Top 20 Private Universities in Ghana

A lot is taken into consideration before a college is elevated to the university level in Ghana, and given accreditation by the National Accreditation Board (NAB). There are many public and private universities in Ghana.

Private universities are owned by institutions and individuals and are not state-owned. In the past couple of years, Ghana has seen a rise in the education sector with the upswing of private universities in the country. This has definitely helped decrease the pressure on most public universities.

In this post, we will be taking a look at the top 20 private universities in Ghana.

Top 20 Private Universities in Ghana

Below is a list of the top 20 universities in Ghana, in no particular order;

1. Ashesi University

The Ashesi University is located in Berekuso in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The university was founded in 2002 by Patrick G. Awuah who is currently the President of the institution. Ashesi is a non-profit university which combines a multidisciplinary core with degree courses in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Engineering. The school has a proven track record of preparing students for leadership and service.

For more information contact the institution on: 030 261 0330 or visit: ashesi.edu.gh

2. Lancaster University

Lancaster University is a very prominent research university currently ranked in the top one per cent of private universities in Ghana. For over 50 years Lancaster University has been providing World Class education to students across the world, their main campus in the UK is ranked amongst the top ten universities in the UK, according to the Guardian University league table, and internationally amongst the top universities in the world. Lancaster University offers both local and foreign degrees.

Address: Main Campus – TAG Ghana Campus, 44 Eagle Lane, Tantra Hill, Off Achimota-Nsawam Road, Accra, Ghana.

Email:admissions@lancaster.edu.gh

Phone: +233 (0) 209 607 008, +233 (0) 302 218 989

3. Webster University, Ghana

Webster Ghana is an accredited, private, nonprofit university in Ghana and one of the highest-ranked private universities in Ghana.  It is the Ghanaian campus of Webster University in Missouri, USA. As a member of the Webster University Network, Webster Ghana students have the option of studying abroad at any of Webster’s campuses located in eight countries and having the same perks as the other campuses.

Webster University Ghana Campus is accredited by the U.S. Higher Learning Commission and by the National Accreditation Board in Ghana.

Contact: +233-(0)302-507-393, +233-(0)540-120-849, +233-(0)540-120-869, +234 809 999 3514

Email: ghana@webster.edu

4. Central University

Central University is the largest private Christian University in Ghana. The institution belongs to the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC). I was established in 1988 as a Pastoral Training Institute. The college later developed its courses to the baccalaureate level, and in line with national aspirations, expanded its programmes to include an integrated and practice-oriented business school, named Central Business School.

In 1998 to highlight its new status as a liberal arts tertiary institution, the university was re-named Central University College.

For more information contact the institution on: 030 325 1478 or visit: central.edu.gh

5. Garden City University College, Kumasi

Garden City University College is another top private university in Ghana. The school was established in Kumasi as the College of Information Technology and Management Systems (CITMAS) in 2001. The College started operating in October 2002 with four main courses:

Certificate in AutoCad, Certificate in Integrated Business Computer Applications, Diploma in Computer Programming and Operations, and Diploma in Network Information Systems.

In 2004 the board of the school decided to upgrade the college into a university college and by 2005, it had received accreditation to run diploma and degree courses.

Contact: 026 738 5354 or visit: gcuc.edu.gh

6. Wisconsin International University College, Ghana

Another top private university that can be found in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana is Wisconsin University College. The institution is located in Agbogba, a suburb of Accra. Wisconsin is an international university. The school offers a variety of courses and modern facilities for students.

Contact the institution on: 054 485 3383or for more info visit: wiuc-ghana.edu.gh

7. Accra Institute of Technology

Accra Institute of Technology is an independent technology-focused research university, accredited by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana (NAB). AIT has a large number of distinguished world-class academic personalities, who are the institution’s trustees. The university’s management board collectively has many years of experience in university research work. This is the reason it has focused mainly on research work in technology.

Contact the institution on: 057 766 8816 or for more info visit: ait.edu.gh

8. Methodist University, Ghana

The Methodist University, Ghana is a private university in Ghana located in Dansoman with other campuses in Tema and Wenchi. MUG was established in 2000 by the Methodist Church in Ghana. The university offers over 30 undergraduate, graduate and professional studies programs.

Contact MUCG on: 030 231 2980 or for more info visit: mug.edu.gh

9. All Nations University, Koforidua

All Nations University, Koforidua was established in 1996 through the All Nations International Development Agency (ANIDA). The institution is located in Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The University offers a variety of programmes to students, a serene environment and great facilities for studying.

Contact: 054 235 8493.

Website: anu.edu.gh

10. Christian Service University College

The Christian Service University College is based in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Kumasi. The University College was founded in 1966 and has since graduated over 6,500-degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. CSUC is affiliated with the University of Ghana, and the University of Cape Coast.

Contact: 030 202 8781.

Official Website: csuc.edu.gh

11. Pentecost University

Pentecost University is a private university located in Sowutuom in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was founded by The Church of Pentecost as The Pentecost Bible College which initially trained only Lay Leaders and full-time Ministers for the Church of Pentecost. The institution was accredited by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana in 2004 and awarded its Presidential Charter in 2020 by His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Before receiving a Presidential Charter, the university was affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Cape Coast, and University of Ghana.

Contact: 030 241 7057.

Official Website: pentvars.edu.gh

12. Academic City University College, Accra

The Academic City University College is a top-quality tertiary institution in Accra with a state-of-the-art ultra-modern campus in Accra, Ghana. The university college was founded in 2009 and offers courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in various areas of study. The school which has a very selective admission policy accepts both local and international students.

Contact: 059 403 0308.

Website: acity.edu.gh

13. Perez University College

The Perez University College founded in 1992 is an educational initiative of Perez Chapel International. Perez is located in Winneba. It first started as a Bible College and is the first private university to be established in the Central Region of Ghana. The University College has a good number of courses and is affiliated with the University of Cape Coast.

Contact: 055 831 8234.

Official Website: perez.edu.gh

14. Kings University College

Kings University College is a private university located in Weija. KUC is one of the most sought-after private universities in Ghana with a variety of programmes to choose from.

Contact: 030 396 4007

15. Evangelical Presbyterian University College

The Evangelical Presbyterian University College was established in 2008 by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana. The institution is located in Ho, in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Contact: 036 202 6724

Website: epuc.edu.gh

16. Kessben University College

The Kessben University College is an officially registered tertiary institution in Ghana. The institution is located in Kuntanase, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The University College focuses on issues critical to regional development, human and global welfare and national interest.

Contact: 050 163 7383

Website: kc.edu.gh

17. University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies

The University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies is located in Bunso in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was founded in 1963 by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council under the authority of the Okyehene Amoatia Ofori Panin II. The institution is the first university in Africa dedicated to agriculture and environmental studies.

Official Website: ucaes.edu.gh

18. Knutsford University College

Knutsford University College located in Accra is emerging as one of Africa’s most prestigious university colleges. Knustford offers a wide range of programmes and builds students up to stand out in their various careers.

Official Website: knustford.edu.gh

Contact: 024 437 2072

19. Data Link Institute of Business and Technology

The Data Link College was established in 1993 and has campuses in Tema and Ho. The non-profit institution was founded by Ernest Ansah as a charitable education institute. Since then, it has transformed into a university college that offers courses leading to university access programmes and certificates in other disciplines.

Contact: 030 330 7080

Website: datalink.edu.gh

20. KAAF University College

KAAF was founded in 2007 in Budumburam, in the Gomoa East District, Ghana. The College focuses on engineering, business administration, law, and nursing.

Contact: 020 112 1353

Website: kaafuni.edu.gh

Conclusion

The above is a list of some of the best private universities in Ghana, for people who are looking to enrol in a university and prefer private universities to public universities.

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