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Admissions
Your journey to ZUC starts here
Applications are received from across Africa and admission is competitive. Start early to secure your place.
How to apply
Create your account
Register with your email and Ghana phone number. We verify your phone by SMS so we can reach you about your application.
Buy your admission form
Pay securely online with Paystack. Payment unlocks your applicant account and the official application form.
Complete your application
Choose your school and programme, enter your examination results, and upload your passport photograph and documents. You can save and return anytime, then review everything before you submit.
Track your status
Follow your application through review and get your decision online.
Mature applicants are welcome
You don’t need the traditional route to study at ZUC. We welcome mature applicants, generally aged 25 and above, who bring relevant work or life experience.
- Open to applicants aged 25 and above with relevant experience
- Tailored entry requirements per programme, some include an entrance examination
- Flexible day, evening and weekend sessions built around work and family
Entry requirements
Requirements vary by programme. Below is a general guide, so check each programme page for specifics.
Undergraduate (general)
Passes in core and elective subjects (aggregate 24 or 36), O-Level or GBCE passes, or qualification as a mature student aged 25 and above with relevant experience. International applicants submit certified translations and meet English-language requirements.
LLB & Diploma in Law
Passes in core and elective subjects, A-Levels, or a tertiary qualification. Mature applicants must be over 25. Some programmes have specific subject requirements and a separate application process.
Diploma in Business Administration
Passes in core subjects and an interview. Successful diploma students with an FGPA of 2.5 or above can progress to Level 200 of the BBA programme.
Professional programmes
ABE, ACCA, CIM and CILT pathways require SSCE, RSA, ACCA or related qualifications. Specific requirements vary by programme and level of award.
Frequently asked questions
Buy your admission form online with Paystack, complete the application, upload your documents, and submit before the deadline. You can track your status anytime from your applicant dashboard.
Yes. ZUC welcomes mature applicants, generally aged 25 and above with relevant experience. Some programmes, such as Law, include an entrance examination as part of the mature-entry route.
The admission form fee is GHS 50. Programme tuition and application fees vary by faculty and level, so see the Fees page or contact admissions for current amounts.
Yes. ZUC is accredited by the National Accreditation Board and affiliated with the University of Cape Coast. Professional programmes are delivered with international bodies including ABE, ACCA, CIM and CILT.
Absolutely. Most programmes offer flexible day, evening and weekend sessions designed for busy professionals.
Yes. International applicants are welcome and should submit certified translations of their documents and meet the English-language requirements.