Distance Admissions

(1)       B.Ed. in Basic Education (Upper Primary Option)

(2)       B.Ed. in Basic Education (Junior High School Option)

(3)       B.Ed. in Early Grade Education

(4)       B.A. in English Language Education

(5)       B.Sc. in Mathematics Education

(6)       B.A. in Social Studies Education

(7)       Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting)

(8)       Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

(1)       Diploma in Basic Education

(2)       Diploma in Early Grade Education

(3)       Diploma in Education

(1)       Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

(2)       Master of Education in English

(3)       Master of Education in Mathematics

(3)       Master of Education in Science

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. WASSCE with Credits (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects.
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects.
3. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
4. Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)
5. Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than the DBE certificate) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years). Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

1. The entry requirements are the same as items (1) to (5) of the requirements for the Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).

1. The entry requirements are the same as items (i) to (iii) of the requirements for the 4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education programme (Upper Primary Option).
2. Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at Level 300 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 2 years)
3. Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than the DECE certificate) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years). Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders

a)   WASSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including Literature-in-English.

b)  SSSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2.  Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects including Literature-in-English.

c)  Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least a credit            grade in Literature-in-English at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature                entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme.                  Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d)  Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
2. Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects including Elective Mathematics.

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Must possess Credits (A - D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus
2. Credits (A – D) in three (3) elective subjects (in General Science or Business) including Elective
3. Mathematics with the total aggregate of 24 or better.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least a credit grade in Elective Mathematics at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d) Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

a)   WASSCE Holders

Must have six (6) Credits (A1 – C6) comprising four (4) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies plus Credits (A1-C6) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

b)  SSSCE Candidates

1. Must have six (6) Credits (A – D) comprising four (4) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies and
2. Credits (A-D) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, History, Government, and CRS/IRS.

c) Tertiary Diploma certificate holders from any recognised tertiary institution, with at least credit in any two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History, Government at SSSCE or WASSCE, will be exempted from writing mature entrance examination. Such applicants will be placed at Level 100 of the 4-Year programme. Please note that this does not include Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) holders.

d)  Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

a) WASSCE Candidates

1. Candidate must have Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits in any other three (3) relevant elective subjects (i.e. Business Management, Financial Accounting, Elective mathematics, Cost Accounting, Economics, and Business Mathematics).

b) SSSCE Candidates

1. Candidate must have Credits in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science/Integrated Science OR Social Studies, plus
2. Credits (A-D) in any two (2) of the following: Business Management, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Business Mathematics), plus
3. A credit pass (A-D) in one of any of the following: Elective Mathematics and Economics.

c)  Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘item 2’ under ‘Definition of Terms’ for            details).

d) Diploma Holders

1. Holders of Diploma in Accounting Studies from the University of Education, Winneba or any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme.
2. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from any recognised tertiary institution with at least 2nd Class Lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme.
3. Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than those mentioned in (i) and (ii) above) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 100 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 4 years)

NB: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

1. WASSCE with Credits (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects with the total aggregate of 36 or better
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective subjects with the total aggregate of 24 or better.
3. Mature Applicants: Must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

Diploma Holders (Post Diploma applicants)

4. Holders of Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Education, Winneba or its equivalent from any recognized University will be placed at level 300 of the programme.
5. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from any recognised tertiary institution in any of the following programmes: Human Resource Management, Secretaryship and Management, Accountancy, Marketing, Purchasing & Supply with at least 2nd Class Lower will also be placed at level 300 of the programme
6. Tertiary Diploma certificate Holders (other than those mentioned in (iv) and (v) above) from any recognised tertiary institution will be placed at level 200 of the programme (i.e. they will pursue the programme for 3 years).

NB: Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. WASSCE with credits (A1 – C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credits (A1 – C6) in any two (2) elective subjects.
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in Five (5) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus two (2) elective subjects.
3. Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).
4. Teacher's Certificate 'A' from a recognized College of Education or Institution.

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. WASSCE with passes (A1 –D7) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics & Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credits (A1 – C6) in in any three (3) elective subjects.
2. SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics & Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three (3) elective subjects.
3. Mature applicants must be 25 years or above (Refer to ‘Definition of Terms’ for details).

Applicants must possess any ONE of the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of study.
2. A tertiary Diploma or a Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent from any accredited tertiary institution
3. An Advanced/Part III Certificate in a trade subject.

NB: This programme is by Direct Entry only. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification alone cannot be used for admission into this programme.

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in any field of study.
2. A satisfactory performance at a screening interview organised by the CODeL, UEW.

1. Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree in English with education component (eg B.A. English Language Education) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.
2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education component must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.
3. Must pass a selection interview.

1. Applicants should possess a good bachelor's degree in Mathematics with education component (e.g. B.Ed. Mathematics or B.Sc. Mathematics Education) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.
2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education component must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.
3. Must pass a selection interview.

1. Applicants should possess a good bachelor's degree in a Science/Applied Science subject with education component (e.g. B.Sc. Physics Education) from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) or its equivalent from a recognised University in the relevant field of study.
2.  Applicants with B.Sc. degree without education component in the sciences or the applied sciences who are teaching in an educational institution or applied sciences. Such applicants must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.
3. Must pass a selection interview.

1. Applicants must have a first degree with education component from a recognised University.
2. Applicants with B.A. or B.Sc. degree without education component must also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education in addition.
3. All applicants must pass a selection interview.

• Application into the Distance Learning Programme for the 2023/2024 Academic Year is strictly by the ONLINE application mode.

Procedures for application are as follows:

S/N      BANK

1.         All UEW Campus Revenue Points

2.         Ghana Post

3.         GCB Bank Ltd.

4.         Mobile Money: (*887*9# on all networks)

5.         Zenith Bank Gh Ltd.

6.         Consolidated Bank Gh Ltd.

7.         Prudential Bank

8.         Republic Bank Gh Ltd.

9.         Agricultural Development Bank

10.       Ecobank Ghana Ltd.

•  Visit the University’s website at www.uew.edu.gh Click on Admissions, and select Apply Online >>>. Log in with your Voucher Serial Number and PIN, fill an appropriate application form and submit online.

Candidates would find additional information on the UEW website to guide them.

The cost of the application form for admission to distance programmes for local applicants are as follows:

1. Direct/Post-Diploma Applicants – Gh¢255.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty-Five Ghana Cedis)
2. Mature Applicants – Gh¢405.00 (Four Hundred and Five Ghana Cedis – this includes the cost for the entrance exams to be organized by the University)
3. Post Graduate Applicants - Gh¢325.00 (Three Hundred and Twenty-Five Ghana Cedis)
4. Foreign Applicants and Ghanaian Applicants outside Ghana can purchase a set of Application forms online for US $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars).

• The closing date for the submission of completed Application Forms is Friday, 27th October, 2023 (for Mature Applicants) and Friday, 22nd Decmber, 2023 (for Direct & Post Diploma Applicants).

NB: Master of Education programmes are available only at Kumasi and Winneba Study Centres.