University in Ghana
East Legon, Accra, Ghana
University profile
Southshore University College is a private Ghanaian higher education institution in East Legon, Accra, formerly known as Dominion University College. Its motto is Ex Africa, Nova Lux (From Africa, a new light), and its mission is forming leaders of character, courage and competence. Programmes are co-designed with industry partners, anchored in African contexts and oriented toward venture creation.
The College follows a two-track academic model. Undergraduate programmes are delivered by subject-based schools: the School of Business & Leadership, the School of Computing, Information Technology & AI, the School of Health, the School of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, and the School of Law. All master's, professional and doctoral programmes are managed by the TALI Graduate School.
Bachelor's degrees include BBA programmes in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing, BSc Computer Science with Management, BSc Statistics and Data Science, BA Theology and BA Pastoral Care & Counseling, with Nursing, Public Health and Laws also listed under their schools. Postgraduate offerings include MBA, MA, MSc and Master of Public Health programmes, the DBA, a Doctor of Statistics and Data Science, PhD programmes and short executive certificates.
Research is organised through centres, labs and institutes, including the Nsowah-Nuamah Institute for Statistics and AI, the Institute for African Enterprise and the Health Systems Research Unit. Student life includes more than ten student-led societies, such as debate, Model United Nations, robotics and AI, entrepreneurship, choral music and faith groups, plus sport and recreation, confidential counselling and a peer-listener network.
International applicants are welcome; all programmes are taught in English and the International Office supports permit letters, visa steps and airport pickups. The College was accredited by the then National Accreditation Board, now the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, and was originally affiliated to the University of Cape Coast as its degree-awarding institution.
Scholarships are awarded at admission and for continuing studies, based on merit and leadership potential.
Postgraduate scholarships are awarded at admission: tick the funding option on the application and submit a one-page funding statement.
Fees may be paid in three instalments per semester or trimester (34%-33%-33%). Paying 100% of semester or trimester fees earns a 10% discount on the next one, and 100% of yearly fees earns 15% off the next year. Employer and government-sponsored students can be invoiced directly.
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View scholarships for Southshore University College →Applicants with WASSCE, SSCE, Baccalaureate, NECO, O-Level, ABCE or GBCE need three core subjects and three elective subjects, each at grades A1 to C6, plus a personal statement (500-800 words) and a character reference or testimonial. International applicants also provide a passport and evidence of English proficiency.
HND or Diploma certificate and transcript, a personal statement, one professional recommendation, a CV, and (for international applicants) a passport and English proficiency evidence.
WASSCE, SSCE, O-Level, ABCE or GBCE with E8; a pass mark of 50% in the mature-entry classes and assessment exam; a CV showing at least five years of working experience; and a proof-of-work letter from the employer. Mature applicants upload a Ghana Card or birth certificate.
A first or second degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant field, two academic references, a research proposal where applicable, a personal statement of 500 to 1,200 words, English proficiency for international applicants, and an online graduate interview. Doctoral entry: the DBA is for candidates with significant professional experience who hold a master's in business, management, commerce or a related area.
Choose a programme, create an account on the application portal (admissions.southshore.edu.gh), complete the application form, upload results, transcripts, personal statement and CV, pay the non-refundable application fee, and track the application. Decisions are communicated within 1 to 6 weeks of a complete submission.
Undergraduate applications open 1 March 2026; early decision deadline 30 April 2026; regular deadline 31 July 2026; matriculation October 2026. HND/Diploma top-up, mature and postgraduate applications open 1 March 2026 with October 2026 intake; mature-entry classes and exam and postgraduate interviews are rolling. Postgraduate admissions deadline: 31 October 2026. A limited March 2027 intake is also listed for some programmes.
Student facilities include more than ten student societies, inter-hall and inter-collegiate sport (athletics, football, rowing, chess), confidential counselling services, dining halls and quiet gardens.
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