Entry Requirements

WASSCE Holders

1. Must have at least, six (6) WASSCE Credit passes A1-C6 including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as
2. Three (3) Electives in relevant subjects with a total aggregate of 36 or better.
3. Must also satisfy Special Programme requirements for programmes chosen.

SSSCE/ABCE/GBCE Holders

1. Six passes A-D in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; Integrated Science or Social Studies.
2. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization.

School Certificate/GCE Holders

1. Five 5 credits at GCE “O” Level, including English Language and Mathematics as well as
2. Two 2 “A” Level passes other than General Paper in relevant subjects

Diploma Holders

Must possess a Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) from an accredited institution.

Mature Applicants

Applicant should be at least 25 years of age by September with a minimum of GCE/ SSSCE/WASSCE/ DBS or RSA/TVET Certificate. He/She must also have at least 2 years of working experience in the relevant area. Applicant should also pass the General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Subject Area Test (SAT) to be organized by the University.

First Mature Entrance Examination

General Aptitude Test (GAT) & Subject Area Test (SAT) for all Mature Entry Applicants on Friday, July 25, 2025; Time: 10:00 am & 1:00pm respectively at the following venues:

1. Winneba – UEW, North Campus
2. Techiman – UEW Distance Education Study Centre, Tadieso

Second Mature Entrance Examination

General Aptitude Test (GAT) & Subject Area Test (SAT) for all Mature Entry Applicants on Friday, November 7, 2025; Time: 10:00 am & 1:00pm respectively at the following venues:

1. Winneba - UEW, North Campus
2. Techiman - UEW Distance Education Study Centre, Tadieso

WASSCE Holders

Applicant must have passes (A1-D7) in three (3) Core Subjects including English

Language and Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and A1-C6 in Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of interest.

SSSCE/ABCE/GBCE Holders

Applicants must have Credits A-D in Six (6) subjects, comprising THREE (3) Core Subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, and three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of interest.

1. WASSCE Holders

Applicant must have Credit passes (A1-D7) in Three (3) Core Subjects comprising English Language and Mathematics, and (A1-C6) in Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of interest.

EXCEPT DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION WHERE AN APPLICANT MUST POSSESS AT LEAST A DIPLOMA OR HND IN A SPECIFIC AREA OF STUDY.

2. SSSCE/ ABCE/GBCE Holders

Applicants must have Credits passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects, comprising Three (3) Core Subjects, (English Language, Mathematics and Science /Social Studies) and Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of interest.

3. MATURE APPLICANTS

• Must be at least, 25 years by October 22, 2023.
• Should have a minimum of GCE/SSSCE/ WASSCE/ DBS or RSA certificate.
• Must pass the General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Subject Area Test (SAT) to be organized by the University.

1. WASSCE Holders

• Must have at least, six (6) WASSCE Credit passes (A1-C6) comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as

• Three (3) Electives in relevant subjects with the total aggregate of 36 or better.

• Must also satisfy Special Programme requirement(s) for programme(s) chosen.

2. School Certificate/GCE Holders

• Five (5) credits at GCE “O” Level, comprising English Language and Mathematics as well as
• Two (2) “A” Level passes other than General Paper in relevant subjects.

3. Diploma Holders

• Applicant must possess a College Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent from an accredited institution.

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:
WASSCE Holders
Applicant must have obtained Credit Passes (A1-D7) in Three (3) Core Subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and (A1-C6) in Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of interest.

SSSCE Holders
Applicant must have obtained Credits Passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects, comprising Three (3) Core Subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of interest.

Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details). Teacher's Certificate 'A' from a recognized College of Education or Institution.

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:
WASSCE with passes (A1 –D7) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics & Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credits (A1 – C6) in any three (3) elective subjects.

SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics & Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three (3) elective subjects.

Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following: A bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study.

A tertiary Diploma or a Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent from any accredited tertiary institution

An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

NB: This programme is by Direct Entry only. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:
WASSCE with Credits (A1 – C6) in six (6)subjects including three (3)Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies, as well as three (3)Elective subjects.

SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects.

Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)

Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than the DBE certificate) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years). Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

The entry requirements are the same as items (i) to (v) of the requirements for the Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).

The entry requirements are the same as items (i) to (iii) of the requirements for the 4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)

Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than the DECE certificate) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years). Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

a) WASSCE Candidates
Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including Literature-in-English.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least a credit grade in Literature-in-English at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

b) SSSCE Candidates
Must possess Credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects including Literature-in-English.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least a credit grade in Literature-in-English at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details)

a) WASSCE Candidates
Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including Elective Mathematics.

b) SSSCE Candidates
Must possess Credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects (in General Science or Business) including Elective Mathematics with the total aggregate of 24 or better.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least a credit grade inElective Mathematicsat SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d) Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details)

a) WASSCE Holders
Must have six (6) Credits (A1 – C6) comprising four (4) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated ScienceandSocial Studies plus Credits (A1-C6) in anytwo (2)of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

b) SSSCE Candidates
Must havesix (6)Credits (A – D) comprisingfour (4)Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies and
Credits (A-D) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least credit in any two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History, Government at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d) Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

a) WASSCE Candidates
Candidate must have Credits insix (6)subjects comprisingthree (3)core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
Credits in any other three (3) relevant elective subjects (i.e. Business Management, Financial Accounting, Elective mathematics, Cost Accounting, Economics, and Business Mathematics).

b) SSSCE Candidates
Candidate must have Credits insix (6)subjects comprisingthree (3)core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
Credits (A-D) in any two (2) of the following: Business Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Business Mathematics), plus
A credit pass (A-D) in one of any of the following: Elective Mathematics and Economics.

c) Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

d) Diploma Holders
Holders ofDiploma in Accounting Studiesfrom the University of Education, Winneba or any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme.

Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from any recognised tertiary institution with at least 2nd Class Lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme

Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than those mentioned in (i) and (ii) above) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 100 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 4 years)

NB: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

WASSCE with Credits (A1 – C6) insix (6)subjects includingthree (3)Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects with the total aggregate of 36 or better

SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects with the total aggregate of 24 or better.

Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details). Diploma Holders (Post Diploma applicants)

Holders of Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Education, Winneba or its equivalent from any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme.

Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from any recognised tertiary institution in any of the following programmes: Human Resource Management, Secretaryship and Management, Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing & Supply with at least 2nd Class Lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme

Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than those mentioned in (iv) and (v) above) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years).

NB: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme

Below are the general entry requirements for the various categories of regular (full time, part time & weekend), distance and sandwich programmes run by the University of Education, Winneba.

PH.D. PROGRAMMES (FULL TIME MODE)

Applicant should possess Researched Master’s Degree in the relevant field of study from an accredited institution, with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 in the course work and at least grade “B” in the thesis/dissertation.

ONE YEAR M.PHIL. TOP UP PROGRAMMES (REGULAR/FULL TIME MODE)

Candidate must possess a Master of Education/Master of Arts/Master of Science, with CGPA not less than 2.5, in the relevant field of study from any university recognized by GTEC.

TWO YEARS M.PHIL. PROGRAMMES (REGULAR/FULL TIME MODE)

Candidate must possess a first degree with at least 2nd class Division in the relevant field of study from any recognized university.

TWO YEARS MBA PROGRAMMES (WEEKEND/PART TIME MODE)

Candidate seeking Admission into any MBA programme must:

a)    (i) Have obtained a first degree with at least a 2nd class division in the related field or programme of study from a recognised University. Or

(ii) Be applicants with third class degree with a minimum of two (2) years working experience in related field of study can also apply. Such applicants must pass the University’s entrance examination and the admission selection interview. Or

(iii) Be a qualified member of one of the following professional bodies constituting the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) e.g. ACCA, ICAG, CIMA and ICAEW.

b)    In addition to any one of the requirement in (a) above, the applicant must have at least one year relevant experience in the private or public sector.

MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES BY ITECPD (DISTANCE MODE)

Applicants must possess ONE of the following:  

      i.         A first degree with education component from a recognized University in the subject specific area and should have taught for at least two years.

    ii.         A first degree in a subject specific area plus postgraduate diploma/certificate in education.

NB: These Programmes are designed to train graduate teachers who will serve as mentors, administrators, counselling psychologists and leaders in Educational Administration and Management. They are of One (1) Year duration. 

MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES BY SANDWICH AND CODEL

(i)        Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree, with education component, in the relevant field of study from any recognised University.

(ii)       Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education component must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.

M.SC. AND PGDE PROGRAMMES (SANDWICHAND WEEKEND MODE)

Candidates seeking for admission into the programme must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any discipline with at least 2nd Class Lower Division. Or

Applicants with third (3rd) class division may be considered for admission on the grounds of substantial working/professional experience and shall pass an entrance examination and interview. 

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TEACHING & LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION (PGDTLHE) –  WEEKEND MODE

To qualify for this programme, the applicant should be a:

1. Beginning lecturer in the University of Education, Winneba or any other recognised tertiary institution who has no formal qualifications in teaching in Higher Education. Or
2. Master’s / Doctorate degree holder who wishes to pursue academic career as a teacher in tertiary institutions.
3. Applicants with Master’s degree must possess at least 2nd Class Lower Division from any institution accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission may apply for admission.

M.A. IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES PROGRAMMES (FULL TIME AND WEEKEND MODE)

Applicants who seek admission into a Master of Arts programme in School Communication and Media Studies must have Bachelor’s Degree from any discipline, and should have obtained a class not below 2nd class Lower division.

NB: Applicants who obtain a GPA of 3.0 or better at the M.A coursework and are desirous of pursuing the M.Phil. in the field of study are given the opportunity to apply internally for consideration and transition to a one (1) year Top-Up. M.A. in Communication and Media Studies programmes are run on both regular and weekend mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

OTHER M.A. PROGRAMMES (BOTH REGULAR AND SANDWICH)

a) Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree (at least 2nd Class Division) from the University of Education, Winneba or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.

            b) Applicants with third (3rd) class division in their respective first degrees would be required to pass an entrance examination and admission selection interview.

Applicant should possess Researched Master’s Degree in the relevant field of study from an accredited institution, with Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 in the course work and at least grade “B” in the thesis/dissertation.

Departmental/Programme specific requirements may apply. Ph.D. programmes are meant to last for a minimum of three (3) years (for full-time candidates) and four (4) years (for part-time candidates).

Candidate must possess a Master of Education/Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Business Administration, with GPA not less than 3.0, in the relevant field of study from any university recognised by GTEC.

NB: Departmental/Programme specific requirements may apply. These programmes are run on regular (full time) mode for one (1) year, in which students must complete their theses.

Candidate must possess a first degree with at least Second Lower Class Division in the relevant field of study from any recognised   university.

NB: Departmental specific requirements may apply. M.Phil. programmes are run on regular (full time) mode for two (2) years, in which students must complete their theses.

Candidate seeking Admission into any MBA programme must:

(i) Have obtained a good first degree with at least a Second Class Division in the related field or programme of study from a recognised University. Or

(ii) Applicants with third class degree with a minimum of five (5) years working experience in related field of study can also apply. Or

(iii) Be a qualified member of one of the following professional bodies constituting the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) e.g. ACCA, ICAG, CIMA and ICAEW.

In addition to any one of the requirements in (a) above, the applicant must have at least one year relevant experience in the private or public sector.

NB: MBA programmes are run Weekend (Part-time) Mode for two (2) academic years, in which students must complete their dissertation.

Applicants who seek admission into a Master of Arts programme in School Communication and Media Studies must have Bachelor’s Degree from any discipline, and should have obtained a class not below Second Class Lower division.

NB: Applicants who obtain a GPA of 3.0 or better at the M.A coursework and are desirous of pursuing the M.Phil. in the field of study are given the opportunity to apply internally for consideration and transition to a one (1) year Top-Up. M.A. in Communication and Media Studies programmes are run on both regular and weekend mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

1. Applicants must have a good first degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) in any academic discipline from a recognised   institution. Or
2. Applicants with third (3rd) class division may be considered for admission on the grounds of substantial working/professional experience.

NB: This programme is available for both Sandwich and Weekend Study Mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

1. Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree, with education component, in the relevant field of study from any recognised   University.
2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education component must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.

NB: Subject specific requirements may apply.

Applicants must:

1. Possess a good first degree (at least 2nd Class Lower Division) from the University of Education, Winneba or other Universities recognised by the Academic Board of the University of Education, Winneba or from any institution accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission of Ghana in the relevant field.
2. Applicants with a good second class honours (second class lower or better) degree in other disciplines other than Education are required to obtain a Diploma in Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education or its equivalence before applying.

NB: These Programmes are designed to train graduate teachers who will serve as Mentors, Administrators, Counselling Psychologists and Leaders in Educational Administration and Management. They are of One (1) Year duration.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised   University in any field of study.

NB: This programme is available for both Sandwich and Distance Study Mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

Applicants should

1. Possess a good Bachelor’s degree with Education component (e.g. B.Ed.), or without Education component (e.g. B.A., B.Sc.) from the University of Education, Winneba or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.
2. Submit proposal of intended research.

1. Candidates seeking for admission to the programme must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline with at least 2nd Class Lower Division.
2. Applicants with third (3rd) class division may be considered for admission on the grounds of substantial working/professional experience.

Applicants must:

1. Possess a good first degree (at least 2nd Class Lower Division) from the University of Education, Winneba or other universities recognised by the Academic Board of the University of Education, Winneba or from any institution accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission of Ghana in the relevant field.
2. Submit proposal of intended research.

NB: a) Applicants with a good second class honours (2nd Class Lower or better) degree in other disciplines other than Education are required to obtain a Diploma in Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education or its equivalence before applying.

International applicants must:

1. Be a baccalaureate with GPA not below 3.0 from an accredited 4-year higher education in field of study.
2. Demonstrate English competencies from an institution that conducted instruction in English or an equivalent score of 86 and above in TOEFL or at least a 6.5 in IELTS.
3. Demonstrate computer literacy demonstrated by ease of use of Microsoft office and google application software.
4. All foreign degrees/certificates submitted must be accompanied with their interpretation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.

NB: The duration of M.Ed., M.A. and M.Sc. programmes that are run on sandwich mode is one (1) sandwich academic year, that is, two (2) sessions, within which students are expected to complete writing of dissertation. Fees are paid per each session.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any field of study.

NB: This programme is available for both Sandwich and Distance Study Mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

1. Applicants must have a good first degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) in any academic discipline from a recognised   institution. Or
2. Applicants with third (3rd) class division may be considered for admission on the grounds of substantial working/professional experience.

NB: This programme is available for both Sandwich and Weekend Study Mode for one (1) academic year, in which students must complete their dissertation.

In addition to the programme specific requirements, international applicants should:

a) Demonstrate their English competencies from an institution that conducted instruction in English or an equivalent of 100 and above TOEFL scores.

b) Have computer literacy demonstrated by ease of use of Microsoft applications, Google applications and at least one data analytic software (e.g. SPSS, NVIVO, MPlus, SAS, LISREL etc.

c) Present:

i) Three (3) letters of recommendation, with at least one from a person who has been your research supervisor, and one from an instructor.

ii) Writing sample/portfolio.

iii) Personal statement.

NOTES:

1. Departmental/Programme specific requirements may apply, such as, the applicant may be required to attend and pass admission selection interview conducted by the department. Access the detailed entry requirement for each programme from our website (www.uew.edu.gh).

2. Applicants with foreign academic and professional qualifications are required to add Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) evaluation report.

3. All applications must be supported with proof of qualification.

4. Candidates who are applying for a research degree programme must attach a detail proposal of intended research.

5. Regular and Sandwich programmes are studied at the main campuses (Winneba and Ajumako only) while Distance programmes are studied at selected study centers across Ghana.