The University of Ghana (UG) has clarified that Academic Facility User Fees (AFUF) for the 2025/2026 academic year remain unchanged.
In a statement issued on January 15, 2026, UG confirmed that all academic fees are the same as those charged since the 2023/2024 academic year. The clarification follows public discussions and concerns regarding the University’s fee structure.
The University emphasized that statutory fees are charged in line with the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022 (Act 1080), which requires parliamentary approval before implementation.
Management noted that recent adjustments to some non-academic charges followed recommendations from the Students Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG). Decisions taken during a consultative meeting on January 8, 2026, include:
- Setting the SRC Development Levy at GH¢200 to support student-focused initiatives.
- Restructuring the Telecel Data Package as an optional service, allowing students to opt out if desired.
- Clarifying that the 75th Anniversary Levy is not a new fee but a continued contribution towards the multipurpose Student Experience Centre, a project initiated in 2023.
To ease the financial burden on students and parents, UG has maintained its reduced initial payment policy, requiring only 50 percent of approved fees for registration, down from 70 percent.
The University reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, compliance with national regulations, and engagement with student leadership, while highlighting the availability of scholarships through the Student Financial Aid Office for deserving students.
UG pledged to maintain academic quality, safeguard student welfare, and continue working constructively with government agencies and student representatives on all fee-related matters.
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