Management of the University of Ghana (UG) has clarified that the figures recently published by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) do not reflect the actual agreements reached at a consultative meeting held on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
The meeting involved representatives from the Ministry of Education, GTEC, the University Council, and student leadership.
This clarification follows a letter issued by GTEC on Monday, January 12, 2026, which outlined what it described as the officially approved fees for the University of Ghana.
In a response dated January 13, 2026, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, stated that it was agreed at the consultative meeting that the University of Ghana Students’ Representative Council (UGSRC) Development Levy should be set at GH₵200, not GH₵150 as indicated in GTEC’s letter.
“The agreed rate for the UGSRC Development Levy was GH₵200,” the University stated.
On the Telecel data bundle, University management explained that the meeting reaffirmed the originally stated cost of GH₵312, contrary to the GH₵122 stated by GTEC. The University noted that the enhanced data package was based on a survey conducted by students themselves.
“The Telecel bundle was agreed at the originally stated price of GH₵312, with emphasis on the fact that this is an optional service, and that students needed to enhance communication on this to their constituents. It was also noted that this provides an enhanced data package, which was arrived at as a result of a survey conducted by the students,” management added.
Management also addressed concerns surrounding the 75th anniversary levy, stating that the matter was neither discussed nor decided upon at the meeting. According to the University, the levy is not a new line item but a contribution towards a legacy project marking the University’s 75th anniversary — specifically, the construction of a Student Experience Centre to support various student services.
“Additionally, there was no discussion or decision during the meeting on the 75th anniversary levy, which is not a new line item. This contribution is towards the legacy project for the University’s 75th anniversary: a Student Experience Centre for various student services,” the University clarified.
Management therefore expressed uncertainty over the basis for calls to halt the levy after the current academic year.
“We are therefore not clear on the basis for the request to stop this levy after the current academic year,” the University added.
The University emphasized that it will continue to engage with GTEC and the Ministry of Education to ensure the effective implementation of all decisions reached during the January 8 meeting with the Deputy Minister.
“We will continue to engage with GTEC and the Ministry towards the implementation of the decisions taken during the meeting with the Honourable Deputy Minister,” the University concluded.
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Story by Bernice Amoah | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
