Ghana has some great Universities that have good rankings in the world. There are a lot of top-ranked Universities in the country. Ghana’s Colleges, Universities, Medical schools, law schools, among others are highly respected worldwide in the academic communities.
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Do you want to study in Ghana? Here is a list of the top 10 Universities in the country.
University of Ghana (UG)
The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of the thirteen public universities in Ghana. It was founded in 1948. The University of Ghana is located on the West view of the Legon hills and at the northeast of the center of Accra. The motto of the university is Integri Procedamus which means Progress with Integrity
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
KNUST is located in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is the largest University in the Ashanti region. The motto of KNUST is Nyansapɔ wɔsane no badwenma which means The knot of wisdom is untied only by the wise.
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
The University of Cape Coast is also a public college and research university located in Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana. The university was established to train graduate teachers for second cycle institutions such as teacher training colleges and technical institutions. Motto: Veritas Nobis Lumen which means Truth, Our Guide.
The University of Education Winneba (UEW)
UEW was established in September 1992 as a University College under PNDC Law 322. On 14th May 2004 the University of Education Act, Act 672 was enacted to upgrade the status of the University College of Education of Winneba to the status of a full University. The operational motto of the University of Education Winneba is Education for Service
Ashesi University College
Ashesi University College is a private, non-profit university. Its mission 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. It is located in Accra, Ghana. Motto: Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship
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Regent University College of Science and Technology
The Regent University College of Science and Technology was registered in September 2003. It received accreditation to operate as a tertiary institution in 2004. The University operates from its purpose-built campus, located at McCarthy Hill, off the Mallam-Kasoa-Winneba Highway. It is recognized as one of the leading private science and technology Universities in Ghana. Motto: Peace, Justice, and Industry
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
GIMPA was established in 1961 as a joint Ghana Government/United Nations (UN) special fund project. It was set up as one of the strategic institutions to develop the public administrative system, to provide civil servants with administrative and professional competence, and to plan and administer national, regional, and local services. Motto: Excellence Leadership, Management, and Administration.
University for Development Studies (UDS)
UDS is Ghana’s first public university in the North. It was established in May 1992 by the Government of Ghana (PNDC Law 279) to “blend the academic work with that of the community in order to provide constructive interaction between the two for the total development of Northern Ghana, in particular, and the country as a whole. it currently has four campuses; Tamale Campus, Wa Campus, Navrongo Campus, and the Nyankpala Campus. It was set up as a multi-campus institution. It is the fifth public university to be established in Ghana. Motto: Knowledge for Service
Valley View University
Valley View University is a private university with a worldwide system of over 100 tertiary institutions operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It has campuses located at Oyibi, Kumasi, and Techiman respectively in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Bono East regions of Ghana. Motto: Excellence, Integrity, Service
University of Health and Allied Science(UHAS)
UHAS was established in December 2011. It was envisioned to become pre-eminent research and practically oriented health educational institution dedicated to community service. The main campus including the central administration is in Ho. A second campus is located in Hohoe. Motto: Health for Development
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