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Entry requirements

The Application Requirement for Undergraduate Students

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West African Examination Council (WAEC) Examination Category

These are the standard nationally recognized examinations for academic progression into tertiary educational institutions in Ghana.
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE). Grade D or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subject.
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science ) and three (3) electives subjects.
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for Science students.
  • Advance Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
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Mature Students’ Entry

These are the standard nationally recognized examinations for academic progression into tertiary educational institutions in Ghana.
  • Be at least 25 years old;
     Show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application
  • Provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment.
  •  The mature applicant must also have relevant work experience and relevant education, and Passes in WASSCE / SSCE English and Mathematics, and/or equivalent academic qualifications. Equivalent education includes but is not limited to Teachers’ Certificates and short-term diplomas from accredited institutions. Mature students may also be required to pass an internal Mature Students’ Entrance Examination.
  • Teachers’ Certificate holders must pass the mature student examination, and will be admitted into Level 100 if successful.
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Foreign Qualifications

All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board Act, 2007 Act 744 (2(2b)). Note should be taken however that the American SAT, TOEFL etc. cannot in themselves be acceptable as entry qualifications into Ghanaian tertiary educational institutions.

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HND: Applicants with Higher National Diploma or Equivalent:

  • The HND must be in an area of study relevant to the proposed programme of study.
  • Applicants with First (1st) Class must have at least 1 (one) year of relevant work experience. Successful applicants will be admitted to Level 300
  • Applicants with Second (2nd) Class Honors (Upper or Lower Divisions), must have at least 1 (one) year of relevant work experience. Successful applicants will be admitted to Level 200.
  • Applicants with Third (3rd) Class or lower must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience. Successful applicants will be admitted to Level 100.
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Professional and Other Entry Qualifications

All professional certificates and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above are referred to the National Accreditation Board for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission.

Note that the Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) qualification cannot, in itself, be used for admission into tertiary education institutions and programmes.

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Specific Engineering Requirements

– this applies to ALL Engineering programmes:
  • Applicants for Engineering must have passes in Physics and Chemistry.
  • For Biomedical Engineering, Biology may be accepted instead of Chemistry.
  • Elective/Further Mathematics is needed for All Engineering programmes.
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Specific Computer Science (Honours) Requirements:

– this applies to ALL Engineering programmes:

Applicants for the Computer Science (Honours) programme must have at least a credit pass in Physics and Elective Mathematics.

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Specific Engineering Requirements

– this applies to ALL Engineering programmes:

The University defines a transfer student as one who has been a registered student in another accredited/registered College or University and made satisfactory progress over one or more academic years in the discipline in which they intend to transfer. A transfer applicant must submit all official transcripts from all institutions attended to the Office of Admissions. Irrespective of the number of years spent in the previous University, a transfer student may be admitted into levels up to a maximum of Level 300. A transfer student must therefore spend a minimum of 2 calendar years at ANU to be awarded the University degree.

The Application Requirement for Graduate Students

Master of Philosophy in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration in Hospital Management- Information Technology- Accounting- Marketing and Strategy-Finance & Master of Science in Cyber Security

  • A good first degree (at least a second-class lower division) in a relevant field of study at All Nations University or any accredited institution.
  • In exceptional cases, applicants with 3rd class division who are already employed in programme-related fields and demonstrate the capacity to cope with the programme may be considered for admission. Such applicants must write and pass an entrance examination and a selection interview. For more details in respect of Admission requirements, applicants are advised to visit the programme-specific requirements for additional information on the various programmes.
  • For programmes marked with asterisks (*), applicants with lower division and below are admitted into the MBA-IT/MBA-HSM programme at the first instance. Students who obtain a CGPA of 3.20 or better MAY progress to the MPhil programme upon recommendation by the Dean of Graduate School in consultation with the Graduate School Committee

MA-M.Phil.-PhD Theology

Master of Arts in Theology

  • An applicant with a first degree in Theology or Religion or any related field from an Accredited Institution with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent.
  • An applicant with a diploma in theology will be required to pass the prescribed deficiency courses prior to admission to a master’s degree in theology

Master of Arts in Ministry

  • An applicant with a first degree in any discipline from an Accredited Institution with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent and experience in the ministry either in the church or an institution.

Master of Philosophy in Theology

  • A Master’s degree in Theology/Religions/related fields with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent.
  • An Applicant with the first degree in Theology/Religion/related fields from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent be admitted conditionally, subject to taking prescribed Level 600 courses in the first year. The M. Phil registration be confirmed after obtaining a grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent in the course work during the first year.
  • An applicant with a 3rd Class Division in Master’s degree, employed in program-related fields, with relevant work experience, and demonstrating the capacity to cope with the program may be considered for admission in exceptional cases. Such applicants will be required to write and pass a selection examination and an interview organized by the Graduate School.

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

  • A Master’s degree in Theology/Religions/related fields with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent.
  • An Applicant with the first degree in Theology/Religion/related fields from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent be admitted conditionally, subject to taking prescribed Level 600 courses in the first year. The M. Phil registration be confirmed after obtaining a grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent in the course work during the first year.
  • A registered Ph. D. Candidate of another University may be allowed to transfer credits earned and may get a waiver of the coursework if the content of the coursework component of a doctoral degree is comparable with the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee

Note

In cases not outlined above, a candidate may be required to obtain an Equivalence Letter from the National Accreditation Board to assist the Admissions Board in its decisions.
Other combinations of credentials will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis.

The Admissions Board

The Admissions Board is responsible for vetting admission applications. Upon a positive response, the applicant is admitted at ANU into specific programs of study.

Candidates who do not meet the admission requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree will be recommended for admission to the Pre-University.

For more information please contact the Registrar
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