University of Ghana – Review & Ranking
University of Ghana was established in 1948 and located in Ghana. Ghana, country of western Africa, situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The country has a population of nearly 30 – 31 million. University of Ghana is a officially registered university by the Ministry of Education in Ghana. There are 68 universities registered in Ghana. The university’s doors are open for international student admission. The university offers degree programs, certificate courses, diploma courses and short courses. The currency of the country is Ghanaian Cedi (GH₵). Tuition fees range from USD: 600 – 7.500. See details below.
University of Ghana Courses
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
- University of Ghana Medical School – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- University of Ghana Dental School – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- School of Pharmacy – Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
School of Nursing & Midwifery
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
School of Public Health
- Bachelor of Public Health (Health Promotion, Nutrition, Health Information, Disease Control, Environmental Health)
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Group 1: Physical Sciences
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics
Group 2: Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics
Group 3: Earth Sciences
Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics
Group 4: Information Technology
Group 5: Biological Sciences
Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Psychology, Microbiology.
Group 6: Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.
Group 7: Family and Consumer Science (Food and Clothing Option)
Group 8: Family and Consumer Science (Family and Child Studies Option)
Group 9: Engineering Sciences
Material Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agriculture Engineering
Group 10: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Ghana School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
School of Arts – Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Religions
- Department of Philosophy and Classics
- Department of History
- Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
School of Languages – Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of English
- Department of French
- Department of Modern Languages
- Department of Linguistics
School of Social Sciences – Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Geography and Resource Development
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Psychology
School of Performing Arts – Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Dance Studies
- Department of Theatre Arts
- Department of Music
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Information and Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies
School of Education and Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (English, Linguistics)
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (Information Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Adult Education)
- Bachelor of Science in Education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, statistics)
- Bachelor of Education – JHS Specialism
- Bachelor of Education – Upper Grade Specialism
- Bachelor of Education – Early Grade Specialism  Â
- Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Physical Culture Studies
School of Continuing and Distance Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts – Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Information Studies
- Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (For professional nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Nursing Training College)
Diploma Programmes
The following diploma programmes are now run at the Accra, Kumasi and Tamale Learning Centres. Applicants should note that the all distance education programmes are non-residential.
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Public Administration
- Diploma in Statistics
- Diploma in Librarianship
- Diploma in Archives Administration
- Diploma in Adult Education
- Diploma in Youth Development Work (CYP)
University of Ghana Tuition Fees
| Local Students | International Students | |
| Degree Programs | 700 – 1.200 GH₵ | 4.000 – 7.500 USD |
| Certificate Courses | 700 – 1.200 GH₵ | 4.000 – 7.500 USD |
| Diploma Programs | 700 – 1.200 GH₵ | 4.000 – 7.500 USD |
| Short Courses | 700 – 1.200 GH₵ | 4.000 – 7.500 USD |
| Cost of Living in Gambia | 170 – 500 $ per month | 170 – 500 $ per month |
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Student Life in Ghana
1. Accommodation
Accommodation options for international students are:
- Rental apartment: You can find lots of rental apartments in Gabon
- University dormitory: Foreign students have the opportunity to live in the dormitories of the university if they are in satisfactory conditions.
2. Cost of Living
- Monthly renting costs for single person: 2,500 – 4,500 GHS.
- Monthly utilities for single person: 50 – 400 GHS.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 3,325.61₵ (without rent).
General Information
| Established | 1948 |
| Name | University of Ghana |
| Acronym | UG |
| Accredited | Ministry of Education in Ghana |
| Control Type | Not Reported |
| Website | https://www.ug.edu.gh/ |
| pad@ug.edu.gh | |
| Fax / Phone | +233-(0)302-213820 / +233-(0)302-213850 |
| Address | P.O. Box LG 25 Legon, Accra, Ghana |
| Contry Rank | 1 – webometrics.info |
| World Rank | 1172 – webometrics.info |
| Universities | List of Accredited universities in Ghana |
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