Profile

The University of Ghana, the premier university in Ghana, was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948, for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research. 

As a University poised to distinguish itself in the areas of research, teaching and learning, to make an impact at the national and international levels, the University is guided by a Strategic Plan.

University of Ghana is administered through a central administration which includes a collegiate system comprising the following colleges and a School of Graduate Studies: 

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66,088

Undergraduate Students

738

International Students

9,925

Graduate Students

6,479

Faculty & Staff
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Our Campuses

 

Main Campus
City Campus
Korle-Bu Campus

Research

The University of Ghana has several institutions and centres for learning and research, including

  1. Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research(NMIMR)
  2. Centre for Tropical, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  3. Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research(NMIMR)
  4. Centre for Tropical, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

As part of its vision to become a world-class research-intensive institution, the University of Ghana has identified four priority areas where the university will focus and promote international collaboration in research initiatives to enhance the University's research output. These areas are:

  1. Malaria Research
  2. Trans-disciplinary Research into Climate Change Adaptation
  3. Enhancing Food Production and Processing
  4. Development Policy and Poverty Monitoring and evaluation

Recent Publications

As the leading university in Ghana, the University aims to produce the next generation of thought leaders to drive national development. Through our research institutes and other centres of learning and research, faculty members are involved in studies that support policy making for national development, often in collaboration with other international institutions.

There are currently a number of Ghanaian and international institutions that hold affiliation with the University of Ghana. As a leader in tertiary education, the University has established several link agreements with universities in Africa, Europe and North America for student, faculty and staff exchange as well as collaborative research.

The student population is over 38,000 made up of students enrolled on our regular programmes, sandwich programmes, and distance education as well as students from affiliate institutions.  Our growing number of international students come from over 70 countries to join either our regular undergraduate and graduate programmes, enroll on our study abroad and other special programmes designed for international students.

The University of Ghana, has over the years built an image as one of the continent’s reputable universities which makes the University of Ghana the first choice for academics, researchers and students.