Introduction to Knutsford University College in Ghana:

History and Establishment

Establishment: 2005.

Development History: The college began operations in 2008 with only 25 students at the luxurious East Legon campus in Accra. In 2011, it established an affiliation with the University of Ghana and in 2017 with the University of Development Studies of Ghana. Today, it has grown to more than 1,000 graduates and established a second campus in Kumasi.

School Strength

Academic Status: It is one of the leading private universities in Ghana and has a certain influence in the field of education in Africa.

Teaching Achievements: The school focuses on practical teaching and has trained a large number of outstanding graduates who have achieved remarkable achievements in various fields.

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified and experienced teachers, including some internationally influential scholars.

International Exchange: It has established cooperative relations with some well-known universities and research institutions in the United States, Europe and Asia, providing students with extensive international exchange opportunities.

Institutional Nature

For-profit private higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

The vision is to become a world-class university known for inspiring academic excellence, professionalism and integrity, cultivating ethical leaders, promoting legacy building and sustainable development. The mission is to be committed to excellence in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), ethics and inclusive education, creating an inclusive educational community and cultivating students' various talents.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Nursing, Computer Science and Technology, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources and Management Science, Marketing and Decision Science, Communication and Media Studies, Economics and Political Science.

Key laboratories: There is currently no public information mentioning which key laboratories the school has.

Faculty

There are five colleges:

Knutsford Business School (KBS): offers courses in business management, accounting, finance and other majors.

Knutsford School of Science and Technology (KSST): covers majors such as computer science and information technology.

Knutsford School of Humanities and Education (KSHE): includes majors such as education, communication and media studies.

Knutsford School of Graduate Studies and Research (KS GSR): offers Masters and PhD programs.

Knutsford Global High School (KG HS): offers education programs for high school students.

Rankings

World ranking: 10424th in UniRank's World University Rankings.

National ranking: 28th in Ghana.

Fees

Undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Business Administration 15,000 GHN, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 18,000 GHN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 20,000 GHN, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies 16,000 GHN.

Masters programs: Master of Business Administration 25,000 GHN, Master of Science in Information Technology 28,000 GHN, Master of Science in Nursing 30,000 GHN.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: The main campus is located in East Legon, Accra, and the branch campus is located in Kumasi. Accra is the capital of Ghana, with convenient transportation and rich cultural resources. Kumasi is the second largest city in Ghana and one of the country's cultural and commercial centers.

Campus Facilities: The campus has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, computer laboratories, skill laboratories, studios, bookstores, etc. The school also provides accommodation, transportation, catering, medical and other services to facilitate students' study and life.