University in Ghana
Tesano, Accra, Ghana
University profile
Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) is a public, technology-oriented university in Tesano, Accra, established under the Ghana Communication Technology University Act, 2020 (Act 1022). Its mandate is to provide technology-oriented, industry-relevant programmes in ICT and related areas, and its graduates are prepared mainly for the telecommunications, business and ICT industries.
The university grew out of the Ghana Telecom Training Centre founded in 1948. It was named Ghana Telecom University College, accredited by the National Accreditation Board on 30 March 2006 (institutional accreditation is also dated March 2005 in the university history), inaugurated on 15 August 2006 and granted full public university status on 13 August 2020. More than 10,000 students pursue certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes.
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Undergraduate degrees run for four years and diplomas for two years. Every degree is also open as a top-up at Level 200 or 300 for diploma and HND holders. Classes run in morning (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm), evening (Monday to Friday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm) and weekend sessions.
The university works with partner institutions in transnational education, including Coventry University (UK), Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (India). Postgraduate programmes with Anhalt include an MBA in International Trade, an MA in Online Communication and an MSc in Logistics and Air Transport. International applicants are admitted on GCE, American Grade 12 and International Baccalaureate qualifications.
The university is governed by a University Council, with the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Deans of Faculties. Student services include a Guidance and Counselling Unit on the main campus (open to undergraduates and graduates), a library, a sports unit and university health services.
The university's scholarship scheme covers tuition, university fees (excluding the orientation fee) and, in selected cases, books; students living on campus may have actual room costs covered if the award letter says so. Awards are decided by a Scholarship Committee on merit and need. Full-time enrolment in a diploma, top-up, degree or postgraduate programme is required. New undergraduates must enter with an aggregate of at most 9 (SSSCE) or 10 (WASSCE) for degrees, at most 12 for diplomas, or a Distinction for diploma holders entering top-up degrees. Continuing undergraduate and postgraduate students need a First Class or a cumulative weighted average (CWA) of 70.00 or above. Recipients must keep a CWA of at least 70.00 and complete all registered credit hours; students may hold only one university-sponsored academic scholarship a year. Scholarship guidelines.
Established in memory of Mrs. Florence Mamaa Nkrumah Onny, former Head of University and International Relations, the fund gives partial or full support to continuing students with financial need in diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, covering tuition, university fees and in selected cases books or accommodation. An award lasts one academic year and is not renewed automatically; undergraduates must keep a CWA of 70.00 or more. Applicants submit, through the Head of Student Affairs, a completed form, three letters of recommendation and an official transcript. Applications are open from 1 June to 31 July each year and go to the Office of the President, Florence Onny Memorial Fund, Private Mail Bag 100, Tesano-Accra ([email protected]). Fund details and application form.
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View scholarships for Ghana Communication Technology University →Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year (September 2026 admission) are made online at apply.gctu.edu.gh. Applicants who meet entry requirements and those awaiting WASSCE and other qualifying results may apply. The undergraduate application voucher costs GH₵250.00 and can be paid by Mobile Money online or bought at any CBG Bank or Ghana Post branch.
Credit passes (WASSCE C6 or better, SSSCE D or better) in six subjects: three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies, plus any three elective subjects relevant to the area of study. Department-specific requirements apply.
HND holders need an evaluation certificate from GTEC. HND or equivalent diploma holders from a recognised institution are placed in Level 200 or 300; a GCTU Diploma in the relevant specialisation or a verifiable Tertiary Higher Diploma from an accredited institution is assessed individually for Level 200 or 300 placement.
SSSCE: six passes (A to D) in all subjects including English Language and Mathematics, three relevant to the area of specialisation. WASSCE: six passes (A1 to D7), three of which must be credit passes (C6) or better. Some courses require credits in other relevant subjects; department requirements apply.
At least 25 years old at application (birth certificate or other documentary proof), at least 5 years of working experience in the relevant discipline, and a credit pass in English Language and Core Mathematics in WASSCE or another nationally recognised high-school examination.
Master's and PhD applicants need a good first degree in a relevant field; a first degree not below second class lower is cited for master's programmes, with a one-month refresher course and interview for third class or pass degrees, and at least two years of relevant work experience for MBA programmes. Applications are online at apply.gctu.edu.gh with a GHS 300 fee (master's or PhD), with intakes in January and September. Documents: degree certificates and transcripts, CV, statement of purpose or research interest, one referee for master's (two for PhD), and national ID or passport with English proficiency where applicable.
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