SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — established by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), merging the former National Accreditation Board (NAB) and National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
Founded 2002 (founded by Patrick Awuah Jr., Microsoft engineer turned educator). Private liberal arts and sciences university located at Berekuso in the Eastern Region (approximately 30 km north of Accra). Originally opened in Accra in 2002, the university moved to its custom-built hilltop campus at Berekuso in 2011. Founded by Patrick Awuah Jr., a former Microsoft engineer, with the mission of educating ethical and entrepreneurial leaders for Africa. GTEC-chartered private tertiary institution. Programmes span engineering, computer science, business administration, and management information systems. Distinguished by an honour code, mandatory leadership seminars, and a strong record of MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program participation. Highly selective by Ghanaian standards.
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Theology & Religious Studies · Communication & Media Studies · Pharmacy · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Natural Sciences
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — established by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), merging the former National Accreditation Board (NAB) and National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
Founded 1988 (as Central Bible College, founded by ICGC); became Central University in 2006. Private faith-affiliated university in the Greater Accra Region. Originated in 1988 as Central Bible College, founded by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC); became Central University College in 1998 and a full chartered university in 2006. GTEC-chartered private tertiary institution. Schools span business administration, theology & missions, communication studies, applied sciences, law, and pharmacy & health sciences. One of Ghana's larger private universities by enrolment.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — established by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), merging the former National Accreditation Board (NAB) and National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
Founded 1952 (as Kumasi College of Technology); chartered as Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 1961. Ghana's leading public university for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, architecture, and built-environment disciplines. Located in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Founded 1952 as Kumasi College of Technology; chartered as KNUST in 1961 under President Kwame Nkrumah, after whom it is named. Six colleges: Engineering, Science, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Health Sciences, Architecture & Planning, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Recognised as one of Africa's leading engineering and STEM institutions, with strong programmes in pharmacy, medicine, and architecture.
SubjectsNatural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Education
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — established by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), merging the former National Accreditation Board (NAB) and National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
Founded 1948 (as University College of the Gold Coast, affiliated with the University of London); gained full university status 1961. Ghana's flagship and oldest university, located at Legon in the Greater Accra Region. Founded 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast in affiliation with the University of London; gained full independent university status in 1961, the year after Ghana's independence. The main campus is at Legon (~13 km northeast of central Accra), with a medical school at Korle Bu. Five colleges: Basic & Applied Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities, and Agriculture & Consumer Sciences. Ranked consistently as Ghana's top university and one of West Africa's leading institutions. Active regulatory context: GTEC has been actively enforcing accreditation standards in Ghana — including a December 2025 public alert about six unaccredited University of Ghana Learning Centres, and recent enforcement closing 149 distance learning centres operating without proper accreditation. Prospective students should verify any specific programme or campus through the GTEC accredited-institutions register before enrolment.
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