University in Ghana
Miotso, Ghana
University profile
Central University is a private, co-educational Christian university in Ghana. It began as a short-term pastoral training institute started by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in October 1988, was incorporated in June 1991 as Central Bible College, became Central Christian College in 1993, and was renamed Central University College in 1998 as it moved to a liberal arts tertiary institution. Its vision is to raise virtuous and transformational leaders for the world, and its mission is to nurture a vibrant academic community for the study, creation and dissemination of knowledge through research, teaching, training and service. Faith, integrity and excellence are its stated values.
The main address is Miotso near Dawhenya, off the Accra-Aflao Road, in the Greater Accra Region. Further campuses operate at Christ Temple (Accra) and Kumasi, each with its own telephone line.
Academic work is organised in eight faculties and schools: Central Business School, School of Architecture and Design, School of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Law (Central Law School), School of Pharmacy, School of Engineering and Technology and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Centre for Distance and Professional Education are also listed among the university's schools and centres. The Engineering and Technology programmes have received an Engineering Educational Unit certification from the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE).
Student support services include a Counselling and Career Services Directorate, a university clinic, a library, a chaplaincy, the Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs, and an elected Students' Representative Council (SRC). Teaching follows a 60/40 blended learning policy (face-to-face and online). Accommodation and student life information is maintained by the university for applicants.
International students are served by the International Programmes Office (IPO), which handles registration, accommodation support, non-citizen Ghana card registration, SIM registration, residence permit compliance, cultural integration events and welfare matters. International applicants apply online with an e-voucher for undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral or diploma programmes. Entry requirements conform to standards set by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the university is accredited as a tertiary institution by the National Accreditation Board (now part of GTEC).
Central University supports needy and brilliant students through scholarships and bursaries. Each scheme has its own criteria and application window.
Applicants are generally expected to be enrolled full time, demonstrate financial need or strong academic performance, and provide supporting documents.
These schemes support tuition and living costs for needy students. Consult student affairs notices and the admissions office for the current call and documents.
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View scholarships for Central University →Credit passes (A1-C6) in core English, core Mathematics, and either core Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three elective subjects, with an aggregate of 36 or better. Applicants must also meet the specific requirements of the relevant faculty or school. Entry is at Level 100.
Credit passes (A-D) in core English, core Mathematics and either core Integrated Science or Social Studies plus three electives, with an aggregate of 24 or better, and the requirements of the relevant faculty or school. Entry is at Level 100.
At least credit passes in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics at Ordinary Level, and at least three passes at Advanced Level with an aggregate of 12. No candidate is admitted with more than one E. Entry at Level 200 depends on the programme.
Holders of professional certificates or tertiary diplomas may be placed at Level 200 or 300, depending on assessment of the certificate against the programme. They need O-Level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics.
Applicants must be at least 25 years old by 31 December of the year preceding the examination and provide a certified birth certificate issued at least five years before the date of completing the admission forms. The Mature Students' Entrance Examination consists of a General Paper for all candidates and two papers in the desired area(s) of specialisation.
SSSCE holders need passes A-D in five subjects including English and Mathematics, with three passes in relevant subjects for specialised areas. WASSCE holders need six passes (A1-D7), at least three of them credit passes (C6). The ATHE Diploma and Diploma in Law are offered for applicants with D7 in English and Mathematics who do not qualify for a degree.
Foreign applicants must hold qualifications equivalent to the above, with results translated into English, and be able to read and write English. An entrance examination or interview may be required. International applicants buy an e-voucher with a PIN before applying online.
Applications are submitted online at central.edu.gh or on paper to the Admissions Office. Programmes start in September/October or January/February. Application e-voucher prices: undergraduate GH¢ 200, postgraduate GH¢ 250, diploma GH¢ 200. Vouchers are bought at a bank, by USSD (*887*9#) or online by entering CU as the university name. Admissions are processed as dossiers are completed on a first-come basis, and admitted applicants have two weeks to commit and pay. Acceptance is indicated by payment of the fees in the offer letter. Admission Office: +233 (0) 30 702 0540 and +233 (0) 55 510 1093.
The university has a clinic, a library, a counselling and career services centre and a chaplaincy.
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