The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially approved the fee structure for the University of Ghana (UG) for the 2025/2026 academic year, assuring students that there will be no increase in the Academic Facility User Fee.
In a statement released on Monday, January 12, 2026, and signed by the Director-General of GTEC, Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Commission said the decision was aimed at providing clarity and addressing concerns that had arisen over the University’s proposed fees for the upcoming academic year.
According to GTEC, the Academic Facility User Fee will remain unchanged at the 2024/2025 rate, ensuring that students are not exposed to additional financial pressure. The Commission stressed that maintaining the fee reflects its commitment to fairness and affordability in tertiary education.
Beyond the facility user fee, GTEC outlined other approved charges applicable to students of the University of Ghana. These include Student Representative Council (SRC) dues of GH¢50, an SRC Development Levy of GH¢150, and a Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) Development Levy of GH¢250. Undergraduate students, including freshmen, will also be required to pay a Telecel Broadband Levy of GH¢122.
Additionally, GTEC approved the introduction of a 75th Anniversary Levy of GH¢100, which will apply strictly to the 2025/2026 academic year. The Commission clarified that the levy is a one-off charge linked to the University’s anniversary celebrations and will not be extended beyond the period.
The Commission further emphasised the importance of transparency and student awareness, noting that students must be adequately informed of their rights, including the option to opt out of certain levies where applicable. It described the publication of the approved fees as part of broader efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and compliance within Ghana’s tertiary education sector.
“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’s intervention follows growing public and student interest in university fees across the country and forms part of its regulatory oversight mandate to ensure that fee adjustments remain fair, justified, and aligned with national education policies.
