Units
There are currently five main units under the Office of the Director, namely: Boards and Committees; Admissions, Students’ Services and Records, Teaching & Examinations, and the Affiliations Units.

Admissions Unit
The Unit coordinates undergraduate admissions and admissions outreach programmes including the University of Ghana Open Day programme. It is also responsible for matters concerning interruptions of programme of study, the administration of the University of Ghana Academic Prizes Fund and the organisation of the Vice-Chancellor’s awards ceremony in honour of academic award winners.
- Overview of the Admissions Process
- Entry Requirements and Procedures
- How to Apply
- Online Application Portal
- Application Deadlines
- Links to Application Forms
- Bachelor of Arts Bouquet Subjects
- Schedule of Fees
- Contact Details
- Freshmen Page
- Admissions Brochure
- Provisional Admissions List
- Admissions Outreach Desk
The Admissions Outreach Desk is within the Admissions Unit
For more information/enquiries on admissions, contact admissions@ug.edu.gh.
Students Services and Records Unit
The Unit is responsible for managing academic records and archival processes, ensuring the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, efficiency, confidentiality, and security.
We handle the processing and issuance of essential academic documents, including transcripts, introductory letters, attestation letters, and certificates. Additionally, we manage the verification and attestation of academic records and documents, providing reliable and timely services to students, alumni, and organisations.
For general inquiries, please contact us at academic@ug.edu.gh. Organisations requesting document verification can reach us at academicverification@ug.edu.gh.
Admissions Unit
The Unit coordinates outreach programmes for undergraduate students; admission of sub-degree, undergraduate and post-first degree and visiting students. The Unit also oversees admissions into affiliate institutions and award of academic prizes.
For more information/enquires on admissions, contact admissions@ug.edu.gh.
Teaching and Examinations Unit
The Teaching and Examinations Unit is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of key academic functions. This includes the meticulous preparation and scheduling of teaching and examination timetables and the optimal allocation of spaces for classes and exams. The Unit oversees the entire examination process, from venue setup and invigilator coordination to maintaining exam integrity and managing logistics. It also facilitates important student ceremonies, such as matriculation and graduation. A specialized sub-unit within the Unit manages all lecture halls, providing technical support to faculty and maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in these spaces. Additionally, the Unit is responsible for the care and management of academic gowns used during formal events like convocations.Please check the following:
- Deadline For Registration
- Period for Re-sit Registration for Second Semester Courses
- Period for Supplementary Re-sit Registration for First Semester Courses
- Period for Interim (IA) Assessment
- End of Semester Examination Timetable
- Regulations governing Examinations
- Examination Daily Timetables
- Congregation PlatformSchedules of Regular and Supplementary Re-sit Fees
For more information/enquiries contact teu-academic@ug.edu.gh.
Boards and Committees Unit
The Boards and Committees Unit ensures the smooth running of the committee system in the University and services the Academic Board, Business and Executive Committee and Joint Examiners’ Board. The Unit prepares the University’s Academic Calendar and Schedule of Meetings and coordinates the production of student handbooks and Freshmen Orientation programmes.
For more information/enquiries contact boards-committees@ug.edu.gh
Affiliation Unit
The Affiliation Unit facilitates the relationship between the University of Ghana (UG) and its private tertiary affiliate institutions by supervising and ensuring that the latter adheres to UG's policies and requirements. The Unit processes applications for affiliation, keeps and processes academic records of students and is responsible for the maintenance of UG's academic standards and integrity at the affiliate institutions, from admission of students until their graduation.
For more information/enquiries contact affiliation@ug.edu.gh