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 admissions@acity.edu.gh
 (233) 59 403 0308

Application Process

Academic City is pleased to offer admission to its first-year students in two distinct cohorts, with the first starting in September and the second starting in January. Upon completion of their first year, both cohorts will merge to continue their academic pursuits. The application process of this leading engineering and entrepreneurship university is streamlined and can be efficiently completed through our online portal. Our Admissions Office, located at our Haatso campus in Accra, operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Our knowledgeable and friendly admissions team is available to assist prospective students during these hours through various means of communication, including phone, WhatsApp, and Facebook.

Ways to Apply

Admission to this engineering and entrepreneurship university is competitive, but the admission process is a personal one. Each application is reviewed holistically to understand the strength of each student’s academic preparation including their performance on final exams, counselor recommendations, and their personal career interests. We seek applicants from a variety of geographic, social, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Apply Online

Our online application is simple and takes 5-7 minutes to fill. Keep handy your parents' contact information, academic qualifications and program of interest. Applications that are complete and include a personal essay will be looked upon favorably.

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Checklist

  • Fill out the online admissions application

  • Upload your high school transcript

  • Submit the online application

Timelines

Particulars
 Fall 2024 - Cohort 1
(Sep '24) 		Fall 2024 - Cohort 2
(Jan '25)
Application Windows Open 06-February-2024 6-February-2025
Deposit Payment Deadline (Tuition, Hostel, Meal Plan) 2-September-2024 13-January-2025
Semester/Term Registration Deadline 20-September -2024 31-January-2025
*Please note that the academic calendar and key dates provided are subject to change. Academic City reserves the right to make alterations to the calendar as necessary. It is the responsibility of the student to regularly check the website for any updates or changes to the schedule.

Tuition & Fees (January 2025 - Semester 1)

Engineering Programmes
 Fees in GHC Fees in USD
BSc Mechanical Engineering
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300
BSc Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300
BSc Computer Engineering
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300
BSc Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300
BSc Industrial & Systems Engineering
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300
BSc Robotics Engineering
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300
BSc Biomedical Engineering
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300
Non Engineering Programmes
 Fees in GHC Fees in USD
BBA Accounting
  • GH₵29,700
  • USD 1,650
BBA Banking & Finance
  • GH₵29,700
  • USD 1,650
BBA Human Resource Management
  • GH₵29,700
  • USD 1,650
BBA Marketing
  • GH₵29,700
  • USD 1,650
BBA Entrepreneurship
  • GH₵35,640
  • USD 1,980
BA Journalism and Mass Communication
  • GH₵29,700
  • USD 1,650
BA Advertising and Public Relations
  • GH₵29,700
  • USD 1,650
BSc Information Technology
  • GH₵41,580
  • USD 2,310
BSc Computer Science
  • GH₵41,580
  • USD 2,310
BSc Artificial Intelligence
  • GH₵59,400
  • USD 3,300

* Fees listed 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.

students in ACity campus

Your Stay on Campus

Housing Options Meal Plans

Payment Plan

Academic City recognizes that not all students are able to pay their semester tuition & fees upfront, and we offer these students & their families the option to enroll in our payment plan. Our plan breaks a student's tuition and hostel 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

Presidential Scholarship

Academic City currently only offers one type of scholarship, namely the Presidential Scholarship. Presidential Scholarships are awarded on a case by case basis to students demonstrating excellent academic performance coupled with leadership acumen and entrepreneurial spirit. The ACity Presidential Scholar is a highly sought after decree that is only awarded to the most exemplary and deserving candidates. Presidential Scholarships are approved by the Office of the President and processed by the Director of Admissions in conjunction with the Finance Department.

Till date, Academic City has invested more than $400,000 in Presidential Scholarship Candidates. Presidential Scholarship entails full tuition, housing and meal plan fees for the duration of the enrolled 4 year / 8 semester degree programme.

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). Find the entry requirements for Academic City Programmes based on high school qualifications below.

Engineering Programmes

Minimum C6 in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (Mathematics and English mandatory) and 3 elective subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory)

Minimum D or a pass in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (Mathematics and English mandatory) and 3 elective subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory).

An applicant must have

  • CREDITS (Grade D or better) in FIVE (5) GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) subjects, (including English Language and Mathematics.)
  • PASSES (Grade E or better) in THREE (3) Advanced Level (A-Level) subjects, At least two of the passes should be a Grade D or better. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory).

Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and a minimum score of 4 points in 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory)

Minimum of 50% overall average pass. (subject to approval NAB) Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory)

Non-Engineering Programmes

Minimum C6 in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (Mathematics and English mandatory) and 3 elective subjects.

Minimum D or a pass in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (Mathematics and English mandatory) and 3 elective subjects.

An applicant must have

  • CREDITS (Grade D or better) in FIVE (5) GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) subjects, (including English Language and Mathematics.)
  • PASSES (Grade E or better) in THREE (3) Advanced Level (A-Level) subjects, At least two of the passes should be a Grade D or better.

Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and a minimum score of 4 points in 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects.

Minimum of 50% overall average pass. (Results to be presented to NAB for verification) Mathematics and English mandatory

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Mathematics and English mandatory)

International Students

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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

Shannan Akosua Magee
+233 55 273 5664
shannan.akosua-magee@acity.edu.gh
Director of Admission

Ask Acity

Lorna Quartey
+233 26 269 3960
Admissions Manager

Sudhakar Shinde

Debrah Jacqueline Woedem
+233 59 399 9410
Admissions Officer

Elizabeth Narkie Aboah

Elizabeth Narkie Aboah
+233 26 542 3557
Admissions Officer

Sudhakar Shinde

Pius Sefadzi Dzawu
+233 26 269 3870
Admissions Officer

Sudhakar Shinde

Prince Agyenim Boateng
+233 53 102 0810
Admissions Officer

Sudhakar Shinde

Jemima Banguet
+233 55 426 4486
Bilingual Admissions Officer

Sudhakar Shinde

Mawuena Yvonne Agbakpe
+233 59 403 0308
Admissions Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, for details please see the requirements section above or contact the Admissions office.

Academic City application forms are available for download from our website, or you can fill in your application online at Apply Online

Students can submit to us an application at no charge, however students need to pay an application fee for our admissions staff to review their application.

Application fees can be paid for via wire transfer, cash on campus, mobile money or at an Ecobank branch near you.
Application fee: $30

* Application Fee can be waived if the applicant meets the need based criteria and has requested for financial aid.

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) Cash on Campus

Pay the fees at our campus cashier.
Visit Campus: Property # 279-302, Agbogba, Haatso, Accra, Ghana

3) Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel, Vodafone)

Pay the fees to 0242538304

4) Pay online at acity.edu.gh

www.acity.edu.gh/accept


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

If you paid on-line, your e-mail confirmation is your receipt. We do not send any other acknowledgment of payment. If payment is missing, we will contact you.

There is no formula for gaining admission to ACity. Academic accomplishment in senior high school is important. The Admissions Team does not use quotas of any kind. We rely on academic credentials and overall performance of the student.

All applications received are read and carefully considered by our Admissions Team through a series of committee meetings.

ACity admits students in the fall and spring semesters, please see the admissions page for specific cohorts and intake dates for the upcoming Academic year.

Contact admissions regarding any refunds.

Yes, we provide merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid. We also provide payment plans and can support students to apply for loans.

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

You must respond to admissions within 1 month of receiving your offer. Deadlines may vary if you receive an offer with financial aid or scholarship.

The only documents you will need are: (1) Prior educational qualifications and transcript, (2) Equivalence of your qualifications for candidates from foreign language institutes. *Additional optional documents such as certificates of achievement and/or training may improve your application.

Simply indicate on your online application or paper application by ticking the box that asks if you need student housing. Academic City will take care of the rest.