Diploma in Information Technology at Ghana Communication Technology University

Programme overview

This diploma (2 years, full time on the Tesano campus) in the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems offers practical career training with a top up route to a degree for strong graduates. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: GCTU | School: Faculty of Computing and Information Systems | Duration: 2 years | Location: Tesano, Accra, Ghana

What you will study

Practical modules build career skills with placements or fieldwork, and strong graduates can progress to a degree top-up route. Confirm the current course structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Software development, systems administration, data analysis, fintech and telecoms roles, plus postgraduate research.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

WASSCE / SSSCE

Credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus relevant electives or passes. Diploma holders with strong grades can progress to degree top up routes.

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 5,424 a year (2024/2025). Freshmen Level 100 total (Academic Facility User Fees GHS 4,419 plus levies), Faculty of Computing & Information Systems, Ghanaian diploma schedule. Latest published schedule (2025/26 page embeds this PDF). Source

International applicants: USD 3,000 a year (2024/2025). Academic Facility User Fees, foreign diploma freshmen Level 100, Faculty of Computing & Information Systems. Plus GHS 1,125 other fees and foreign students dues. Latest published schedule (2025/26 page embeds this PDF). Source

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 2 years.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

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Select Diploma in Information Technology, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
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