Top 10 Universities in Ghana 2025 — Courses, Admissions & Official Websites

Below are the profiles for each university in Ghana:

1. University of Ghana (UG) — Legon

Quick facts: Ghana’s oldest and highest-profile public research university; broad arts, sciences, health, law, business and graduate programmes.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Arts & Humanities (English, History), Social Sciences (Economics, Political Science), Business (MBA, Accounting), Health Sciences, Engineering, Law, Graduate research degrees.
Best for: Students seeking a comprehensive research university with strong international links and wide programme choice.
Official website: University of Ghana. University of Ghana

2. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) — Kumasi

Quick facts: Ghana’s flagship science & technology university; strong engineering, applied sciences, architecture, and business programmes.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical), Built Environment & Architecture, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Business/Management, Postgraduate research.
Best for: STEM, engineering and technology-focused students who want strong industry links.
Official website: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. knust.edu.gh

3. University of Cape Coast (UCC) — Cape Coast

Quick facts: Large, research-led public university with strong education, arts, natural & applied sciences, and health programmes. Over 200 programmes.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Education (teacher training), Health & Allied Sciences, Humanities & Legal Studies, Agriculture & Natural Sciences, Business and Management.
Best for: Students pursuing education, teacher training, and science degrees with a coastal campus experience.
Official website: University of Cape Coast. University of Cape Coast

4. University of Education, Winneba (UEW) — Winneba

Quick facts: National leader in teacher education and professional education programmes; multiple campuses and a wide range of BEd options.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: B.Ed (Early Grade, Special Education, Counselling), Arts & Education, Distance education and professional teacher training certificates.
Best for: Aspiring teachers and educational professionals who need specialist teacher training.
Official website: University of Education, Winneba. uew.edu.gh

5. Ashesi University — Berekuso (private)

Quick facts: Top-ranked private university in Ghana known for leadership, entrepreneurship, small class sizes, strong computer science & engineering degrees and liberal arts foundation.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Computer Science & Information Systems, Business & Economics, Engineering (Biological / Mechatronics), Law & Humanities. Strong leadership centre and career outcomes.
Best for: Students wanting a private, outcomes-driven education with strong employer recognition in tech and business.
Official website: Ashesi University (programmes & course catalogue). admissions.ashesi.edu.gh

6. Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration (GIMPA) — Accra (public)

Quick facts: Specialist in management, public administration, business, law and executive education; strong MBA & professional programmes.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Business School (MBA, EMBA), School of Law (LLB/LLM options), Public Administration, Executive education and professional short courses.
Best for: Mid-career professionals, civil servants and business students seeking leadership and management qualifications.
Official website: GIMPA. gimpa.edu.gh

7. Central University — Accra (private)

Quick facts: Large private university with diverse faculties (engineering, architecture, law, pharmacy, nursing, business). Emphasis on professional and vocational programmes.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Pharmacy & Medical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Architecture & Design, Law, Business. Offers top-ups and continuing professional education.
Best for: Students seeking professional degrees in health, engineering or law at a private institution.
Official website: Central University. central.edu.gh

8. University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) — Accra

Quick facts: Known for professional, accounting, business, law and data science programmes; branded as Ghana’s professional university.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Accounting, Data Science & Analytics, Business & Management, Law (LLM specialities), Professional programmes (ICAG/CIM pathways).
Best for: Students aiming for careers in accounting, finance, business analytics and professional certification pathways.
Official website: UPSA (find programmes & professional offerings). upsa.edu.gh

9. University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) — Tarkwa

Quick facts: Specialist technical university focused on mining, petroleum, engineering, geology, and applied sciences; strong industry ties with mining firms.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Mining Engineering, Geological & Geomatic Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering, Computer Science, Management for mining industry.
Best for: Students aiming for careers in mining, minerals, petroleum and extractive industries.
Official website: University of Mines and Technology (UMaT). umat.edu.gh

10. University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) — Ho

Quick facts: Ghana’s public health & allied-professions university; strong specialised health-science degrees and clinical training.
Top faculties / flagship programmes: Allied Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Radiography, Orthotics & Prosthetics), Medical Laboratory Science (including Doctor of MLS), Nursing & Midwifery, Public Health, Pharmacy graduate research.
Best for: Students targeting careers in health sciences, diagnostics, allied health, public health and clinical professions.
Official website: UHAS (courses & admissions). uhas.edu.gh