Detailed introduction of the University of Ghana:

Basic information

Established on August 11, 1948.

Nature of institution: Public university.

Geographic location: Located in the Legon district of Accra, the capital of Ghana, the campus is about 12 kilometers away from the city center and has convenient transportation.

School logo: The main colors of the school emblem are indigo and camel. There are three upright "aya" (ferns in Akan) in the upper part of the blue shield, and "dwen in men to aso" in the middle of the lower part, all of which are presented in gold relief, symbolizing integrity, strength and other connotations.

School philosophy: Develop world-class human resources and capabilities, and adapt to the country's development needs and face global challenges through high-quality education, learning, research and knowledge dissemination.

Historical evolution: In 1948, the University of Ghana was established as the "Gold Coast College", which was then an affiliate of University College London. After Ghana's independence in 1957, the college was renamed the University College of Ghana. In 1961, the school obtained full university status and was officially renamed the University of Ghana.

Campus Environment

Area and Layout: The campus covers a large area and is basically developed along the north-south and east-west axes. The style combines colonial architectural features with modern style.

Landmark Building: The school library (THE BALME LIBRARY) is located in the north of the intersection of the north-south and east-west axes. It is the landmark building of the University of Ghana and the largest public library in Ghana.

School Strength

Student and Faculty Scale: According to data from 2021, the school has more than 60,000 registered students and more than 8,000 faculty and staff.

Subject Coverage: Covering health sciences, agriculture, business and social sciences, liberal arts, science, engineering and other fields, providing a wealth of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs.

Research Centers and Institutions: It has multiple research institutions such as the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and the Center for Tropical Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and conducts cutting-edge research in malaria research, interdisciplinary research on climate change adaptation, and food production and processing.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Agricultural engineering, aquaculture, forestry, nutrition, plant science, grassland, basic medicine, epidemiology and other majors are ranked relatively high in the world and are the school's advantageous disciplines.

Faculties and colleges

School of Health Sciences: It has a medical school, a dental school, a medical diagnosis and examination academy, a public health school, a nursing school, etc., and has made remarkable achievements in medical education and research.

School of Humanities: It provides courses and research projects in literature, history, philosophy, language, etc., and has cultivated many talents in the humanities and social sciences.

School of Science: It covers basic science disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, and has provided a large number of professional talents for the development of related fields.

School of Social Sciences: It includes majors such as economics, political science, sociology, and psychology, and is committed to research and talent training in the field of social sciences.

School of Agriculture: It plays an important role in agricultural science research and agricultural technology promotion, and provides technical support and talent guarantee for agricultural development in Ghana and West Africa.

School of Business: It has multiple majors such as accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management. It maintains close ties with the business community and has cultivated a large number of business management talents.

International rankings

QS World University Rankings: 951st in 2024.

US NEWS World University Rankings: 839th in 2024.

THE World University Rankings: 1001st in 2024.

ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities: 901st in 2024.

Study abroad costs: Tuition fees at the University of Ghana vary depending on the major and course level. Generally speaking, undergraduate tuition fees are around US$2,000-5,000 per year, master's tuition fees are around US$3,000-8,000 per year, and doctoral tuition fees are around US$5,000-10,000 per year. For specific fees, please refer to the school's official website or consult the school's admissions office.