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6 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Ghana

University for Development Studies leads the 6 Computer Science & IT universities in Ghana on research impact (185,203 citations). Lancaster University (#5 in Ghana) and Ho Technical University (#9 in Ghana) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 17 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
4Ranked
CC Cape Coast Technical University logo
#16 in Ghana Ghana
#16 in Ghana · by research impact
13,456 citations · h-index 51
5Ranked
RU Regent University College of Science and Technology logo
#20 in Ghana Ghana
#20 in Ghana · by research impact
4,604 citations · h-index 33

Computer Science & IT at other levels

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University for Development Studies has the largest research record in this group, with 185,203 citations and an h-index of 140.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Cape Coast Technical University, founded in 1984. Ashesi University is the largest, with 1,800 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 14 bachelor's, 1 diploma, 1 master's and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). Cape Coast Technical University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Computer Science & IT in Ghana?

University for Development Studies (#4 in Ghana), Lancaster University (#5 in Ghana) and Ho Technical University (#9 in Ghana) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in Ghana?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Ghana?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Ghana?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Ghana?

Cape Coast Technical University, with 4, ahead of Regent University College of Science and Technology (4).

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