Top Eleven Universities In Ghana

Many students aim to study in some of the prestigious and renowned universities in the world(if they can afford it) and in their country.

No one wants to be associated with low performing tertiary institutions.

For this reason, this article serves to satisfy your curiosity.

Below is  the list of the top eleven universities in Ghana (both Public and Private).

University Of Ghana, Legon

This is one of Ghana’s most competitive university. It is the choice of most Ghanaian students.

Founded in 1948 as ‘University College of the Gold Coast’ – an affiliated college of the University of London – the University of Ghana is now the oldest and largest of Ghana’s public universities.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

This is the leading university in Ghana when it comes to science and technology.

Most of Ghana’s notable doctors and engineers were alumnus of this great tertiary institution.

University of Cape Coast

UCC is one of Ghana’s topmost universities with its strength in the area of education.

It is noted for its Distance Education Programme. In 2022, it was ranked as the best university in Ghana.

University of Education, Winneba.

This is also an education centred tertiary institution.  Established in 1991 in Winneba in the Central Region, the University of Education has added more equipped teachers to the country’s educational workforce.

Top Eleven Universities In Ghana

University For Professional Studies, Accra

University For Professional Studies, Accra is Ghana’s foremost professional tertiary institution that has provided both academic and professional higher education for the past fifty years.

It is the oldest Ghanaian human resource development institution in professional Accountancy and Management.

Ashesi University, Berekuso

Ghana’s youngest but prominent university, Ashesi University is a private, non-profit university located in Accra, Ghana.

The mission of Ashesi University is to educate ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa; to cultivate within students the critical thinking skills, the concern for others, and the courage it will take to transform the continent.

University For Development Studies, Tamale

This is Ghana’s premier state-owned tertiary institution, University for Development Studies (UDS) was established to undertake research and promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and its application to the needs and aspirations of the people of Ghana.

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Accra(GIMPA)

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration is a public co-educational university spread over four campuses and made up of six schools, ten research centers located at Greenhill in Accra, Ghana.

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Top Eleven Universities In Ghana

Central University, Accra

Originally established in 1988 as a Pastoral Training Institute by Dr. Mensah Otabil (Pioneer of the International Central Gospel Church), the Central University is Ghana’s largest private Christian University.

Valley View University, Accra

Established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Valley View University is one of Ghana’s premier chartered private universities.

It has three campuses hence is situated in Oyibi, Kumasi and Techiman.

Ghana Technology University Studies, Accra

Ghana’s technology university is globally and academically centred.

Founded in 2005, the Ghana Communication Technology University was initially known as Ghana Technology University College and Ghana Telecom University College.

FAQs

Does Garden Citv University accept D7?

Moreover, Garden City University College does not accept D7 for its admission requirement into undergraduate programs. In fact, the minimum grade or the worst grade you must get to gain admission to Garden City University College is C6. This is because C6 is a credit, whiles D7 is just a pass.

Is Garden City University private or public?

The Garden City University College is one of the private universities in Ghana. It is located at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

Is UPSA a private University?

The University of Professional Studies (UPSA) is a public university in Accra, Ghana that was formerly known as the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS)

Which university is GIMPA affiliated to?

It was established as a public university by an Act of Parliament in 2004.

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration is accredited by the National Accreditation Board and affiliated to the Association of African Business Schools.

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