Welcome to a journey of academic exploration in the vibrant Eastern Region of Ghana, where the pursuit of knowledge meets cultural richness. This compilation serves as a comprehensive guide to the esteemed universities nestled in this region, each a beacon of educational excellence. As you delve down though the page, you will uncover a wealth of information about the diverse range of programs offered by these institutions, catering to the academic aspirations of a dynamic student body.
Whether you are a prospective student, a researcher, or a curious mind eager to explore the academic offerings in this region, this guide is designed to be your compass. Join us as we embark on a journey through the educational corridors of the Eastern Region, discovering the myriad of programs that shape the future leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow. The universities featured in this guide are not only dedicated to academic excellence but also foster an environment that encourages holistic development, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.
As you navigate through the list, consider this guide your gateway to unlocking the doors of opportunity that the Eastern Region’s universities present. Embrace the wealth of knowledge, cultural richness, and educational possibilities that await you in this dynamic and thriving academic enclave. Welcome to a journey of discovery, where education is not just a pursuit but a transformative experience
UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
TROM-SOMANYA
www.uesd.edu.gh
+233 (0)20 095 5020/ +233 (0)20 320 1140
ABOUT UESD
The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) is a public university situated at Trom-Somanya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. The University was established by UESD Act, 2015 (Act 898) and inaugurated on the 5th August, 2020. Professor Eric Nyarko-Sampson is the founding Vice-Chancellor of the University.
VISION
To be a Centre of excellence in knowledge gathering and dissemination in the area of environment and sustainable development for public good.
MISSION
To produce graduates who are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills to be agents of change in environment and sustainable development.
CORE VALUES
Honesty, Opportunities, Perseverance and Enterprise (HOPE)
SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMMES OFFERED
The University has six (6) Schools namely:
1. SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Department of Environment and Public Health
a. BSc. Environment and Public Health
b. BSc. Environmental Management
c. BSc. Nature Conservation Management
d. BSc. Environmental and Sustainability Science
Department of Geography and Earth Science
a. BSc. Geography and Earth Science
b. BSc. Geoscience
Department of Biological Sciences
a. BSc. Biological and Mathematical Sciences
b. BSc. Chemistry and Biological Sciences
c. BSc. Physics and Biological Sciences
Department of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
a. BSc. Physics and Mathematical Sciences
b. BSc. Chemistry and Mathematical Sciences
c. BSc. Chemistry and Physics
d. BSc. Mathematics
2. SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Department of Sustainable Energy and Resources
a. BSc. Energy Sustainability
b. BSc. Energy Resource Economics
Department of Sustainable Development and Policy
a. BSc. Sustainable Development
Department of Applied Economics
a. BSc. Environmental Economics and Policy
Department of Water Resource and Aquaculture
a. BSc. Aquaculture Management
b. BSc. Water Resources Development
c. BSc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Department of Built Environment
a. BSc. Urban Design and Development
b. BSc. Architecture and Sustainable Development
c. BSc. Construction Management and Sustainable Technology
3. SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
4. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
5. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES
6. SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
RESEARCH CENTRES
1. Centre for Agro-Entrepreneurship
2. Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology
3. Centre for Sustainable Resource Development
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA (UG)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
THE KOFORIDUA LEARNING CENTRE
www.ug.edu.gh
0342-290824
ABOUT UG
The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest University in Ghana. It was found as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on 11th August, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research. Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University. The University has 11 Regional Learning Centres across the country for promoting and extending quality distance education programmes. The Koforidua Learning Centre (KLC) is one of the UG’s Regional Learning Centres and responsible for promoting quality distance education programmes in the Eastern Region. The KLC is headed by Dr. Samuel Howard Quartey.
VISION OF THE CENTRE
To be a Centre of Excellence for effective delivery of University-based continuing and distance education in the Region to address the challenges of national development and meet the demands of the global competition of the 21st Century.
MISSION
We seek to develop world-class human resources and capacities in the Region relevant to the needs of Ghana and other African countries through continuing and ICT-based distance education and research.
SATELLITE CENTRES
The Centre has started satellite projects in the 3 areas:
1. Nkawkaw;
2. Somanya; and
3. Akyemansa
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. Bachelor of Science in Administration (Public Administration option)
2. Bachelor of Science in Administration (Health Services Management option)
3. Bachelor of Science in Administration (Human Resource Management option)
4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for professional nurses who already have Diploma in Nursing from a recognised Nursing Training College)
5. Bachelor of Education
a. Bachelor of Education – Early Grade Specialism
b. Bachelor of Education – Junior High School Specialism
c. Bachelor of Education – Upper Grade Specialism
6. Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
7. Diploma in Public Administration
8. Diploma in Youth and Development Work
9. Diploma in Librarianship
10. Diploma in Adult Education
11. Masters Programmes – MBA; MA/MPhil (2024/2025)
12. LLB Programmes, with options (2024/2025)
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PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY, GHANA
ABETIFI-KWAHU
www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh
+233 202 277 201-10
ABOUT PUG
The Presbyterian schools and colleges are guided by the proverbial Presbyterian discipline, set very high moral as well as educational standards with emphasis on the 3Hs (Head with education, Heart for conversion to Christ and Hand for hard work and industry). The Presbyterian University, Ghana was established by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in November, 2003. In April, 2022, the University received its Charter Certificate from the President at the Jubilee House in Accra to operate as a fully-fledged University. Professor John Ofosu-Anim is the current Vice-Chancellor of PUG. The University has five (5) campuses namely: OKwahu (Abetifi), Asante Akyem, Akuapem, Tema and Kumasi.
VISION
The Presbyterian University, Ghana, is envisaged as “A University of excellence which blends modern trends that reflect Christian principles”.
MISSION
To design and implement relevant academic and professional programmes of teaching, research and outreach for a global population within the context of Christian ethics that produce holistic human development.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT THE FIVE (5) CAMPUSES
OKWAHU CAMPUS (ABETIFI)
1. BSc. Banking and Finance
2. BSc. Accounting and Finance
3. BSc. Marketing
4. BSc. General Management
5. BSc. Human Resource Management
6. BSc. Business Economics
7. BSc. Agribusiness
8. BSc. Information and Communication Technology
9. BSc. Mathematics with Accounting
10. BSc. Mathematics with Statistics
11. BSc. Actuarial Science
KUMASI CAMPUS
1. Faculty of Law (LLB)
AKUAPEM CAMPUS
1. BSc. International Development
2. BSc. Environmental and Natural Resource Management
3. B.Ed. Social Studies
4. M.A International Development
5. MSc. Natural Resources Management
6. MSc. Environmental Health and Sanitation
7. M.Ed./MPhil. Educational Studies
TEMA CAMPUS
1. BSc. Banking and Finance
2. BSc. Accounting and Finance
3. BSc. Marketing
4. BSc. General Management
5. BSc. Human Resource Management
6. BSc. Business Economics
7. BSc. Actuarial Science
8. Microsoft IT Professional Certificate
ASANTE AKYEM CAMPUS
1. BSc. Physician Assistantship
2. BSc. General Nursing
3. BSc. Midwifery
4. Masters in Public Health (MPH)
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ALL NATIONS UNIVERSITY (ANU)
KOFORIDUA
www.anu.edu.gh
+233 201 742 690/ +233 501 570 350
ABOUT ANU
All Nations University (ANU) was established by the All Nations Full Gospel Church, Toronto, Canada through the All Nations International Development Agency (ANIDA). The progenitor and President of ANU is Dr. Samuel Donkor. The University was incorporated in 1996 and subsequently received its accreditation in May, 1996. After years of preparations, the University opened its doors to 37 pioneering students on 4th November, 2002, for the Business Administration and Computer Science undergraduate programmes. Today, ANU has 25 accredited programmes and over 2,000 students. The main campus is set on a stunning 1,000acre land on the outskirts of Koforidua, the city campus is in Koforidua and an Accra Campus for graduate studies. The University is a private university and was granted a Presidential Charter on 28th May, 2020 at the Jubilee House as a fully-fledged university.
VISION
To provide quality higher education pursued in a Christian environment of truth and integrity.
MISSION
To provide quality higher education that promotes development and to raise leaders with Christian values and ethics to serve society.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY ANU
1. SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
a. Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
b. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
c. Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medicine Technology
2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
a. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
b. Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance
c. Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
d. Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
e. Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
f. Diploma in Business Administration
3. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
a. Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
b. Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Computer Science
c. Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering
d. Bachelor of Engineering in Oil and Gas Engineering
e. Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering
4. SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES
a. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with Business Administration
b. Diploma in Biblical Studies with Business Administration
5. GRADUATE SCHOOL
a. Master of Philosophy in Business Administration
b. Master of Business Administration in Hospital Management
c. Master of Business Administration in Information Technology
d. Master of Business Administration in Accounting
e. Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Strategy
f. Master of Business Administration in Finance
g. Master of Science in Cyber Security
h. Master of Arts in Theology
i. Master of Philosophy in Theology
j. Doctor of Philosophy in Theology
ASHESI UNIVERSITY
BREKUSU- AKUAPEM SOUTH
www.ashesi.edu.gh
+233 302 610 330/ +233 302 974 980
ABOUT ASHESI
Ashesi University is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian institution. It is a company limited by Guarantee, pursuant to Section 18 of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) of the Republic of Ghana and governed by a Board of Directors. The University is supported by Ashesi University Foundation, a non-profit, publicly supported US corporation as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees. Ashesi is now recognised as one of the finest universities in Africa, with a proven track record in fostering ethical leadership, critical thinking, an entrepreneurial mind-set and the ability to solve complex problems. 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 the five (5) private universities in Ghana to have a Charter. Ashesi University is led by founder and president, Patrick G. Awuah, Jr, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable to the Board of Directors.
VISION
Our vision is an African renaissance driven by a new generation of ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. We aim to educate such leaders, and to drive a movement in African higher education to scale up the education of such leaders.
MISSION
To educate new generation of ethical entrepreneurial leaders in Africa; to cultivate within our students the critical thinking skills, the concern for others and the courage it will take to transform a continent.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. BSc. Business Administration
2. BSc. Management Information Systems
3. BSc. Computer Science
4. BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
5. BSc. Computer Engineering
6. BSc. Mechanical Engineering
7. MSc. Mechatronic Engineering
8. MPhil. Mechatronic Engineering
9. M.AS Mechatronic Engineering (Awarded through ETH Zürich)
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KOFORIDUA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY (KTU)
KOFORIDUA
www.ktu.edu.gh
+233 034 229 3005/ +233 034 229 3705/ + 233 034 229 3974
ABOUT KTU
Koforidua Technical University (KTU) was established in 1972 as Koforidua Technical Institute. The Koforidua Technical Institute was converted to a Polytechnic in 1997. Its status changed to a Technical University on 1st September, 2016 in compliance with the Technical University Act, 2016 (Act 922). KTU is an outstanding public tertiary institution in the Eastern Region and one of the fastest growing Technical Universities in Ghana with immense prospects. KTU over the years has produced high-level career-focused and skilled manpower to support the country’s industrial growth. Professor David Kofi Essumang is the current Vice-Chancellor of KTU. The University has five (5) faculties and one institute.
VISION
To be a reference point for world-class science and technology education and applied research.
MISSION
To provide tertiary level technical education through the development of career-focused skills in collaboration with industry.
CORE VALUES
Innovation – constantly seeking creative ways of doing things better;
Integrity – original and sincere in all we think and do; and
Impact – bringing desirable change to the larger community.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
a. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
1. Mechatronics
2. Automotive Engineering
3. Civil Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
7. Welding and Fabrication
8. Telecommunication Engineering
b. FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Statistics
2. Actuarial Science
3. Computer Science
4. Computer Networking Management
5. Hospitality Management
6. Post-Harvest/Food Technology
7. Fashion Design and Textiles
8. Graphic Design and Technology
c. FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
1. Biomedical Engineering
2. Medical Laboratory Science
d. FACULTY OF BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
1. Environmental Management and Technology
2. Building Technology
3. Integrated Development Planning
e. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
1. Accountancy
2. Marketing
3. Procurement and Supply Science
4. Secretaryship and Management Studies – Diploma in Public Administration, Public Relations, Business Administration
5. Liberal Studies – French, Law, English, African Studies
6. Professional Studies – CIB, ACCA, CA
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AKIM STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (ASUC)
AKIM-ODA
www.asuc.edu.gh
+233 543 776 216
ABOUT ASUC
Akim State University College is a private university and recognised by the Ghana National Accreditation Board as one of the country’s most innovative school. ASUC is where students and faculty work with top professionals to develop, advance and lead innovations in engineering, economics, business administration and technology. Akim State University College has been accredited through the Ghana National Accreditation Board in 2015 and is affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. ASUC is headed by a Principal.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. BSc. Computer Science
2. BSc. Human Resource Management
3. BSc. Electronic/Electrical Engineering
4. BSc. Mechanical Engineering
5. BSc. Project Management
6. BSc. Accounting
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (UCAES)
BUNSO
ABOUT UCAES
University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies (UCAES) was founded in 2006 as an initiative by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council under the Okyenhene. It is the first private university dedicated to agriculture and environmental. Dr. C.Y. Brempong-Yeboah is the Acting Rector of UCAES.
MISSION
The mission of the university college in the next five (5) years is to become an institution that provides high quality tertiary education in agriculture and the environment and through which developmental programmes in Ghana can be achieved with strong emphasis on high moral and ethical values among the youth.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. BSc. Sustainable Agriculture
2. BSc. Sustainable Forestry
3. BSc. Environmental Science and Management