This is a list of universities in Ghana.For the purposes of this list, colleges and universities are defined as accredited, degree-granting, polytechnics institutions. Small universities are, merged and incorporated as affiliated institutions into larger institutions, and most higher education institutions are. There are eight public universities in Ghana; University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Cape Coast, University College of Education, University for Development Studies, University of Mines and Technology, University of Health and Allied Sciences and University of Energy and Natural Resources.
HomeLife StyleTop 10 Best Universities in Ghana (Latest Ranking)
Ghana has stood out as one of the most developing and stable countries in West Africa. When it comes to education, Ghana is not left out as the country has one of the best education systems in the region. Some of the best universities in Ghana are known to have affiliations with top universities in the world, engaging in exchange programs and research.
There are several universities in Ghana including government-funded and private universities. But how do you identify the best universities in Ghana?Webometrics uses certain parameters including online presence and authority to rank the top universities in Africa and across the world. This ranking is based on publications, research and web presence. The aim is to facilitate the web presence, research and publishing of Ghanaian universities that are lagging behind. Below is a list of the top 10 best universities in Ghana.
10. Christian Service University College
Christian Service University College Ghana is located in Kumasi which is the second largest city in Ghana. The inception of the university was said to have been conceived in 1974. Since then, the institution seeks to be an internationally recognized academic centre of excellence for Teaching and Research in Theology, Information Technology, Business and Liberal Arts, in an ecumenical and sound ethical environment to persons of all backgrounds. This has secured Christian Service University College a spot in the list of best universities in Ghana.
9. Valley View University
Valley View University came into existence in 1979 as part of establishments made by the West African Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists towards improving the literacy and education levels in Ghana.
Valley View University became the first private university in Ghana to be granted national accreditation when the institution was fully accredited in 1997 by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana thus, allowing it to award her own degrees. Due to its high standards of learning, it serves students from all over the world.
8. University for Development Studies
The University for Development Studies (UDS) despite the fact that it was established in May 1992, has been ranked as one of Ghana’s best Universities. This is because of her aim to share “Knowledge for Service” as well as her methodology of teaching, research and outreach programmes. The University began academic work in September 1993 and since then, has always sought to address and find solutions to the environmental problems and socio-economic deprivations that have characterized northern Ghana in particular as well as some rural areas across the country.
7. Presbyterian University College
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana is responsible for establishing one of the top ranking universities in Ghana. Since its inception, the university has run with the vision to be an institution that blends and instills academic and professional excellence with an appreciation of cultural, environmental, technological, and globalisation trends. It also works hard to instill in the men and women who pass through it, Christian principles and values, including love and compassion, discipline, honesty, selflessness and humility.
6. Regent University College of Science & Technology
The Regent University College of Science and Technology (also known as Regent-Ghana) is an Accra-based institution of higher learning. Despite being a much recent university, Regent Ghana has had immeasurable success in academic excellence and records making it one of the best universities in Ghana. It was registered in September 2003 and was accredited to operate as a tertiary institution in 2004. The institution subsequently started its maiden lectures in January 2005, with about 30 pioneer students at its maiden campus. Since then, the university has not failed in its mission of purpose-driven human resource committed to socio-economic and spiritual renewal, with science and technology expertise in a competitive global environment.
5. Ashesi University
Ashesi University started teaching students at the end of the first quarter of 2002, following its establishment with the aim of educating African leaders of exceptional integrity and professional ability. The institution quickly gained a reputation for innovation and quality education in Ghana. In addition to high standards of learning it has achieved, the institution is also able to cultivate within their students, critical thinking skills, the concern for others and the courage it will take to transform a continent.
4. University of Education Winneba
The University of Education is a Ghanaian higher institution of higher learning located at Winneba. It was established with the aim of training teachers and professional educators specifically for the Ghanaian education system and charged with the duty of spearheading a new national vision in the country’s education sector which is aimed at redirecting Ghana’s efforts along the path of rapid economic and social development. When it comes to academic research and web presence, the university is one of the best institutions in Ghana that encourages web publishing and research.
3. University of Cape Coast
The University of Cape Coast was established in October, 1962 and started off as a University College but later attained the status of a full and independent institution, fully accredited with the authority to confer its own degrees, diplomas and certificates. It is one of the top ranking universities in Ghana established with the aim to generate highly skilled and qualified individuals in education who will offer good leadership and enlightenment to the people of Ghana and to meet the manpower needs of the country’s accelerated education programme. It is ranked one of the top 10 Ghanaian universities due to its track record in research and training and also for producing highly successful individuals across the globe.
2. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) was founded by Kwame Nkrumah, and established in 1952. Since it started off as a University in Ghana, KNUST has been on record as a first class University in Ghana. It is a globally recognized university for being the premier centre of excellence in Africa for teachings, research and entrepreneurship training in Science and Technology which are targeted at the development of Ghana and Africa.
1. The University of Ghana
University of Ghana was established in 1948 when it was known as the University College of the Gold Coast. It is on record that the University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of Ghanaian universities and tertiary institutions. From the time it was established, the institution was officially made an affiliate college of the University of London which had its academic programmes supervised and degrees awarded. It was until 1961 that it gained full university status and since then has continued to pioneer academic excellence and research in Ghana. It has since expanded on its original emphasis on liberal arts, basic science, agriculture, social sciences and medicine to include more vocational and technology based courses.
It is no surprise that University of Ghana is among the best universities in Ghana. Through its graduate school of nuclear and allied sciences at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, it offers academic programmes in nuclear sciences and is one of the very few to do so in Africa.
[1]This is a list of universities in Ghana. For the purposes of this list, colleges and universities are defined as accredited, degree-granting, polytechnics institutions. Small universities are, merged and incorporated as affiliated institutions into larger institutions, and most higher education institutions are named 'university college'. The country's colleges which are incorporated with universities are listed as 'university college'. The country's 'polytechnics' are also listed.
There are other educational institutions in Ghana - some are local campuses of foreign universities, some conduct classes for students who write their exams at the distance-education centers of the larger Ghanaian universities. Universities and colleges are accredited by the National Accreditation Board - Ghana under the Ministry of Education - Ghana.
Institution | Nickname | Founded | Undergrad | Postgrad | Total (2011) | Location(s) | |||||
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Public universities1 | |||||||||||
University of Ghana[2] | Legon | 1948 | 38,000 | Legon, Accra, Korle Bu and Atomic, Greater Accra, including over ten workers' colleges all over the ten regions of Ghana | |||||||
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology[3] | KNUST | 1952 | 21,285 | 2,306 | 23,591 | Kumasi, Ashanti | |||||
University of Cape Coast[4] | Cape Vars | 1961 | 15,835 | Cape Coast, Central | |||||||
University of Education, Winneba[5] | UEW | 1992 | 16,879 | Winneba, Central | |||||||
University for Development Studies[6] | UDS | 1992 | Elim University | Tamale, Northern | |||||||
University of Professional Studies[7] | UPS | 1965 | 10,000 | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||
University of Mines and Technology[8] | UMAT | 2001 | Tarkwa, Western | ||||||||
University of Health and Allied Sciences[9] | UHAS | 2011 | Ho, Volta | ||||||||
University Of Energy And Natural Resources[10] | UENR | 2012 | Sunyani, Brong Ahafo | ||||||||
Accra Technical University[11] | ATU | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Cape Coast Technical University[12] | CCTU | Cape Coast, Central | |||||||||
Kumasi Technical University[13] | KsTU | Kumasi, Ashanti | |||||||||
Koforidua Technical University[14] | KTU | Koforidua, Eastern | |||||||||
Tamale Technical University | TATU | Tamale, Northern | |||||||||
Ho Technical University | HTU | Ho, Volta | |||||||||
Takoradi Technical University | TTU | Takoradi, Western | |||||||||
Sunyani Technical University | STU | Sunyani, Brong Ahafo | |||||||||
^1 There are nine national public universities in Ghana.[15] There are 8 Technical Universities IN Ghana | |||||||||||
Professional public institutes / public universities2 | |||||||||||
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College | GAFCSC | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Ghana Institute of Journalism | GIJ | Accra, Greater Accra (formerly affiliated to the University of Ghana) | |||||||||
Ghana Institute of Languages | GIL | 1961 | Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Ghana) | ||||||||
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration | GIMPA | Legon, Greater Accra (formerly affiliated to the University of Ghana) | |||||||||
Ghana Institute of Surveying and Mapping | GISM | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Institution of Local Government Studies | ILGS | Legon, Greater Accra | |||||||||
University of Professional Studies, Accra | UPSA | Legon, Greater Accra (formerly affiliated to the University of Ghana) | |||||||||
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre[16] | KAIPTC | 1998 | Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
National Film and Television Institute | NAFTI | 1978 | Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
^2 Nine additional professional institutions have been accorded public university status.[17] | |||||||||||
Regional university | |||||||||||
Regional Maritime University[18] | RMU | 2007 | Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Diplomatic Missions Training university (United Nations University affiliated institutions) | |||||||||||
Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)[19] | CDSU | 2017 | Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Private universities | |||||||||||
Chartered private tertiary institutions3 | |||||||||||
Valley View University | VVU | 1979 | Oyibi, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture | ACI | 1987 | Akropong–Akuapem, Eastern | ||||||||
Other university colleges and private universities (University of Ghana affiliated institutions) | |||||||||||
Accra Institute of Technology | AIT | 2005 | 2,100 | 350 | 2,450 | Cantonments, Greater Accra | |||||
African University College of Communications | AUCC | Adabraka, Greater Accra, Ghana | |||||||||
Anglican University College of Technology | ANG.U.TECH | 2008 | Nkoranza Campus, Nkoranza, Brong Ahafo | ||||||||
Catholic University College of Ghana | CUG | 2003 | Fiapre, Sunyani, Brong Ahafo | ||||||||
Christian Service University College | CSUC | 1974 | Kumasi, Ashanti | ||||||||
Family Health Medical School | FHMS | 2015 | Teshie, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Good News Theological Seminary | GNTS | 1971 | Oyibi, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Islamic University College[20] | ICUG | 1988 | East Legon, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Knutsford University College | Knutsford | East Legon, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Lancaster University | LUG | 2013 | Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Methodist University College Ghana[20] | MUCG | 2000 | 1,887 | Dansoman, Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||
Pentecost University College[20] | Pent Vars | 2003 | Sowutuom, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Presbyterian University College[21] | PUC | 2003 | Abetifi-Kwahu, Akropong-Akuapem, Agogo Asante-Akyem and Tema | ||||||||
Wisconsin International University College[20] | WIUC | 2000 | Agbogba Junction, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Cape Coast) | ||||||||
Central University College | Central | 1998 | 8,400 | Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Cape Coast) | |||||||
Catholic Institute of Business and Technology | CIBT | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
National Film and Television Institute | NAFTI | 1978 | Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Institute Of Accountancy Training | IAT | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Narh-Bita School of Nursing | Narh-Bita | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Ghana Institute of Languages | GIL | 1961 | Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Ghana) | ||||||||
St. Victor’s Seminary | SVMS | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
St. Peters Seminary | SPMS | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
St. Paul Seminary | SPCS | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College - Master's degree | GAFCSC | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Regional Maritime University[18] | RMU | 2007 | Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Blue Crest College (formerly NIIT Ghana College) | BCCG | 1999 | Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Education, Winneba) | ||||||||
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology affiliated institutions[21] | |||||||||||
Ensign College of Public Health | ECOPH | 2014 | Kpong, Eastern (affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology) | ||||||||
Accra Institute of Technology | AIT | 2005 | 2,100 | 350 | 2,450 | Cantonments, Greater Accra | |||||
Osei Tutu II Institute for Advanced ICT Studies | Kumasi, Ashanti | ||||||||||
KAAF University College | KUC | Gomoa Buduburam, Central Region | |||||||||
All Nations University College[21] | ANUC | 2002 | Koforidua, Eastern (affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology) | ||||||||
Radford University College | Radford | Kumasi, Ashanti | |||||||||
Garden City University College[21] | GCUC | 2001 | Kumasi, Ashanti | ||||||||
Regent University College of Science and Technology[21] | Regent | 2003 | Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands) | ||||||||
Technical University College | TUC | Tamale, Northern Region (affiliated to the University of Ghana) | |||||||||
Spiritan University College | Spiritan | Ejisu, Ashanti | |||||||||
Data Link University College | DLUC | 2006 | Tema, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Mountcrest University College | MCUC | Kanda, Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies | UCAES | 1963 | Bunso, Eastern Region | ||||||||
University of Cape Coast affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
Central University College | Central | 1998 | 8,400 | Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Cape Coast) | |||||||
Ashesi University[21] | Ashesi | 2002 | 550+ | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||
Entrepreneurship Training Institute | ETI | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Deltas University College | DUC | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Evangelical Presbyterian University College | EPUC | 2008 | Ho, Volta | ||||||||
Ghana Baptist University College[21] | GBUC | 2006 | Abuakwa, Kumasi, Ashanti | ||||||||
Kings University College | KUC | Aplaku Hills, Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Maranatha University College | MUC | Sowutuom, Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Meridian (Insaaniyya) University College[21] | MEDUCOL | Weija, Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Pan African Christian University College | PACUC | Accra, Greater Accra (affiliation under negotiation) | |||||||||
Wisconsin International University College[20] | WIUC | 2000 | Agbogba Junction, Greater Accra (also affiliated to the University of Ghana) | ||||||||
University of Education, Winneba affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
Advanced Business University College | ABUC | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
BlueCrest University College[22] | BCUC | 2000 | Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti | ||||||||
Jayee University College | JUC | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
University College of Management Studies | UCOMS | 1974 | Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti | ||||||||
Webster University, St. Louis, USA affiliated institution | |||||||||||
Webster University Ghana Campus | Webster | 2012 | Luanda Close, East Legon, Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Sikkim Manipal University, India affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
Sikkim Manipal University Ghana LC | SMUG | 2008 | Academic City, Ring Road, Accra, Greater Accra | ||||||||
Sikkim Manipal University, Kumasi | SMUG | 2011 | CityStyle Building, Stadium Road, Kumasi, Ashanti Accra | ||||||||
Karunya University, India affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
Ghana Christian University College | GCUC | Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti (affiliation under negotiation) | |||||||||
Australian Institute of Business Administration affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
Zenith University College[21] | ZUC | 2001 | La, Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti (affiliated to the University of Cape Coast) | ||||||||
China Europe International Business School affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
China Europe International Business School | CEIBS | 1994 | 1,078 | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||
University of Wales affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
Ghana Christian University College | GCUC | Dodowa, Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Others - unclear affiliated institutions | |||||||||||
The Bible University College of Ghana | BUCG | Akuapem, Eastern Region | |||||||||
Catholic Institute of Business and Technology | CIBT | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
Ghana Telecom University College | GTUC | 2005 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,520 | Tesano, Accra, Greater Accra | |||||
North American Center for Professional Studies | NACPS | 2011 | Kasoa, Central Region | ||||||||
Premier Institute of Law Enforcement Management and Administration[23] | PILEMA | Accra, Greater Accra | |||||||||
^3 There are three institutions in the Chartered private tertiary institutions category.[24] |
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