List of universities in Ghana

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This is a list of universities in Ghana. For the purposes of this list, colleges and universities are defined as accredited, degree-granting, tertiary-level institutions. Small universities (especially private ones) are affiliated to larger established public 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 Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.

* Webster University Ghana Campus

* University of Ghana

* Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

* University of Cape Coast

* University of Education, Winneba

* All Nations University

* University of Mines and Technology

* University of Professional Studies

* University for Development Studies

* Ashesi University

* Ensign Global College

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[1] | KNUST  | 1952  | 21,285  | 2,306  | 23,591  | Kumasi, Ashanti
University of Cape Coast[3] | Cape Vars  | 1961  |  |  | 15,835  | Cape Coast, Central
CK Tedam University for Technology and Applied Sciences[4] | CKT-UTAS  | 2020  |  |  |  | Navrongo, Upper East
University of Education, Winneba[5] | UEW  | 1992  |  |  | 16,879  | Winneba, Central
Simon Diedong Dombo University for Business and Integrated Development Studies  | SDD-UBIDS  | 2020  |  |  |  | Wa, Upper West
Akenten Appiah Menkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi[6] | AAM-USTED  | 2020  |  |  |  | Kumasi and Mampong, Ashanti
University for Development Studies[7] | UDS  | 1992  |  |  |  | Tamale, Northern
University of Professional Studies[8] | UPS  | 1965  |  |  | 10,000  | Accra, Greater Accra
University of Mines and Technology[9] | UMAT  | 2001  |  |  |  | Tarkwa, Western
University of Health and Allied Sciences[10] | UHAS  | 2011  |  |  |  | Ho, Volta
University of Energy and Natural Resources[11] | UENR  | 2012  |  |  |  | Sunyani, Bono
University of Environment and Sustainable Development | UESD  | 2020  |  |  |  | Somanya, Eastern Region
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration  | GIMPA  |  |  |  |  | Legon, Accra
Ghana Communication Technology University | GCTU  | 2005  |  |  |  | Tesano, Accra
Accra Technical University[12] | ATU  |  |  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
Bolgatanga Technical University | BTU  |  |  |  |  | Bolgatanga, Upper East Region
Cape Coast Technical University[13] | CCTU  |  |  |  |  | Cape Coast, Central
Kumasi Technical University[14] | KsTU  |  |  |  |  | Kumasi, Ashanti
Koforidua Technical University[15] | 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, Bono
Wa Technical University  | WTU  |  |  |  |  | Wa, Upper West Region

^1 There are fifteen (15) national public universities in Ghana.[16]

There are ten (10) 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 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[17] | 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.[18]

Regional university
Regional Maritime University[19] | RMU  | 2007  |  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
Diplomatic Missions Training university
(United Nations University affiliated institutions)
Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)[20] | CDSU  | 2017  |  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
Private universities
Chartered private tertiary institutions3
Valley View University | VVU  | 1979  |  |  |  | Oyibi, Greater Accra
Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon  | TTS  | 1942  |  |  |  | Legon, Greater-Accra
Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture  | ACI  | 1987  |  |  |  | Akropong–Akuapem, Eastern
Central University | Central  | 1998  | 8400  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
Pentecost University  | Pent Vars  | 2003  |  |  |  | Sowutuom, Greater Accra
All Nations University | ANU  | 2002  |  |  |  | Koforidua, Eastern
Ashesi University  | Ashesi  | 2002  | 1253  |  |  | Berekuso, Eastern Region
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, Bono East
Catholic University College of Ghana  | CUG  | 2003  |  |  |  | Fiapre, Sunyani, Bono
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[21] | IUCG  | 1988  |  |  |  | East Legon, Greater Accra
Knutsford University College | Knutsford  |  |  |  |  | East Legon, Greater Accra
Lancaster University  | LUG  | 2013  |  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
Methodist University College Ghana[21] | MUCG  | 2000  |  |  | 1,887  | Dansoman, Accra, Greater Accra
Presbyterian University College[22] | PUC  | 2003  |  |  |  | Abetifi-Kwahu, Akropong-Akuapem, Agogo Asante-Akyem and Tema
Wisconsin International University College[21] | 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[19] | RMU  | 2007  |  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
BlueCrest 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[22]
Ensign Global College  | ECOPH  | 2014  |  |  |  | Kpong, Eastern
(affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology)
College of Science, Arts and Education | CSAE  | 2016  |  |  |  | Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana
(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
Radford University College  | Radford  |  |  |  |  | Kumasi, Ashanti
Garden City University College[22] | GCUC  | 2001  |  |  |  | Kumasi, Ashanti
Regent University College of Science and Technology[22] | 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
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[22] | 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[22] | MEDUCOL  |  |  |  |  | Weija, Accra, Greater Accra
Pan African Christian University College  | PACUC  |  |  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliation under negotiation)
Wisconsin International University College[21] | 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[23] | 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  |  |  |  | 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[22] | 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
North American Center for Professional Studies  | NACPS  | 2011  |  |  |  | Kasoa, Central Region
Premier Institute of Law Enforcement Management and Administration[24] | PILEMA  |  |  |  |  | Accra, Greater Accra
^3 There are seven institutions in the Chartered private tertiary institutions category.[25]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Home | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology". https://www.knust.edu.gh/.
2. ↑ "Home | University of Ghana". https://www.ug.edu.gh/.
3. ↑ "Home | University of Cape Coast". https://www.ucc.edu.gh/.
4. ↑ "Home - C. K. Tedam University Of Technology & Applied Sciences" (in en-US). 2018-06-11. https://utas.cktutas.edu.gh/.
5. ↑ "University of Education, Winneba". https://www.uew.edu.gh/.
6. ↑ "Akenten Appiah Menkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development". https://www.aamusted.edu.gh/.
7. ↑ "University for Development Studies – Knowledge for Service" (in en-US). https://beta.uds.edu.gh/.
8. ↑ "Welcome to UPSA | University of Professional Studies, Accra". https://upsa.edu.gh/.
9. ↑ "University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa. Ghana - Welcome to University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa - University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa. Ghana - Welcome to University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa". https://www.umat.edu.gh/.
10. ↑ "UHAS Holds 2ND Session of the Third Congregation" (in en-gb). https://www.uhas.edu.gh/en/.
11. ↑ "Home | University of Energy and Natural Resource – Sunyani" (in en-US). https://www.uenr.edu.gh/.
12. ↑ "Welcome to Accra Technical University | Accra Technical University". http://www.atu.edu.gh/.
13. ↑ "Cape Coast Technical University". https://cctu.edu.gh/.
14. ↑ "Kumasi Technical University | Knowledge is Power". https://www.kstu.edu.gh/.
15. ↑ "End of First Semester Examination (HND and Diploma Programmes) – 2020-2021 Academic Year – Regular School – Koforidua Technical University" (in en-GB). https://www.ktu.edu.gh/en/.
16. ↑ "Public Universities 2". National Accreditations Board, Ghana. http://www.nab.gov.gh/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=56&Itemid=184.
17. ↑ "Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre". National Accreditations Board. http://www.nab.gov.gh/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=287:kofi-annan-international-peacekeeping-training-centerkiptc&catid=57:public-universitiesprofessional-institutions-2&Itemid=198.
18. ↑ "Public Universities / Professional Institutions 2". National Accreditations Board, Ghana. http://www.nab.gov.gh/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=57&Itemid=198.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Regionally-Owned (West African) Tertiary Institutions)". National Accreditations Board. http://www.nab.gov.gh/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=58&Itemid=197.
20. ↑ "Diplomatic Missions-Owned (West African) Tertiary Institutions)". https://www.cdsu.edu.gh/.
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 "University of Ghana-Profile of the University-Institutional Affiliations". University of Ghana. http://www.iug.edu.gh/profile.php.
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 "Accredited Institutions - University Colleges". National Accreditation Board. http://www.nab.gov.gh/nabsite/pages/accredited_institute3.php?skey=unicol&Search=Search.
23. ↑ "BlueCrest University College, Accra, Ghana". Accredited Institutions - Details. National Accreditation Board. http://www.nab.gov.gh/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=162:niit-education-and-training-centre&catid=60:private-tertiary-institutions-offering-degree-prog&Itemid=185.
24. ↑ "Ghana Inaugurates Governing Council of First Criminal Justice University". Xignite. 14 February 2007. http://www.xignite.com/xWorldNews.aspx?articleid=AFP20050214000194.
25. ↑ "Chartered Private Tertiary Institution". National Accreditation Board. http://www.nab.gov.gh/institution_name.php?info=Chartered Private Tertiary Institution.

## External links

* Webometrics ranking of world universities (universities in Ghana)
* Universities in Ghana by G. F. Daniels
* Ghanaweb.com: Universities

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