University of Ghana

About

Located in Accra, Ghana, the University of Ghana is the country’s oldest and largest public institution of higher education, widely celebrated for its robust academic offerings in the humanities, social sciences, business, and basic and applied sciences. As a premier destination for studying abroad in West Africa, the university provides a welcoming environment supported by a dedicated International Programmes Office that coordinates student exchanges, visa assistance, and orientation activities. International students can seamlessly integrate into campus life through various English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programs, alongside opportunities to enroll in specialized courses focusing on African studies. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the university is its scenic main campus at Legon, featuring iconic traditional architecture and a vibrant community life that immerses students deeply in Ghanaian culture.

Background

The University of Ghana is a public university located in Accra, Ghana. It is the oldest public university in the country. The university was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast in the British colony of the Gold Coast. It was originally an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees. After Ghana gained independence in 1957, the college was renamed the University College of Ghana. It changed it name again to the University of Ghana in 1961, when it gained full university status. The University of Ghana is situated on the west side of the Accra Legon Hills and northeast of the center of Accra. It has over 60,000 registered students.

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