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JUST IN: University of Ghana Increases Fees by Over 25% for 2025/2026 Academic Year

3rd January 2026

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | January 03 | JUST IN: University of Ghana Increases Fees by Over 25% for 2025/2026 Academic Year

The University of Ghana has announced a fee increase of over 25 percent across all colleges for the 2025/2026 academic year, sparking concerns among students over affordability and financial pressure.

Major Fee Hike Announced at University of Ghana

The University of Ghana (UG) has announced a significant increase in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year, with increments exceeding 25 per cent across all colleges. The announcement has triggered widespread concern among students, parents, and education stakeholders, as the new fees are expected to place additional financial strain on households already grappling with rising living costs.

Students Demand Justification from Management

Following the release of the new fee structure, students are calling on university management to provide clear, transparent, and detailed explanations for the sharp increase. Many argue that without adequate justification, the hike risks undermining access to higher education, particularly for students from low- and middle-income families. Student leaders have warned that the decision could:

Increase student debt and financial hardship
Force some students to defer or withdraw from programmes
Widen inequality in access to tertiary education

Impact Across All Colleges

Preliminary information indicates that the fee increases affect all colleges and programmes, including:

Humanities and Social Sciences
Basic and Applied Sciences
Health Sciences
Education
Agriculture

The across-the-board nature of the increment has intensified criticism, as students note that cost structures and resource needs vary significantly among colleges.

Broader Concerns About Tertiary Education Costs in Ghana

The development has reignited national debate on the rising cost of tertiary education in Ghana, especially at public universities. Education analysts caution that repeated fee hikes, without corresponding increases in student support, risk excluding capable students and undermining Ghana’s human capital development goals.

What Happens Next

Student representative bodies are expected to formally engage university management in the coming days, seeking dialogue on:

The basis for the fee increments
Possible phased implementation
Expanded financial aid, scholarships, or flexible payment plans

University management is yet to issue a detailed public statement addressing these concerns.

Key Highlights

University of Ghana increases fees by over 25% for 2025/2026
Fee hike affects all colleges and programmes
Students demand clear justification and transparency
Concerns raised over affordability and access to higher education

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