A pass in General Paper must be obtained. Candidates must also pass a Universities in Ghana. Direct entry to the next higher level is possible if a course of approved content has been taken in an acceptable institution. Degrees are awarded with honours to candidates who attain Third Class or higher. Successful candidates are selected on the basis of a series of tests a long essay and an interview.
All higher degrees are open to graduates of other approved universities.
For Masters degrees, at least two semesters must be spent studying in the university. For PhD, at least two semesters for graduates of the University of Ghana and at least four semesters for those of other universities must be spent in this university. Thereafter, subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies, candidates may pursue their studies outside the University. This operates under the principle of Academic Credit Transfer, requiring the recognition by one higher educational institution of courses, study periods and examinations which have been completed by two years of higher education at their overseas Universities are admitted to spend a third year of study at the University of Ghana under close supervision of the host institution, and then returning to complete their final year at their home university. Credits earned lunder this special study b are transferrable.