University of Ghana Challenges GTEC Over Disputed Fees and Levies for 2025/2026

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG), Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has questioned figures released by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on approved fees and charges for the 2025/2026 academic year, citing inconsistencies with agreements reached at a recent stakeholder meeting.

GTEC had earlier issued a public statement detailing approved fees for the University of Ghana, explaining that the disclosure was intended to promote transparency and address public concerns regarding the university’s fee structure.

In the statement, dated Monday, January 12, and signed by GTEC’s Director-General, Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Commission announced that the Academic Facility User Fee would remain unchanged from the 2024/2025 academic year.

The approved charges outlined by GTEC include SRC dues of GH¢50, an SRC Development Levy of GH¢150, a GRASAG Development Levy of GH¢250, and a Telecel Broadband Levy of GH¢122 for undergraduate students, including freshmen. GTEC also introduced a GH¢100 75th Anniversary Levy, noting that it would apply only to the 2025/2026 academic year.

However, in a letter dated Tuesday, January 13, 2026, addressed to the Director-General of GTEC, Professor Appiah Amfo stated that several of the figures published by the Commission do not reflect outcomes from a consultative meeting held on January 8, 2026, at the Ministry of Education.

The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Minister for Education, brought together representatives from GTEC, the University Council, university management, and student leadership.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, participants at the meeting agreed on a GH¢200 development levy for the University of Ghana Students’ Representative Council (UGSRC), rather than the GH¢150 announced by GTEC.

She further clarified that the Telecel data bundle was agreed at GH¢312 and designated as an optional service, following a student-led survey that supported an enhanced data package.

Professor Appiah Amfo also noted that there was no discussion or agreement at the meeting regarding the discontinuation of the university’s 75th Anniversary Levy. She explained that the levy is not a new fee but a contribution toward a legacy project—the construction of a Student Experience Centre intended to support a range of student services.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed concern over GTEC’s indication that the levy should be discontinued after the current academic year, stating that the university is unclear about the basis for such a directive.

She assured that the University of Ghana will continue to engage with GTEC and the Ministry of Education to ensure that decisions reached at the January 8 consultative meeting are accurately reflected and implemented.