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Enrol at Fourah Bay College

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Step-by-step guide to applying for undergraduate admission at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone. Covers WAEC results submission, application form, admission letter, fee payment, and orientation registration.

Before you go

Bring these documents to avoid multiple trips.

  • Certified WAEC/BECE results (original + 2 copies)
  • Birth certificate (certified copy)
  • Two recent passport photos
  • Reference letter from school principal
  • Original WAEC/BECE certificate
  • Admission letter

Steps

  1. 1

    Confirm your WAEC results meet the minimum entry requirements

    FBC requires a minimum of 5 WAEC/BECE credits including English Language and Mathematics. Credit = grade A1–C6. Check the specific subject requirements for your chosen faculty on the FBC website or prospectus. Science faculty typically requires credits in relevant science subjects.

    📍 FBC Admissions Office · Mount AureolDay 1
  2. 2

    Purchase and complete the application form

    Purchase the application form from the FBC Admissions Office (Le 50,000) or online via the University of Sierra Leone portal. The form asks for: personal details, WAEC results, programme choices (first and second), and a personal statement. You may apply for up to three programmes.

    Le 50,000📍 FBC Admissions OfficeDay 1
  3. 3

    Submit your application with supporting documents

    Submit the completed form with: certified copies of WAEC/BECE results, birth certificate, passport photos, and a reference letter from your school. Certified copies must be stamped by your school principal or a Justice of the Peace.

    📍 FBC Admissions OfficeDay 2
  4. 4

    Receive your admission letter and pay the acceptance fee

    If admitted, you will receive an offer letter by post or can check the USL online portal. Pay the acceptance / registration fee (approximately Le 25,000) at the designated bank within the deadline given in your letter — usually 2 weeks from the offer date.

    Le 25,000📍 Designated bankDay 14
  5. 5

    Register and attend orientation

    Report to FBC on the date specified in your admission letter for registration and student ID issuance. Bring original documents (WAEC cert, birth cert, ID) plus your bank teller. Orientation week follows immediately — attendance is compulsory.

    📍 FBC campus · Mount AureolDay 30

Community tips

Step 3: Submit your application with supporting documents

“Get your WAEC results certified at your school rather than a JP — schools certify for free and officers at FBC know the principals' stamps. JP certification can cost Le 5,000–10,000.”

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4 days ago

Step 2: Purchase and complete the application form

“Put Business Administration or Public Administration as your second or third choice if your first choice is very competitive. It increases your admission chances significantly.”

C
4 days ago

Step 5: Register and attend orientation

“Arrive early on registration day — the queues can be 3–4 hours long. Bring water and snacks. The process involves multiple stations across the campus.”

C
4 days ago

“The Admissions Office closes for lunch from 1–2 pm and is very strict about it. Arrive before 11:30 am to be safe.”

C
10 days ago