Institution
|
Nickname
|
Founded
|
Undergrad
|
Postgrad
|
Total (2011)
|
Location(s)
|
Public universities1
|
University of Ghana[1]
|
Legon
|
1948
|
|
|
38,000
|
Legon, Accra, Korle Bu and Atomic, Greater Accra, including over ten workers' colleges all over the ten regions of Ghana
|
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology[2]
|
KNUST
|
1952
|
21,285
|
2,306
|
23,591
|
Kumasi, Ashanti
|
University of Cape Coast[3]
|
Cape Vars
|
1961
|
|
|
15,835
|
Cape Coast, Central
|
|
CK Tadem University for Technology and Applied Sciences
|
CKT-UTAS
|
2020
|
|
|
|
Navrongo, Upper East
|
|
University of Education, Winneba[4]
|
UEW
|
1992
|
|
|
16,879
|
Winneba, Central
|
|
Simon Diedong Dombo University for Business and Integrated Development Studies
|
SDD-UBIDS
|
2020
|
|
|
|
Wa, Upper West
|
|
Akenten Appiah Menkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi[5]
|
AAM-USTED
|
2020
|
|
|
|
Kumasi and Mampong, Ashanti
|
|
University for Development Studies[6]
|
UDS
|
1992
|
|
|
|
Tamale, Northern
|
University of Professional Studies[7]
|
UPS
|
1965
|
|
|
10,000
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
University of Mines and Technology[8]
|
UMAT
|
2001
|
|
|
|
Tarkwa, Western
|
University of Health and Allied Sciences[9]
|
UHAS
|
2011
|
|
|
|
Ho, Volta
|
University of Energy And Natural Resources[10]
|
UENR
|
2012
|
|
|
|
Sunyani, Bono
|
University of Environment and Sustainable Development
|
UESD
|
2020
|
|
|
|
Somanya, Eastern Region
|
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
|
GIMPA
|
|
|
|
|
Legon, Accra
|
Ghana Communication Technology University
|
GCTU
|
2005
|
|
|
|
Tesano, Accra
|
Accra Technical University[11]
|
ATU
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Bolgatanga Technical University
|
BTU
|
|
|
|
|
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region
|
Cape Coast Technical University[12]
|
CCTU
|
|
|
|
|
Cape Coast, Central
|
Kumasi Technical University[13]
|
KsTU
|
|
|
|
|
Kumasi, Ashanti
|
Koforidua Technical University[14]
|
KTU
|
|
|
|
|
Koforidua, Eastern
|
Tamale Technical University
|
TATU
|
|
|
|
|
Tamale, Northern
|
Ho Technical University
|
HTU
|
|
|
|
|
Ho, Volta
|
Takoradi Technical University
|
TTU
|
|
|
|
|
Takoradi, Western
|
|
Sunyani Technical University
|
STU
|
|
|
|
|
Sunyani, Bono
|
Wa Technical University
|
WTU
|
|
|
|
|
Wa, Upper West Region
|
^1 There are fifteen (15) national public universities in Ghana.[15]
There are ten (10) Technical Universities IN Ghana
|
Professional public institutes / public universities2
|
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College
|
GAFCSC
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Ghana Institute of Journalism
|
GIJ
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra (formerly affiliated to the University of Ghana)
|
Ghana Institute of Languages
|
GIL
|
1961
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Ghana)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ghana Institute of Surveying and Mapping
|
GISM
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Institution of Local Government Studies
|
ILGS
|
|
|
|
|
Legon, Greater Accra
|
University of Professional Studies, Accra
|
UPSA
|
|
|
|
|
Legon, Greater Accra (formerly affiliated to the University of Ghana)
|
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre[16]
|
KAIPTC
|
1998
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
National Film and Television Institute
|
NAFTI
|
1978
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
^2 Nine additional professional institutions have been accorded public university status.[17]
|
Regional university
|
Regional Maritime University[18]
|
RMU
|
2007
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Diplomatic Missions Training university (United Nations University affiliated institutions)
|
Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)[19]
|
CDSU
|
2017
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Private universities
|
Chartered private tertiary institutions3
|
Valley View University
|
VVU
|
1979
|
|
|
|
Oyibi, Greater Accra
|
Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon
|
TTS
|
1942
|
|
|
|
Legon, Greater-Accra
|
Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture
|
ACI
|
1987
|
|
|
|
Akropong–Akuapem, Eastern
|
Central University
|
Central
|
1998
|
8400
|
|
|
Accra, Greater-Accra
|
Pentecost University
|
Pent Vars
|
2003
|
|
|
|
Sowutuom, Greater Accra
|
All Nations University
|
ANU
|
2002
|
|
|
|
Koforidua, Eastern
|
Ashesi University
|
Ashesi
|
2002
|
1253
|
|
|
Berekuso, Eastern Region
|
Other university colleges and private universities (University of Ghana affiliated institutions)
|
Accra Institute of Technology
|
AIT
|
2005
|
2,100
|
350
|
2,450
|
Cantonments, Greater Accra
|
African University College of Communications
|
AUCC
|
|
|
|
|
Adabraka, Greater Accra, Ghana
|
Anglican University College of Technology
|
ANG.U.TECH
|
2008
|
|
|
|
Nkoranza Campus, Nkoranza, Bono East
|
Catholic University College of Ghana
|
CUG
|
2003
|
|
|
|
Fiapre, Sunyani, Bono
|
Christian Service University College
|
CSUC
|
1974
|
|
|
|
Kumasi, Ashanti
|
Family Health Medical School
|
FHMS
|
2015
|
|
|
|
Teshie, Greater Accra
|
Good News Theological Seminary
|
GNTS
|
1971
|
|
|
|
Oyibi, Greater Accra
|
Islamic University College[20]
|
ICUG
|
1988
|
|
|
|
East Legon, Greater Accra
|
Knutsford University College
|
Knutsford
|
|
|
|
|
East Legon, Greater Accra
|
Lancaster University
|
LUG
|
2013
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Methodist University College Ghana[20]
|
MUCG
|
2000
|
|
|
1,887
|
Dansoman, Accra, Greater Accra
|
Presbyterian University College[21]
|
PUC
|
2003
|
|
|
|
Abetifi-Kwahu, Akropong-Akuapem, Agogo Asante-Akyem and Tema
|
Wisconsin International University College[20]
|
WIUC
|
2000
|
|
|
|
Agbogba Junction, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Cape Coast)
|
Central University College
|
Central
|
1998
|
8,400
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Cape Coast)
|
Catholic Institute of Business and Technology
|
CIBT
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
National Film and Television Institute
|
NAFTI
|
1978
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Institute Of Accountancy Training
|
IAT
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Narh-Bita School of Nursing
|
Narh-Bita
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Ghana Institute of Languages
|
GIL
|
1961
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Ghana)
|
St. Victor’s Seminary
|
SVMS
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
St. Peters Seminary
|
SPMS
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
St. Paul Seminary
|
SPCS
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College - Master's degree
|
GAFCSC
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Regional Maritime University[18]
|
RMU
|
2007
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Blue Crest College (formerly NIIT Ghana College)
|
BCCG
|
1999
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the University of Education, Winneba)
|
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology affiliated institutions[21]
|
Ensign Global College
|
ECOPH
|
2014
|
|
|
|
Kpong, Eastern (affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology)
|
College of Science, Arts and Education
|
CSAE
|
2016
|
|
|
|
Sunyani, Bono Region, Ghana (affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology)
|
Accra Institute of Technology
|
AIT
|
2005
|
2,100
|
350
|
2,450
|
Cantonments, Greater Accra
|
Osei Tutu II Institute for Advanced ICT Studies
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kumasi, Ashanti
|
KAAF University College
|
KUC
|
|
|
|
|
Gomoa Buduburam, Central Region
|
Radford University College
|
Radford
|
|
|
|
|
Kumasi, Ashanti
|
Garden City University College[21]
|
GCUC
|
2001
|
|
|
|
Kumasi, Ashanti
|
Regent University College of Science and Technology[21]
|
Regent
|
2003
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra (affiliated to the Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands)
|
Technical University College
|
TUC
|
|
|
|
|
Tamale, Northern Region (affiliated to the University of Ghana)
|
Spiritan University College
|
Spiritan
|
|
|
|
|
Ejisu, Ashanti
|
Data Link University College
|
DLUC
|
2006
|
|
|
|
Tema, Greater Accra
|
Mountcrest University College
|
MCUC
|
|
|
|
|
Kanda, Accra, Greater Accra
|
University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies
|
UCAES
|
1963
|
|
|
|
Bunso, Eastern Region
|
University of Cape Coast affiliated institutions
|
Entrepreneurship Training Institute
|
ETI
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Deltas University College
|
DUC
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
Evangelical Presbyterian University College
|
EPUC
|
2008
|
|
|
|
Ho, Volta
|
Ghana Baptist University College[21]
|
GBUC
|
2006
|
|
|
|
Abuakwa, Kumasi, Ashanti
|
Kings University College
|
KUC
|
|
|
|
|
Aplaku Hills, Accra, Greater Accra
|
Maranatha University College
|
MUC
|
|
|
|
|
Sowutuom, Accra, Greater Accra
|
Meridian (Insaaniyya) University College[21]
|
MEDUCOL
|
|
|
|
|
Weija, Accra, Greater Accra
|
Pan African Christian University College
|
PACUC
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra (affiliation under negotiation)
|
Wisconsin International University College[20]
|
WIUC
|
2000
|
|
|
|
Agbogba Junction, Greater Accra (also affiliated to the University of Ghana)
|
University of Education, Winneba affiliated institutions
|
Advanced Business University College
|
ABUC
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
BlueCrest University College[22]
|
BCUC
|
2000
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti
|
Jayee University College
|
JUC
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
University College of Management Studies
|
UCOMS
|
1974
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti
|
Webster University, St. Louis, USA affiliated institution
|
Webster University Ghana Campus
|
Webster
|
2012
|
|
|
|
Luanda Close, East Legon, Accra, Greater Accra
|
Sikkim Manipal University, India affiliated institutions
|
Sikkim Manipal University Ghana LC
|
SMUG
|
2008
|
|
|
|
Ring Road, Accra, Greater Accra
|
Sikkim Manipal University, Kumasi
|
SMUG
|
2011
|
|
|
|
CityStyle Building, Stadium Road, Kumasi, Ashanti Accra
|
Karunya University, India affiliated institutions
|
Ghana Christian University College
|
GCUC
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti (affiliation under negotiation)
|
Australian Institute of Business Administration affiliated institutions
|
Zenith University College[21]
|
ZUC
|
2001
|
|
|
|
La, Accra, Greater Accra Kumasi, Ashanti (affiliated to the University of Cape Coast)
|
China Europe International Business School affiliated institutions
|
China Europe International Business School
|
CEIBS
|
1994
|
1,078
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
University of Wales affiliated institutions
|
Ghana Christian University College
|
GCUC
|
|
|
|
|
Dodowa, Accra, Greater Accra
|
Others - unclear affiliated institutions
|
The Bible University College of Ghana
|
BUCG
|
|
|
|
|
Akuapem, Eastern Region
|
Catholic Institute of Business and Technology
|
CIBT
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Center for Professional Studies
|
NACPS
|
2011
|
|
|
|
Kasoa, Central Region
|
Premier Institute of Law Enforcement Management and Administration[23]
|
PILEMA
|
|
|
|
|
Accra, Greater Accra
|
^3 There are seven institutions in the Chartered private tertiary institutions category.[24]
|