GCTU Courses and Fees

GCTU Courses and Fees

GCTU Courses, and Fees 2024/2025. GCTU was established in 2005 as an institution for higher learning running degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Below is detailed information about all admissions, courses, and fee policies of the school.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements 2024

SSSCE/WASSCE Holders

Holders of SSSCE/WASSCE with credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science / Social Studies and three (3) elective subjects relevant to the chosen program with aggregate 24/36 respectively or better. Foreign applicants with WASSCE should include a scratch card which could be used to verify their results.

An applicant applying for admission to a degree program must have at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science (for Science related programs) or Social Studies (for non-science programs) and three elective subjects.

O-LEVEL / A-LEVEL Holders

O- LEVEL / A – LEVEL Holders with credits in at least five (5) subjects at the GCE “O” Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two (2) passes in the relevant subjects at the advanced level. Such applicants are placed at level 200 of a degree program.

General Business Certificate Examinations (GBCE) Holders

Applicant must have credit passes in six (6) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.

Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders

Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) holders must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including Mathematics and English Language, Integrated Science or Social Studies plus three (3) optional subjects relevant to their program of study. Such applicants are placed at level 200 of a degree program.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must be at least 25 years old at the time of application and show proof of age with a birth certificate that is at least 5 years old or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth. They will then go through an access course in their area of study after which an examination would be conducted. Successful applicants will then be written to commence their studies.

International Baccaluareate (IB) / Diploma Holders

Applicants with International Baccalaureate (IB) / Diploma must obtain a distinction, credit or pass as decided by the jury. They should also be proficient in English. This is checked through written exams, verbal interviews and certification from a recognized language institution. Their results will also be verified by GHANA TERTIARY EDUCATION COMMISSION (GTEC.) Admission will be conditional subject to evaluation from GTEC.

TVET & NABPTEX Holders

Applicants with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) will be placed at level 100 in the relevant area of study.

Professional Certificate Holders

Applicants with ACCA, ICA, Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB),  Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) plus SSSCE / WASSCE, (five (5) credits at GBCE or GCE ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics)

America Grade 12 Holders

Applicants with American grade 12 will be placed at level 100 in a relevant area of study.

 IGCSE ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels Holders

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English Language and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level. Such applicants will be placed at level 200.

City & Guilds Technician Diploma / Advanced Diploma

City & Guilds Technician Diploma / Advanced Diploma in the relevant area of study will be placed at level 200.

Higher National Diploma (HND)

Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2- year post – HND work experience.

University Diploma Holders

Holders of University Diploma with GPA score of 2.5 and above will be placed at level 300 in the relevant area of study and GPA score from 2.0 to 2.49 will be placed at level 200 in the relevant area of study.

Minimum Admission Requirement for Diploma Programs

WASSCE applicants must have passes (i.e., A1-D7) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to passes (i.e., A1-D7) in any three elective subjects. Note that at least three (3) of the core and three (3) of the elective courses should be credit passes (A1-C6). A credit pass is required for the relevant elective.

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SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have grades “A-D” in both their core and elective subjects. This includes English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies and any three elective subjects which are relevant to the applicant’s area of study.

NB: All professional & Foreign Certificates must be evaluated by GTEC before any admission letter could be issued.

Undergraduate Programmes

Ghana Technology courses for undergraduate applicants;

Faculty of Engineering (FoE)

  • BSc. Telecommunications Engineering
  • BSc. Computer Engineering
  • BSc. Mathematics
  • BSc. Electrical Electronic Engineering

Faculty of Computing & Information Systems (FoCIS)

  • BSc. Informatics (4yrs/Top-up)
  • BSc. Information Technology (4yrs/Top-up)
  • BSc. Mobile Computing  (4yrs/Top-up)
  • BSc. Computer Science
  • BSc. Software Engineering
  • BSc. Business Information Systems

Faculty of IT Business (FoITB)

  • BSc. Accounting with Computing
  • BSc. Economics
  • BSc. Procurement and Logistics
  • BSc. Banking and Finance
  • BSc. Management
  • BSc. Business Administration, Special areas (HRM Option, Marketing Option, Accounting Option, Management Option)

Diploma Programs

  • Diploma in Public Relations Management
  • Diploma in Management
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in marketing

Fees and Payment Policies

Ghanaian Students

BSc Engineering Programs

Full Tuition = GHS 4,326.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = GHS 2,163.00

BSc Computing & Information Systems  Programs

Full Tuition = GHS 4,326.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = GHS 2,163.00

BSc IT Business Programs

Full Tuition = GHS 4,326.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = GHS 2,163.00

Diploma Engineering Programs

Full Tuition = GHS 4,326.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = GHS 2,163.00

Diploma Computing & Information Systems  Programs

Full Tuition = GHS 3,843.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  =GHS 1,921.50

Diploma  IT Business Programs

Full Tuition = GHS 3,843.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  =GHS 1,921.50

NB: All Payments should be made to the GCTU Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited Account at all branches.

Foreign  Students

BSc Engineering Programs

Full Tuition = $4,000.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = $2,000.00

BSc Computing & Information Systems  Programs

Full Tuition = $4,000.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = $2,000.00

BSc IT Business Programs

Full Tuition = $4,000.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = $2,000.00

Diploma Engineering Programs

Full Tuition = $4,000.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = $2,000.00

Diploma Computing & Information Systems  Programs

Full Tuition = $3,000.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = $1,500.00

Diploma  IT Business Programs

Full Tuition =$3,000.00

Initial/Partment (50%)  = $1,500.00

How to apply for GCTU Admission 2024

Online Application Procedures

  • Visit the GCTU Admission Portal via gctu.edu.gh
  • Create an account and log into the portal
  • Start your application and complete the relevant sections
  • Pay for the form using Mobile Money options
  • Finally submit your application

NOTE: Foreign Applicants with a statement of results from the West African Examination Council (WAEC)  must add WAEC SCRATCH card(s) to their application form depending on the number of sittings.

Offline Application Procedures

Application forms for admission could be obtained at the GCTU Information Centre,

  • GCTU – Adjacent Police Training School, Tesano, Accra
  • Kumasi Campus Amanfrom – University Junction– Off the main Barekese Road,
  • Koforidua Campus Charley Junction,
  • Ho Learning Centre, Vodafone Regional Head Office,
  • Takoradi Learning Centre, Vodafone Regional Office
    and at our website www.gctu.edu.gh

NB: Applicants should please note that application submitted will not be processed until the cost of the application form of GH¢150.00 is settled.

Completed application forms with certified copies of Certificates/result slips should be submitted to the admissions offices before the closing date.

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