University Of Ghana is one of the Oldest Ghanaian Public University in Accra and Ghana as a whole, Established in August 11, 1948, as The University Of Gold Coast where it was under the british colony.
During that time “UG-LEGON” known as the University Of Ghana recently was affiliated to the “University Of London”. After independence in 1957, the college was renamed the University College of Ghana. It changed its name again to the University of Ghana in 1961, when it gained full university status.”
As a University poised to distinguish itself in the area of research to make an impact at the national and international level, the University launched a Strategic Plan in 2014. The strategic plan (2014-2024) is intended to consolidate the gains made from the review of the University’s mission and practices and situate these within the context of a very dynamic environment of higher education in Ghana and beyond. http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan
University Of Education Colleges Administrations
University of Ghana is administered through a central administration which includes a collegiate system comprising the following colleges and a School of Graduate Studies:
- College of Basic and Applied Sciences http://www.cbas.ug.edu.gh/
- College of Education http://www.coe.ug.edu.gh/
- College of Health Sciences http://www.chs.ug.edu.gh/
- College of Humanities http://www.coh.ug.edu.gh/
University Of Ghana Campuses
The University of Ghana has five main campuses: Legon Campus, Korle-Bu Campus, Accra City Campus, Kumasi City Campus and Takoradi City Campus.
Legon Campus:
This is the main campus where most of the University’s teaching and research are carried out. It also houses the central administration of the University.
The Legon campus lies about 13 kilometres north-east of Accra, the capital of Ghana, at an altitude of between 300 and 400 feet. From the Main University Gate on the National Highway 4 (N4), the University Avenue extends to Commonwealth Hall on Legon Hill.
Halls of residence, departments, lecture theatres and laboratories are grouped along the Main Avenue. Mid-way is an open space – the University Square – with an ornamental fountain overlooking the Balme Library (named after David Mowbray Balme, the first Principal of the University College). Across from the University Square are sports fields, and halls of residence.
Behind Commonwealth Hall is an open-air theatre with a Grecian style auditorium built into the slope of Legon Hill. On the summit of Legon Hill is the Convocation Group of Buildings which houses the University’s central administration offices, the Great Hall, with a seating capacity of 1,500 and a tower donated by the Government of Ghana in 1957 to commemorate Ghana’s Independence. On the southern side of the campus are residential accommodation for staff, the University Basic School, a Banking Square, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, School of Public Health, Sports Stadium, student residences and the University of Ghana Medical Centre. On the Northern side are teaching departments, lecture theatres and laboratories. Across the N4 road from the Main University Gate is a Police Station, and behind it is a University Hospital and houses for junior and senior staff.
Korle-Bu Campus:
The Korle-Bu Campus houses the administration of the College of Health Sciences, which is headed by a Provost. Some of the constituent schools are also located on the Korle Bu Campus; University of Ghana Medical School, University of Ghana Dental School and the School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences.
Accra City Campus:
Strategically located in the central business district of Accra, the Accra City Campus is a non-residential campus. It acquired its name in February 2014 following the restructuring of the former External Degree Centre of the University which operated at the Accra Workers’ College. This Campus also serves as a learning centre for Distance Education Students.
Kumasi City Campus:
The Kumasi City Campus is housed at the erstwhile Kumasi Workers’ College, established in 1962. It is located behind Kumasi Technical Institute and WAEC offices .The Workers’ College used to provide further education to workers and serves as a learning centre for Distance Education students. Aside the Distance Education programmes, arrangements have been made to start running regular programmes at the Kumasi City Campus from the 2021/2022 academic year.
Takoradi City Campus:
The Takoradi City Campus is located at former Takoradi Workers’ College, established in 1962 at Chapel Hill in Takoradi, near the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Hospital. It was the regional branch of the then Institute of Public Education, and currently serves as a learning centre for the Distance Education programmes. Arrangements have been made to start running regular programmes at the Takoradi City Campus from the 2021/2022 academic year.
UG-LEGON Programes
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
University of Ghana Medical School
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- University of Ghana Dental School
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- School of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
School of Nursing & Midwifery
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Groupings
Group 1: Physical Sciences
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics
Group 2: Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics
Group 3: Earth Sciences
Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics
Group 4: Information Technology
Group 5: Biological Sciences
Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Psychology, Microbiology.
Group 6: Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.
Group 7: Family and Consumer Science (Food and Clothing Option)
Group 8: Family and Consumer Science (Family and Child Studies Option)
Group 9: Engineering Sciences
Material Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agriculture Engineering
Group 10: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
University of Ghana Business School
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Ghana School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
School of Arts – Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Religions
- Department of Philosophy and Classics
- Department of History
- Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
School of Languages – Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of English
- Department of French
- Department of Modern Languages
- Department of Linguistics
School of Social Sciences – Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Geography and Resource Development
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Psychology
School of Performing Arts – Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Dance Studies
- Department of Theatre Arts
- Department of Music
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Information and Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies
School of Education and Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts in Education (English, Linguistics)
School of Continuing and Distance Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts – Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Information Studies
- Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (For professional nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Nursing Training College)
Diploma Programmes
The following diploma programmes are now run at the Accra, Kumasi and Tamale Learning Centres. Applicants should note that the all distance education programmes are non-residential.
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Public Administration
- Diploma in Statistics
- Diploma in Librarianship
- Diploma in Archives Administration
- Diploma in Adult Education
- Diploma in Youth Development Work (CYP)
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Programmes
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Basic & Applied Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Education