Ghana is home to a number of reputable universities and educational institutions that cater to various academic needs. Here are the most prominent:
General Tertiary institutions
- University of Ghana: The premier university in Ghana, offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST): Renowned for its focus on science and technology education, KNUST is a leading institution in West Africa.
- University of Cape Coast (UCC): Known for its excellent teacher education programs and a broad range of other academic disciplines.
- Ashesi University – Known for its liberal arts education and focus on leadership and innovation.
- University for Development Studies (UDS) – Focuses on development-oriented education with campuses across the northern regions.
- University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) – Specializes in business and professional education.
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) – Offers management education and public administration programs.
- University of Education, Winneba (UEW) – Renowned for teacher education and training programs.
- University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) – Specializes in mining and technology education.
- Central University – A leading private Christian university offering a variety of programs.
- Valley View University – A Seventh-day Adventist institution known for its emphasis on holistic education.
- Regent University College of Science and Technology – Focuses on science and technology programs.
- African University College of Communications (AUCC) – Specializes in communication and journalism programs.
- Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG) – Offers programs in health sciences, business, and more.
- Pentecost University – Provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) – Focuses on technology and engineering education.
- Kumasi Technical University – Offers technical and vocational training programs.
- Takoradi Technical University – Known for its focus on applied sciences and technology.
- Sunyani Technical University – Provides education in technical and vocational disciplines.
- Ho Technical University – Specializes in technical education with a focus on industrial and applied sciences.
- Bolgatanga Technical University – Offers programs in engineering, applied sciences, and business.
- Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) – Premier institution for journalism and communication studies.
- BlueCrest University College – Offers programs in IT, business, and fashion design.
- Islamic University College, Ghana (IUCG) – Offers programs in Islamic studies, business, and education.
- Ghana Baptist University College (GBUC) – Provides education in theology, business, and social sciences.
- Anglican University College of Technology (ANGUTECH) – Focuses on technology and business education.
- KAAF University College – Specializes in engineering, law, and business programs.
- Kings University College – Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines.
- Radford University College – Known for its fashion design and business programs.
- All Nations University College – Offers programs in engineering, business, and humanities.
- Christian Service University College (CSUC) – Provides education in theology, business, and technology.
- Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG) – Focuses on education, health sciences, and business.
- Wisconsin International University College, Ghana – Offers diverse programs including IT, law, and business.
- Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG) – Provides education in business, IT, and social sciences.
- Garden City University College – Known for its health sciences, business, and IT programs.
- Data Link Institute of Business and Technology – Specializes in business and technology education.
- MountCrest University College – Focuses on law, public health, and social sciences.
- Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT) – Provides business and technology programs with a Catholic ethos.
- West End University College – Offers programs in business administration, IT, and education.
- Regional Maritime University (RMU) – Specializes in maritime education and training, serving the West African sub-region.
- Islamic University College, Ghana (IUCG) – Offers programs in Islamic studies, business, and education.
- Ghana Baptist University College (GBUC) – Provides education in theology, business, and social sciences.
- Anglican University College of Technology (ANGUTECH) – Focuses on technology and business education.
- KAAF University College – Specializes in engineering, law, and business programs.
- Kings University College – Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines.
- Radford University College – Known for its fashion design and business programs.
- All Nations University College – Offers programs in engineering, business, and humanities.
- Christian Service University College (CSUC) – Provides education in theology, business, and technology.
- Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG) – Focuses on education, health sciences, and business.
- Wisconsin International University College, Ghana – Offers diverse programs including IT, law, and business.
- Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG) – Provides education in business, IT, and social sciences.
- Garden City University College – Known for its health sciences, business, and IT programs.
- Data Link Institute of Business and Technology – Specializes in business and technology education.
- MountCrest University College – Focuses on law, public health, and social sciences.
- Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT) – Provides business and technology programs with a Catholic ethos.
- West End University College – Offers programs in business administration, IT, and education.
- Regional Maritime University (RMU) – Specializes in maritime education and training, serving the West African sub-region.
- Zenith University College – Offers programs in business administration, law, and IT.
- Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) – Focuses on technology, engineering, and business studies.
- Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT) – Provides quality education in business and technology within a Catholic framework.
- Jayee University College – Specializes in journalism, communications, and business programs.
- Accra Technical University – Offers technical and vocational education in engineering, science, and technology.
- Ghana Institute of Languages (GIL) – Provides language courses, translation, and interpretation services.
- Ghana School of Law – The premier institution for legal education in Ghana.
- Advanced Business College – Offers business-related programs with a focus on entrepreneurship.
- National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) – Specializes in film, television, and multimedia production education.
- Koforidua Technical University – Offers technical education in applied sciences, engineering, and technology.
- Tamale Technical University – Provides vocational and technical education, focusing on science and technology.
- Wa Technical University – Offers programs in applied sciences, engineering, and business.
- Cape Coast Technical University – Focuses on providing technical and vocational education and training.
- Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC) – Offers programs in business, education, and theology.
- BlueCrest College – Known for IT, fashion, and business programs.
- Dominion University College – Provides education in business administration, theology, and social sciences.
- Knutsford University College – Focuses on business and technology programs.
- Meridian University College – Offers programs in business administration and IT.
- Pérez University College – Provides education in theology, business, and social sciences.
- Catholic University College of Ghana – Known for programs in business administration, education, and religious studies.
Colleges of Education
- Mount Mary College of Education – Offers teacher education and training programs.
- Enchi College of Education – Specializes in primary and secondary teacher education.
- St. Francis College of Education (FRANCO) – Focuses on teacher education in the Volta Region.
- Wesley College of Education – Offers programs in education and teacher training.
- Holy Child College of Education – Provides education and training for future teachers.
- Offinso College of Education – Specializes in teacher education and training.
- Bagabaga College of Education – Known for teacher training programs in the Northern Region.
- St. Joseph’s College of Education – Offers teacher education with a focus on primary education.
- Gbewaa College of Education – Provides training for teachers in the Upper East Region.
- Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education – Specializes in teacher education with a focus on inclusivity.
- Tumu College of Education – Offers programs in teacher training, focusing on basic education.
- St. Monica’s College of Education – Known for training teachers in both academic and moral education.
- Akatsi College of Education – Specializes in teacher education and training for the Volta Region.
- Peki College of Education – Offers teacher education with a focus on rural education.
- St. Louis College of Education – Provides education and training for future teachers, particularly in the Ashanti Region.
- Agogo Presbyterian College of Education – Specializes in teacher education and training for primary and secondary education.
- Ada College of Education – Offers programs in teacher education, particularly for the Greater Accra Region.
- Dambai College of Education – Known for teacher training in the Oti Region.
- St. John Bosco’s College of Education – Provides education and training for future teachers, particularly in rural areas.
- Kibi Presbyterian College of Education – Focuses on teacher education with an emphasis on moral and academic excellence.
Health Training Colleges and Institutions
- Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Korle Bu – Offers training in nursing, midwifery, and other health-related programs.
- Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons – Provides postgraduate medical education and training for physicians and surgeons.
- University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry – One of the premier medical schools in Ghana offering programs in medicine, dentistry, and allied health.
- Kumasi Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Specializes in nursing and midwifery education.
- Narh-Bita College – Offers programs in nursing, medical laboratory technology, and healthcare management.
- Tamale Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Provides education and training in nursing and midwifery.
- Pantang Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Specializes in mental health nursing education.
- Garden City University College, School of Health Sciences – Offers programs in nursing, physician assistantship, and other health sciences.
- Accra School of Hygiene – Focuses on training environmental health professionals.
- Presbyterian University College, School of Health and Medical Sciences – Provides education in nursing, public health, and physician assistantship.
- 37 Military Hospital Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Trains nurses and midwives within a military context.
- Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum – Offers programs in nursing and midwifery.
- Kintampo College of Health and Well-Being – Specializes in training healthcare professionals, including physician assistants and community health nurses.
- West End University College, School of Nursing and Midwifery – Provides nursing and midwifery education.
- Ho Nursing Training College – Offers nursing and midwifery training programs.
- Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Specializes in nursing and midwifery education.
- Koforidua Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Provides education and training in nursing and midwifery.
- Nyaniba Health College – Offers programs in medical laboratory technology, nursing, and healthcare management.
- Central University, School of Nursing and Midwifery – Provides education in nursing and midwifery.
- St. Karol School of Nursing – Focuses on nursing education with a commitment to producing compassionate and skilled nurses.
- Ghana School of Hygiene – Provides education in environmental health and hygiene.
- Mampong Technical College of Education – School of Health – Offers training in health education and related fields.
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) – School of Medical Sciences – Provides education in medical sciences and allied health.
- Accra College of Medicine – Specializes in medical education and training for future doctors.
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) – School of Public Service and Governance – Offers programs in public health and management.
- University of Cape Coast – School of Medical Sciences – Provides education in medicine and related fields.
- University of Health and Allied Sciences – Offers programs in health and medical sciences.
- Amasaman Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Specializes in nursing and midwifery education.
- Ghana School of Nursing and Midwifery – Provides comprehensive training in nursing and midwifery.
- Ghana Health Service Training Institute – Focuses on training healthcare professionals in various disciplines.
- Holy Family School of Nursing – Offers nursing education with a focus on holistic care.
- Ghana College of Pharmacists – Specializes in pharmacy education and training.
- University of Ghana Medical School – Offers programs in medical education and research.
- Koforidua Technical University – School of Health Sciences – Provides training in health-related fields.
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – School of Allied Health Sciences – Focuses on allied health education and research.
- Ghana College of Surgeons and Physicians – Provides advanced training for surgeons and physicians.
- University of Development Studies – School of Medicine – Specializes in medical and health sciences education.
- Ghana Institute of Public Health – Offers training and research in public health.
- Kumasi Academy of Health Sciences – Provides education in various health science disciplines.
- Northern School of Nursing and Midwifery – Specializes in nursing and midwifery training for the Northern Region.
