How to Apply
Each year, we read every application with care and then experience the joy of welcoming students to the Ashesi community. To help with the application process, we have provided answers to frequently asked questions below. You may also send email to: admissions@ashesi.edu.gh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You may apply to Ashesi using the online application portal. Complete your application in the portal as follows:
- Register on the portal and setup a password for your account.
- Login to the portal and select what type of application you wish to make.
- Follow instructions and upload all support documents requested. Note that you can save, log off and log back in to the system over a period of time to complete your application.
- Once your application is complete, press the ‘submit’ button to complete the process. The admissions committee will not begin evaluating your application until you have pressed the submit button.
Note:
- The admissions selection committee reviews all submitted applications and invites shortlisted candidates for an interview. A final decision is made on the strength of the application information provided and a personal interview.
- Financial aid awards will be made on the basis of evidence provided and availability of funds.
- You will be notified when a decision has been made.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
Applicants must complete the application form and submit with one of the following examination results and high school transcripts:
- West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE); Six subjects are used to calculate your standard WASSCE score: Integrated Science, Core Math, Core English and three electives. A minimum grade of C6 in each subject is required to apply.
- Students intending to major in Engineering must have taken Physics and Elective/Further Mathematics.
- Six IGCSE (G.C.E. O-Level) passes including Mathematics, English, and Science are required together with at least three ‘A’ Level passes (with grade A-D)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- American / Canadian High School Diploma
- French Baccalaureate (a certified copy of the original score and a certified translated copy in English)
- Other equivalent exam results approved by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
Applicants for the Master’s in Mechatronic Engineering programme with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, computer, allied engineering, or other related degrees will be considered for the programme. Applicants with aforementioned degrees awarded beyond five years as at the time of their application can also apply, if they can show evidence of consistent on-the-job professional development.
Additional Requirements for International Students
In addition to meeting the standard admissions requirements, applications from international students must meet the following requirements:
- Certified Translation: Transcripts or other supporting documents submitted by international applicants in a language other than English must be translated and certified as copies of the original document(s).
- Evidence of English Language proficiency: International students for who English was not a language of instruction during high school, must submit evidence of English language proficiency, including but not limited to the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Fee information is shared here in Ashesi’s fact book. All fees are payable in Ghana Cedis (GHS).
Ashesi offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. You can learn more about our current programmes by clicking here.
Details about paying application fees are available on the application portal.
To request an application waiver, send email to admissions@ashesi.edu.gh asking for an application fee waiver. The waiver will be determined after a review of a short questionnaire sent to you by the admissions team.
Yes. We encourage you to apply even while you wait for the results of your standardized exam (WASSCE, A-Level, IB, etc.) Applying early enables the admissions office to review other parts of your application such as your personal essay, extracurriculars, high school transcripts, and to schedule an interview as appropriate. When you receive your exam results, reopen your application, include the results, and resubmit. This process enables the admissions office to make a final decision on your application sooner.
Ashesi accepts transfer students to our undergraduate programs, and if your application is successful you may be eligible to have a maximum of one year of study waived at Ashesi.
To request a transfer to Ashesi, select the “Transfer” option in the online application portal, and provide the following supporting documentation:
- Official high school completion certificate or university entry exam results
- Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended
It is your responsibility to ensure that Ashesi has received an official transcript from each institution attended to complete your application.
Graduate programme applications may only be submitted online. Undergraduate applicants may submit paper applications.
Paper application can be submitted by e-mail (Preferred)
Scan completed application and email to:
admissions@ashesi.edu.gh
OR in-person
Ashesi University,
1 University Avenue,
Berekuso, Ghana
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Please Note:
The admissions office can only complete processing for your application upon receipt of the proof of payment. The university is not liable for payments transferred into the wrong account or those which may, due to a bank error, not reflect in Ashesi’s bank account.
You may submit new information by logging into your admissions account to edit your application and uploading additional documents. Once all edits are made, click on the “re-submit” button. You may also send an email message to admissions@ashesi.edu.gh to submit new information.