Introduction to Valley View University:

Introduction

Valley View University is a private university located in Ghana. It has a certain influence in the country's higher education sector. It focuses on cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and professional abilities and has provided a large number of outstanding talents for the society.

History and establishment time

Establishment time: 1979.

Development history: The school was originally established as a Seventh-day Adventist Missionary College by the West African Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in Bekwai, Ashanti. In 1983, the school moved to Adentan near Accra and operated in a rented facility. In 1989, it was renamed Valley View College. In 1995, the university established a partnership with Griggs University in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, allowing it to offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in theology and religious studies. In the same year, it obtained national accreditation from the Ghana National Accreditation Commission, becoming the first private institution in Ghana to obtain national accreditation. On May 28, 2006, Valley View University received a charter from Ghanaian President John Kufuor, becoming a university with special status and rights.

School Strength

Student size: The number of students on campus is between 10,000 and 14,999.

Faculty: Although the specific number of faculty has not been announced, it has an experienced and high-quality faculty team to provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Curriculum: Undergraduate and graduate courses covering a variety of fields are offered, including business management, computer science, nursing, education, theological studies, information technology, etc.

Institutional nature: Private university.

Educational philosophy

The school's motto is "Excellence, Integrity, Service", and it is committed to cultivating talents with noble character, professional skills and social responsibility, integrating Christian values ​​into the educational process, and focusing on the comprehensive development of students.

Key laboratories and disciplines

There is currently no public information about the school's key laboratories. Key disciplines include business management, computer science, nursing, education, theology, etc.

Faculties

The school has the following faculties:

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Offers courses related to development studies.

Faculty of Science: Covers majors such as agricultural business, biomedical engineering, computer science, information technology, mathematics, nursing, statistics, etc.

Faculty of Business: Offers courses in accounting, banking, finance, human resource management, management, marketing, etc.

Graduate School: Offers graduate courses in business administration, education, pastoral studies, etc.

Faculty of Education: Includes majors such as accounting, English, information technology, management, mathematics education, religious studies, and social sciences.

Seminary: Focuses on theological studies.

Rankings

World ranking: 8806 in UniRank's world university rankings and 9480 in Eduranking's world university rankings.

Africa ranking: 446 in Eduranking's African university rankings.

Ghana domestic ranking: 15 in UniRank's Ghana domestic university rankings and 33 in Eduranking's Ghana domestic university rankings.

Fees

International students are charged US$60-70 per credit, local students are charged US$25-50 per credit, and the MBA program is charged US$6,400.

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: The main campus is located in Oyibi, Accra, with branches in Kumasi, Techiman, Tamale and Takoradi.

Campus Facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc., providing students with a good learning environment. At the same time, there are dormitories, canteens, sports facilities, etc. to meet the daily needs of students.