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.

Institution Nickname FoundedUndergradPostgradTotal (2011)Location(s)
Public universities 1
University of Ghana [2] Legon194838,000 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] KNUST195221,2852,30623,591 Kumasi, Ashanti
University of Cape Coast [3] Cape Vars196115,835 Cape Coast, Central
CK Tedam University for Technology and Applied Sciences [4] CKT-UTAS2020Navrongo, Upper East
University of Education, Winneba [5] UEW199216,879 Winneba, Central
Simon Diedong Dombo University for Business and Integrated Development StudiesSDD-UBIDS2020Wa, Upper West
Akenten Appiah Menkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi [6] AAM-USTED2020 Kumasi and Mampong, Ashanti
University for Development Studies [7] UDS1992 Tamale, Northern
University of Professional Studies [8] UPS196510,000 Accra, Greater Accra
University of Mines and Technology [9] UMAT2001 Tarkwa, Western
University of Health and Allied Sciences [10] UHAS2011 Ho, Volta
University of Energy and Natural Resources [11] UENR2012 Sunyani, Bono
University of Environment and Sustainable Development UESD2020Somanya, Eastern Region
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration GIMPALegon, Accra
Ghana Communication Technology University GCTU2005Tesano, Accra
Accra Technical University [12] ATU Accra, Greater Accra
Bolgatanga Technical University BTUBolgatanga, 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 WTUWa, 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 universities 2
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 GIL1961 Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliated to the University of Ghana)
Ghana Institute of Surveying and Mapping GISM Accra, Greater Accra
Institution of Local Government StudiesILGS 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] KAIPTC1998 Accra, Greater Accra
National Film and Television Institute NAFTI1978 Accra, Greater Accra

^2 Nine additional professional institutions have been accorded public university status. [18]

Regional university
Regional Maritime University [19] RMU2007 Accra, Greater Accra
Diplomatic Missions Training university
(United Nations University affiliated institutions)
Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU) [20] CDSU2015 Accra, Greater Accra
Private universities
Chartered private tertiary institutions 3
KAAF University KAAF2006≈8,000Gomoa Fetteh Kakraba, Central
Valley View University VVU1979Oyibi, Greater Accra
Open University of West Africa OUWA2011 Accra, Ghana
TTS1942 Legon, Greater-Accra
Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture ACI1987 Akropong–Akuapem, Eastern
Central University Central19988400 Accra, Greater Accra
Pentecost University Pent Vars2003Sowutuom, Greater Accra
All Nations University ANU2002 Koforidua, Eastern
Ashesi University Ashesi20021253 Berekuso, Eastern Region
Ensign Global University Ensonian20141260 Kpong, Eastern Region
Other university colleges and private universities
(University of Ghana affiliated institutions)
Accra Institute of Technology AIT20052,1003502,450 Cantonments, Greater Accra
African University College of Communications AUCC Adabraka, Greater Accra, Ghana
Anglican University College of TechnologyANG.U.TECH2008Nkoranza Campus, Nkoranza, Bono East
University College of Design and TechnologyAUCDT2015 Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliated to the University of Education, Winneba)
Catholic University College of Ghana CUG2003 Fiapre, Sunyani, Bono
Christian Service University College CSUC1974 Kumasi, Ashanti
Family Health Medical SchoolFHMS2015Teshie, Greater Accra
Good News Theological SeminaryGNTS1971Oyibi, Greater Accra
Islamic University College [21] IUCG1988East Legon, Greater Accra
Knutsford University CollegeKnutsfordEast Legon, Greater Accra
Lancaster University LUG2013 Accra, Greater Accra
Methodist University Ghana [21] MUCG20001,887 Dansoman, Accra, Greater Accra
Presbyterian University College [22] PUC2003Abetifi-Kwahu, Akropong-Akuapem, Agogo Asante-Akyem and Tema
Wisconsin International University College [21] WIUC2000Agbogba Junction, Greater Accra
(affiliated to the University of Cape Coast)
Central University College Central19988,400 Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliated to the University of Cape Coast)
Catholic Institute of Business and TechnologyCIBT Accra, Greater Accra
National Film and Television Institute NAFTI1978 Accra, Greater Accra
Institute Of Accountancy TrainingIAT Accra, Greater Accra
Narh-Bita School of Nursing Narh-Bita Accra, Greater Accra
Ghana Institute of Languages GIL1961 Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliated to the University of Ghana)
St. Victor's SeminarySVMS Accra, Greater Accra
St. Peters SeminarySPMS Accra, Greater Accra
St. Paul SeminarySPCS Accra, Greater Accra
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College - Master's degreeGAFCSC Accra, Greater Accra
Regional Maritime University [19] RMU2007 Accra, Greater Accra
BlueCrest College
(formerly NIIT Ghana College)
BCCG1999 Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliated to the University of Education, Winneba)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology affiliated institutions [22]
College of Science, Arts and Education CSAE2016 Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana
(affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology)
Accra Institute of Technology AIT20052,1003502,450 Cantonments, Greater Accra
Osei Tutu II Institute for Advanced ICT Studies Kumasi, Ashanti
Radford University CollegeRadford Kumasi, Ashanti
Garden City University College [22] GCUC2001 Kumasi, Ashanti
Regent University College of Science and Technology [22] Regent2003 Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliated to the Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands)
Technical University CollegeTUC Tamale, Northern Region
(affiliated to the University of Ghana)
Spiritan University CollegeSpiritan Ejisu, Ashanti
Data Link University CollegeDLUC2006 Tema, Greater Accra
Mountcrest University CollegeMCUCKanda, Accra, Greater Accra
University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies UCAES1963Bunso, Eastern Region
University of Cape Coast affiliated institutions
Entrepreneurship Training InstituteETI Accra, Greater Accra
Deltas University CollegeDUC Accra, Greater Accra
Evangelical Presbyterian University College EPUC2008 Ho, Volta
Ghana Baptist University College [22] GBUC2006Abuakwa, Kumasi, Ashanti
Kings University CollegeKUCAplaku Hills, Accra, Greater Accra
Maranatha University CollegeMUCSowutuom, Accra, Greater Accra
Meridian (Insaaniyya) University College [22] MEDUCOLWeija, Accra, Greater Accra
Palm University CollegePaUCManya, Shai Hills, Greater Accra
Pan African Christian University CollegePACUC Accra, Greater Accra
(affiliation under negotiation)
Wisconsin International University College [21] WIUC2000Agbogba Junction, Greater Accra
(also affiliated to the University of Ghana)
University of Education, Winneba affiliated institutions
Advanced Business University CollegeABUC Accra, Greater Accra
BlueCrest University College [23] BCUC2000 Accra, Greater Accra
Kumasi, Ashanti
Jayee University CollegeJUC Accra, Greater Accra
University College of Management Studies UCOMS1974 Accra, Greater Accra
Kumasi, Ashanti
Webster University, St. Louis, USA affiliated institution
Webster University Ghana Campus Webster2012 Luanda Close, East Legon, Accra, Greater Accra
Sikkim Manipal University, India affiliated institutions
Sikkim Manipal University Ghana LC SMUG2008 Ring Road, Accra, Greater Accra
Sikkim Manipal University, KumasiSMUG2011 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] ZUC2001La, Accra, Greater Accra
Kumasi, Ashanti
(affiliated to the University of Cape Coast)
China Europe International Business School affiliated institutions
China Europe International Business School CEIBS19941,078 Accra, Greater Accra
University of Wales affiliated institutions
Ghana Christian University CollegeGCUCDodowa, Accra, Greater Accra
Others - unclear affiliated institutions
The Bible University College of GhanaBUCG Akuapem, Eastern Region
Catholic Institute of Business and TechnologyCIBT Accra, Greater Accra
North American Center for Professional StudiesNACPS2011 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]

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