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University of Ghana

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Overview

University of Ghana is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Legon, Greater Accra, Ghana. This institution also has a branch campus in Korle-Bu and Accra City. Founded in 1948, University of Ghana (UG) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. UG provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 78-year-old Ghanaian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 30-39%. It is considered a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. UG also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Ghana's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Ghana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Ghana' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Ghana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UG
Founded 1948
Motto Integri Procedamus
Proceed with Integrity
Colours Blue and gold
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Location

Address PO Box LG25
Legon
00233 Greater Accra
Ghana
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University of Ghana Phone Number (21) 500 381
University of Ghana Fax Number (21) 500 263
Other locations Korle-Bu and Accra City

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1948


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of Ghana's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of University of Ghana 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 University of Ghana 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 of Ghana Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

University of Ghana Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Ghana Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Ghana 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 of Ghana.



University of Ghana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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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 of Ghana Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Ghana website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Ghana Admission Info


University of Ghana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Ghana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Ghana has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Ghana's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very 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


University of Ghana's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Ghana has more than 500 international students.


University of Ghana's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box LG25
Legon
(302) 514 552


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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 of Ghana's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Ghana Size and Profile


University of Ghana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Ghana has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Ghana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Ghana's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


University of Ghana's Control Type Control Type

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


University of Ghana's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Ghana 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 of Ghana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Ghana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Ghana 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.


University of Ghana's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Ghana is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Ghana Facilities


University of Ghana's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Ghana's Library


University of Ghana's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Ghana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Ghana's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Ghana Services


University of Ghana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Ghana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Ghana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Ghana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Ghana's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Ghana Organisational Structure

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

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  • College of Health Sciences
  • School of Allied Health Sciences
  • School of Public Health
  • School of Pharmacy
  • University of Ghana Dental School
  • v. University of Ghana Medical School
  • School of Nursing
  • Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
  • College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences
  • School of Agriculture
  • School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Institute of Agricultural Research
  • Schools
  • Business School
  • School of Communication Studies
  • School of Performing Arts
  • School of Graduate Studies
  • Faculties
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Engineering Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Studies
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Law

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Ghana Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • League of World Universities (LWU)
  • Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
  • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Ghana public or private?

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

Is University of Ghana profit or non-profit?

University of Ghana 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 of Ghana in terms of enrollment?

University of Ghana has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

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

University of Ghana's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is University of Ghana a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University of Ghana use?

University of Ghana 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 University of Ghana affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Ghana admit international students?

Yes. University of Ghana has more than 500 international students.

What is University of Ghana's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Ghana's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Ghana UG?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Ghana UG located?

University of Ghana is located in Legon, Greater Accra, Ghana. Address: PO Box LG25.

Is University of Ghana UG accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Ghana is accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (since 1948).

Does University of Ghana offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Ghana offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Ghana have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Ghana provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Ghana have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Ghana offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Ghana offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Ghana offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Ghana have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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