The greatest level of education is at the university, and Ghanaians can obtain their undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees from any of the public universities of their choice.
We’ll provide you some background information about Ghana’s public universities in this piece, including those that the new polytechnic statute made possible.
Public universities in Ghana are listed below:
University of Ghana
Of Ghana’s thirteen national public universities, the University of Ghana is the country’s oldest, biggest, and most prestigious institution. In the British colony of the Gold Coast, it was established in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast. It was initially a college that was connected to the University of London, which oversaw its academic offerings and awarded degrees.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Technology (KNUST)
A top-notch academic hub of excellence is Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). In West Africa’s efforts to advance its technology, it is at the fore. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is the biggest institution of higher learning in the Ashanti Region and Kumasi Metropolis. The largest university in Ghana, it was the nation’s first public technological institute. The second public university in the nation, it began operations in 1952.
The university produces top-notch students and is the premier institution in Africa for learning about science and technology’s role in development.
The University of Cape Coast
In the historic town of Cape Coast, there is a public university called the University of Cape Coast. It provides a huge selection of academic programs. The school is situated on a hill with a broad view of the Atlantic Ocean in a unique beachside region. It operates on the Southern Campus and the Northern Campus, two campuses. Two of Ghana’s most significant historical sites, Elmina and Cape Coast Castle, are just a short drive from the university’s main campus.
CK Tadem University of Applied Science and Technology
In 2020, the Ghanaian government established the CK Tadem University for Technology and Applied Sciences. The university is located in Navrongo, an area of Upper East Ghana.
The University of Education in Winneba
The University of Education in Winneba is Ghana’s most esteemed institution for teacher training. It was founded so that qualified teachers could be taught and significant research could be carried out to determine the direction that education and educational policy should take moving forward.
Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies is located in Wa, the capital of Ghana’s Upper West Region. This university is public.
The Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development
AAMUSTED, also known as the Akenten Appiah Menka University of Training Skills and Entrepreneur Development, is a state university in Ghana that first opened its doors in 2020 and provides a wide range of business-related courses.
The Akenten Appiah Menka University of Training, Skills, and Enterprise Development is located in Kumasi, Ghana (AAMUSTED).
University of Developmental Studies
The University for Development Studies, Tamale was founded by the Ghanaian government in 1992 to hasten the development of the three northern regions of the nation. It is a university that emphasizes development research.
University of Professional Studies
The University of Professional Studies, Accra, a state university in Ghana that offers many courses in the field of professional studies, was established in 1992 and was formerly known as the Institute of Professional Studies. Accra, the nation of Ghana’s capital, is home to the main campus.
University of Mines and Technology
In the city of Tarkwa, in Ghana’s Western Region, the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) was established in 1969. A public university in the nation is the University of Malta.
