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University for Development Studies

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Overview

University for Development Studies is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana. Founded in 1992, University for Development Studies (UDS) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. UDS offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education 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. International students are welcome to apply. UDS also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University for Development Studies's Control Typepublic

Entity

University for Development Studies's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University for Development Studies' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University for Development Studies's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
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Acronym UDS
Founded 1992
Motto Knowledge for Service
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Location

Address PO Box TL 1350
Tamale
Northern Region
Ghana
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University for Development Studies Phone Number (71) 22422
University for Development Studies Fax Number (71) 23957
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


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 University for Development Studies 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

University for Development Studies Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University for Development Studies 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 University for Development Studies's academic range and degree level offering.



University for Development Studies: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
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Programs and Courses

University for Development Studies Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University for Development Studies Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University for Development Studies 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 University for Development Studies.



University for Development Studies: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
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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 University for Development Studies Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University for Development Studies website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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University for Development Studies's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University for Development Studies's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University for Development Studies 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University for Development Studies '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


University for Development Studies's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University for Development Studies has more than 200 international students.


University for Development Studies's Admission Office Admission Office






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

Size and Profile

University for Development Studies Size and Profile


University for Development Studies's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University for Development Studies has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University for Development Studies's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University for Development Studies's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


University for Development Studies's Control Type Control Type

University for Development Studies is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University for Development Studies's Entity Type Entity Type

University for Development Studies 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.


University for Development Studies's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University for Development Studies's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University for Development Studies's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University for Development Studies's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


University for Development Studies's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University for Development Studies is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University for Development Studies Facilities


University for Development Studies's Library University Library

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University for Development Studies's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University for Development Studies's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University for Development Studies's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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University for Development Studies's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University for Development Studies's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University for Development Studies's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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University for Development Studies's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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University for Development Studies's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

University for Development Studies Organisational Structure

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

University for Development Studies
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences
  • Centre of Postgraduate Studies and Research
  • Faculty of Integrated Development Studies
  • School of Medicine and Health Services

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Memberships and Affiliations

University for Development Studies Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of African Universities (AAU)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University for Development Studies public or private?

University for Development Studies is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University for Development Studies profit or non-profit?

University for Development Studies 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 University for Development Studies in terms of enrollment?

University for Development Studies has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University for Development Studies in terms of academic staff?

University for Development Studies's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is University for Development Studies a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University for Development Studies use?

University for Development Studies's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is University for Development Studies affiliated with?

None.

Does University for Development Studies admit international students?

Yes. University for Development Studies has more than 200 international students.

What is University for Development Studies's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University for Development Studies 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend University for Development Studies UDS?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University for Development Studies UDS located?

University for Development Studies is located in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana. Address: PO Box TL 1350.

Is University for Development Studies UDS accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University for Development Studies is accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (since ).

Does University for Development Studies offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University for Development Studies offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does University for Development Studies have a university library?

Yes

Does University for Development Studies provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University for Development Studies have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University for Development Studies offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University for Development Studies offer career services?

Not reported

Does University for Development Studies offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University for Development Studies have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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