The University of Ghana was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research.
Mission Statement: “To develop world-class human resource and capabilities to meet national development needs and global challenges through quality teaching, learning, research and knowledge dissemination”
Comprising of three campuses, the University of Ghana offers academic learning and research through its four colleges. In addition, UG encompassesof a number of research institutes and centers, libraries, administrative offices, and other support services.
The University has an enrollment of over twenty thousand degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and international students.
UG’s alumni are leaders in Agriculture, Business, Health Care, Industry, Service, Politics and Education sectors
University of Ghana Key Statistics & Highlights
- #810 Ranking
- 45 Scholarships
- 1,643 Academic Staff
- 43,877 Students
- 439 Students (int'l)
- 20,183 Students (female)
University of Ghana Overview
University of Ghana Scholarships
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University of Ghana Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 35 Reviews
- 4 Star 50 Reviews
- 3 Star 11 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
MY EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
My experience studying at the University of Ghana has been both challenging and rewarding. The University of Ghana's academic environment encourages critical thinking and independent learning, which has helped me grow intellectually. However, we are sometimes given the opportunity to work in groups and this brings out the teamwork spirit in us. The lecturers are supportive and knowledgeable, and although the workload can be demanding at times, it prepares students well for future opportunities. Beyond academics, the campus offers a vibrant social life and diverse activities that make student life enjoyable. Overall, my time here in the University of Ghana has contributed greatly to my personal and academic development.
My time in University of Ghana, Legon.
It was a nice experience as I was allowed to express myself and there was a good and excellent environment to study.
Not yet started my studies
Not applicable because I have not yet started my studies at the university.
University of Ghana Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 29 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 907 | 839 | 810 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 951 | 851 | 851 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | 901 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | - | 1001 |
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Housing services
All students who have been admitted at full time Legon campus and Korle Bu Campus are required to make residential application.