Some Ghanaians have taken to social media to express frustration and concern following the University of Ghana’s decision to increase academic fees by more than 25 percent for the 2025/2026 academic year.
In a provisional fee schedule released by the University on January 2, 2026, the increments apply across all colleges and academic levels.
With the College of Humanities for instance, freshmen (Level 100) are expected to pay GH¢3,110, a major rise from the GH¢2,319 fees in the 2024/2025 academic year. Continuing students will now pay GH¢2,253, compared to GH¢1,777 previously. At the School of Law, freshmen fees stand at GH¢3,226, while continuing students are to pay GH¢2,396.
The announcement has sparked widespread reactions on social media platform X, where users described the increments as excessive and insensitive to the current economic pressures facing many Ghanaian households.
Students and concerned citizens have argued that the sharp increase could worsen financial hardship, particularly for families already struggling with the cost of living. Several commentators argued that the fees undermine access to public tertiary education and risk pushing deserving students out of the university system.
Others questioned the justification for the increment, calling on university authorities to provide clearer explanations for the hike and to explore more affordable options. Some users described the increase as “robbery,” while insisting that education at the university level should remain accessible.
