The University of Ghana, Legon

It is the oldest and largest of the five Ghanaian public universities. It was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, and was originally an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programmes and awarded degrees. It gained full university status in 1961. The original emphasis was on the liberal arts, social sciences, basic science, agriculture, and medicine, but (partly as the result of a national educational reform programme) the curriculum was expanded to provide more technology-based and vocational courses and postgraduate training. The University is mainly based at Legon, about twelve kilometres north-east of the centre of Accra.With a current student population of about 28,482, the University of Ghana is not only the  oldest but the largest of the five public Universities in Ghana. http://www.ug.edu.gh/

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

It succeeded the Kumasi College of Technology which was established by a Government Ordinance on 6th October, 1961.  In December, 1960, the Government of Ghana appointed a University Commission to advise it on the future development of University Education Ghana, in connection with the proposal to transform the University College of Ghana and the Kumasi College of Technology into an independent University of Ghana. Following the report of the commission which came out early 1961, Government decided to establish two independent Universities in Kumasi at Legon near Accra. The Kumasi College of Technology was thus transformed into a full-fledged University Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology by an Act of Parliament on 22nd August, 1961.The University name was changed to University of Science and Technology after the Revolution of 24th February, 1966. The University of Science and Technology was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, 20th November, 1961. However, by another act of Parliament, Act 559 of 1998, the University has been renamed Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.               http://www.knust.edu.gh/

The University of Cape Coast (UCC)

It was inaugurated on December 15, 1962 as a University College and placed in a special relationship with the University of Ghana. On October 1,1971, the University attained the status of a full and independent University with the authority to confer its own degrees, diplomas and certificates by an Act of Parliament – the University of Cape Coast Act 1971 (Act 390) and subsequently the University of Cape CoastLaw, 1992 (PNDC Law 278).It was established out of a dire need for highly qualified and skilled manpower that would, in turn, train and develop the nation’s human capital. Thus, it was established to traingraduates teachers for second cycle institutions, teacher training colleges and technical institutions - a mission the two Universities existing at the time were ill-equipped to fulfill. The University was also given the mandate “to serve the needs of the whole country” and “to play a unique role in national development by identifying national needs and addressing them.” http://www.ucc.edu.gh/

University of Education, Winneba (UEW)

On 14th May, 2004 the University of Education Act, Act 2004 was enacted to upgrade the status of the University College of Education of Winneba to the status of a full University and to provide for related matters.  The University of Education, Winneba was established in September, 1992 as a University College under PNDC Law 322 but the first batch of 481students were enrolled in November 1992.  UEW brought together seven diploma awarding colleges located in different towns under one umbrella institution viz the Advanced Teacher Training College, the Specialist Training College and the National Academy of Music, all at Winneba; the School of Ghana Languages, Ajumako; College of Special Education, Akwapim-Mampong; the Advanced Technical Training College, Kumasi; and the St. Andrews Agricultural Training College, Mampong-Ashanti.  The Winneba campus is the seat of the Vice-Chancellor with satellite campuses at Kumasi and Mampong.  The total staffing positionis 1,446 while the student population is 18,323. http://www.uew.edu.gh/

The Valley View University (VVU)

VVU is a private university located at Oyibi in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It forms part of a worldwide system of 98 tertiary institutions operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Valley View University was established in 1979 by the West African Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists (now Ghana Union Conference). In 1997 it was absorbed into the Adventist University system operated by the Africa-Indian Ocean Division (WAD) of Seventh-day Adventist with headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Ghana Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (organized in 2000) serves as the local manager of the University. The National Accreditation Board (Ghana) granted it national accreditation in 1995 thus allowing the university to award her own degrees. Thus, Valley View University became the first private institution in Ghana to be granted national accreditation. The university serves students from all over the world. It admits qualified students regardless of their religious background, provided such students accept the Christian principles and lifestyle which forms the basis for the university's operations. http://www.vvu.edu.gh/

The Islamic University College, Ghana (IUCG)

IUCG is one of the private universities in Ghana. It is located at East Legon in the Greater Accra Region. It was established in 1988 as a training institute for Islamic Theology and named the Ahlul Bait Islamic School.  This was under the sponsorship of the The Ahlul Bait Foundation of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was granted accreditation provisionally in 2001 and finally in 2002. The University has been established with the principal mission of training the youth to qualify as professional men and women who will not only meet the highest standards and expectations of the Ministry of Education but will also be imbued with the commitment to serve in deprived areas in general and Muslim communities in particular. Islamic University-Ghana the first of its kind in the West African sub region.     http://www.islamicug.com/

The Central University College

It was founded by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Ghana. It started off as a pastoral training institute in 1988. It was then known as the Central Bible College by June 1991. It later became the Central Christian College in 1993 and eventually became the Central University College in 1997. Among the stated aims of the university is to provide an "integrated and biblically-based tertiary education with particular reference to the needs of the African continent". It is currently the biggest private university in Ghana. http://www.centraluniversity.org/

Ashesi University

Ashesi University is a coeducational institution whose mission is to educate African leaders  of exceptional integrity and professional ability.  By raising the bar for higher education in Ghana it aims to make a significant contribution towards a renaissance in Africa. The university, which began instruction in March 2002 with a pioneer class of 30 students, has quickly gained a reputation for innovation and quality education in Ghana. Ashesi is the first university in Ghana to adopt the Liberal Arts method of education. The university is an independent, private, not-for-profit institution.            http://www.ashesi.org/

Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG)

MUCG is a private tertiary institution. Methodist University admits students of any race, colour, national and ethnic origin to all the programs, activities, rights and privileges made available to students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national and ethnic origin in admissions policies, athletic and other school administered programs. Methodist University College Ghana does not have any political affiliations in Ghana or abroad. Methodist University College Ghana will work with all interested parties in achieving its educational mission of Morality, Excellence and Service.  http://www.mucg.edu.gh/

The All Nations University

It is Christian University dedicated to developing men and women of character to lead Ghana and Africa in the 21st century.ANU is well equipped to achieve this objective.  The campus is located in a 70,000 square foot building.  It contains a well stocked library, dedicated internet access, three air conditioned computer labs with over 150 computers, physics and chemistry labs and a a well stocked bookstore. The programs provide students with the very best in academic and applied education.  With the international faculty from Ghana, India, United States and Canada the students enjoy the highest teaching standards.  In addition it has a partnership with Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences ensures the highest standard for our students.                                                    http://www.allnationsuniversity.anida.org/

The Baptist University College

It is the newest university college to be established in Ghana. It is located at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Its establishment in November 2006 was announced by the Ghana Baptist Convention. The university has been granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board. Certification by the University of Cape Coast is under negotiation. No Website

The Catholic University College of Ghana

It is one of the private universities in Ghana. It is located at Fiapre, Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region. It was established by the Catholic Church and was granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board on 4 December 2002. The first batch of students started on 3 March 2003.[2] The formal inauguration of the university was on 13 November 2003.                   http://www.fiuc.org/CUCG/

The Christian Service University College

It is one of the university colleges accredited by the National Accreditation Board in the past decade. It is also accredited by the Accrediting Council for Theological Education in Africa. It is affiliated to the University of Ghana  and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. It is located in Kumasi,  Ghana. The university began as a school in October 1974 with four students. This was after the Worldwide Evangelization for Christ, a missionary group in Ghana acquired land to start a school. The vision then was to train people for Christian ministry in Ghana and also to train people to help expand the church in northern Ghana. This has now matured to a vision to establish an advanced evangelical, interdenominational, theological University in Africa. http://www.csc.edu.gh/index.html

The Garden City University College

This is one of the private universities in Ghana. It is located at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. It was established in 2001, as the College of Information Technology and Management Systems. The College was converted into the Garden City University College in 2004. It has been granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board. No Website

Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC)

This is an accredited university founded in 2005 by Ghana Telecom, the national telecommunications company. The university was established to provide graduate programs and degree/diploma programs particularly in telecommunications engineering and information and communications technologies. It also offers certificate programs, with courses that count toward a bachelor's degree. GTUC's campus is located in the Tesano section of Accra, Republic of Ghana. Enrolment for Fall 2006, the first in which degree courses will be offered, is expected to be about 350 students. http://www.gtuc.edu.gh/

The Pentecost University College

It is a private university located at Sowutuom in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is one of the new universities in Ghana and was granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board in 1994. It was established in March 2003 by the Church of Pentecost in Ghana. The chairman of the Church of Pentecost is also the Chancellor of the university. http://www.pentvars-gh.org/

Presbyterian University College.

The College opens at a time when university education in the country is facing many challenges in terms of funding, quality and access. It is also coming at a time when there is so much concern about indiscipline in the society. A Presbyterian University is therefore very timely. The Presbyterian Church of Ghana, as a pioneer of education in the country, has established

several schools especially at the doorstep of rural communities as a God given duty to offer  education to all, especially the socially deprived. It is the same concept that is behind the establishment of this College, hence the decision to concentrate the university at Abetifi (Kwahu), Akropong (Akwapem) and Agogo (Asante-Akyem)

http://www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh/

The University of Mines and Technology

It is located at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana. It is one of the new public universities in the country. The university came into being on 1 October 2001 when the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Mines was elevated to university college status. http://umat.edu.gh/index.html

Regent University College of Science and Technology

The vision for the establishment of Regent University College of Science and Technology was conceived after Dr. Larbi’s unilateral removal from Central University College in 2003, where he had functioned as its founding President. Three months after this event, he considered various options and in the final analysis, became abundantly convinced that he needed to take some bold steps towards the establishment of a cutting-edge ICT-driven institution that will advance Information Communication Technology at the tertiary level in Ghana.  http://www.regentghana.net/

The Wisconsin International University College I

This is one of the new private universities in Ghana. It is located at North Legon near Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was established in January 2000[1] and is accredited by the National Accreditation Board.  It also has professional accreditation with the International Professional Management Association (IPMA) UK.                      http://www.wiu-usa.edu/ghanacover.htm