Detailed introduction of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana:

Introduction

The University of Cape Coast is a well-known public university in Ghana, focusing on education, social sciences, business, health and science courses. It is one of the best universities in West Africa, known for providing quality education and conducting cutting-edge research.

History and establishment time

Established in October 1962 as a university college, and established a special relationship with the University of Ghana, Legon.

Independence time: On October 1, 1971, the college obtained a fully independent university status through an act of parliament, with the right to award its own degrees, diplomas and certificates.

School strength

Discipline coverage: The school covers a variety of fields such as education, social sciences, business, health and science, and offers a wealth of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs.

Student and faculty scale: The school has thousands of students from Ghana and other countries, and also has a highly qualified faculty team who have rich experience in teaching and scientific research.

Research results: A series of important research results have been achieved in the fields of education, social sciences, marine research, etc., providing important intellectual support for the development of Ghana and West Africa.

Nature of institution: public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating talents with innovative spirit, social responsibility and international vision, and contributing to the development of Ghana and the world through high-quality teaching, research and social services.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: epidemiology, public health and preventive medicine, clinical medicine.

Laboratories and research centers: There are many research centers and laboratories, such as the Marine Research Center and the Education Research Center, which provide a good platform for scientific research.

Faculties and colleges

School of Education: It is one of the key colleges of the school, providing courses and research projects in education, psychology and other fields.

School of Social Sciences: Covers disciplines such as sociology, political science, and economics.

School of Business: It has majors such as accounting, finance, and marketing.

Medical School: It offers professional courses such as medicine and nursing.

School of Science: It includes basic science disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

Rankings

US NEWS World University Rankings: Ranked 737th in 2024.

THE World University Rankings: Ranked 601st in 2024.

Study abroad expenses

There is no unified standard for study abroad expenses for the school, but the tuition fees for different majors and degree levels will vary.

Campus environment

South Campus (Old Campus): Located in the center of the hilly area of ​​"ape wosika" and "koko a do" in the Cape Coast metropolis, close to the Atlantic coast, there is a comfortable sea breeze every day. The campus is located on a high ground and overlooks the beautiful ocean. Here are the school's central administrative building, the only female dormitory Adeh Ye Hall, Atlantic Hall and Oguaa Hall. Various facilities such as the school hospital that provide services to people on and off campus are also located on this campus.

North Campus (New Campus): Also known as the "Science District", it is located near the Kwa Prow and Ama Moma communities, about 1 km from the old campus. The new campus was established to meet the needs of increasing student enrollment, with good roads, shopping centers and modern buildings. The school's only male dormitory Casley Hayford Hall, Kwame Nkrumah Hall, Valco Hall and the campus broadcasting center are all located here. In addition, the new campus houses the University Gardens, a zoo and the Main Library, the largest repository of documentary knowledge in this part of the country.