Aggregate guide

What an aggregate of 20 means for your university options

An aggregate of 20 can lead to different university options depending on the subjects and grades behind it. This paired WASSCE engine snapshot reviewed 2026-09-12 shows why the number must not be treated as a universal threshold.

Matching data reviewed 2026-09-12 · Editorial sources checked 2026-09-12

The short answer

Aggregate 20 is only one input to a programme screen. In the reviewed paired profiles, the same calculated aggregate is combined with different electives, so the matching engine returns different exact and close-result patterns. Subject combinations, core and elective minimum grades, qualification type, programme requirements and provider confirmation still control. No result is an admission offer.

Science profile

Aggregate 20

Complete WASSCE profile with 7 submitted grades.

English LanguageB3Mathematics (Core)B3Integrated ScienceC4Social StudiesC4BiologyB3ChemistryB3PhysicsC4

Exact

101

104

Confirmation

Universities

Found 101 matching programs across 22 universities

Representative exact results

These compact links and reasons are projected directly from the engine response.

BSc Agriculture

University of Ghana · Agriculture · BSc

80/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 20

BEd Science Education

University of Ghana · Education · BEd

88/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

BSc Chemistry

University of Ghana · Natural Sciences · BSc

88/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

BSc Agriculture

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Agriculture · BSc

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

BSc Agricultural Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Engineering · BSc

88/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

BSc Nursing

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Health Sciences · BSc

88/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

BSc Agriculture

University of Cape Coast · Agriculture · BSc

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

BEd Physical Education

University of Education, Winneba · Education · BEd

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

BSc Agriculture

University for Development Studies · Agriculture · BSc

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

BSc Logistics and Transport Management

University of Mines and Technology · Business & Economics · BSc

96/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Biology: B3, Chemistry: B3, Physics: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 28

Close examples

Close rows are not eligible results. Review missing requirements and confirm with the provider.

BEd Mathematics Education

University of Ghana · Education · BEd

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, ICT (you have 2)

BSc Physics

University of Ghana · Natural Sciences · BSc

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (you have 2)

BSc Forest Resources Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Agriculture · BSc

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 30

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Arts (you have 2)

BSc Building Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Architecture & Built Environment · BSc

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, General Knowledge in Arts (you have 2)

BSc Computer Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Computing & IT · BSc

57/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 20

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Elective Mathematics, Physics, ICT, Chemistry (you have 2)

Business profile

Aggregate 20

Complete WASSCE profile with 7 submitted grades.

English LanguageB3Mathematics (Core)B3Integrated ScienceC4Social StudiesC4Financial AccountingB3EconomicsB3Business ManagementC4

Exact

111

Confirmation

Universities

Found 111 matching programs across 36 universities

Representative exact results

These compact links and reasons are projected directly from the engine response.

BA Economics

University of Ghana · Business & Economics · BA

88/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3, Business Management: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 24

BSc Business Administration

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Business & Economics · BSc

96/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3, Business Management: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 28

BA Economics

University of Cape Coast · Business & Economics · BA

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3, Business Management: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 30

BEd Economics Education

University of Cape Coast · Education · BEd

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

BEd Business Education

University of Education, Winneba · Education · BEd

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

BSc Economics and Industrial Organization

University of Mines and Technology · Business & Economics · BSc

96/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3, Business Management: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 28

BSc Business Administration

SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies · Business & Economics · BSc

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3, Business Management: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

BSc Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development · Business & Economics · BSc

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 30

BSc Business Administration

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration · Business & Economics · BSc

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3, Business Management: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 30

BSc Accounting

University of Professional Studies, Accra · Business & Economics · BSc

100/100

Exact engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Elective passes used: Financial Accounting: B3, Economics: B3, Business Management: C4
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 30

Close examples

Close rows are not eligible results. Review missing requirements and confirm with the provider.

BSc Agri-Business Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Agriculture · BSc

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 32

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Economics, Biology, Geography, Accounting, Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Arts (you have 2)

BSc Real Estate

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Architecture & Built Environment · BSc

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 28

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Economics, Geography, Elective Mathematics, Accounting, General Knowledge in Arts (you have 2)

BA Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Business & Economics · BA

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Social Studies: C4 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 28

Missing requirements: Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Economics, Elective Mathematics, Government, History, Geography, Accounting (you have 2)

BEd Social Studies Education

University of Cape Coast · Education · BEd

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

Missing requirements: Need 2 elective passes at C6 or better from: Geography, History, Government, Economics, General Knowledge in Arts (you have 1)

BEd Early Childhood Education

University of Education, Winneba · Education · BEd

62/100

Close engine reasons

English Language: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Core Mathematics: B3 meets the C6 minimum
Aggregate 20 meets the required maximum of 36

Missing requirements: Need 2 elective passes at C6 or better from: Literature in English, Government, History, Geography, Economics, Biology, General Knowledge in Arts (you have 1)

Same aggregate, different results

Both profiles calculate to aggregate 20, but their elective sets differ. Compare the separate engine summaries and representative reasons above. Aggregate alone cannot determine which programme requirements are satisfied.

Why aggregate alone is insufficient

Subject combinations, core and elective minimum grades, qualification type, programme-specific requirements and provider confirmation still control. An exact engine result is eligibility screening, not admission, an active-intake claim or a guarantee.

Why the same aggregate can produce different options

An aggregate value is attached to a specific programme record, not to an entire institution or subject area. Aggregate 20 therefore brings together programmes with very different learning content and entry subject combinations. The paired profiles on this page make that difference visible.

The matcher calculates a six-grade aggregate for screening, while also checking programme requirements. A student can meet the number and still fail a required elective or core grade. A student meeting the listed conditions is eligible to be considered, not guaranteed admission.

Read the programme title before comparing aggregate values.
Check whether the programme is WASSCE, HND or Diploma compatible.
Confirm how the provider calculates and applies aggregate.

Examples across institutions, not a blanket cut-off

UHAS records include BSc Medical Laboratory Science and BSc Physician Assistantship. UCC records include LLB Law, while KNUST records include BSc Computer Science and BSc Industrial Engineering. UG records include BSc Agriculture. These examples point to different academic preparation and professional directions.

Do not infer that aggregate 20 applies to every programme at one of these universities. Use it only for the named programme record and verify the latest admission notice.

Health applicants should check Biology, Chemistry and Physics requirements carefully.
Computing applicants should check whether Elective Mathematics or ICT (Elective) is required.
Law applicants should compare the current UCC subject and application rules.

A practical eligibility checklist

Copy the programme's official requirements into a checklist. Include the core subjects, elective subjects, required number of electives, minimum grade, aggregate and accepted qualification types. Then mark each item from your result without substituting a subject name casually.

After this eligibility check, ask the institution about the current intake, programme availability, documents and deadlines. Confirm current requirements with the institution because provider notices can change independently of the dataset.

Use official WAEC names such as English Language and Mathematics (Core).
Keep evidence for every grade used in your calculation.
Contact the provider before relying on a near match or alternative subject.

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Search by qualification and full WAEC result, compare the subjects that match, and confirm your preferred options with their admissions offices.

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Sources, review and limitations

Generated from a successful paired POST /api/search/match response on 2026-09-12. Representative rows are deterministic projections of the live response.

This is a dated dataset and engine snapshot, not an admission decision. Aggregate alone is insufficient: subjects, core and elective minimum grades, qualification type, programme requirements and provider confirmation still control.

The paired aggregate 20 profiles and engine rows come from fresh POST /api/search/match responses against the Find My Uni GH dataset reviewed 2026-09-12. Aggregate 20 is a screening calculation, not an active-intake official requirement or cut-off guarantee. Eligibility screening does not establish admission, programme accreditation, professional licensure, clinical placement or active-intake availability.