ADMISSION OF MATURE CANDIDATES INTO FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

APPLICATION E-VOUCHERS are available 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)     

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 22nd August, 2025.

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 for submission of hard documents:

(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 30thJune, 2025. 

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 GHS80.00 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

4.3  Dates for Examinations

i. Thursday, 18th September, 2025 - General Paper and Aptitude Test

 ii. Friday, 19th September, 2025 - Special Papers in Mathematics and English   

4.4  Preparatory Classes

PREPARATORY CLASSES WILL BE RUN FOR ALL APPLICANTS BY THE UNIVERSITY from Monday, 8th September, 2025 to Friday, 17th September, 2025 on selected topics to enhance their chances of passing the entrance examination.

*Applicants are expected to report to campus on Saturday, 6th September, 2025.

*An orientation programme will be held for all applicants on Sunday, 7th September, 2025 at 3:00 pm prompt in C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre 2 (CAALT 2)

*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.

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 Monday, 25th August, 2025.

6.0  PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

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