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6 Best Engineering Universities in Ghana

University for Development Studies tops our list of 6 Engineering universities in Ghana on research impact (185,203 citations). Ho Technical University (#9 in Ghana) and Presbyterian University College (#14 in Ghana) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 30 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

Engineering at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University for Development Studies is cited most (185,203 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Cape Coast Technical University, founded in 1984. Ashesi University is the largest, with 1,800 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 20 bachelor's, 6 master's and 4 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 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). Cape Coast Technical University offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Engineering in Ghana?

University for Development Studies (#4 in Ghana), Ho Technical University (#9 in Ghana) and Presbyterian University College (#14 in Ghana) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Engineering in Ghana?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Ghana?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Engineering 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 Engineering courses in Ghana?

Cape Coast Technical University, with 11, ahead of Ho Technical University (9).

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