GTEC Approves University of Ghana Fees for 2025/2026, Maintains Facility User Fee

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | January 13 | GTEC Approves University of Ghana Fees for 2025/2026, Maintains Facility User Fee

GTEC has approved University of Ghana fees for the 2025/2026 academic year, maintaining the Academic Facility User Fee and outlining SRC, GRASAG, broadband, and anniversary levies.

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially approved the University of Ghana fees for the 2025/2026 academic year, maintaining the Academic Facility User Fee at its previous level.

The approval, announced on Monday, 12 January 2026, follows public discussions and concerns surrounding fee increments at the University of Ghana. The statement was signed by the Director-General of GTEC, Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai.

GTEC Maintains Academic Facility User Fee

According to GTEC, the Academic Facility User Fee for the University of Ghana will remain unchanged from the 2024/2025 academic year, meaning students will not experience any increase under this category.

The Commission explained that the decision was taken to ease financial pressure on students while ensuring stability and consistency in fee administration across public universities.

Approved University of Ghana Fees and Levies

Under the approved fee structure, students of the University of Ghana will pay the following levies for the 2025/2026 academic year:

SRC Dues: GH₵50

SRC Development Levy: GH₵150

GRASAG Development Levy: GH₵250

Telecel Broadband Levy: GH₵122 (applicable to all undergraduate students, including freshmen)

In addition, GTEC approved a one-off 75th Anniversary Levy of GH₵100, which will apply only to the 2025/2026 academic year and will not be extended beyond that period.

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Students’ Rights and Opt-Out Provisions

GTEC further emphasized that students must be adequately informed of their rights, including provisions that allow students to opt out of certain levies where applicable, in line with established guidelines.

The Commission urged university authorities to ensure clear communication and transparency in the implementation of the approved fees.

Promoting Transparency in Tertiary Education Financing

“This announcement seeks to resolve issues surrounding the 2025/2026 fee schedule for the University of Ghana. We are counting on the usual cooperation of all stakeholders to implement it effectively,” the statement noted.

GTEC added that the approval forms part of broader efforts to strengthen transparency, compliance, and accountability within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.

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