How to Pay Student Fees at the University of Ghana: A Guide for International Students

Paying your student fees is a crucial part of the registration process at the University of Ghana. To successfully register for both academic and residential services, students must pay at least the minimum required fees.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to help international students understand the payment process.

Important Guidelines for Making Payments

1. Approved Banks: Fees should only be paid at the University of Ghana’s approved banks (details below).
2. Fee Deposit Slip: Ensure all deposits are made using a Fee Deposit Slip.
3. Cash Payments: Only cash payments are accepted at the bank; personal cheques are not allowed.
4. Accurate Details: Double-check that your Student Index Number and Name are correctly quoted on the slip.
5. Correct Amount: Confirm that the amount on your bank receipt matches what you paid.
6. Account Verification: Ensure the account name on the deposit slip is University of Ghana.
7. Cheque Payments: Only corporate cheques are accepted at the University’s Cash Office.

Payment Methods Available for Students

Students can pay their fees using one of the following options:

1. At the Bank:
   • Visit any of the approved banks to pay in cash.
2. Online Payments:
   • Pay using Visa Card or Mastercard via UGPay.
3. International Transfers:
   • Foreign students paying from outside Ghana must cover all transfer-related charges, as these will not be borne by the University.

Approved Banks for International Fee Collection

For students outside Ghana, here are the approved banks for international transfers:

A. Ecobank Ghana Limited

• Account Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection
• Account Number: 0161094409780403
• Branch: Legon
• Swift Code: ECOCGHAC

B. Access Bank

• Account Name: University of Ghana Fee Collection Account
• Account Number: 0241014034261
• Branch: Legon
• Swift Code: ABNGGHAC

C. Prudential Bank Ltd (PBL) – PAPSS (Pan-African Payment and Settlement System)

• Account Name: UG Fees Collection Account

• Account Number: 0381000010012

• Branch: Legon

• Countries Available: Nigeria, Djibouti, Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

• Visit any participating member bank outside Ghana.
• Complete the PAPSS request form with details like UG’s PBL account, Student ID, Payment Type, Amount, and Transaction Date.
• The sending bank will initiate the transfer to Prudential Bank, and UG’s account will be credited in real-time.

Payments in Ghana (for International Students Present in Ghana)

• USD Payments:

Ecobank or Access Bank with account names listed for UG fee collection.

• GHS (Ghana Cedi) Payments:

International students already in Ghana can pay in GHS at any of the University’s collection banks.

Academic Registration Deadlines

• First Semester: At least 50% of fees must be paid before registration.
• Second Semester: Full payment (100%) is required before registration.

For any fee-related issues, students can reach out to the Students Account Office at +233 20 911 4001 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (GMT).

Ensure all payments are made promptly to avoid delays in your academic and residential registration.

Source: knustnoticeboard.info