Join the UPSA Law School and embark on your journey to becoming a legal professional with our rigorous LLB Degree programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
The UPSA Law School invites applications for admission to its Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The LLB Degree programme is offered in two cohorts:
The programme is rigorous and prepares students for admission into professional training at the Ghana School of Law.
Eligibility: Must have a first degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Lower.
Additional Requirement: WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE credit passes (C6 or D) in three core subjects and three elective subjects, or GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes in five subjects (including English, Mathematics, and a Science subject) plus three ‘A’ Level passes and a pass in General Paper.
Entrance Exam & Interview: Short-listed applicants must take an Entrance Examination (GH¢100 fee) on Saturday, 17th May 2025 at 8:00 AM at LBC, followed by a Selection Interview from Monday, 9th June to Friday, 13th June 2025 at 9:00 AM at the UPSA Law School Conference Room.
Note: Lectures are held Monday to Friday (evenings) and Saturday (mornings).
Qualifications: Acceptable qualifications include WASSCE, SSSCE, American High School Grade 12 (minimum GPA 3.0), WAEC GCE Advanced Level, or GCSE/Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level.
WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE: Credit passes (A1-C6 or A-D) in three core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies) and three elective subjects.
GCE Advanced Level: Passes in three subjects (at least one Grade D or better) plus a pass in General Paper, and credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English, Mathematics, and a Science subject).
GCSE/Cambridge GCE: At least five credit passes (including English and Mathematics) at GCSE ‘O’ Level and three subjects at ‘A’ Level.
Note: Current final-year SHS students writing WASSCE/GBCE in July/August 2025 are eligible to apply and must provide their index numbers.
The fees below apply to the Four (4)-Year LLB Degree Programme. Fees for the Three (3)-Year LLB Degree Programme vary based on the applicant's first degree and are available upon request from the UPSA Law School admissions office.
| Category | 2021 Batch (Local GH₵) | 2022 Batch (Local GH₵) | 2023 Batch (Local GH₵) | 2024 Batch (Local GH₵) | All (Int. USD) | 2023 Fee Paying (Local GH₵) | 2024 Fee Paying (Local GH₵) | All Fee Paying (Int. USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Facility User Fees (AFUF) | 5,446.00 | 6,183.00 | 6,183.00 | 6,183.00 | 4,000.00 | 12,364.00 | 12,364.00 | 5,000.00 |
| 50% AFUF | 2,723.00 | 3,091.50 | 3,091.50 | 3,091.50 | 2,000.00 | 6,182.00 | 6,182.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Chest Xray | – | – | – | 200.00 | 200.00 | – | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Medical Screening | – | – | – | 100.00 | 100.00 | – | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Hall Affil. Dues | – | – | – | 30.00 | 30.00 | – | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| Medical Levy | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| Faculty Dues | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| SRC Dues | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 | 40.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Online Teaching Support Fee | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Sports Levy | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| Hostel | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Sub-Total Miscellaneous Fees | 310.00 | 310.00 | 310.00 | 660.00 | 660.00 | 310.00 | 610.00 | 610.00 |
| Total | 5,756.00 | 6,493.00 | 6,493.00 | 6,843.00 | USD 4,000 + GH₵ 360/660 | 12,674.00 | 12,974.00 | USD 4,000 + GH₵ 360/660 |