UDS Admission Requirements & Application Forms

UDS Admission Requirements & Application Forms. The management of the University of Development Studies (UDS) has announced the opening of the UDS admissions process for the 2024/2025 academic year. Below are the UDS admission requirements for students interested in enrolling in UDS for their certificate, diploma or degree programmes.

UDS Admission Requirements

Below are the general admission requirements for the UDS degree and diploma programmes.

Candidates are required to get a pass in three core subjects and three elective subjects pertaining to the area of study. The aggregate score of all six subjects (core and elective) should be 36 or better than that.

WASSCE Holders (for Degree Programmes)

• WASSCE holders seeking admission into Degree programmes must have at least C6 in all their three Core and three Elective Subjects.
• WASSCE holders who have Grade D7 or E8 or F9 in any one of their three Core or three Elective subjects are advised not to apply for a degree programme.
• Candidates should therefore possess, at least, credit scores/grades in the following:
• Three Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics (Core) and Integrated Science / Social Studies).
• Any three elective subjects in the relevant programmes.
• The aggregate score of the best six (6) subjects (three core and three electives) must not exceed 36

NB:

However, admissions will be on a competitive basis, and various programmes offered in UDS have their cut-off points much lower than the aggregate of 36 for WASSCE.

• Candidates should note that Social Studies is not an elective subject.
• For candidates who read Arts and Business subjects at WASSCE, a grade in Social Studies may be used in place of the grade in Integrated Science in the calculation of their aggregates if the Social Studies grade is better than the grade in Integrated Science. This is however on condition that the candidate has at least a pass in Integrated Science.
  For Science students, however, Social Studies (Core) does not replace Integrated Science (Core) in the calculation of candidates’ aggregates.

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WASSCE Holders (for Diploma Programmes)

Candidates who do not meet the requirements for Degree programmes in UDS are advised to apply for any one of the Diploma programmes

• Diploma in  Development Education
• Basic Education
• Early Childhood
• Care and Education

all of which are offered at the Tamale Campus. But the below Diploma programmes are offered at Nyankpala Campus.

• Diploma in Social Change Communication
• Agriculture Technology
• Family and Consumer Science
• Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
• Natural Resource Management

To be admitted into a Diploma programme, 

• three credit passes in the area of specialization (elective subjects) and at least two passes ( D7 or better) in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE are required.
• Any candidate without a pass in English Language and Mathematics (core) need not apply for the Diploma.
• It is not likely that all candidates with the minimum requirements for Diploma programmes will be admitted.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have good grades/credit passes.
• Candidates, who have met the requirements for Degree programmes (Credits in three electives and three core subjects), but have aggregates that are not good enough may be admitted into Diploma programmes.

UDS Application Process

UDS Application Process for Ghanaian Students

All Ghanaian applicants for the 2024/2025 Academic Year admissions are required to use the UDS online application portal. The procedure for the online application process is as follows:

Where to buy UDS E-voucher?

Make a payment of GH¢ 200.00 (Two Hundred Ghana Cedis) for Undergraduate E-Voucher or GH¢ 250.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis) for Postgraduate E-Voucher at any Stanbic Bank, GCB Bank, Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), National Investment Bank (NIB), Prudential Bank,  Zenith Bank and Ecobank branches throughout the country.

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UDS Admission Application Process – Ghanaian Applicants

1. Visit UDS online payment portal at www.pay.uds.edu.gh with a Master Card or Visa Card to make an online payment of GHC200.00 (Two Hundred Ghana Cedis) for the undergraduate e-Voucher or GHC250.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis) for the postgraduate e-Voucher. Print the advice slip for future reference.
2. The E-Voucher contains the PIN, and Serial Number required for the completion of the online form.
3. Access the online form by visiting our online admissions portal at www.admissions.uds.edu.gh soon after payment.
4. In completing the online form, applicants will be required to upload their most recent passport size photographs with white background and relevant certificates. Applicants who use objects instead of their own photographs would be disqualified.
5. A completed form will not be considered for admission unless it is SUBMITTED after accepting our Data Confirmation Policy
6. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before finally submitting their online applications. A form, once submitted, can only be viewed, but cannot be edited.
7. Candidates are strongly advised to visit any EMS Office in the Country for assistance towards the return of the application documents (see viii). Applicants are advised not to post the forms themselves. They should seek the advice and services of Ghana Post EMS.
8. Undergraduate applicants must print out the application summary; attach results slips, certificates and all other relevant documents. These documents should be submitted in triplicates (three copies each) to the Head (Academic Affairs Department).
9. Postgraduate applicants must print out three copies of the application summary; attach results slips, certificates and all other relevant documents to each form. Three reference letters are also required (at least, two of the referees should be familiar with applicants’ academic work).
10. Applicants should also scan all the documents – signed copy of the application form, results slips, certificates, any valid national ID card and all supporting documents send to the following email address: [email protected].
    Note: In the subject line of the Email, write only applicant’s full name and serial number in brackets. Eg. Abena Mansa (2200000)
11. The application documents as specified in (vii) above should be addressed to:
    The Head (Academic& Students’ Affairs)
    University for Development Studies
    P.O Box TL 1350
    Tamale Campus
    Tamale

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UDS Admission Application Process – Foreign Students

All non-Ghanaian applicants are advised to apply as follows:

1. Visit UDS online payment portal at www.pay.uds.edu.gh with a Master Card or Visa Card to make an online payment of $100.00 (One Hundred US Dollars) for the undergraduate e-Voucher
2. Print the advice slip for future reference
3. Access the online form by visiting our online admissions portal at www.admissions.uds.edu.gh soon after payment.
4. In completing the online form, candidates will be required to upload their passport size photographs and certificates
5. A completed form is not considered until it is SUBMITTED
6. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before they finally submit their online applications. A form, once submitted, can only be viewed, but cannot be edited.
7. Print out the application summary; attach results slips, certificates and all other relevant documents. These documents should be submitted in triplicates (Three copies each) to the Head (Academic & Students’ Affairs).
8. applicants should also scan all the documents – signed copy of the application form, results slips, certificates, any valid national ID card and all supporting documents send to the following email address: [email protected].
   Note: In the subject line of the Email, write only applicant’s full name and serial number in brackets. Eg. Abena Mansa (2200000).
9. The application documents as specified above should be addressed to:
   The Head (Academic & Students’ Affairs)
   University for Development Studies
   P.O Box TL 1350
   Tamale-GHANA

Closing date for UDS Forms 2024

The closing date for the submission of the UDS application form is June 30, 2024.

Note: No applications will be accepted after the closing date.