Admissions open for Ghana’s 46 Public Colleges of Education (2025/2026 Academic Year)

Applications are now open for prospective students seeking admission into Ghana’s 46 public Colleges of Education for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Programme Offered

• A four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree across various specialisations.
• Certificates awarded by affiliate public universities.

2. General Admission Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:

• WASSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in six subjects—three core (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three relevant electives.
• SSSCE: At least credit passes (A-D) in six subjects, including the same core and elective structure.

GCE Advanced Level Applicants:

• Passes in at least three subjects (one with a Grade D or better).
• Credit passes in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Social Science subject.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Applicants:

• Certificate II qualification in three relevant trade areas.
• Alternatively, a National Board for Professional and Technicians Examination (NABPTEX) qualification in a related field.

Special Entry Requirements for Persons with Disabilities:

• Visually impaired applicants can apply to N.J. Ahmadiyya College of Education (Wa), Wesley College of Education (Kumasi), and Presbyterian College of Education (Akropong).
• Hearing-impaired applicants can access facilities at the Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong.

3. Online Application Process

• Purchase an e-voucher at GH₵350 from Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) or through MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash, or AirtelTigo Money.
• Complete the application online at https://admission.coeportal.edu.gh.
• Print the completed form, attach a passport-sized photograph, and send it via EMS to the principal of your first-choice college.
• Admission notifications will be sent through SMS.

4. Specialised Programmes at Selected Colleges

Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET):

• Mampong Technical College of Education
• St. John Bosco’s College of Education
• Ada College of Education

French Language Education:

• Mount Mary College of Education (Somanya)
• Wesley College of Education (Kumasi)
• St. John Bosco’s College of Education (Navrongo)

5. Application Deadline

• Submit your application by Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Make sure to follow the outlined steps carefully to secure your spot in one of Ghana’s prestigious public Colleges of Education.