online Application
Applicants should visit http://apply.ucc.edu.gh/ for further instructions. Applicants should select Click to apply for programme and select Undergraduate entry under verify voucher to proceed. Applicants should select the Mature application type.
All applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope:
(a) Application reference number
(b) Names in full – no abbreviations accepted
(c) Postal address
(d) First choice programme and
(e) Application category which should be MATURE.
Applicants are required to go through the application instructions thoroughly as well as the contents of the admissions brochure/prospectus very carefully before completing the online application form. Applicants should do well to verify their SSSCE/WASSCE results. Applications on which APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBERS are not indicated will not be processed.
Placement of Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will, on admission, be placed at Level 100 of their respective programmes of choice.
Submission of completed Online Application Forms
(a) Copies of completed online application forms (confirmation pages) accompanied by photocopies of results slip(s), birth certificate, payment slips or receipts, transcripts (where applicable) and other relevant documents should be sent by post and not delivered by hand. completed online application forms should reach the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), Applicants are to ensure that copies of the application forms are posted early enough to be received before the deadline for submission as forms received after the deadline will not be processed.
(b) No additional documents will be accepted after submission of completed application forms. Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates or result slips (not returnable) should accompany completed forms. Original certificates/result slips of applicants offered admission will be inspected before registration.
A change of programme after the submission of application form would NOT be entertained. Programmes Available for 2024/25 Academic Year
In conclusion, UCC Admission process embodies the university’s commitment to diversity, transparency, and support for aspiring students. It is an invitation to embark on a transformative educational journey where academic excellence, personal growth, and inclusivity are not just ideals but lived realities. University of Cape Coast stands ready to welcome and empower individuals from all walks of life, ensuring that education remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for all who seek it.