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Ashesi University

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Overview

Ashesi University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Berekuso, Eastern Region, Ghana. Established in 2002, Ashesi University (AU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. AU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 24-year-old Ghanaian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 10-19%. This makes it an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Ashesi University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Ashesi University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Ashesi University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Ashesi University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
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Acronym AU
Founded 2002
Motto Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship
Colours Black, white and terracota
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Location

Address 1 University Avenue, PMB CT3 Cantonments
Berekuso
Eastern Region
Ghana
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Ashesi University Phone Number (302) 610 330
Ashesi University Fax Number (302) 610 340
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ashesi University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2002


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Ashesi University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Ashesi University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Ashesi University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ashesi University's academic range and degree level offering.



Ashesi University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Ashesi University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Ashesi University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Ashesi University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Ashesi University.



Ashesi University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Ashesi University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Ashesi University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Ashesi University Admission Info


Ashesi University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Ashesi University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Ashesi University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Ashesi University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ashesi University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Ashesi University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Ashesi University's Admission Office Admission Office

1st University Avenue, PMB CT3 Cantonments
Berekuso
(302) 610 330


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Ashesi University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Ashesi University Size and Profile


Ashesi University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ashesi University has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Ashesi University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Ashesi University's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Ashesi University's Control Type Control Type

Ashesi University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Ashesi University's Entity Type Entity Type

Ashesi University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Ashesi University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Ashesi University's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Ashesi University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Ashesi University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Ashesi University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Ashesi University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Ashesi University Facilities


Ashesi University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Ashesi University's Library


Ashesi University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Ashesi University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Ashesi University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Ashesi University Services


Ashesi University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Ashesi University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Ashesi University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Ashesi University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Ashesi University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Ashesi University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Ashesi University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Business Administration
  • Department of Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

Ashesi University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ashesi University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
  • Global Liberal Arts Alliance
  • Council of Independent Universities (CIU Ghana)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashesi University public or private?

Ashesi University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Ashesi University profit or non-profit?

Ashesi University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Ashesi University in terms of enrollment?

Ashesi University has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Ashesi University in terms of academic staff?

Ashesi University's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is Ashesi University a coeducational institution?

Ashesi University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Ashesi University use?

Ashesi University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Ashesi University affiliated with?

None.

Does Ashesi University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Ashesi University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Ashesi University's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Ashesi University AU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Ashesi University AU located?

Ashesi University is located in Berekuso, Eastern Region, Ghana. Address: 1 University Avenue, PMB CT3 Cantonments.

Is Ashesi University AU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Ashesi University is accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (since 2002).

Does Ashesi University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Ashesi University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Ashesi University have a university library?

Yes

Does Ashesi University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Ashesi University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Ashesi University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Ashesi University offer career services?

Yes

Does Ashesi University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Ashesi University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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