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 sefadzi.dzawu@acity.edu.gh
 +233 26 269 3870

Application Process

Academic City University College takes pride in extending admission offers to exceptional candidates for our graduate programmes. The application procedure for our institution is meticulously organized, allowing candidates to efficiently complete their submissions through our online platform. Our Admissions Office, situated at our Haatso campus in Accra, operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Our adept admissions team is readily available during these hours to provide guidance and assistance to prospective candidates via multiple communication channels, including phone, WhatsApp, and Facebook.

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Our online application process is straightforward, requiring just 5-7 minutes to complete.

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Keep handy your sponsor and referee contact information, CV, academic qualifications, passport photo, and program of interest.

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Checklist

  • Fill out and submit the Academic City application

  • Submit the name and details of two referees

  • Upload a copy of a passport-size photo

  • Upload a copy of your degree certificate and transcripts

  • Upload documents from Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to justify the equivalence of qualifications (for candidates from foreign institutions)

  • Upload a copy of your passport and/or government-issued ID card

  • Upload a copy of your Curriculum Vitae

Timelines

Particulars
 Fall 2024 - Cohort 1
(Sep '24)
Application Windows Open 17-April-2024
Application Deadline 30-August-2024
Deposit Payment Deadline (Tuition) 6-September-2024
Semester/Term Registration Deadline 13-September-2024
*Academic City's Programmes are taught in accordance with the Masters Programmes offered by public universities such as University of Mines & Technology (UMAT) and University of Cape Coast (UCC).

Tuition & Fees (September 2024 - Semester 1)

Programme
Duration
Fees in GHC
Fees in USD
MSc Data Science and Analytics
  • 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • GH₵47,250
  • $3,500
MSc Cyber Security
  • 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • GH₵47,250
  • $3,500

* Fees are per semester.
We reserve the right to update fees in accordance with our finance policy. Future semester fees will be announced in due course.

Entry Requirements

Academic City's Programmes are taught in accordance with the degree Programmes offered by public universities such as University of Mines & Technology (UMAT) and University of Cape Coast (UCC).

Payment Plan

Academic City acknowledges that some students may face challenges in paying their semester tuition and fees all at once. Therefore, we provide the option for these students and their families to enroll in our convenient payment plan. Our plan divides the tuition fees into three manageable payments, along with Academic City's financing fee. Click here to view Academic City's finance policy where you can find our payment plans in the Annexure.

International Students

international in acity campus

The international presence at Academic City continues to grow each year with students from Africa, the Americas and Asia. With our international faculty as chaperons, Academic City is your safe haven from which to explore the hustle and bustle of Accra.

International students play an important role in ACity’s mission by enriching classroom learning through the different perspectives and experiences they bring to our campus. We invite you to become part of our dynamic learning community.

Contact & Connect

Admission Office
Sudhakar Shinde

Pius Sefadzi Dzawu
+233 26 269 3870
Admissions Officer

Frequently Asked Questions (Masters Programmes)

Yes . For details, click here for MSc Data Science and Analytics and here for MSc Cyber Security.

The application process for our graduate programmes is entirely online. Access the application form directly at Apply Online .

Please note that your application will be considered after the payment of the application fee.

Application fees can be paid via wire transfer, cash on campus, mobile money or at an Ecobank branch near you.

Application fee:

GHC: GH₵1,380.00
USD: $100.00

Payment options below :

1) Pay at Access Bank & Wire Transfer Instruction

You can make payment at any Access Bank branch in Ghana/Nigeria or wire your funds to:-

Company Name: Academic City College (GH) Limited
Ghana Cedi Account Number: 0180223309771
US Dollar Account Number: 0181013309771
Bank Name: Access Bank Ghana Limited
Bank Address: Starlets’ 91 Road, Opposite Accra Sports Stadium, Osu
P. O. Box GP 353, Accra, Ghana
SWIFT Code : ABNGGHAC

2) Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel, Vodafone)

Pay the fees to 0242538304

3) Pay online at acity.edu.gh

Please email sefadzi.dzawu@acity.edu.gh with proof of your payment and for any assistance using the above payment methods.

After the payment has been completed, please provide proof of payment. An email confirmation will be sent to your email address, and you can obtain the original payment receipt from the Accounts Office.

All applications received are read and carefully considered by the Post-Graduate Department Coordinator.

Currently, ACity admits graduate students once annually, for the fall semester intake in September. Please refer to the admissions page for specific details regarding the upcoming Academic year.

Before classes start, please contact your admissions officer regarding any refunds. Once classes start, contact the registry or finance office for any refunds.

We do not offer any scholarships at the moment. However, applicants are encouraged to take advantage of our friendly payment plans. Our plan breaks a student's tuition fees into 3 payments and includes Academic City's financing fee. Click here to view Academic City's finance policy where you can find our payment plans in the Annexure.

Upon receiving your submitted application, the Admissions Team will provide a decision within 30 days (Ghana) & 14 days (Other nationals).

You must respond to admissions within 1 month of receiving your offer.

The only documents you will need are:

  • A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts
  • Documents from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to justify the equivalence of qualifications (for candidates from foreign institutions)
  • A copy of your passport and/or government-issued ID card
  • A copy of your Curriculum Vitae

*Additional optional documents such as certificates of achievement and/or training may improve your application.

Currently, we do not have housing facilities for students enrolled in graduate programmes.