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9 Best Public Bachelor's Universities in Ghana

University for Development Studies leads the 9 Public Bachelor's universities in Ghana on research impact (185,203 citations). Next come Lancaster University (#5 in Ghana) and University of Education, Winneba (#6 in Ghana). Across the whole list there are 160 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 9 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Cape Coast Technical University, founded in 1984. Ashesi University is the largest, with 1,800 students.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (32), Engineering (20), Education (19) and Computer Science & IT (14). 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 51 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ghana for Public Bachelor's?

University for Development Studies (#4 in Ghana), Lancaster University (#5 in Ghana) and University of Education, Winneba (#6 in Ghana) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's in Ghana?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's course take in Ghana?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Public Bachelor's 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 Public Bachelor's courses in Ghana?

University for Development Studies, with 51, ahead of Ho Technical University (29).

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