University of Ghana

The University of Ghana, the premier university and the largest university in Ghana was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research.

The University poised to distinguish itself in the area of research to make an impact at the national and international level. There are currently a number of Ghanaian and international institutions that hold affiliation with the University of Ghana. As a leader in tertiary education, the University has established several link agreements with universities in Africa, Europe and North America for student, faculty and staff exchange as well as collaborative research.

The student population is over 38,000 made up of students enrolled on its regular programmes, sandwich programmes, and distance education as well as students from affiliate institutions.