KNUST, University of Ghana and 2 Others That are Top University Destinations for Locals and Foreigners

KNUST, University of Ghana and 2 Others That are Top University Destinations for Locals and Foreigners

  • Universities in Ghana are top destinations for many African countries when it comes to pursuing quality education in Africa
  • The country has earned its reputation in education through stellar academic performances and having an enabling environment that promotes learning
  • Some universities in Ghana are known for specific subject areas which makes it a lot easier to determine which of them to attend

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Tertiary education in Ghana is one of the best in Africa. A quick glimpse at various campuses will reveal the different nationalities that grace our schools. YEN.com.gh has put together a list of some of the best universities in Ghana that you or your ward should attend.

University of Ghana

University of Ghana, Legon
University of Ghana, Legon. Photo credit: Legon Connect. Source: UGC
Source: UGC

The University of Ghana in Legon is Ghana's premier and largest university. It was recently declared as the tertiary institution with the top scientists in Ghana. The school is well-known for programmes such as Business Administration, Law and other art-related programmes.

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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Photo credit: YEN.com.gh. Source: UGC
Source: UGC

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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, popularly known as KNUST, is one of the top universities in Ghana and usually competes with the University of Ghana for the number one spot.

As its name suggests, it focuses on science and technology-related courses. It is popularly known for its engineering programmes.

University of Cape Coast

University of Cape Coast (UCC)
University of Cape Coast (UCC). Photo credit: YEN.com.gh. Source: UGC
Source: UGC

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Cape Coast in the Central region has a reputation for being a "much learning, no fun" university that is focused on achieving high results. The campus sits on a seafront overlooking the Atlantic ocean.

The university is popular for its education-related programmes. It is a great place for people who will want to enter the teaching field.

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Ashesi University

Ashesi University Courtyard
Ashesi University Courtyard. Photo credit: Wikipedia. Source: Wikipedia
Source: UGC

Ashesi University is a private university located in Berekuso, a town in the Eastern region of Ghana. It is a top destination for international students and is well-known for its high academic excellence and state of the art facilities.

They have non-conventional teaching methods that make them stand out wherever they go. Most Ashesi graduates are usually preferred over other people when searching for a job.

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Richmond Setrana Richmond Setrana is a real estate editor for YEN.com.gh with 5 years of writing experience. He graduated from KNUST in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and is currently enrolled in a MA—Mass Communications program with Liverpool John Moores University. He has written for reputable platforms like meqasa.com, Noanyi, Edanra and Yourcommonwealth.org. He can be reached via: richmond.setrana@yen.com.gh