List of universities in Ghana

Location of 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.

Institution Nickname Founded Undergrad Postgrad Total (2011) Location(s)
Public universities1
University of Ghana[3] 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[4] Cape Vars 1961 15,835 Cape Coast, Central
CK Tedam University for Technology and Applied Sciences[5] CKT-UTAS 2020 Navrongo, Upper East
University of Education, Winneba[6] 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[7] AAM-USTED 2020 Kumasi and Mampong, Ashanti
University for Development Studies[8] UDS 1992 Tamale, Northern
University of Professional Studies[9] UPS 1965 10,000 Accra, Greater Accra
University of Mines and Technology[10] UMAT 2001 Tarkwa, Western
University of Health and Allied Sciences[11] UHAS 2011 Ho, Volta
University of Energy and Natural Resources[12] 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[13] ATU Accra, Greater Accra
Bolgatanga Technical University BTU Bolgatanga, Upper East Region
Cape Coast Technical University[14] CCTU Cape Coast, Central
Kumasi Technical University[15] KsTU Kumasi, Ashanti
Koforidua Technical University[16] 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.[17]

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[18] 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.[19]

Regional university
Regional Maritime University[20] RMU 2007 Accra, Greater Accra
Diplomatic Missions Training university
(United Nations University affiliated institutions)
Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)[21] CDSU 2015 Accra, Greater Accra
Private universities
Chartered private tertiary institutions3
Valley View University VVU 1979 Oyibi, Greater Accra
Open University of West Africa OUWA 2011 Accra, Ghana
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[22] 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[22] MUCG 2000 1,887 Dansoman, Accra, Greater Accra
Presbyterian University College[23] PUC 2003 Abetifi-Kwahu, Akropong-Akuapem, Agogo Asante-Akyem and Tema
Wisconsin International University College[22] 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[20] 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[23]
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[23] GCUC 2001 Kumasi, Ashanti
Regent University College of Science and Technology[23] 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[23] 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[23] MEDUCOL Weija, Accra, Greater Accra
Palm University College PaUC Manya, Shai Hills, Greater Accra
Pan African Christian University College PACUC Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliation under negotiation)
Wisconsin International University College[22] 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[24] 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[23] 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[25] PILEMA Accra, Greater Accra
^3 There are seven institutions in the Chartered private tertiary institutions category.[26]

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