The University of Ghana (UG) has defended its approved fees for the 2025/2026 academic year, insisting it has not increased Academic Facility User Fees and remains committed to complying with all legal and regulatory requirements.
This comes after the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) directed UG to strictly comply with the fees approved by the Ministry of Education for the 2025/2026 academic year, warning that failure to do so will attract sanctions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, GTEC disclosed that the approved fees, as communicated earlier by the Commission, remain valid and in force, despite reservations raised by the University’s management.
The Office of the Registrar in a statement issued on Thursday January 15, 2026 said the University is fully aligned with the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080), and operates under the regulatory oversight of GTEC.
According to university, all statutory fees are implemented only after parliamentary approval, with the University Council providing governance oversight to ensure due process is followed.
UG stressed that Academic Facility User Fees for the 2025/2026 academic year has not been increased and has remained unchanged since the 2023/2024 academic year.
Management explained that adjustments seen in other components of the fee structure stemmed from student-led recommendations following engagements and advocacy by the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG).
These student-introduced levies and dues, the University said, were approved by Council after going through the required procedures.
The University disclosed that its officials, together with student leaders, met with the Deputy Minister for Education, GTEC and other stakeholders on January 8, 2026, to discuss fees for the upcoming academic year.
At the meeting, it was agreed that the SRC Development Levy, adjusted after SRC-led consultations to support student-focused initiatives, would be set at GH¢200.
UG also clarified that the Telecel data package included in the fee structure is an optional service meant to support students’ academic and digital connectivity needs, stressing that students are free to opt out.
Addressing concerns over the 75th Anniversary Levy, the University explained that the levy is not a new charge but supports an ongoing legacy project—the multipurpose Student Experience Centre—initiated during UG’s 75th anniversary celebrations in 2023. The project, according to management, is aimed at improving facilities and services to enhance the student experience for both current and future students.
The statement highlighted UG’s commitment to transparency and accountability, noting that fees are clearly itemised to help students, parents and guardians understand what each charge supports.
Management acknowledged that the University’s size and transparent practices often attract public scrutiny but said it remains focused on clarity, engagement and strict compliance.
UG further pointed to measures taken to ease the financial burden on students, including the reduction of the registration payment requirement from 70 percent to 50 percent of approved fees. This, the University said, allows students to register upon paying half of their fees, with flexible arrangements to settle outstanding balances. Scholarship opportunities are also available through the Student Financial Aid Office to support eligible students.
UG said it remains committed to constructive engagement with GTEC, government and student leadership to ensure that all fees and levies align with national law, ministerial approval and established governance frameworks, while safeguarding student welfare and maintaining academic quality.
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