Study in Ghana
Who this applies to
Students (incl. international) at Ghanaian universities. English-medium; public + large private sector.
Governing authority
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) — accredits & sets fees; Ministry of Education.
Degree system
Bachelor 4 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; British-influenced (WASSCE entry).
Admission
- How
- WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Exam) aggregate; per-university applications; international students apply directly with equivalency.
- Language
- English.
Tuition
- Public Nationals
- No tuition for regular subsidized students but 'academic facility user fees' apply (~GHS 3,300–10,500/yr by program; fees set/approved by GTEC).
- Fee Paying Intl
- Fee-paying & international tracks cost more (USD-denominated for many internationals).
- Private
- Higher (Ashesi, private universities).
- Source
- GTEC; Ghana university fee schedules
Student visa & residence permit
Student visa/residence permit for non-nationals (ECOWAS freer movement).
Scholarships
GETFund/government scholarships; university & private scholarships.
Sources & references
- GTEC/accreditation — https://gtec.edu.gh/accredited-institutions/ (2026-06-12)
- fees — https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/ghana-education-and-training-services-industry-snapshot (2026-06-12)
Universities in Ghana
~15 public universities + ~80+ private/chartered tertiary institutions (GTEC-accredited); large anglophone system. institutions, 10 profiled
University of Ghana (Legon)
Accra (Legon)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Cape Coast
University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
Winneba
University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
Accra
University for Development Studies (UDS)
Tamale
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
Accra (Achimota)
Ashesi University
Berekuso
University of Mines and Technology (UMaT)
Tarkwa
University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)
Ho