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Ghana has a good number of the oldest African universities with good course accreditation, which makes them the best institutions to study in Africa. However, aside from having great public universities in the country, there are a lot of private universities in Ghana that offer smooth learning experiences, including a quality teaching system and are also affiliated with some top public universities, which allows students to get certificates from some top recognized institutions.
Although private universities are a bit expensive, they have a unique teaching curriculum, with standard facilities and also a conducive learning environment for the perfection of their students as well. Without much wastage of time, let’s take a look at some top private universities in Ghana.
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What are the Best Private Universities in Ghana?
Below are the top of Ghana’s private universities, including their website links attached below each school for your inquiries.
1. Valley View University
Established with the aim of building young talents, Valley View University is not just among the best private universities in Ghana but also among the oldest in the country with standard facilities and a conducive learning environment.
You may love to know that this private school located in Bekwai-Ashanti, began as Adventist Missionary College, and was later transferred to Adentan near Accra in 1983, operating in rented facilities. However, the school was relocated to its site which is near Oyibi (19 miles down Accra-Dodowa Road) in 1989, which was when it got renamed as the Valley View College.
In 1995, this university (Valley View University) got its first accreditation from the National Accreditation Board (Ghana), which allowed the university to award its degrees and also made it the first private institution in Ghana to be granted national accreditation.
2. Ghana Technology University College (GTUC)
Ranking next on our list of best private universities in Ghana is the famous Ghana Technology University College, formerly known as the Ghana Telecom University College, which was established in 2005, with its main campus located in the Tesano section of Accra, Republic of Ghana.
GTUC was founded by the national telecommunications company Ghana Telecom, and they offer unique/good bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs, in Telecommunications, Information, Engineering, and also in Communications Technologies.
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3. Wisconsin International University College Ghana
Wisconsin International University College is another outstanding private university in the country and it’s located at Agbogba Junction, which is near Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
This great institution started in January 2000 and also got its accreditation by the National Accreditation Board, and their tuition fee for In-state students is around $10,488, and for Out-of-state students is around $32,738 as well.
4. Presbyterian University College
Next on our list of best and outstanding private universities in Ghana is the Presbyterian University College, located at Abetifi-Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana, fully accredited by the National Accreditation Board.
This school was established by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in 2003, and inaugurated in 2004 by the president of Ghana, with the aim to perfect students for their brighter Path.
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5. Ashesi University
Another outstanding private university in Ghana, and also a non-profit liberal arts college in Ghana, West Africa, is the Ashesi University, offering a (4) four-year good bachelor’s program grounded in a liberal core curriculum, which also features majors in Business.
This school kicked off in 2002, with the aim of perfecting its admitted students for industrialization, with various courses, and their tuition fees which cover textbooks for the semester is around $3,758 per semester.
6. Christian Service University College
Established in 1974, the well-known Christian Service University College also known as CSUC is another outstanding non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban village of Santasi-Kumasi, Ghana, which also got its a spot among the best private schools in the Country.
The CSUC also offers good courses and programs in a conducive learning environment with professional teachers to perfect every child’s future.
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7. Central University
The Central University was founded by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Accra, Ghana. In 1988, this private institution kicked off as a pastoral training institute in Dansoman, and it later became the Central Bible College by June 1991.
However, in 1993, the school was known as the Central Christian College and later became the Central University College in 1997, with a unique curriculum which got it ranked among the best private universities in Ghana.
8. Accra Institute Of Technology (AIT)
Accra Institute of Technology, also known as AIT, is another good private institution in Accra, Ghana, and also an independent technology-focused research university in the country, with (6) six campuses.
This school is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Board (Ghana), of the Ministry of Education in Ghana, and their programs are at the undergraduate level in computer science, engineering, information technology, and business administration.
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9. Catholic University College Of Ghana
Located at Fiapre, Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, the Catholic University College of Ghana, established by the Catholic Church, is also another outstanding private university in the country with accreditation by the National Accreditation Board in 2002.
10. Methodist University College Of Ghana
The last outstanding private school on our list is the Methodist University College Ghana, located in the Greater Accra Region, it was established by the Methodist Church Ghana, in 2000 and also accredited by the National Accreditation Board in that same year of establishment.
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