Academic Merit
For applicants with outstanding WASSCE or degree results.
Criteria & how to apply →2026 / 2027 Academic Year
Your place at Central starts here.
Dates, fees, scholarships and a clear application path — on one page. Results still pending? Apply now and upload them when they arrive.
Admissions Portal
Do it all from here.
Eligibility, e-voucher, Transflow application forms and admission status — the full journey lives natively on this site. The old /online and external status pages are retired.
Check eligibility
Enter WASSCE grades (or upload a certificate) and see programmes you qualify for — free.
Eligibility checker →Buy e-Voucher
Dial *887*9# or buy online. You need a voucher PIN before you can apply.
Apply Online
Open the correct Transflow form for your category and cohort. PIN required.
Programme forms →Admission Status
Already applied? Search the published offer list by name (Degree or Diploma/ATHE).
Check status →Fees & schedules
Download official 2026/2027 undergraduate and graduate fee PDFs.
View fees →International Students
Entry information, equivalences and support for applicants outside Ghana.
Entry information →New here? The order is simple: check eligibility → buy an e-Voucher → apply with the PIN → upload documents → track your status. Forms open on Transflow; the journey starts on this website. Application guidelines →
How to buy an e-Voucher — step by step
- Dial the USSD code
*887*9#on your phone — or buy an e-Voucher via link. - Enter
CUas the name of the university. - Select the form you want to purchase from the list of options.
- Wait for the prompt to approve the payment.
- Enter your PIN to approve payment.
- If the prompt was not received, dial
*170#and select My Approvals to make payment. - An SMS with your voucher details arrives after successful payment.
- To retrieve your voucher again, dial
*887*9#and select the option to view history.
How to Apply
Four steps. About twenty minutes.
Check your eligibility
Enter your results in the free eligibility checker and see every programme you qualify for — before paying anything.
Apply online
Complete the online application and pay the application fee by mobile money or card.
Upload documents
Results slips, certificates and a passport photo. Awaiting results? Submit now, upload when released.
Receive your offer
Offers go out on a rolling basis. Check admission status, accept, pay fees (payment plans available) and register for orientation.
Key Dates
Deadline calendar — 2026/2027.
| Intake | Application window | Levels | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 2 May – 31 Aug 2026 | All levels | Early Sept 2026 |
| January 2027 | Oct – Dec 2026 | Selected programmes | Mid-Jan 2027 |
| Distance / CODE | Rolling | Diploma · Top-up · UG | Per cohort |
Dates are confirmed by the Registry each cycle — this table is CMS-managed so it is never stale.
Investment
Fees — displayed, not hidden.
Representative fees for the 2026/2027 academic year — fresher rate, main campus. Every programme page carries its own exact fee (and the international US$ rate where it applies); this table shows one flagship programme per school.
| School — programme | Per semester | Per year | International | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Official undergraduate L100–L400 and graduate PDF schedules are on the Fees page. Payment plans are available. Per-year figures assume two semesters; continuing-year and Kumasi-campus rates differ. Confirm the final schedule with the Finance Office.
Funding
Scholarships & support.
Need-Based Support
Assessed bursaries and structured payment plans.
Criteria & how to apply →Sports & Talent
For athletes and creatives representing the university.
Criteria & how to apply →Ministry & Church
Awards connected to the university's founding mission.
Criteria & how to apply →Questions
Asked all the time.
Can I apply before my WASSCE results are released?
Yes — apply now and upload your results when released. Offers are conditional until verified.
What are the minimum entry requirements?
Credit passes (A1–C6) in six subjects — three core including English and Mathematics, plus three electives relevant to your programme. Each programme page lists specifics.
Do you accept mature applicants?
Yes, from age 25 with an entrance examination and interview.
Can I pay fees in instalments?
Structured payment plans are available — details with your offer letter.
Stuck? Talk to a real person.
Admissions Office · Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00 · +233 (0)30 702 0540 · admissions@central.edu.gh · WhatsApp 055 510 1093
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