Private universities are some of the most beautiful universities you can find in Ghana. From their beautiful architectural design, to their neat and beautiful compounds, with spacious and well-furnished classrooms, you won’t find many in government universities in Ghana.
This article though not exhaustive, shows ten of the most beautiful private universities you can find in Ghana.
10. ACCRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AIT)
The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) is a technology-driven private university, accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana.
AIT is ranked as one of the top private universities in Ghana by the Ghana Tertiary Awards. The university also received the Best Technology University in Ghana Award for a number of years. AIT is equally a leading research university in Ghana with over 250 enrolled on its PhD programs.
AIT operates both campus-based and online (open university) systems at both the undergraduate and the postgraduate (graduate) levels. and it is credited with pioneering open university education in Ghana and in the West Africa sub-region.
CONTACT
Accra Institute of Technology (AIT)
University Tower Seaview Campus, Weija
P.O. Box AN-19782, Accra-North, Ghana.
+233 57 766 8812, +233 57 766 8817,
+233 30 278 6053
ait@ait.edu.gh
9. ACADEMIC CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Academic City is a premium quality tertiary education institution in Africa with a state-of-the-art ultra-modern campus in Accra, Ghana. It was established in 2009 and in 2008, Academic City was incorporated in Accra, Ghana and received accreditation by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana for distance learning at Ring Road Central.
The vision of the school is to be a world-class centre for learning, innovation and entrepreneurship that nurtures future leaders. Their mission is to educate future-ready leaders who can innovatively solve complex problems within an ethical, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
CONTACT
Academic City University College
Property # 279-302, Agbogba, Haatso,
P.O. Box AD 421, Accra, Ghana
tel:+233265423557
mailto:info@acity.edu.gh
8. ALL NATIONS UNIVERSITY
All Nations University was founded by Rev. Dr. Samuel Donkor in October 2002.All Nations University is located in Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
The university is affiliated to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and in collaboration with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (India). On May 28, 2020, All Nations was granted a presidential charter by the President of Ghana.
All Nations University has two campuses, the Main and City; and operates four Schools with thirteen Departments offering eleven accredited undergraduate degree programmes.
One of their most notable achievement is that, in July 2017, GhanaSat-1, Ghana’s first satellite in space, designed, assembled, and tested by three students from the university was launched from the International Space Station.
All Nations university is on a mission to provide quality higher education that promotes development and to raise leaders with Christian values and ethics to serve society.
With a strategic vision to pursue quality in teaching and research, innovate and create activities that contribute to societies needs, and engage the community, All Nations has become one of the most notable private universities in Ghana.
CONTACT
All Nations University
97 N.K. Boateng KF1908,
Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana.
+233201742690 | +233501570350
registrar@anuc.edu.gh
7. WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
WIUC was founded in 1998 with full accreditation in 2000 by the National Accreditation Board (NAB). It was the first private university to run an MBA programme in Ghana.
A suburban top-class university within the educational enclave, with modern infrastructure, serene and conducive environment for living, learning, playing and networking. It has five schools and two faculties and three campuses at North Legon (main campus) in Accra, Kanda (city campus) also in Accra and Feyiase (Kumasi campus) in Ashanti region
Wisconsin now offers an educational experience that produces enterprising graduates. A multicultural and diverse environment with students spanning over 40 nationalities.
The school’s vision is to be the first-choice private university in Africa with highly qualified and motivated staff. WIUC is on a mission to develop world-class human resources equipped with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet national development needs, and global challenges through quality teaching, learning, research, knowledge dissemination and collaboration with key stakeholders.
CONTACT
Accra Campus
No. 23 Akoto Bamfo Street,
off Agbogba Road, North Legon,
Accra Accra
GPS: GE-281-8212
+233 (0) 302 907 057
+233(0) 544 853 383
Kumasi Campus
Feyiase, Atonso, Lake Road, Kumasi
Ashanti Region Kumasi
GPS: AT-1056-0636
+233 (0) 322 392 584
+233 (0) 557 316 025
6. PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
The Presbyterian University College, Ghana is a partially private & public university with multi- campuses and its headquarters located at Abetifi-Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It was established on 23 November 2003.
The university has five campuses at Abetifi-Kwahu, Akropong-Akuapem in the Eastern Region, Asante Akyem-Agogo in the Ashanti Region, the city campus at Tema in the Greater Accra Region and Kumasi Santasi Ashanti Region. Each of these campuses has its own set of faculties and other facilities.
It is one of the new universities in Ghana granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board. It has been ranked as one of the best private universities in Ghana.
Some of the main objectives of the university is to provide for and promote Universityeducation, learning and research; to acquire and disseminate knowledge and information and to foster relationships with other institutions of higher learning, persons and bodies.
CONTACT
Email: info@presbyuniversity.edu.gh
admission@presbyuniversity.edu.gh
Telephone: +233 202 277 201-10
Address: The Registrar,
P. O. Box 59, Abetifi-Kwahu, Ghana
5. PENTECOST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
The Pentecost University is a private university located at Sowutuom in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. On May 22, 2003, J. A. Kufuor, the former President of Ghana, inaugurated PUC at the Sowutuom campus.
The main campus of Pentecost University is sited at Sowutuom, away from Accra. Sowutuom (which literally translates “hold your gun”) is within the western parts of Accra, a quiet and serene area off the Kwashieman-Ofankor highway.
Pentecost University aspires to be a distinguished Christian University known for excellence in teaching, research and community impact. Currently, the university has four Faculties.
Pentecost University exists to develop resourceful and value-driven graduates, whilst generating and disseminating knowledge through research and innovation in partnership with industry, commerce and the public sector.
CONTACT
P. O. Box KN 1739
Kaneshie, Accra
info@pentvars.edu.gh
+233283094284/+233302417057/8
4. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
It was incorporated, in June 1991 under the name, Central Bible College and was re-christened Central University College in 1998. In January 2016, the University College received the long-awaited Presidential Charter to become an autonomous and a fully-fledged university as Central University.
The stated aim of the university is to provide an “integrated and biblically-based tertiary education with particular reference to the needs of the African continent”. It is currently the biggest private university in Ghana.
Central University has eight (8) faculties/schools and four campuses located at Miotso (permanent campus), Mataheko campus, Christ temple graduate school campus and Kumasi campus.
CONTACT
Central University, Miotso near Dawhenya.
Off the Accra – Aflao Road.
P O Box 2305 Tema or P.O BOX DS 2310 Dansoman , Accra- Ghana -West Africa
Admissions: +233 0307 020540 | +233 0303 318583 | +233 020 726 8263
Main: +233 0303 318580 | 030 7020545 (Miotso) | +233 0594081658 |+233 0302 313185 (Christ Temple) | +233 0302 396189 (Kumasi)
Whatsapp:+233 023 331 3180
3. VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY
Valley View University was established in 1979.It is a private university with campuses located at Oyibi (Accra), Kumasi and Techiman (Sunyani) respectively in the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Bono East regions of Ghana.
It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world’s second largest Christian school system. Valley View University is therefore a member of a network of over 100 colleges and universities operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide.
Valley View University has the singular distinction of being the first private university in Ghana to be granted a Charter. The university is also accredited by the National Accreditation Board of the Government of Ghana for the various programmes leading to a certificates, diploma and degrees in many disciplines and specialization.
The school’s vision is to be a leading center of excellence for value-based Christian education. It is also on a mission to foster a harmonious development of the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual faculties of students and staff in a well-designed and sound learning research environment for meaningful service to God and humanity.
CONTACT
+233307051149
Mile 19 Off the Adenta-Dodowa Road
+233 307011832
P.O. Box AF 595 Adenta
2. WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
It was founded in 1915, by the sisters of Loretto who had a bold vision — to establish a university that would admit and educate only women. Today Webster’s vision is to be a premier U.S.-based international university setting a distinct standard for global education.
In Ghana, it is an accredited, private, non-profit university, with the goal is to prepare students to become lifelong independent learners and leaders.
As an international university, students have the opportunity to take their education abroad and participate in challenging and in-demand programs built to provide flexibility and convenience.
Webster University is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. It is one of the most expensive universities in Ghana.
Webster university has a global footprint in more than 50 locations around the world. Webster is on a mission to achieve academic excellence through high quality learning experiences.
CONTACT
+233-(0)540-120-849
Plot #445B Luanda Close
Off Lagos Avenue
East Legon, Accra Ghana
- ASHESI UNIVERSITY
Ashesi is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian institution. Ashesi University, a multicultural institution for global learning, located on the serene Berekuso Hills in the Eastern Region of Ghana, possesses all the charm and intimacy of community that continues to draw the world to its doorsteps.
In 2018, the President of Ghana granted Ashesi a Charter to operate as a fully autonomous institution. Ashesi is the youngest university to have achieved such recognition, and one of five private universities in Ghana to have a Charter.
In 2017, Ashesi was awarded the World Innovation Summit in Education Prize, one of the world’s biggest prizes in education.
Ashesi University’s mission is to propel an African renaissance by educating ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Ashesi is now recognized as one of the finest universities in Africa, with a proven track record in fostering ethical leadership, critical thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to solve complex problems.
Ashesi has distinguished itself among the private universities in Ghana with a student-led honour code, integrated community service, diverse internships, and real-world projects that prepare students to develop innovative solutions for the challenges facing their individual communities, countries and the continent at large.
Set on 100 acres in Berekuso overlooking Ghana’s capital city of Accra, Ashesi’s campus combines traditional design, modern technology and environmental best practices – creating an inspiring base for young Africans from diverse backgrounds to live, collaborate and study together for generations to come.
CONTACT
1 University Avenue, Berekuso
PMB CT 3, Cantonments
Accra, Ghana
T: +233 (302) 610 330
T: +233 302 974 980
E: info@ashesi.edu.gh