Admission of Mature Candidates 2026/2027

Online Applications

Online applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh, click on "Apply for Programme," enter their voucher number and PIN, then select "Regular Mature Application" and proceed with the application process.

All applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of a large envelope for submission of hard documents to the Directorate of Academic Affairs:

• Application reference number
• Names in full – no abbreviations accepted
• Postal address
• First choice programme
• Application category: MATURE

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates must:

• Be at least Twenty-Five (25) years old by 30th June, 2026
• Have any one of the following: Minimum of Senior High School Certificate, Teacher's Certificate 'A', NVTI Certificate, or NABPTEX Certificate
• Have at least 5 years working experience in the relevant discipline

Note: Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either SSSCE/WASSCE or GCE 'O' Level will be required to register for and pass special examinations in those subjects after payment of GHS 120.00 per subject.

Entrance Examination

Main Papers

• General Paper
• Aptitude Test

Special / Practical Papers

• Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates without credit passes at G.C.E. 'O' Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D or better).
• Practical examinations for candidates applying for the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (Health, Physical Education & Recreation) programmes.

Examination Dates

• Monday, 1st June 2026 — General Paper and Aptitude Test
• Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 — Special Papers in Mathematics and English

Preparatory Classes

Preparatory classes will be run for all applicants by the University from Friday, 15th May 2026 to Friday, 29th May 2026 on selected topics to enhance candidates' chances of passing the entrance examination.

• Applicants are expected to report to campus on Saturday, 16th May 2026.
• An orientation programme will be held on Sunday, 17th May 2026 at 3:00 pm in C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre 2 (CAALT 2). Attendance is mandatory for all applicants.

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.

Submission of Completed Application Forms

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 by POST — not delivered by hand — to:

The Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs, University of Cape Coast

Deadline: Monday, 11th May 2026.