University in Ghana
Dansoman, Accra, Ghana
University profile
Methodist University Ghana (MUG) is a private, church-founded university established by the Methodist Church Ghana. It began as Methodist University College Ghana, was accredited by the National Accreditation Board in August 2000, and received a Presidential Charter effective 3 March 2022, which allows it to award its own degrees and certificates. Its motto is Excellence, Morality, Service, and its mission is to impart knowledge and skills relevant to national development while developing students mentally, physically and spiritually on Christian principles. The university admits students of any race, colour, national and ethnic origin.
The main campus is at Dansoman in Accra, opposite Wesley Grammar SHS, with further campuses at Tema (Old Medras) and Wenchi (Promiseland International School area). Lectures run in day, evening and weekend sessions at Dansoman and Tema and in day and weekend sessions at Wenchi. Delivery is blended, combining face-to-face and online teaching, and the evening and weekend session for workers meets on Thursday evenings (online) and Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Academic work is organised in four faculties and an institute: the Faculty of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance; Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management; Management Studies), the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (General Studies, Economics and Communications; Psychology and Social Work), the Faculty of Science (Information Technology; Nursing, with agriculture at Wenchi), the Faculty of Educational Studies (postgraduate education programmes up to PhD) and the Wesleyan Institute of Theological Studies (Wesleyan studies, ministerial training and leadership development). More than 20 undergraduate programmes are offered, from certificate and diploma level to BSc, BBA and BA degrees, alongside MBA, MA, MEd, MSc, MPhil and a PhD in Education. The university also offers ATHE-UK diplomas (regulated by Ofqual), a Foundation Programme for WASSCE graduates who do not yet meet diploma or degree entry requirements, an Access Course for mature entrants and short courses.
The university has more than 4,000 students. Its graduate body is nearly 500 students from over 10 countries. Student life includes more than 10 clubs and associations registered through the Dean of Students (among them MUGAMPS, MUSWSA, AHRMS at Tema and the International Students Association of Methodist University), a Students' Representative Council and a Graduate Students Association. On-campus housing is provided through the Alpha-Royal Hostel and Centrelink Hostel, and about 1,000 students live in on-campus housing. The library holds print and electronic books, journals and databases.
MUG underwent GTEC's five-year cyclical institutional review in 2026, covering governance, academic standards, infrastructure and finance. Fees can be paid from other African countries through the PAPSS system with Prudential Bank.
MUG offers a 30% discount on fees to all Free SHS candidates, and discounts and bursaries for all Methodists.
The university's Endowment Fund, managed by a board of trustees, is intended to establish scholarships for students, including disadvantaged students and those from underserved areas, and to support financial aid for needy students, research and scholarship.
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View scholarships for Methodist University Ghana →SSSCE holders need credit passes (grade A-D) in three core subjects and any three elective subjects. WASSCE holders need credit passes in three core subjects and any three elective subjects. Holders of GBCE/ABCE, O/A Levels, a university diploma, HND or foreign certificates are also eligible to apply.
Diploma in Information Technology: SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics and any two elective subjects.
Applicants must be 25 years or above and must write and pass an entrance examination organised by MUG. An Access Course/Mature Entrance Examination preparation runs for eight weeks (60% online via Zoom or Google Meet, 40% in person) covering English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs. The application form costs GHS 150 and the classes and examination fee was GHS 920 cash or GHS 930 by mobile money in the 2025 batch. Exam-hall entry requires an invitation letter from the Admissions Office, a valid national ID (such as the Ghana Card), the fee receipt and writing tools.
Holders of NAC, HAC and NAP certificates may apply for the BSc Nursing programme at entry level 200.
WASSCE graduates who do not meet diploma or degree entry requirements can complete the Foundation Programme and then progress to a full-time undergraduate or diploma programme of their choice. The e-voucher costs GHS 100.
A good first degree is required. For Faculty of Educational Studies programmes: at least a Second Class Lower Division degree in any discipline from an approved tertiary institution, or a Third Class or Pass degree with at least 2 years of work experience.
A Master of Philosophy or research master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution; MA/MEd applicants without a research component need a GPA of 3.0 and at least grade B in a research methods course. Documents: a research proposal (1,000 words), master's transcript and certificate, bachelor's certificate, personal statement and three academic references, at least one from a senior lecturer on the applicant's master's programme.
Foreign applicants apply through the same online system with a separate foreign-applicant e-voucher and upload a passport page with their documents. Programme length: BSc and BBA degrees typically take four years; MBA, MA and diploma programmes one to two years.
Buy an e-voucher by mobile money or Visa/Mastercard online, or by dialling *887*9# and entering the institution alias MUG, then complete the four online forms (personal information, examinations, document upload, submission) using the voucher serial number and PIN. Alternatively buy or download the paper application form and submit it at the Dansoman, Tema or Wenchi campus. Applicants choose entry mode, campus and session. Uploaded files must not exceed 500KB and the passport photo 2MB. Fees: undergraduate GHS 150 (Ghanaian) or GHS 300 (foreign); postgraduate GHS 200 (Ghanaian) or GHS 300 (foreign); Foundation Programme GHS 100. The 2025/2026 intake was the August edition, with programmes commencing in September 2025. Admissions enquiries: 0549967386 / 0558309059 (WhatsApp 0558309059).
Facilities include a university library, on-campus hostels, a health and wellness service for students, parking, and study shelters on the campuses.
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