University in Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana
University profile
Christian Service University (CSU) is an evangelical, interdenominational Christian university in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Its motto is Excellence with Integrity, and its stated vision is to be a Christian university known for excellence in teaching, research and the training of ethical leaders for societal advancement. It is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The university is based at Odeneho Kwadaso, Kumasi. Academic work is organised in the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities, the School of Business and the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Undergraduate programmes include nursing, midwifery, computer science, information technology, cyber security, communication studies, theology with administration, planning and social development, accounting, banking and finance, human resource management, marketing and a Diploma in Business Administration. Most programmes run in morning mode, many also in evening and weekend (Friday and Saturday) modes, and theology also has a sandwich option.
The Weekend School, started in August 2024, serves working professionals and others who cannot attend weekday classes. It follows the same academic structure, semester length and certification as weekday study, with Saturday on-campus banking, IT and finance support and a monthly church service for weekend students.
The School of Graduate Studies and Research offers MA, MSc and MPhil programmes, including Communication Studies, Christian Ministry with Management, Accounting and Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Corporate Planning and Governance, Event Management, Digital Marketing and Supply Chain Management, and English and Mathematics Education. An Institutional Review Board oversees research ethics.
Student life is coordinated by the Students' Representative Council (SRC), whose executive is elected campus-wide. CSU runs on-campus and off-campus hostels, a chaplaincy with a weekly Wednesday service, and a food bank programme for students in need. Chapman Library serves the university with printing, scanning, e-resource training, an online catalogue, an institutional repository and online databases. An International Student Services office supports international students with admissions guidance, orientation, visa support, housing and cultural integration. The university runs two intakes a year, in September and January.
Scholarships (full or half tuition) are available to applicants with a WASSCE aggregate between 6 and 15. Early applicants receive greater scholarship consideration.
CSU offers need-based scholarships and a food bank programme for students facing financial difficulty. Contact the admissions office for how to apply.
The Government of Ghana's Student Loan Plus, administered by the Students Loan Trust Fund, is open to students in private institutions such as CSU and covers full fees and hostel costs, as noted by the Acting Vice-Chancellor at the 2026 matriculation.
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View scholarships for Christian Service University →Applicants buy an e-voucher (Ghanaian applicants pay GH¢100 for undergraduate and GH¢200 for postgraduate forms) by mobile money (dial *887*9#, enter institution code CSU, choose Degree or Postgraduate) or by card at Republic Bank, Fidelity Bank, Ecobank, Universal Merchant Bank, GCB or Access Bank. International applicants pay by Visa or MasterCard. The voucher gives a serial number and PIN for the online admission portal; applicants complete the online form, print it, attach documents and submit it. WASSCE/SSSCE, Diploma, HND and graduate applicants use the e-voucher. There are two intakes: September (application deadline in September) and January (application deadline in February); early application is encouraged.
Credit passes (A1-C6 WASSCE, A-D SSSCE) in six subjects: three core (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three electives. Aggregate must not exceed 36 for WASSCE and 24 for SSSCE; entry is at Level 100.
Six subjects: core Mathematics, Integrated Science and English Language plus three electives from Science (Chemistry and Biology compulsory, with Physics or elective Mathematics as alternatives), Home Economics, General Arts or Agricultural Science (midwifery lists Science, General Arts, General Agriculture with Chemistry, Home Economics with Food and Nutrition). Aggregate must not exceed 36 for WASSCE (24 or better for SSSCE) for Level 100 placement. Registered General Nurses (RGN diploma plus Nursing and Midwifery Council licensure and 1-3 years' experience) may be admitted to Level 200 after interview; registered midwifery diploma holders with at least 2 years' experience may join the second year after interview. Mature nurses aged 25 or over with SRN, RMN, RM, PHN or equivalent and at least one year of practice are admitted to Level 200.
WASSCE credits (D or better) or SSSCE credits (C6 or better) in three core subjects and three electives; GCE O-Level credits in five subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science plus three A-Level passes; UCC Diploma in Education with five O-Level credits; HND or equivalent diploma; Diploma in Religions/Theology with an average of B or better plus O-Level credits. Mature applicants aged 25 or over with considerable Christian ministry experience sit an entrance examination in English, Mathematics and Introduction to Computing, and an interview.
GCE applicants need five O-Level credits including English Language and Mathematics plus two A-Level passes; three A-Level passes plus General Paper may be considered for Level 200 in accounting. Holders of ACCA, CIMA, ICA, ICM, ICSA, CIB, CIM, HND, GBCE or ABCE in appropriate business fields are considered for Level 100 or 200. Communication Studies diploma holders may enter Level 200. Mature applicants must be at least 25 and sit an entrance examination (English Language, Mathematics and Introduction to Computing, or English and Quantitative Techniques for accounting) and an interview; they are placed at Level 100. The Diploma in Business Administration accepts TVET/NAC II holders, WASSCE/SSSCE holders with six passes including three credits, mature students aged 25+ who pass an entrance exam, DBS, ABCE and RSA Stage III GBCE holders, and recognised foreign qualifications approved by GTEC.
Postgraduate applicants apply through the postgraduate e-voucher; programme-specific requirements are given for the MA, MSc and MPhil programmes.
Admitted students may request deferral to a later cohort through the admissions office, subject to approval.
Main campus, Odeneho Kwadaso, Kumasi: all faculties and schools (Health and Applied Sciences, Humanities, Business, Graduate Studies and Research), the Weekend School, administration and chaplaincy.
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