Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mature Candidates for admission into first degree programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Applicants are to buy application E-Vouchers which are up for sale at the Centres listed below:

1.0       SALES CENTRES  

(a)               Cash Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)

(b)               Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals (Mode of payment – CASH)

(c)               Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) -nationwide

(d)               University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra (Mode of payment –CASH)

APPLICATION FEE - GHS 450.00 (covers cost of e-vouchers, examination fee and preparatory classes fee)     

The deadlines for the sale of application e-vouchers and the submission of completed application forms are Friday, 4thAugust, 2023 and Friday, 11th August, 2023 respectively.

2.0       ONLINE APPLICATIONS

a.       Online applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh then click on apply for programme, then click on Regular Mature Application and proceed with the application process.

b.      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.

3.0       ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MATURE CANDIDATES

            Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates must;

i.                    be, at least, Twenty-Five (25) years old by 31stAgust, 2023.  A copy of applicant’s birth certificate issued not less than five (5) years from the day of completing the application form should be enclosed with the application materials.

ii.                  have any one of the following:

§  Minimum of Senior High School Certificate

§  Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’

§  NVTI Certificate

§  NABPTEX Certificate

NB. Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either SSSCE/WASSCE or GCE ‘O’ Level would be required to register for and pass special examinations in those subjects after payment of a fee of GHS60.00 per subject.

4.0       ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

4.1       Main Papers

            The main examinations for candidates will comprise;

i.                    General Paper

ii.                  Aptitude Test

4.2       Special/Practical Papers

i. Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates who do not have credit passes at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D or better).

ii. Practical examinations will be conducted for candidates applying for the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Health, Physical Education & Recreation) programmes on a date which will be communicated to successful applicants.

4.3       Dates for Examinations

i. Monday, 4thSeptember, 2023          -  General Paper and Aptitude Test

            ii. Tuesday, 5th September, 2023        -  Special Papers in Mathematics and English   

4.4       Preparatory Classes

PREPARATORY CLASSES WILL BE RUN FOR ALL APPLICANTS BY THE UNIVERSITY from Monday, 21stAugust, 2023 to Friday, 1st September, 2023on selected topics to enhance their chances of passing the entrance examination. Applicants are expected to report to campus on Saturday, 19thAugust, 2023. An orientation programme will be held for all applicants on Sunday, 20thAugust, 2023 at 3:00 pm prompt in C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre 2 (CAALT 2) before the start of the preparatory classes. All applicants are expected to participate in the orientation programme.

4.5       Accommodation

Applicants are encouraged to make their own accommodation arrangements with the Halls of residence at the North campus of the University (New Site) for the period of the preparatory classes and the examinations.

4.6       Placement of Successful Applicants

Successful applicants will, on admission, be placed at Level 100 of their respective programmes of choice.

5.0       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 to the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs, UCC by POST and NOT delivered by hand not later than Friday, 11th August, 2023.

A change of programme after the submission of application form would NOT be entertained.

6.0       PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

Mature candidates are advised to select only programmes that are listed below.

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