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University of Ghana

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University Overview

Established in 1948, the University of Ghana is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Legon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Greater Accra. This institution also has a branch campus in Korle-Bu and Accra City. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana, University of Ghana (UG) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Ghanaian higher education institution. University of Ghana (UG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old Ghanaian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Ghanaian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:University of Ghana
Acronym:UG
Founded:1948
Motto:Integri Procedamus Proceed with Integrity
Colours:Blue and gold
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University Location

Address:PO Box LG25 Legon 00233 Greater Accra Ghana
Tel:+233 (21) 500 381
Fax: +233 (21) 500 263
Other locations:Korle-Bu and Accra City

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Ghana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Ghana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Accreditation Board, Ghana

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1948


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important University of Ghana's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • League of World Universities (LWU)
  • Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
  • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)