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4 Best Economics Universities in Ghana

University for Development Studies leads the 4 Economics universities in Ghana on research impact (185,203 citations). It is followed by Lancaster University (#5 in Ghana) and Ho Technical University (#9 in Ghana). Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

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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 4 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University for Development Studies, founded in 1992. Ashesi University is the largest, with 1,800 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University for Development Studies offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ghana for Economics?

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 Economics in Ghana?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics course take in Ghana?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Economics 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 Economics courses in Ghana?

University for Development Studies, with 1, ahead of Lancaster University (1).

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