HOW TO APPLY 2024 UDS ADMISSIONS

Mode of Application for Domestic (Ghanaian) Applicants

All Ghanaian applicants for the 2023/2024 Academic Year admissions are required to use the UDS online application portal. The procedure for the online application process is as follows:

1. 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.OR
2. 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.
3. The E-Voucher contains the PIN, and Serial Number required for the completion of the online form.
4. Access the online form by visiting our online admissions portal at www.admissions.uds.edu.gh soon after payment.
5. 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.
6. A completed form will not be considered for admission unless it is SUBMITTED after accepting our Data Confirmation Policy
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Undergraduate applicants must print out 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).
10. 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).
11. 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: admissions2023@uds.edu.gh.
    Note: In the subject line of the Email, write only applicant’s full name and serial number in brackets. Eg. Abena Mansa (2200000)
12. 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

Closing Date (Undergraduate)
Closing date for submission of applications is June 30, 2023.  Candidates should note that, no applications will be accepted after the closing date.

Closing Date (Postgraduate)
Closing date for applications for only sandwich programmes is June 15, 2023. Candidates should note that no applications for sandwich programmes will be accepted after this date (June 15, 2023).

Mode of Application for Foreign Applicants

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 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: admissions2023@uds.edu.gh.
   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
Closing date for submission of application is June 30, 2023. Candidates should note that no applications will be accepted after the closing date.

For further information or questions, please contact us through the following numbers (during working hours – 8am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday):
or send an email to:
academicaffairs@uds.edu.gh