Admissions 2026/27
Become a Southshore scholar.
We admit students of character and curiosity who want their education to count for something more than a certificate.
General Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the College’s general entry requirements alongside any programme-specific criteria.
Southshore Admissions Checklist
- High School Leaver certificates/ results
- Personal Statement
- Passport
- English Proficiency (International Applicants)
- Certificates & Transcripts (where applicable)
- CV/ Resume
- Entrance Exam (Mature Applicants)
Southshore Undergraduate Direct Entry Requirements
- WASSCE / SSCE/ Baccalaureate/ NECO/ O'level/ ABCE/GBCE
- Three (3) Core subjects (A1 to C6) and three (3) Elective subjects (A1 to C6)
- Personal statement + character reference/testimonial
- English Proficiency (International)
- Passport (International Applicants)
Southshore Top-Up Entry Requirement (HND/Diploma)
- HND/Diploma certificate & Transcript
- Personal Statement + 1 professional recommendation
- English Proficiency (International)
- Passport (International Applicants)
- CV/ Resume
Southshore Mature Entry Pathway
- WASSCE / SSCE/ O'level/ ABCE/GBCE with E8
- Mature-entry Classes & Assessment exam with 50% pass mark
- CV with at least 5 years of working experience
- Proof of work letter from employer
Southshore Postgraduate Entry Requirements (TGS)
- First/ Second degree (2:2 or higher) in relevant field
- Two academic references & Research proposal where applicable
- Personal statement of 500-to-1,200-word count
- English Proficiency (International)
- Online Graduate Interview
How to Apply to Southshore University College
- 1. Choose a programme
- 2. Create an account on the Southshore application portal and complete the undergraduate application form.
- 3. Upload WASSCE results, transcripts, HND/Diploma certificate, a 500–800-word personal statement, and a CV (HND/Diploma/ Mature))
- 4. For International applicants upload passport, For Mature Applicants upload Ghana card/ Birth Certificate
- 5. Pay the non-refundable application fee.
- 6. Track your application; admission decisions are communicated within 1–6 weeks of a complete submission.
Application Guide
The application guide is being prepared and will be published here shortly.
Key Admissions Dates
Different programmes follow different cycles. Check the dates that apply to your route.
Southshore Undergraduate Direct Entry Requirements
- Applications open1 March 2026
- Early decision deadline30 April 2026
- Regular deadline31 July 2026
- MatriculationOctober 2026
Southshore Top-Up Entry Requirement (HND/Diploma)
- Applications open1 March 2026
- IntakeOctober 2026
Southshore Mature Entry Pathway
- Applications open1 March 2026
- Mature-entry Classes & ExamRolling
- IntakeOctober 2026
Southshore Postgraduate Entry Requirements (TGS)
- Applications open1 March 2026
- InterviewsRolling
- IntakeOctober 2026