Entry Requirements for Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes (3 years)

1. SSSCE / WASSCE Applicants For Science And Technology Programmes

i. WASSCE applicants must have SIX (6) passes (A1–D7) in all subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, and at least three (3) of the subjects must be C6 or better. The elective subjects must be relevant to the programme.

ii. SSSCE applicants must have SIX (6) passes (A–D) in all subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, and at least three (3) of the subjects must be credit or better. The elective subjects must be relevant to the programme.

Interpretations of WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE

WASSCE	SSSCE/GBCE	GRADE	INTERPRETATION OF GRADES
A1	A	1	Excellent
B2	B	2	Very Good
B3	C	3	Good
C4	D	4	Credit
C5	–	5	Credit
C6	–	6	Credit
D7	–	7	Pass

2. Certificate II Applicants (Technical School Graduands – CTVET)

Passes in six (6) relevant subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus three (3) passes in relevant subject areas.

3. Pre-HND (Access Course) Applicants

Applicants must pass three (3) subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science) in the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Access Course Programme, plus at least three (3) passes in technical subjects.

4. Technician Applicants

Passes in Part I and Part II technical subjects, or a pass in the Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD).
OR
Intermediate Certificate plus credit passes in SSSCE/WASSCE English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

5. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Candidates

DBS qualification with passes in all four (4) subjects, plus four (4) WASSCE passes (A1–D7) or four (4) SSSCE/GBCE passes (A–D) in English Language and Mathematics.

6. GCE ‘A’ Level / ABCE Applicants

i. Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/GBCE credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics; and
ii. A minimum of two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level or two (2) ABCE passes in relevant subjects. A pass in General Paper will be an advantage.

7. Other Certificate and Diploma Applicants

i. A diploma from a recognised higher institution;
OR
ii. Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) Level I;
OR
iii. A first degree in a relevant area from a recognised institution.

8. Mature Applicants

Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of application and must attach proof of age with a birth certificate or other legitimate documentary evidence. In addition, mature applicants must pass entrance examinations to be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, and General Knowledge. The mature applicant must also have relevant working experience in the subject area.

9. International Applicants

International applicants may be admitted based on qualifications obtained in their home countries, for which equivalence shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in the English Language will be required for applicants from non-English-speaking countries.

International applicants identified as having limited English proficiency will be required to undertake a mandatory three (3)-month English proficiency programme. International applicants are also required to obtain a non-citizen Ghana Card as a prerequisite for regularisation of admission.

ICAS/Cambridge ‘A’ Level Applicants

Four (4) ICAS/Cambridge ‘O’ Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, and a minimum of two (2) ICAS/Cambridge ‘A’ Level or two (2) ABCE passes in relevant subjects. A pass in General Paper will be an advantage.

NB: Additionally, candidates will be expected to meet the departmental requirements for admission into the programmes.