Starting September 2023, the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) will introduce thirty-eight (38) new graduate programmes – nineteen (19) Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes and nineteen (19) Master of Arts (M.A.) programmes. These programmes will replace and expand the current postgraduate course offerings at the school.
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) programmes will provide specialized legal training to persons with previous backgrounds in law and equip them with knowledge and skills to navigate relevant work-related legal and other regulatory situations. These programmes additionally provide opportunities and substantive training to engage in postgraduate research.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) programmes, on the other hand, will provide functional legal training to persons without a previous background in law to equip them with knowledge and skills to navigate relevant work-related legal and other regulatory situations and to provide opportunities and substantive training to engage in postgraduate research.
Fees:
- GHS 22,355.00 for Ghanaians
- USD 9,178.00 Non-Ghanaians
- GHS 2,445.00 Admission Processing Fees
INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting your application, we strongly recommend that you read and review the instructions below, together with all relevant information and guidelines. Please follow carefully all instructions given.
- Bachelors’ Degree Certificate and Transcript (for those applying for Master of Arts Degree programmes)
- Bachelor of Laws Degree Certificate and Transcript (for those applying for Master of Laws Degree programmes)
- Three referees’ reports are required for all applicants (provide the details of the referees online)
- The transcript should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application.
Deadline for Online Registration
Monday, August 31, 2023.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
GHANAIAN APPLICANTS
Purchase a University of Ghana E-VOUCHER at GH¢220.00 from any of the following banks: Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, GCB Bank, Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher when completing the online application form.
Steps to purchasing UG Application voucher via USSD and pay via MoMo or Vodacash:
Follow these 4 easy steps to purchase an application e-voucher:
1. Dial *887*9# on all networks.
2. Enter “UG”, without the quotation marks.
3. Authorise Payment.
4. User receives e-voucher via SMS after successful payment.
In a situation where the user does not receive an SMS after 10 minutes of successfully completing the transaction, they can retrieve the e-voucher using the following steps:
To Retrieve E-Voucher:
1. Dial *887*9#.
2. Select “Yes”.
3. Select Retrieve E-Voucher”.
4. The details of the E-Voucher are displayed (i.e. University of Ghana, Serial Number, and PIN).
Applicants may call 233 540134442/1 for support.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants should NOT buy the E-VOUCHER. International applicants should visit https://apply.ug.edu.gh/admissions/igraduate/login to access the online application.
International applicants will pay a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00. This fee can be paid directly or wire transferred into the University of Ghana ECOBANK Account.
Account Details:
- Account Name: University of Ghana International Students Fees
- Account Number: 2441000716652
- Bank Details: Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon Branch
- Swift: ECOCGHAC
Or International Transfer through Ecobank (2441000716652 or 1441000716664)
Or Payment with Credit Card on the GT payment platform
Find out more on the 19 Programmes https://law.ug.edu.gh/masters
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