Universities in Ghana

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Founded 2005. Private university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Formerly Accra Polytechnic; upgraded to technical university in 2016. Founded 2016. Public university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management · Social Sciences

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Specialises in communications and media studies. Founded 2002. Private university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

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Campuses in Kumasi and Asante Mampong; skills and TVET focus. Founded 2020. Public university in Kumasi, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities

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Chartered postgraduate institute of theology, mission and culture. Founded 1987. Private university in Akropong, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management

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Chartered private university; known for engineering and satellite (GhanaSat-1) work. Founded 2002. Private university in Koforidua, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Computer Science & IT

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Founded 2008. Private university in Nkoranza, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

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.

Email

admissions@ashesi.edu.gh

Phone

+233-302-610330

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.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly IPMC College; known for IT and creative arts. Founded 1999. Private university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Formerly Bolgatanga Polytechnic. Founded 2020. Public university in Bolgatanga, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Formerly a campus of UDS. Founded 2020. Public university in Navrongo, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Formerly Cape Coast Polytechnic. Founded 2016. Public university in Cape Coast, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Education · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Founded by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Ghana. Founded 2003. Private university in Fiapre, Sunyani, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

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.

Email

admissions@central.edu.gh

Phone

+233-307-020540

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.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Pharmacy · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Chartered private university founded by the International Central Gospel Church. Founded 1998. Private university in Miotso, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Formerly Christian Service University College. Founded 1974. Private university in Kumasi, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Wa Polytechnic; renamed after Ghana's president Dr. Hilla Limann. Founded 2020. Public university in Wa, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences

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Chartered; specialises in public health (formerly Ensign College of Public Health). Founded 2014. Private university in Kpong, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Specialises in medical and health sciences. Founded 2015. Private university in Teshie, Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2001. Private university in Kumasi, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management · Social Sciences

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Founded 1974. Private university in Amrahia, Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

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Formerly Ghana Technology University College; became a public university in 2020. Founded 2005. Public university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Public management and administration institution. Founded 1961. Public university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Chartered private university (formerly Heritage Christian College). Founded 2016. Private university in Amasaman, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Ho Polytechnic. Founded 2016. Public university in Ho, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 1988. Private university in East Legon, Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities

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Chartered private university. Founded 2006. Private university in Gomoa Fetteh, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Formerly Knutsford University College. Founded 2007. Private university in East Legon, Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Koforidua Polytechnic. Founded 2016. Public university in Koforidua, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Kumasi Polytechnic. Founded 2016. Public university in Kumasi, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

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.

Email

admissions@knust.edu.gh

Phone

+233-3220-60021

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.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Law · Social Sciences

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Ghana campus of Lancaster University (UK). Founded 2013. Private university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded by the Methodist Church Ghana. Founded 2000. Private university in Dansoman, Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Engineering & Technology

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Chartered; founded by The Church of Pentecost. Founded 2003. Private university in Sowutuom, Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded by Perez Chapel International. Founded 2005. Private university in Pomadze, Winneba, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana; multiple campuses. Founded 2003. Private university in Abetifi, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2004. Private university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2003. Private university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Law · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly the Wa campus of UDS. Founded 2020. Public university in Wa, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Sunyani Polytechnic. Founded 2016. Public university in Sunyani, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Takoradi Polytechnic. Founded 2016. Public university in Takoradi, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Tamale Polytechnic. Founded 2016. Public university in Tamale, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management · Law

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 1992. Public university in Tamale, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Computer Science & IT

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 1962. Public university in Cape Coast, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Ghana's premier teacher-education university. Founded 1992. Public university in Winneba, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Founded 2011. Public university in Sunyani, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

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Founded 2020. Public university in Somanya, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

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.

Email

admissions@ug.edu.gh

Phone

+233-302-500381

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.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Natural Sciences

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Dedicated health sciences university. Founded 2011. Public university in Ho, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences

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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formed from the merger of GIJ, NAFTI and the Ghana Institute of Languages. Founded 2022. Public university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Business & Management

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Specialises in mining and engineering. Founded 2004. Public university in Tarkwa, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Computer Science & IT

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Focus on professional and business studies. Founded 1965. Public university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Engineering & Technology

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Ghana's first chartered private university; Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Founded 1979. Private university in Oyibi, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation

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Ghana campus of Webster University (USA). Founded 2013. Private university in East Legon, Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — the statutory body that accredits and regulates tertiary institutions in Ghana. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2000. Private university in Accra, Ghana; GTEC-recognised.