2019/2020 Admission Requirements for Regent University College of Science & Technology

The Regent University College of Science and Technology, Regent-Ghana, is located in Accra, Ghana. It was registered in September 2003 as a company limited by guarantee. It received accreditation to operate as a tertiary institution in 2004, and in January 2005  it started its maiden lectures with about 30 pioneer students at its maiden campus, the Trinity Campus, at Mataheko, near Accra.

It initially operated satellite campuses at Dansoman, Lartebiorkoshie, and on Graphic, Fadama, Accra. Today Regent-Ghana is located on the main campus at the McCarthy Hill to the west of Accra.

Regent-Ghana now has four Schools, namely, School of Business and Leadership (SBL), School of Informatics Engineering & Technology (SIET), Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS), and the Institute of Languages & General Studies. There is also the Language Centre and a newly-established Centre for Academic Writing. A number of interdisciplinary programmes cross the boundaries between schools and disciplines.

Locally, Regent-Ghana is affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,  Kumasi; University of Education, Winneba and the Trinity Theological Seminary at Legon, Accra. Its international partners are   Trier University of Applied Sciences, Umwelt campus, Birkenfeld, Germany; Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands;  and St. Mary’s University of Canada. The University is also a member of the Conference of Heads of Private Universities, Ghana.

The University has opened its 2019/2020 Admission to all qualifying students.

General Requirements

For admission into any of Regent’s Programmes, an applicant must do the following:

1. Submit a completed application for admission form (download from here)

You can also contact the admissions office on +233 266 83 99 61 or email us on [email protected]

You may also complete your application online and submit it electronically. Click here to go to the online application portal

2. Arrange for an official results slip or transcript and testimonial to be sent from the applicant’s last (or current) school directly to: The Admissions Office, P.O. Box DS 1636, Dansoman, Accra, Ghana.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for transcript(s) and/or transfer forms to be mailed and to ensure that they arrive promptly. Hand-delivered transcript(s) are not acceptable.

The University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the results slips/transcript submitted.

 

Undergraduate Requirements

Five main categories of candidates are considered for admission into the Bachelor’s Degree Programmes.

1. General Certificate of Education: Credits in at least 5 subjects (including English Language, Mathematics and Science) in the GCE Ordinary Level and 3 passes at the GCE Advanced Level. Two of the advanced level passes must be grade ‘D’ or better. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained.
2. Senior High School Certificate: Passes (at least D) in three core subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science, and three elective subjects, with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the SSSCE
3. Credit passes (at least C6) in Three Core Subjects (including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 36 or better in the WASSCE.
4. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (GBCE) Holders who possess passes in three compulsory subjects including English Language and passes in any three Elective subjects including Business Mathematics.
5. International Baccalaureate/Diploma with at least and average mark of 10/20 or its equivalent and six months English Language proficiency for applicants with English Language as a second language.
6. Mature Students’ Entry Requirement (MSER):
7. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of application
8. Applicant must also pass the Mature Students Entrance Examination which comprises: General Paper (including a section on Quantitative & Analytical Tools), or a paper on the candidate’s preferred area of study, IT Appreciation, Mathematics and English Language. Applicants must obtain at least 50% in all four subjects before they will be considered for admission.
9. Professional Qualification Candidates: Applicants with 5 GCE Ordinary Level credit passes including English and Mathematics and any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:
10. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) with at least 1 Distinction and 3 credits from accredited Polytechnics.
11. Foundation and Intermediate levels of professional Certificates of relevant bodies
12. RSA Stage II (5 passes) and Stage III (3 Passes).
13. Post-Diploma Degree Candidates: Those with the following qualifications may be admitted to either level 200 or 300 depending on their abilities and preferences.
14. HND from a accredited Polytechnics
15. Diploma from a accredited Institutions
16. Professional certificate (e.g. ICA Ghana) level 2, Chartered Institute of Bankers, with at least three years post-qualification work experience etc.
17. Foreign students: Applicants in this category may be considered for admission if they hold qualifications equivalent to those mentioned above. However, they must show evidence of proficiency in English.
18. Others: Applicants with International City and Guilds and Vocational Qualifications, Private Secretaryship and Senior Stenographer Secretary are also acceptable. They may be placed in level 100 or 200 or 300 depending on the level of qualifications attained.

 

Application and Payment Details for Ghanaian Applicants

• Download one set of the application form below
• Pay the application fee of GH¢150.00 through a banker’s draft in the name of REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• Post your completed application documents with the bankers draft to the school (EMS/DHL):

REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
P.O. BOX DS 1636
DANSOMAN
ACCRA – GHANA

NB: PLEASE READ OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ADMISSION FORM CAREFULLY

 

Application and Payment Details for International Students

• Download the application form below (NB: Recommendation form/sheet must be printed twice).
• Add photocopies of relevant certificates and in the case of WASSCE results slip, add WAEC Scratch card for authentication.
• Make copies of the completed forms and other relevant documents
• Pay the form fee of $100.00 to:

ECOBANK GHANA LTD
ACCOUNT NAME: Regent University College of Science and Technology

ACCOUNT NUMBERS:

Cedi Account: 1441000852770

Foreign Dollar Account: 2441000852772

Forex Dollar Account: 3441000852774

BANK ADDRESS: PMB GPO, Accra, Ghana.
SWIFT CODE: ECOGHAC

• Add three passport pictures; one must be endorsed by a referee (NB:The referee should not be a family member).
• Add the original pay-in-slip (Deposit Slip) from the bank to the document and post to the school. (EMS/DHL)

REGENT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
P.O. BOX DS 1636
DANSOMAN
ACCRA – GHANA