Central University College courses offered and cut-off points 2026/2027

Central University College courses offered and cut-off points 2026/2027

The Central University College of Ghana is a private institution founded by Mensah Otabil in 1988. The institution was founded as a pastoral training institute by the International Central Gospel Church. Its courses are accredited by the relevant authorities.

The Central University College logo and a graduate speaking on her graduation day
Central University College is a private Christian university in Ghana, founded by the International Central Gospel Church. Photo: @centraledugh (modified by author)
Source: UGC

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Key takeaways

  • Central University College courses are offered at the Miotso, Kumasi, Mataheko, and Christ Temple Graduate School campuses.
  • In 1993, the institution was known as Central Christian College.
  • It eventually became Central University College in 1998.

Central University College courses and fees

Central University College is a member of the Association of African Universities (AAU). The university offers multiple programmes under seven schools and two faculties. Here are Central University courses and fees in 2026.

Faculty of Law

The faculty offers the following Law courses.

  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Diploma in Law
  • Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers the programmes listed below.

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  • Bachelor of Science in Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
  • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

Central Business School

The Central Business School offers the courses listed below.

  • Bachelor of Science in Management Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing/ Human Resource Management/ Accounting)

School of Architecture and Design

Below are the courses offered by the School of Architecture and Design.

  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Science in Planning
  • Bachelor of Science in Real Estate
  • Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Landscape Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design

School of Engineering and Technology

The School of Engineering and Technology offers the programmes listed below.

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

School of Medical Sciences

The courses offered by the School of Medical Sciences are listed below.

  • Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistantship
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers one programme.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Central University College postgraduate courses

The School of Graduate Studies and Research offers the courses listed below.

  • MPhil Theology
  • MPhil Economics
  • MPhil Education
  • MPhil Guidance and Counselling
  • MPhil Development Policy
  • MPhil Educational Leadership & Administration
  • MBA Finance
  • MBA Human Resource Management
  • MBA General Management
  • MBA Marketing
  • MBA Agribusiness
  • MBA Project Management
  • MA Sacred Ministry
  • MA Religious Studies
  • MA Development Policy
  • MA Education
  • MA Communication Studies
  • MA Educational Leadership & Administration
  • Master of Public Health
  • Executive Master's in Leadership and Governance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • PHARM D

Centre for Distance and Professional Education (CDPE)

The Centre for Distance and Professional Education (CDPE) offers the courses listed below.

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Administration (Human Resource Management)
  • Bachelor of Science in Administration (Marketing)
Central University College graduates
The institution was established in 1988 and later gained university status as Central University. Photo: @centralunivgh (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Central University College courses and requirements

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Central University's academic cut-off points vary by programme. All requirements align with the standards set by the nation's professional and regulatory bodies. Here are the minimum cut-off points at Central University and the academic requirements for undergraduate students.

WASSCE applicants

  • An aggregate score of 36 or higher
  • Three Credit passes (A1-C6) in core subjects of English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies
  • Credit passes in three elective subjects

SSSCE applicants

  • Three Credit passes (A-D) in core subjects: Mathematics, English, and Science or Social Studies
  • Credit passes in three elective subjects
  • An overall aggregate score of 24 or higher

GCE applicants at ordinary and advanced levels

  • Credit passes in five subjects
  • The subjects must include English Language and Mathematics at O-Level
  • At least three passes at A-Level
  • At A-Level, one of the passes must have a grade of D (plain) or higher.
  • A pass in General Paper.

Mature applicants

  • Be at least 25 years old at the time of application
  • Pass the Mature Students' Entrance Exam - two papers in your specialisation and one general paper
  • Submit a certified copy of the birth certificate, which must be five years old from the initial date of issue

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Diploma holders

If you have a diploma or a professional certificate, meet the requirements listed below.

  • Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics at GCE O-Level
  • Credit passes in English and Core Mathematics for WASSCE/SSSCE applicants.
Central University College graduates
The university offers programmes in business, law, communication, architecture, nursing, and pharmacy. Photo: @centralunivgh (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Central University College fees

Here is a breakdown of the approved Central University fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. The fees are typically billed per semester and vary by programme, student level, and whether you are a local (Ghanaian) or international student. The fees below are for level 300 students and first-year students.

CBS and FASS (Ghanaian students)

Programme

Level 300 total in GHC

Freshers' total in GHC

HRM

2,809

3,029

Banking & Finance

2,809

3,029

Accounting

2,809

3,029

Marketing

2,809

3,029

Management Studies

2,809

3,029

Agribusiness

2,809

3,029

BSc Agric Econs

2,970

3,029

Economics

3,267

3,487

English

3,015

3,235

French

3,417

3,637

Environmental & Dev. Studies

3,141

3,911

Communication Studies

3,267

3,487

Psychology

3,130

3,350

Sociology

3,130

3,350

Social Work

3,130

3,350

Theology

2,608

2,828

Family Counseling

2,608

2,828

Church Administration

2,494

2,714

Bachelor of Divinity

-

2,616

B.Ed Social Studies

-

3,648

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Faculty of Law

Programme

Level 300 total

Freshers total

Law

GHC 6,304

GHC 6,809

Law

$3,124

$3,140

CBS and FASS (International students)

Programme

Level 300 total (USD)

Freshers total (USD)

HRM

1,568

1,584

Banking & Finance

1,568

1,584

Accounting

1,568

1,584

Marketing

1,568

1,584

Management Studies

1,568

1,584

Agribusiness

1,568

1,584

Economics

1,513

1,529

English

1,393

1,409

French

1,393

1,409

Environmental & Dev. Studies

1,426

1,529

Communication Studies

1,513

1,529

Psychology

1,413

1,429

Sociology

1,413

1,429

Social Work

1,413

1,429

Theology

1,413

1,429

Family Counseling

1,413

1,429

Church Administration

1,393

1,409

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ghanaian students)

Programme

Total (GHC)

Public Health (Freshers)

5,777

Public Health

5,557

Physician Assistantship

7,449

School of Nursing and Midwifery (Ghanaian students)

Programme

Level 300 (GHC)

Fresher (GHC)

Nursing (Generic)

6,885

7,798

Nursing Professional RGN (Freshers)

5,217

-

Nursing Professional RGN (NAC Freshers)

5,376

-

School of Architecture and Design (Ghanaian students)

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Programme

Total (GHC)

Fresher (GHC)

Architecture

5,586

6,016

Planning

4,681

4,901

Real Estate

4,681

4,901

Landscape Design

5,461

5,681

Interior Design

4,681

4,901

Graphic Design

4,681

4,901

Fashion Design

4,681

4,901

School of Engineering and Technology (Ghanaian students)

Programme

Total (GHC)

Fresher (GHC)

Civil Engineering

5,364

5,584

Environmental Engineering

-

5,584

Information Technology

3,658

3,878

Computer Science

3,658

3,878

School of Pharmacy (Ghanaian students)

Programme

Total (GHC)

Fresher (GHC)

Doctor of Pharmacy

7,449

7,937

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (International students)

Programme

Total (USD)

Fresher (USD)

Public Health

1,780

1,796

Physician Assistantship

3,560

3,576

School of Nursing and Midwifery (International students)

Programme

Total (USD)

Fresher (USD)

Nursing (Generic)

2,060

2,076

Nursing Professional RGN (Freshers)

1,911

-

School of Architecture and Design (International students)

Programme

Total (USD)

Fresher (USD)

Architecture

2,709

2,725

Planning

2,709

2,725

Real Estate

2,455

2,471

Landscape Design

-

2,725

Interior Design

-

2,471

Graphic Design

-

2,471

Fashion Design

-

2,471

School of Engineering and Technology (International students)

Programme

Total (USD)

Fresher (USD)

Civil Engineering

2,785

2,801

Environmental Engineering

-

2,801

Information Technology

1,568

1,584

Computer Science

1,568

1,584

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School of Pharmacy (International students)

Programme

Total (USD)

Fresher (USD)

Doctor of Pharmacy

4,119

4,135

Central University admission process

You can apply online through the school's website and upload the required documents, or submit a paper application form to the school's admissions officer with the required documents attached. If you wish to apply online, follow the steps below.

  1. Visit the Central University website.
  2. Click "Apply Now".
  3. Tap "Click here to buy eVoucher" and follow the instructions for buying a Central University eVoucher.
  4. You will receive an SMS and email after paying GHC 150 (Ghanaian applicants) or USD 100 (foreign applicants) for an application eVoucher. The SMS and email contain your eVoucher PIN and SERIAL NUMBER.
  5. Back to the Central University's website, in front of "Click here to buy eVoucher" is "Click here to select a program."
  6. Tap "Click here to select a program."
  7. Check which courses are accepting applications, then click the admissions button below. Ensure the admissions button you click on is for the current year.
  8. You will be directed to a Voucher Verification page where you should enter your eVoucher PIN and SERIAL NUMBER.
  9. From here, follow the prompts as the system guides you through the application process.
  10. Ensure you upload two passport-size photographs and scanned copies of your academic certificates or results slips.
  11. Remember to check all details entered on the form before submitting the online application. Once submitted, an online form can be viewed but cannot be edited.

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Offline application process

If you wish to apply for admission into the university the manual way, follow the steps below.

  • Central University's paper application forms can be purchased via Banker's Draft at the University's Finance Offices on the Christ Temple and Miotso campuses. They can also be obtained at ADB, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank, GCB, Republic Bank, UMB, Prudential Bank, and GTBank branches nationwide, as well as at the Ghana Post Office branch in Tema.
  • At the Central University's Finance Office, the paper application forms cost GHC 150 (undergraduate and diploma Ghanaian applicants), GHC 200 (graduate Ghanaian applicants), or USD 100.00 (undergraduate and graduate foreign applicants).
  • Alternatively, download an application form from the Central University's website, fill it out, and print it. You need to pay GHC 150 (undergraduate and diploma Ghanaian applicants) and GHC 200 (graduate Ghanaian applicants) or USD 100.00 (undergraduate & graduate foreign applicants) when submitting the forms at:

The Admissions Officer,

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Central University, Miotso Campus (Off the Accra-Aflao Road)

P.O. Box 2305, Community, Tema, Ghana

  • Attach two passport-size photographs and photocopies of your academic certificates, or results slips, to the application form. Additionally, double-check all details entered on the form before submitting it.
Central University College science students in the lab
Central University follows a semester-based academic system with flexible study options. Photo: @centralunivgh (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Central University contacts

For further clarification on Central University's application process and related matters, contact the school using the contact details below.

  • Admissions hotline number: +233 303 318583
  • Email address: enquiry.admissions@central.edu.gh

Is Central University a private school?

Yes, it is. Central University is a private institution of higher learning established in 1988. It started as a pastoral training institute of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) and later became a university after receiving the Presidential Charter.

What are the courses offered at Central University?

Central University in Ghana offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across several specialised schools. These include undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Physician Assistantship.

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How much are Central University fees?

Central University fees vary by programme and student category. For Ghanaian students, undergraduate fees typically range from about GHC 3,600 to GHC 7,400 per semester, depending on the course. For international students, fees generally range between $1,500 and $4,100 per semester.

Who owns Central University of Ghana?

The university is owned by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC).

What are the Central University courses and fees for Medicine?

Central University does not offer a traditional MBBS degree, but it offers health-related programmes, mainly through the Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine & Health Sciences. The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program trains students in drug therapy, clinical practice, and patient care.

Where is Central University located in Ghana?

The Central University College's main campus is in Miotso, outside Accra, in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. The institution's other campuses are Kumasi, Mataheko, and Christ Temple Graduate School.

Are there hostels at Central University College, Ghana?

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The university has student hostels at Miotso, Accra, and Kumasi campuses. The Central University hostel fees range between GHC 2,200 and over GHC 4,800 per year.

Are Central University forms still available?

The deadline for submitting your application form depends on the course's application deadlines. The admission portal is yet to be opened. Find out from the school's website when the application deadlines for various programmes are set.

Is Central University accredited in Ghana?

Yes, it is. Central University received Institutional Accreditation to offer tertiary programmes in 1998.

What are the entry requirements for Central University?

The entry requirements for Central University depend on your qualification, but generally, applicants must have at least credit passes in English, Mathematics, and three elective subjects. For WASSCE holders, a minimum aggregate of 36 or better is required, while SSSCE candidates need an aggregate of 24 or better.

All Central University College courses are carefully designed to provide strong foundational training and practical knowledge that align with current job market demands. The programmes emphasise both academic excellence and real-world skills, ensuring graduates are not only knowledgeable but also competitive, adaptable, and ready to meet the evolving needs of employers.

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