International Students

Welcome to Heritage Christian University, your new home away from home!

We’re thrilled to have you join our diverse international community, where students from around the world come together to learn, grow, and thrive. At Heritage, you’ll find more than just academic excellence, you’ll become part of a vibrant family that celebrates cultural diversity and fosters lifelong connections.
Our international students play key roles in leadership, classroom discussions, and community life, preparing to make a meaningful impact in their home countries and beyond. With dedicated support services, including housing assistance and orientation programs, we’re here to make your transition smooth and your experience unforgettable.
At Heritage, it’s not just about earning a degree, it’s about embracing a global journey of learning, leadership, and personal growth.

How to Apply

STEPS TO APPLY

Step 1: Submit an online application to the interested programme and accompanying $ 50 application fee.

Step 2: Applicants must submit the following at the time of applying, a complete application form.

Step 3: Applicants may apply by buying an Online Serial Number (OSN) or a code.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

a. Applicants must upload the following:
i. Passport size picture
ii. Certificate
iii. Results

b. All online applicants are required to present original copies of their supporting documents to the Admissions Office when reporting to school.

c. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before finally submitting their application.

PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

If you are from a country where English is not an official language, you must demonstrate English Proficiency by providing a certificate or supporting documents to authenticate your proficiency in the language.

NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION

Upon successful consideration, if your application accepted you will be notified of your admission electronically. You will then be contacted with further instruction regarding the steps to obtain your visa to Ghana.

IMMIGRATION AND VISA

REQUIREMENT BY THE GHANA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT

A photocopy of your Non-Citizen Card (The Non-Citizen card cost $ 120.00. The Ghana Cedis equivalence is accepted)
A photocopy of the data page of your passport
A photocopy of your admission letter
A photocopy of your current tuition fees receipt
3 passport pictures
A valid passport (6 months valid at least)
GH¢ 150.00 for Ghana Immigration processing fee for ECOWAS countries
GH¢ 200.00for Ghana Immigration processing fee for Non-ECOWAS Countries

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Please note that it takes between two (2) weeks and one month for your permit to be processed.

PENALTY FOR EXPIRED PERMIT

When you are entering Ghana, whether through the airport or any of our borders, your passport is normally stamped by immigration officers and certain number of days given to you to exit the country. If for any reason, you exceed the number of days given to you, you will pay the following fine to the Ghana Immigration Services:

ECOWAS Countries:

a. GH¢ 60.00 / month (if you hold previous residence permit)

b. GHȻ 80.00 / month(if you have never done a residence permit)

Non-ECOWAS Countries:

a. GH¢ 80.00 / month (if u hold a previous residence permit)

b. GH¢100.00 / month (if you have never done a residence permit)

ACQUIRING A NON-CITIZEN CARD

The Non–Citizen Card is a mandatory requirement from the Government of Ghana. The non-citizen card shall be used for all transactions that require identification. Foreign nationals who do not have the non-citizen card will not be allowed to apply for their Residence Permit, register SIM cards for telephones, open bank accounts, acquire driver’s license or even have access to other essential services in the country. The non-citizen card costs $120.00 or its Ghana Cedi equivalent.

This card can be acquired instantly at any CAL Bank Branch in Ghana or at the National Identification Authority Head office at Tetteh Quarshie near the Gulf House.