Top 10 Universities in Ghana
1. University of Ghana
University of Ghana (UG) was established in 1948. It is the largest and oldest University in Ghana recognized by the National Accreditation Board. It is located in the metropolis of Legon, Greater Accra. University of Ghana has branch campuses in Legon, Korle-Bu, Accra City.
2. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is one of the public Universities in Ghana located in the City of Ashanti region. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology was established in 1951. It is the largest University in Kumasi Metropolis certified by the National Accreditation Board. The University has branch campuses in Sunyani, Accra.
3. University of Cape Coast
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) was established in 1962. It is one of the public universities recognized by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana. It is located in the City of Cape Coast, Central Region.
4. University of Education, Winneba
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is one of the public Universities founded in 1992 by a government ordinance and with a relationship with the University of Cape Coast. Its main aim is to train teachers for the education system of the Country. University of Education, Winneba has branch campuses in the following locations: Kumasi, Ashanti Mampong, Ajumako.
5. Ashesi University
Ashesi University is one of the private Universities in Ghana founded in 2002. It is located in Berekuso in the Eastern Region and is recognized by the National Accreditation Board.
6. Regent University College of Science and Technology
Regent University College of Science and Technology (RUCST) is one of the private universities in Ghana, located in the City of Greater Accra. In January 2005 it started its lectures with 30 pioneer students at Trinity Campus, Mataheko.
7. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) is a public University in Ghana spread over four campuses and made up of four schools, four research centers located at Greenhill in Accra, Ghana. GIMPA was established in 1961 and it is located in the City of Accra.
8. University for Development Studies
University for Development Studies (UDS) was established in 1992. It is one of the public universities in Ghana. University for Development Studies is located in the City of Tamale in the Northern Region.
9. Valley View University
Valley View University is one of the private Universities in Ghana located in the City of Accra in the Greater Accra region. Valley View University was founded in 1979 and has branch campuses in the following locations: Techiman, Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi. Valley View forms part of a worldwide system of over 100 tertiary institutions operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
10. University of Health and Allied Sciences
Founded in 2011, the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is one of the public Universities in Ghana located in the City of Volta region. The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established in 2011 and it is accredited by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana.