The University of Ghana (UG) has clarified that Academic Facility User Fees (AFUF) have not increased and remain at the same level as the 2023/2024 academic year.
In a statement issued on January 13, 2026, the university said that changes and fees were introduced following student recommendations through the Students Representative Council (SRC) and the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), which were approved by the University Council.
University of Ghana disputes GTEC-approved fees
“We reiterate that the University of Ghana has not increased academic facility user fees (AFUF) for the 2025/2026 academic year. Academic facility user fees remain at the level charged since the 2023/2024 academic year.
“Changes in components of the current fee structure arose from student-led recommendations, arrived at by engagements and advocacy by the student,” it noted.
The university also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and student welfare, allowing registration upon payment of 50% of approved fees with flexible arrangements for the remaining balance.
Scholarship opportunities remain available for eligible students, it stated.
See approved GTEC University of Ghana fees for 2025/2026 academic year
“In keeping with its student-centred approach, the University has, over the years, been conscious of minimising the financial burden of students and parents by reducing the required percentage of fees for registration from 70% to 50%. This allows students to complete registration upon payment of 50% of approved fees, with flexible arrangements for setting outstanding balances,” the statement said.
The University of Ghana also noted that with the Telecel Data Package, students have been granted the right to opt out of the package.
” The SRC Development Levy, which had been adjusted following SRC-led consultations aimed at supporting student-focused initiatives, be set at GH¢200.
“The Telecel data package is structured as an optional service, designed to support students’ academic and digital connectivity needs. Students are free to opt out of this service,” the statement added.
Read the full statement below:
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒#IntegriProcedamus#TransformativeStudentExperience#EngagementAndPartnerships pic.twitter.com/Al94gIE0OE
— University of Ghana (@UnivofGh) January 15, 2026
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