CU-Gordon College Partnership Programme

Start at Central, complete at Gordon

Central University has a partnership with Gordon College, Massachusetts (one of the foremost Christian Universities in the USA), that enables you to study for two years at Central University,Accra, and complete your last two years at Gordon College. This will enable you to obtain the best education in Africa and the USA.

Schools and Programmes

  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Central Business School

  • Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with options in
    – Marketing, Human Resource Management and Accounting

School of Engineering and Technology

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

General Requirements

WASSCE / SSCE
Minimum of C6 / D in 3 core and 3 elective subjects
OTHER APPLICANTS
GCE ‘A’ Level: Minimum of 3 passes
Post – Secondary Teacher Certificate “A”, ABCE and GBCE
Higher National Diplomas (HND), ICM qualification, etc. will be considered for appropriate entry levels.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicant must be 25 years old and above and have demonstrable relevant professional experience.
Applicants must pass an entrance examination and/or an interview.

Who Qualifies

Students who successfully complete their first two years in any of the above listed programmes at Central University with a minimum GPA of 3.00  will complete their final sixty credit hours at Gordon University and thus complete with a Gordon Degree.

Forms

Application forms available at:
1.    The Finance Office at the Miotso, Christ Temple or Kumasi Campus via Banker’s Draft
2.    ADB, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank and GCB, GTBank, Republic Bank, UMB and Prudential Bank branches nationwide.
3.    Ghana Post office Tema branch.
 

Online application
Apply online with a voucher at online.central.edu.gh
or 

Download a PDF version here

Sale of forms
Ghanaian applicants:    Undergraduates:    GHC 150.00

Foreign applicants:         An equivalent of    USD 100.00

Submission of forms

Completed application forms should be submitted to:

The Admission Officer,
Central University
Miotso Campus,
near Dawhenya (Off the Accra – Aflao road)
Or mailed to:
P.O. Box 2305, Community 1,
Tema, Ghana.

Enquiries

059 4081 658 / 030 331 8583
023 331 3180 (WhatsApp only)
central.edu.gh

Newly Admitted

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Entry Requirement

Academic entry requirements vary from programme to programme and are advertised on the University website and in other media. The University ensures that entry requirements conform to standards set by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and various regulatory and professional bodies. The University’s admission requirements are as follows:

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

An applicant must have credit passes (A1-C6) in core English, core Mathematics, and either core Integrated Science or Social Studies and three elective subjects, with an overall aggregate score of Thirty-six (36) or better. In addition, candidates must satisfy the specific requirements of the relevant Faculty/School. The entry is at Level 100:

a.    Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE). 

An applicant must have credit passes (A-D) in core English, core Mathematics and either core Science or Social Studies and three elective subjects, with an overall aggregate score of Twenty-four (24) or better. In addition, candidates must satisfy the specific requirements of the relevant faculty/school.  Entry is at Level 100.

b.    General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary and Advanced Levels. 

An applicant must have at least credit passes in 5 subjects (including English Language and Mathematics at the GCE Ordinary Level and at least 3 passes at the GCE Advanced Level. One of the Advanced Level passes must be grade ‘D’ or better.  A pass in General Paper must also be obtained. Entry is at Level 100.

c.    Professional qualifications/Tertiary Diplomas (Entry at levels 200 and 300).

The level of placement of professional certificate and tertiary level diploma holders will depend on the assessment of their certificates or diplomas in relation to the programme desired.  All professional certificate and tertiary level diploma holders must have either G.C.E. “O” Level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics to qualify for admission. The placement level of candidates will depend on assessment of their certificates by the relevant Faculty/School or Department.

d.    Admission through Mature Students’ Entrance Examination.

The candidate must be at least 25 years old by 31st December of the year preceding the examination.  A certified copy of birth certificate is required.  The date of issue of the birth certificate should not be less than five years from the date of the completion of the admission forms. The submission of fraudulent certificates is grounds for withdrawal at any point in a student’s enrolment.

Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations consist of a General Paper for all candidates and two papers in the area(s) of specialization desired. 

eApplicants with foreign certificates.

Foreign applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the above to be considered for admission. Their results must also be translated into English and they should be able to read and write in English. Additionally, all foreign certificates validated by the National Accreditation Board. Applicants may also be required to pass an entrance examination/interview.

In addition to the general admission requirements, Schools, Faculties and Departments may have special entry requirements. The academic catalogues of the Schools and Faculties must be consulted for up-to-date information. 

f.    Entry requirements for Diploma programmes

To be admitted to a Diploma programme, a candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements besides conditions stipulated for the particular programme:

Diploma

i    SSSCE Holders 

Six (6) passes A-D in all subjects, including English and Mathematics

For areas of specialization, three (3) of the passes must be in relevant subjects

ii    WASSCE holders 

Six (6) passes (A1 – D7) in all subjects, three (3) of which should be credit passes (C6) or better. It must be noted that certain subjects may require credit passes in other relevant subjects. 

OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements for School of Architecture and Design (SADe), School of Pharmacy (SoP), and School of Engineering and Technology (SET)

All WASSCE/SSSCE applicants must have done Integrated Science and relevant WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects.

The following are the required electives for these programmes:

Architecture:  Any background 

Physician Assistantship:  Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Elective Mathematics 

Pharmacy:  Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Elective Mathematics 

Civil Engineering:  Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Computer Science: Elective Mathematics or Physics 

Information Technology: Any background

Nursing: WASSCE from Science option

  1. Mathematics (Elective)
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Biology

General Arts option

  1. Literature in English
  2. French
  3. Ghanaian Language
  4. Christian Religious studies or Islamic Religion/studies
  5. Economics
  6. Geography
  7. History
  8. Government
  9. Mathematics (Elective)
  10. General Knowledge in Art

Agriculture Programme option

  1. General Agriculture
  2. Chemistry
  3. Physics
  4. Mathematics (Elective)
  5. French

Home Economics Option

  1. Management in Living
  2. Food and Nutrition
  3. Economics
  4. Chemistry
  5. French
  6. General Knowledge in Art

A combination of SSSCE and WASSCE results is not acceptable.

Bachelor of Architecture

  • Polytechnic applicants must have credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and  Integrated  Science  or  any  of  the  Elective  Science  subjects,  in  addition  to  3 Electives in the respective trades or technical subjects.

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistantship

  • Nurses  may  receive  course  exemptions  and  complete  the  degree  in  three  years.
  • Medical Assistants and Bachelor degree holders in the natural sciences, particularly the  biological  sciences  including  Human Biology ,  can  complete  the  course  in  two years. 

Doctor of Pharmacy

  • Holders of Bachelor of Science related degrees.  (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human Biology) or HND (Dispensing Technology/Laboratory Technology)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

  • HND  holders  (Civil  Engineering  option)  with  First  Class  to  Second  Class  (Lower Division)  may apply.

NB:  International Applicants.

  • International  applicants who do not offer  Integrated Science, can be admitted using any single  science  subject  as  core,  or  with  Agricultural  Science.

g.    SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Taught Master’s Degree Programmes –M.A/MBA/M.Sc.

a. An applicant seeking admission to an M.A/MBA/M.Sc. degree programme must:

i. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University.

ii. Satisfy additional requirements prescribed by the faculties/departments. 

These may include relevant work experience, a written entrance examination and an interview.

b. An applicant who possesses a first degree in the Third Class Division or Pass and who has at least three years working experience may also be considered for admission into the Taught Master’s degree programme. Such an applicant may be required to take preparatory courses and pass a written examination and interview before being considered for admission.

c. Special Admission In special cases, an applicant who does not have a first degree but is otherwise adjudged suitable may be admitted into the M.A/MBA/M.Sc programme.

 Such an applicant must:

i.    Have a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in his or her area of interest.

ii.    Have a diploma in the relevant field of study or a professional qualification.

iii.    Be at least 35 years of age.

Diploma holders will be required to take preparatory courses and pass a written examination and interview before being considered for admission.

2. Research Master’s Degree Programmes –M.Phil

a. An applicant seeking admission to an M.Phil degree programme must:

i. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in appropriate field of study from a recognized University.

ii. Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages of A4 Size paper on the intended area of study.

iv. Satisfy an additional requirement prescribed by faculty/ department. These may include relevant work experience, a written entrance examination and an interview.

b. An applicant who possesses a Taught Master’s degree (M.A./MBA/M.Sc.) and wishes to enroll in an M.Phil degree programme will be required to take additional relevant courses not exceeding 18 credit hours and present a thesis.

3. Doctor of Philosophy -PhD

A candidate seeking admission into the PhD must:

a. Have a Master’s degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognized university.

b. Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of A4 Size paper on intended area of study.

c. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the faculty/department. These may include relevant work experience, a written examination and an interview.

Financial Info And Scholarship

There are various categories of scholarship and financial aid opportunites available to assist you with your tuition here at Central University.

  1. Download SCHOLARSHIP FORM FOR BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BSC IT FRESHMEN
  2. ICGC members as well as their dependents are eligible for discounts
  3. CU Alumni are eligible for discount on their school fees

Schedule of Fees

Notice: 2024/2025 Fees Update

We are pleased to inform you that all the fees for the 2024/2025 academic year have been consolidated into a single document for your convenience. Please download the comprehensive fee schedule below.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 To Apply Offline (Paper Application)

  1. Paper Application forms can be obtained for GHC150.00 (Undergraduate) and GHC200 (Graduate) for Ghanaian applicants) and the cedi equivalent of USD 10.00 (Undergraduate and Graduate) (for foreign applicants) through the following:
  2. By Banker’s Draft (in favour of Central University) from the Finance Office at the Christ Temple and Kumasi campuses of the university, or from the permanent campus at Miotso, off the Accra-Aflao Road.
  3. ADB, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank and GCB, GTBank, Republic Bank, UMB and Prudential Bank branches nationwide and from the Ghana post office branch at Tema.
  4. Undergraduate application forms may also be downloaded  HERE and completed. Applicants would have to pay GHC 150 for Ghanaian (undergraduate) and GHC200 (Graduate) (for Ghanaian applicants) or cedi equivalent of USD10 for foreign applicants, paid at the time of submission. Graduate application form can be downloaded here. ATHE DIPLOMA application forms may be downloaded HERE.

​REFERENCE FORMS FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BELOW

An applicant must submit the following at the time of application directly to the University:

  1. A completed Application Form
  2. An official Results Slip/Certificate
  3. Transcripts from previous Universities (where applicable). Such transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Officer. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for transcript(s) and /or transfer form to be mailed and to ensure that they arrive promptly. Hand delivered transcript(s) are not acceptable.

The completed paper application documents along with photographs, transcripts and certificates/results slips must be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer

Central University

Miotso Campus 

(Off the Accra-Aflao Road)

P.O.Box 2305, Community 

Tema, Ghana 

For further clarifications kindly call our Admissions Hotline: +233 303 318583 or email:enquiry.admissions@central.edu.gh

 

ONLINE APPLICATION

Applicants may also apply online by clicking Online Application Portal to buy an E-voucher for GH150.00 (for Ghanaian applicants) or the cedi equivalent of US 10.00 (for foreign applicants) at Ecobank branches. Kindly note that all fields on the form must be completed otherwise it cannot be submitted. Use the PIN on the E-voucher to apply online at online.central.edu.gh. VISA branded cards and MTN Mobile Money can also be used to purchase E-vouchers online.

ATHE DIPLOMA APPLICATION

Applicants may also apply online for the ATHE Diploma programmes by clicking HERE. 

APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO

  •  Upload their 2 passport size photographs, certificates/ Results slips

All Online applicants are required to present original copies of their supporting documents to the Admissions office before semester registration will be allowed.

Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before finally submitting their online applications.

A FORM ONCE SUBMITTED CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BUT CANNOT BE EDITED.

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