University of Ghana Academic Calendar 2026/2027: Key Dates for Undergraduate Students

The University of Ghana (UG) has released the 2026/2027 academic calendar for undergraduate students in Levels 100, 200, 300 and 400. Each semester has 12 weeks of teaching. Here are the key dates for registration, reporting, interim assessments, examinations and breaks.

Key dates at a glance

• Registration opens: Monday, October 5, 2026
• Level 100 students report: October 12–13, 2026
• Teaching begins: Monday, October 19, 2026
• Matriculation: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• First semester exams: January 23 – February 14, 2027
• Second semester teaching begins: Monday, March 15, 2027
• Second semester exams: June 12 – July 4, 2027

First semester 2026/2027 (Levels 100–400)

Second semester 2026/2027 (Levels 100–400)

Note: the School of Law, Medical School, Dental School, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, and School of Pharmacy may have different dates because their semesters run longer. Their calendars are available from the respective schools.

Public holidays in the 2026/2027 academic year

• New Year's Day — Friday, January 1, 2027
• Constitution Day — Thursday, January 7, 2027
• Independence Day — Saturday, March 6, 2027
• Good Friday — March 26, 2027
• Easter Monday — March 29, 2027
• Labour Day (May Day) — Saturday, May 1, 2027
• Founders' Day — Wednesday, August 4, 2027
• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day — Tuesday, September 21, 2027
• Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — to be confirmed

Download the official calendar (PDF)

Download the Academic Calendar 2026/2027 (PDF)

Looking for the graduate and sandwich calendar? See the University of Ghana SGS Academic Calendar 2026/2027: Key Dates for Graduate and Sandwich Students.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the University of Ghana 2026/2027 academic year start?

Registration opens on Monday, October 5, 2026. Level 100 students report on October 12–13, continuing students report from October 15–18, and teaching begins on Monday, October 19, 2026.

When are the UG first semester exams for 2026/2027?

First semester examinations run from Saturday, January 23 to Sunday, February 14, 2027, after a revision week from January 18 to 22.

When does the second semester begin at the University of Ghana?

All students report from Thursday, March 11 to Sunday, March 14, 2027, and teaching begins on Monday, March 15, 2027.

When are the UG second semester exams in 2027?

Second semester examinations run from Saturday, June 12 to Sunday, July 4, 2027.

When is matriculation for fresh students?

Matriculation for Level 100 students is on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The date for Distance Education students is still to be determined.

Do the Medical, Law and Nursing schools follow this calendar?

Not always. The School of Law, Medical School, Dental School, Allied Health, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, and Pharmacy may have different dates. Get their calendars from the respective schools.

Dates are taken from the official University of Ghana calendar and may change. Always confirm with the university, your department or the School of Graduate Studies before making travel or payment plans.