List of Top Universities in Ghana

Explore the list of the top best government and private colleges, polytechnics, and universities in Ghana. Check out the list of courses offered and their general entry requirements as well as cut-off points.

About Ghana Universities and Colleges

For the purposes of this list, colleges and universities are defined as accredited, degree-granting, tertiary-level institutions. Minor universities, especially private ones, are affiliated with larger established public institutions, and most higher education institutions are named “Universities” The country’s colleges affiliated with universities are listed as “Colleges.” The country’s “polytechnics” are now referred to as “Technical Universities”.

There are other educational institutions in Ghana – some are local campuses of foreign universities, and some conduct classes for students who write their exams at the distance-education centers of the more prominent Ghanaian universities. Universities and colleges are accredited by the National Accreditation Board – Ghana under the Ministry of Education, Ghana.

List of Universities in Ghana

Here is the list of top Universities in Ghana

1. The University of Ghana, UG – Legon
2. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST – Kumasi
3. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
4. Ashesi University, Berekuso
5. University of Education, Winneba 
6. University for Development Studies, Tamale
7. Ghana Communication Technology University, Accra-North
8. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Accra
9. Accra Technical University, Accra
10. The University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
11. Valley View University, Accra
12. Central University, Tema
13. Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi
14. University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani
15. All Nations University, Koforidua
16. The University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho
17. Webster University Ghana, Accra
18. Tamale Technical University, Tamale
19. Koforidua Technical University, Koforidua
20. Wisconsin International University College Accra
21. Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra
22. University of Professional Studies, Accra Accra
23. Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra
24. Lancaster University, Ghana Accra
25. Presbyterian University College, Abetifi
26. Garden City University College, Kumasi
27. Pentecost University, Accra
28. Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani
29. BlueCrest College, Accra
30. Christian Service University College, Santasi-Kumasi
31. Regional Maritime University, Accra
32. Accra Institute of Technology, Accra
33. Ho Technical University, Ho
34. Islamic University College, Ghana-Accra
35. The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa
36. African University College of Communications, Accra
37. Academic City University College, Accra
38. Methodist University College, Accra
39. Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi
40. Catholic University College of Ghana, Sunyani
41. KAAF University College, Kasoa
42. Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast
43. Zenith University College, Accra
44. C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo
45. Ghana Institute of Languages, Accra
46. Radford University College, Accra
47. Dominion University College, Accra
48. University College of Management Studies, Accra
49. Evangelical Presbyterian University College, Ho
50. Knutsford University College, Accra
51. Anglican University College of Technology, Teshie
52. Christ Apostolic University College, Kumasi
53. Ghana Baptist University College, Abuakwa-Kumasi
54. Ghana Christian University College, Accra
55. Kings University College, Accra
56. West End University College, Accra
57. Spiritan University College, Ejisu
58. Bolgatanga Technical University, Bolgatanga
59. Mountcrest University College, Accra
60. Marshalls University College, Accra
61. Kessben College Kuntenase
62. Data Link Institute of Business and Technology, Tema
63. Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University, Wa
64. Advanced Business College, Accra
65. University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Bunso
66. Catholic Institute of Business and Technology, Accra-North
67. Perez University College, Winneba
68. Jayee University College, Accra
69. Un Maranatha University College

NB: This list of colleges and universities in Ghana was not based on ranking factors.