The process takes a week. However, if you would like the school to undertake this process for you, then please allow a maximum of 6 weeks for completion.

Please note that the resident permit costs $150 although this is subject to change according to Ghana Immigration Service

If you require an introductory letter to apply for a residence permit or a renewal, you will need to go to International Programmes Office

Upon receiving your admission letter you should apply for a student’s visa from a Ghana High Commission, Consulate or other Embassy authorised by the Government of Ghana to issue visas on her behalf. Upon arrival in Ghana you will have to apply for a residence permit from the Ghana Immigration Service. The International Programmes  Office will provide you with an introductory letter to help facilitate this process.  The office can also assist you obtain a residence permit. Items required for obtaining an introductory letter for a residence permit:

• Receipt of Payment from the Accounts Office
• Non-Citizen Ghana card
• Copy of student ID card
• Contact number of student in Ghana
• Copy of the photo page of your passport

Upon arrival in Ghana, all international students MUST register with their High Commissions/Embassies at their earliest convenience

Students requiring an attestation letter or introductory letter for purposes other than those relating to residence permits, will need to make an application to the Office of the Registrar through the Student Services Office. The application should state the following:

• The purpose of the introductory letter
• Index Number
• Level
• Programme
• Full name

You are also required to attach the following documents:

• Payment receipt
• Photocopy of their ID card (front and back)

Once certificates are issued, names cannot be changed. Students are encouraged to check with the Exams and Records unit to ensure the correct spelling and arrangement of their names before the completion of their programme

Yes you can. You will need to produce legal documentation to the Exams and Records Office as proof of change of name.

Yes you can, however, GCTU will only use the name in the admission records.

Where your name has been spelt incorrectly, contact the Admissions Office as soon as possible where one of the Officers will be able to assist you to address this issue.

Admissions Office where an Admissions Officer would assist appropriately, if the change is permitted. Student should provided valid student Identification in this process. In the absence of the valid student ID, students can use their admission letters.