Payment Information - Foreign Students

Student fee payment is integral to the registration process. Students must, at least pay the minimum required, fees before they will be allowed to undertake the Academic and Residential registration.

A.     Students must take note of the following when making payments: 

  1. Only pay fees at University of Ghana APPROVED BANKS (listed below).
  2. All deposits at the bank should be made with a FEE DEPOSIT SLIP.
  3. All deposits at the bank should be made with CASH ONLY. 
  4. Always ensure the STUDENT INDEX NUMBER and NAMES are correctly quoted. 
  5. Always ensure the AMOUNT quoted on the receipt is the correct amount paid. 
  6. Ensure the account name is that of the UNIVERSITY OF GHANA. Keep your deposit slips safely. 
  7. Payments by CHEQUE (NO PERSONAL CHEQUES) can be made at the University’s Cash Office ONLY.

B.     Student fees can be paid using any of the following mediums: 

  1. At the bank 
  2. Online using Visa card or Mastercard - https://sts.ug.edu.gh/ugpay 
  3. International transfers (All charges relating to the transfer should be paid by the student. These will not be borne by the University).
     

THE APPROVED BANKS FOR FEE COLLECTION:
C.     Foreign Students:
(International Transfers)

  1. Ecobank Ghana Limited 
    Account Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection
    Account Account Number: 0161094409780403 
    Account Branch: Legon Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
     
  2. Access Bank Account Name
    University of Ghana Fee Collection Account
    Account Number: 0241014034261 
    Account Branch: Legon Swift Code: ABNGGHAC
     
  3. Prudential Bank Ltd (PBL) 
    PAPSS (Pan-African Payment and Settlement System)
    This payment platform allows students from participating African countries to pay their fees in their local currencies. 
    Currently, PAPSS is available in the following countries: 
    Nigeria, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 
    Account details: 
    Account Name: UG Fees Collection Account 
    Account Number: 0381000010012 
    Bank: Prudential Bank Limited 
    Branch: Legon 
    Country: Ghana
    Procedure
    Initiation: The student will visit any of the member banks on PAPSS located outside Ghana to make the fee payment via PAPSS. 
    Complete PAPSS Form: The student will need to fill out a request form provided by the sending bank. 
    Requirements: Students must complete the request form by providing transaction details, including UG’s PBL account, Payment Types (Fees), Student’s ID, Amount and Transaction Date. 
    Sending Bank: The sending Bank will initiate the request on the PAPSS platform by selecting Prudential Bank as the Beneficiary Bank and providing details such as the receiving account number (UG’s PBL Account Number), Student’s ID and Student’s Name. 
    PAPSS Transfer: UG’s Account will be credited in real-time. (PAPSS Transfer to School’s Account).

*Foreign students paying through international transfer should ensure to pay all related charges. These will not be borne by the University.

PAYMENTS IN GHANA ONLY - USD 

  1. Ecobank 
    Account Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection
     
  2. Access Bank
    Account Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection Account

PAYMENTS IN GHANA ONLY - GHC 
International students already in Ghana who want to pay the Ghana cedi equivalent of their fees, can make payment at any of the collection banks in Ghana. (Refer to Payment Information – for Regular students).

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION

  • At least 50% before registration for the First Semester
  • 100% before registration for the Second Semester

Students Account Office contact: +233209114001 Students with payment challenges should contact the students account office between 9:00 to 16:00 GMT.