University of Environment and Sustainable Development

Undergraduate entry (Level 100)

WASSCE: credit passes in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three elective subjects that include at least one of Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry or Crop Science, with an aggregate of 36 or better (listed for B.Sc. Environmental and Sustainability Science). SSSCE: the same core subjects and electives with an aggregate of 24 or better.

A-Level: passes in three subjects (at least one grade D or better), credit passes (grade 6) in five GCE O-Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject (for non-science students) or an arts subject (for science students), and a pass in General Paper. GBCE: passes (A-D) in six subjects, three core including English Language and Core Mathematics plus three electives. Teacher's Certificate A, NABPTEX and NVTI certificates are also accepted routes.

Diploma, HND and ABCE routes

ABCE diploma holders with credits in five subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies may be considered for Level 200. HND second class (upper and lower) holders with a relevant background may be admitted to the third year after an interview; HND first class holders may be considered without interview. Two-year diploma (second class) holders may enter the second year, and three-year diploma holders with distinction the third year without interview.

Mature applicants

Applicants must be 25 years or older with passes in SSSCE/WASSCE/O-Level Mathematics and English and/or relevant work experience, and must pass a written examination and interview conducted by the School. The university also runs an access programme for applicants aged 25 and above, who are admitted after an entrance examination and interview.

International applicants

Foreign applicants are admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home country, for which GTEC determines equivalence; applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show English proficiency. International applicants download and complete the foreign applicant forms from the students portal, send them to [email protected] and pay the US$120 application fee into the university's USD account. A residence permit from the Ghana Immigration Service is needed to regularise a stay; West African nationals do not require a visa.

Postgraduate and transfer

Postgraduate programmes are the MPhil in Sustainable Aquaculture and Biotechnology and the MPhil and MSc in Environmental Restoration Studies. Transfer applicants are accepted.

How to apply

Log in to the online admissions system with the voucher serial number and PIN, complete the form, then post a printed copy with photocopies of result slips and birth or baptismal certificate to The Registrar, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Private Mail Bag, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana. Successful applicants are notified by text message, then print their admission letter online and pay fees. Admission typically takes about two weeks once documents are complete. Enquiries: [email protected], call or WhatsApp +233 200955020 or +233 203201141.

Somanya main campus (Yilo Krobo, Eastern Region). Act 898 provides for the university to be established at Somanya with a campus at Donkorkrom and any other place the Council may determine.

• Administration Block: offices of the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Registrar, Directorates of Finance, Internal Audit and Physical Development and Estate Management, the University Relations Office and a Council Chamber.
• Lecture Hall Complex: four storeys with lecture halls seating 1,545 in total, a computer laboratory, a video conferencing room, the University Library, the Dean of Students office, the two Schools and the IT Directorate; designed to be accessible to people with physical disabilities.
• Laboratory Complex: six laboratories including senior biology, senior chemistry, a special laboratory for advanced research, geography and physics laboratories.
• Multipurpose Hall: a 252-seat conference hall, a 100-seat cafeteria, a 50-seat senior members' cafeteria and a forecourt for events such as matriculation.
• Students' hostel: 78 beds, with provision for students with special needs, a porter's lodge, sick bay, TV room, laundry room, kitchenettes and dining areas.
• Water systems: water treatment and recycling plants (Technical Areas 1 and 2) compliant with EPA requirements, three boreholes with reservoirs and a rainwater harvesting system.
• Library: open-shelf system using Library of Congress Classification, with books, e-books, journals, e-journals and newspapers, open to outside researchers subject to library rules.
• Health: on-campus clinic; Atua Government Hospital, Somanya Hospital and Somanya Polyclinic are nearby.

Private hostels serving students include Destiny View Hostel (behind the administration block, 2 minutes' walk), E.L. Hostel (Trom Junction, 2 km) and E.L. Hostel (Goil Centre, Akuse Road, 10 km).