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Garden City University

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world rank  10787

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Overview

Garden City University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana. Founded in 2001, Garden City University (GCU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. GCU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 25-year-old Ghanaian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. GCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Garden City University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Garden City University's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Garden City University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Garden City University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym GCU
Founded 2001
Motto Creatio Innovatorum
Developing the next generation of Innovators
Colours Green and yellow
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Location

Address PO Box 12755
Kumasi
Ashanti
Ghana
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Garden City University Phone Number (51) 73927
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Garden City University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Garden City University you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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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 Garden City 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

Garden City University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Garden City 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 Garden City University's academic range and degree level offering.



Garden City University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Garden City University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Garden City University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Garden City 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 Garden City University.



Garden City University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 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 Garden City University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Garden City University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Garden City University Admission Info


Garden City University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Garden City University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Garden City University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


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


Garden City University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Garden City University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 12755
Kenyase



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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 Garden City University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Garden City University Size and Profile


Garden City University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Garden City University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Garden City University's academic staff number is not reported.


Garden City University's Control Type Control Type

Garden City 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.


Garden City University's Entity Type Entity Type

Garden City University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


Garden City University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Garden City University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Garden City University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Garden City 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.


Garden City University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Garden City University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Garden City University Facilities


Garden City University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Garden City University's Library


Garden City University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Garden City University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Garden City University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Garden City University Services


Garden City University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Garden City University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Garden City University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Garden City University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Garden City University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Garden City University Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Garden City University Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Kwame Nkrumah university of Science and Technology (KNUST)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garden City University public or private?

Garden City 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 Garden City University profit or non-profit?

Garden City University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Garden City University in terms of enrollment?

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

What is the size of Garden City University in terms of academic staff?

Garden City University's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Garden City University a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Garden City University use?

Garden City 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 Garden City University affiliated with?

None.

Does Garden City University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Garden City University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Garden City University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Garden City University GCU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Garden City University GCU located?

Garden City University is located in Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana. Address: PO Box 12755.

Is Garden City University GCU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Garden City University is accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (since ).

Does Garden City University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Garden City University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Garden City University have a university library?

Yes

Does Garden City University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Garden City University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Garden City University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Garden City University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Garden City University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Garden City University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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