Zenith University College, Accra, Ghana Admission Requirements

Ghana’s most contemporary private university, Zenith University College was established in December 2001 and placed in a unique position in the private tertiary education industry with a philosophy of providing borderless higher education to contribute its quota in tackling the problems that beset our TEI at present. Zenith University College took off as a tertiary institution in November 2005.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO ZENITH UNIVERSITY  COLLEGE GHANA

Candidates/Applicants should (Ghanaian and Foreign) should posses any of the following requirements listed below:

LEVEL 100: DIRECT ADMISSION INTO ZENITH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, ACCRA

• WASSE/SSSCE: Passes in six subjects, three  Core, including English and Mathematics and three  Electives with an aggregate score of twenty four  or better (SSSCE) and thirty –six or better (WASSCE).
• GCE O Level: five credit passes including English and Mathematics and two  “A” Level passes excluding General Paper.
• Ghana Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) with passes in English and Mathematics.
• Other diplomas/certificates deemed equivalent to any of the above qualifications including foreign qualifications will be considered on their own merits and on a case by case basis.
• ICT applicants: In addition to the general entry requirements, applicants with SSSCE/WASSCE must have passed elective Mathematics and Physics.

 LEVEL 100- MATURE STUDENTS ADMISSIONS INTO ZENITH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, ACCRA, GHANA

• Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• A minimum of the 25 years of age.
• A minimum of three  years working experience.
• A minimum of three  GCE “0” Level credit passes OR three passes in any of the following: Ghana Commercial Examination (formally RSA), Stage 2, Ghana Business Certificate Examination, Senior Stenographer Certificate, or SSSCE/WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.
• A pass in an entrance examination in Mathematics, English and General Paper organized by Zenith University College. Candidates may also be required to attend an interview.

LEVEL 200 Admissions

• GCE “A” Level: Three 3 passes plus General Paper and five 5 GCE “O” Level credit passes including English and Mathematics.
• Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) from a recognized Institution/Examining Body and five  WASSCE/SSSCE /GCE “O” Level credit passes including English and Mathematics.
• Foundation stages (Part II /I : Old and New system) : ACCA, ICA( Ghana) CIM (U.K.), CIMA, ICSA, LCC and similar professional qualifications with five  G C E “O” Level SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English and Mathematics.
• ABE/CTH Diploma 1 and 2 with SSSCE/WASSCE/GCE “O” Level credit passes in English and Mathematics.
• RSA/Ghana Commercial Certificate Stage II in five  subjects with GCE “O” Level/WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes in English and Mathematics.
• RSA Stage III in three  subjects with credit passes in English and Mathematics in GCE “O” Level/WASSCE/SSSCE passes in English and Mathematics.
• Ghana Business Certificate Examination (GBCE), Advanced Level, with GCE “O” Level/WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes in English and Mathematics,
• Post – Secondary Teachers Certificate ‘A’ with five  credit passes at GCE “O” Level or six  WASSCE/SSSCE passes, including English and Mathematics.
• University Diploma/HND: for students wishing to study programmes other than their areas of specialization at the diploma/HND Level.
• Diploma in Public Finance and Accounting, Institute of Accountancy Training.
• Other equivalent qualifications to be assessed on their own merit and on a case-by-case basis.

 LEVEL 300 TOP-UP ADMISSION (FOUR SEMESTERS)

• HND (in same area of specialization applied for).
• University Diploma: Grade B or better (in the same area of specialization applied for).
• Part III (Old/New System): ICA (Ghana) , CIM (U.K.) ACCA, CIMA, ICSA,LCC and similar professional qualifications.
• ABE/CTH Advanced Diploma, Association of Computer Professionals (ACP) and similar Advanced Diploma Certificates (3 semesters).
• Diploma from Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).
• Other equivalent qualifications to be assessed on their own merit and on a case-by-case basis.

Zenith University College does admissions twice a year — January / February & August / September. However, admission forms are being sold throughout the year.

ABE
Applicants must normally be 18 years of age and hold the minimum entry requirement of
– GCE ’0′ Levels including English and Mathematics, RSA II, LCC II, NVTI, DBS
– Senior High School Certificates (SHSC) in at least 6 subjects including English and Mathematics.
OR

‘A’ Level passes 1 for entry to diploma level. Holders of higher qualifications may gain exemption from some of the examinations.

OR

First degree or HND for entry to advanced diploma level.

Law
Applicants for graduate route must possess first degree from a recognized university.
Applicants for the standard route must possess 3 GCE ‘A’ level passes and 3 GCE ‘O’ level passes including Mathematics & English

OR

2 GCE Advanced level passes and 5 GCE Ordinary level passes including Mathematics & English

OR

The equivalent in country qualification.

Via: Zenith University Ghana