ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1       Diploma programmes

Applicants for admission must have obtained at least credits in Core English, Core Mathematics, Core Social Studies, Core Integrated Science and two electives at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or the Post- Secondary Teachers Certificate “A” of the Ministry of Education of Ghana or any relevant professional qualification approved by the Academic Board. Other suitable candidates who pass a special qualifying examination may be admitted. In addition, candidates must have satisfied approved departmental requirements.

 

2       Bachelor Degree programmes

The University shall admit the following categories of students into Level 100 of the Bachelor degree programme.

  1. Holders of Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) with passes (at Grade D or better) in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus three elective subjects, with an aggregate of 24 or
  2. Holders of West African Senior Secondary (School) Certificate Examination (WASSCE) of WAEC with passes (at Grade C6 or better) in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus three elective subjects, with an aggregate score of 36 or better.
  3. Candidates with a combination of SSSCE and WASSCE may also
  4. Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level with five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes and a pass in General One of the ‘A’ Level passes must be at grade D or better.
  5. Holders of (i) Ghana GCE ‘O’ Level with five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics, (ii) Teachers’ Post-Secondary School Certificate (2- or 3-year) without Diploma, and (iii) other High-School- equivalent certificates (local or foreign) are encouraged to apply as Mature
  6. Holders of other qualifications [such as Professional certificates and Diplomas: HND (First and Second Class), ICA, CIM, ; RSA II and above, DBS (with Distinction), GIJ certificate, Teachers’ Diploma, a University degree in unrelated subject] can apply and would be considered for placement into Level 200 or 300 on a case-by-case basis at an interview. [Applications should include relevant transcripts and SSSCE/WASSCE/GCE result slips].

 

  1. Mature applicants with a minimum age of 25 years, who do not necessarily satisfy the above standard requirements for admission but have reasonable educational background and 3 years working experience, or have demonstrated ability for academic work, can apply. Such applicants shall have to pass a University Entrance Examination in English (Essay, Comprehension, Grammar and Usage) Mathematics and General Paper (Quantitative Methods, Critical and Logical Thinking, and Current Affairs) and may be required to pass an interview. [Applications should include a copy each of birth certificate, letters showing first and current employment, and any other relevant examination results].
  2. Foreign students with qualifications equivalent to those in (a), (b), (c) and

(d) above may be considered for admission. They must, however, show evidence of proficiency in English Language.

  1. The Islamic University College admits a limited number of students who are already enrolled in other Universities. Such students transfer from their university to the Islamic University College to complete their course of study for a degree/diploma of the Islamic University A student transferring from one university to the Islamic University College should accumulate a minimum study period of 6 semesters as a full time student inthis university before he/she becomes eligible for graduation.