Diploma in Accounting at University of Professional Studies, Accra

Programme overview

This diploma (2 years, full time on the Legon campus) in the Faculty of Accounting and Finance 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: UPSA | School: Faculty of Accounting and Finance | Duration: 2 years | Location: Legon, 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

Banking and finance, audit and assurance (ICAG, ACCA pathways), consulting, public sector management and entrepreneurship.

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 5,080 a year (2026/2027). Academic Facility User Fees GHS 4,420 (Diploma) + Mandatory levies GHS 660 (medical 180, sports 20, hostel fund 10, SRC 60, faculty 40, hall 30, chest X-ray 200, online teaching 120) included. Source

International applicants: USD 2,000 a year (2026/2027). Academic Facility Subsidized Fees, diploma. Miscellaneous charges (GHS 660) are payable in cedis on top. 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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Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select Diploma in Accounting, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
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