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List of Universities in Ghana

  • Writer: ECLBS
    ECLBS
  • Jun 28, 2023
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jul 16, 2023

here is a list of universities in Ghana with some brief information about each of them:

  • University of Ghana: The University of Ghana is a public research university located in Legon, Accra. It was founded in 1948 and is the oldest and largest university in Ghana. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, medicine, law, and engineering.

  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a public research university located in Kumasi. It was founded in 1952 and is the second-largest university in Ghana. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

  • University of Cape Coast: The University of Cape Coast is a public research university located in Cape Coast. It was founded in 1962 and is one of the leading universities in Ghana. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including education, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and agriculture.

  • University of Education, Winneba: The University of Education, Winneba is a public university located in Winneba. It was founded in 1992 and is dedicated to teacher education and research. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including education, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

  • University of Professional Studies, Accra: The University of Professional Studies, Accra is a public university located in Accra. It was founded in 1965 as a professional training institution for accountants and has since expanded to offer undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including business, law, and accounting.

  • Ashesi University: Ashesi University is a private liberal arts university located in Berekuso. It was founded in 2002 and is dedicated to educating ethical and entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. It offers undergraduate programs in various fields of study, including business, computer science, engineering, and humanities.

  • Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration: The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) is a public university located in Accra. It was founded in 1961 as a management training institute and has since expanded to offer undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including business, law, public administration, and social sciences.

  • Valley View University: Valley View University is a private university located in Oyibi. It was founded in 1979 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including business, computer science, education, and theology.

  • Regent University College of Science and Technology: Regent University College of Science and Technology is a private university located in Accra. It was founded in 2003 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including business, computer science, engineering, and humanities.

  • Central University: Central University is a private university located in Accra. It was founded in 1998 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including business, law, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of universities in Ghana, as there may be other institutions of higher education in the country.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Accra Polytechnic

  2. Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission, and Culture

  3. All Nations University College

  4. Ashesi University

  5. Cape Coast Polytechnic

  6. Central University College

  7. Ghana Baptist University College

  8. Ghana Christian University College

  9. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

  10. Ghana Telecom University College

  11. Ho Technical University

  12. Islamic University College

  13. Koforidua Polytechnic

  14. Kumasi Technical University

  15. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

  16. Lancaster University Ghana

  17. Pan African Christian University College

  18. Prempeh College

  19. Presbyterian University College

  20. Regent University College of Science and Technology

  21. Takoradi Technical University

  22. Trinity Theological Seminary

  23. University for Development Studies

  24. University of Cape Coast

  25. University of Education, Winneba

  26. University of Ghana

  27. University Of Mines And Technology

  28. University of Professional Studies Accra

  29. Valley View University

 
 
 

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