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Accounting
Accounting teaches you how to track, manage, and report financial information for businesses and organizations. You will learn how to audit financial statements, calculate taxes, manage budgets, and use accounting software to keep companies financially healthy and compliant with regulations.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Accounting and Finance Analytics
Accounting and Finance Analytics merges traditional financial accounting with modern data science. Students learn how to extract financial insights from large datasets, build predictive financial models, and use business intelligence tools to guide corporate strategy.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science teaches you how to use maths and statistics to predict and price risk -- mainly for insurance, pensions, and investments. You'll learn to build models that estimate how much things like life insurance policies or pension funds should cost, based on real data about how likely certain events are.
Arts & Humanities
Advertising & Public Relations
Advertising and Public Relations teaches you how to shape public perception, manage corporate reputations, and craft persuasive ad campaigns. You will learn media relations, crisis communication, event management, brand storytelling, and strategic ad writing across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering trains you to design, build, and test aircraft and related flight systems -- covering aerodynamics, propulsion, and structural design. It's a demanding, highly technical field that positions graduates for work in aviation, aircraft maintenance, and emerging aerospace technology.
Arts & Humanities
African Studies
African Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that looks at the continent's history, politics, cultures, languages, economies, and societies as a connected whole rather than as separate country case studies. You'll pull together ideas from history, political science, sociology, literature, and economics to understand how African societies developed, how colonialism reshaped them, and how they're changing today. Coursework often includes at least one African language, plus regional specializations like West African history or Pan-Africanism. Fieldwork, oral history projects, and study-abroad placements are common ways students get hands-on experience with the material.
Health & Medical Sciences
Ageing Studies
Ageing Studies (also called Gerontology) looks at what happens to people physically, mentally, socially, and economically as they grow older, and how societies can support healthy ageing. You'll study the biology of ageing alongside psychology, social policy, and health service management, learning how to design programmes and care that actually work for older adults. Coursework often includes topics like dementia care, elder abuse prevention, retirement planning, and age-friendly community design. Many programmes include practical placements in care homes, community centres, or health services so you get real exposure to working with older populations.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Agribusiness Management
Agribusiness Management teaches you how to run agricultural businesses -- from managing farm production to marketing and selling agricultural products profitably. It combines agricultural knowledge with business skills, aimed at making farming and food businesses more efficient and profitable.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Administration
Agricultural Administration trains you to manage the business and operational side of farms, agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. You'll study farm management, agricultural policy, budgeting, human resources, and supply chain logistics alongside core agricultural science, so you understand both the crops or livestock and the business decisions around them. Coursework typically covers topics like agricultural finance, procurement, and organizational leadership within farming operations or agribusiness companies. The goal is to prepare people who can run agricultural enterprises efficiently, not just understand the science behind them.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology teaches you how to use genetic science to make crops and livestock better -- more resistant to disease, more productive, and better suited to Ghana's climate. It combines biology, genetics, and agriculture into one field aimed squarely at improving farming through science.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Economics applies economic theory and quantitative tools to the food and farming sector -- everything from how farmers decide what to plant, to how food prices move, to how governments design agricultural policy. You'll study microeconomics, statistics, and econometrics alongside topics like farm management, commodity markets, and agricultural trade. Expect a fair amount of maths and data analysis, since the degree trains you to model and forecast outcomes in farming, food supply chains, and rural development. Many programmes also cover natural resource and environmental economics, since land, water, and climate directly shape agricultural output.
Engineering & Technology
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Engineering applies engineering principles to farming -- designing machinery, irrigation systems, and equipment that make agriculture more efficient. It's a bridge between engineering and agriculture, aimed at solving practical farming problems with technical solutions.
Education & Teaching
Agricultural Engineering Technology and Innovations Education
Agricultural Engineering Technology and Innovations Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in agricultural machinery, equipment, and modern farming technology. You'll build genuine technical mastery in agricultural engineering alongside the teaching methods needed to train the next generation of agricultural technicians.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Extension
Agricultural Extension trains people to bridge the gap between agricultural research and the farmers who actually need it -- translating new techniques, technologies, and best practices into advice farmers can use. You'll study agricultural science alongside communication, adult education, and community development, learning how to design training programmes, run demonstrations, and work directly with farming communities. Fieldwork is central to this degree; you'll spend real time in farming communities, understanding their challenges and figuring out how to communicate solutions in ways that actually get adopted. It's as much about people and communication as it is about agricultural knowledge itself.
Education & Teaching
Agricultural Science Education
Agricultural Science Education trains you to teach agricultural science at the junior and senior high school level -- combining real farming and agricultural knowledge with the pedagogy needed to teach it well. You'll graduate ready to introduce students to modern, sustainable agricultural practices relevant to Ghana's economy.
Arts & Humanities
Akan Language and Culture
Akan Language and Culture teaches you to speak, read, and write Akan fluently while studying the rich cultural traditions, history, and literature of Ghana's largest ethnic language group. It's a genuine deep-dive into one of Ghana's most significant languages and cultural heritages.
Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) trains you in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration -- the main ways disputes get resolved outside a courtroom. You'll study the legal frameworks behind arbitration and mediation, practice negotiation techniques through simulated cases, and learn how to design fair, effective dispute resolution processes for businesses, communities, or international disputes. It's a practical, skills-heavy programme: expect role-plays, mock mediations, and case studies rather than just lectures. Most students already have some background in law, business, or a related field, since ADR builds on legal and organizational knowledge rather than starting from scratch.
Health & Medical Sciences
Anatomy
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body -- how bones, muscles, organs, and systems are built and how they fit together. You'll spend a lot of time in the dissection lab studying real (or prosected) human tissue, learning to identify structures and understand how form relates to function. Coursework typically covers gross anatomy, histology (tissue-level structure), neuroanatomy, and embryology. It's a foundational biomedical science degree, often taken by students heading toward medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, or research, though it also stands on its own for careers in teaching and lab-based work.
Sciences
Animal Biology and Conservation Science
Animal Biology and Conservation Science teaches you to study animals and their environments scientifically, with a strong focus on protecting biodiversity and managing the impact of environmental change. You'll cover everything from wildlife health to genetics, preparing you to work in conservation, research, and public health-adjacent fields.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Animal Science
Animal Science teaches you how to breed, feed, and manage livestock -- cattle, poultry, goats, and more -- for healthy, productive farming. You'll learn the biology behind animal growth and reproduction alongside practical livestock management skills.
Arts & Humanities
Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic study of humanity, exploring human behavior, biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in the present and the past. Students learn to conduct ethnographic research, analyze cultural patterns, and understand human diversity across the globe.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Applied Agricultural Economics and Policy
Applied Agricultural Economics and Policy is a graduate programme focused on using economic tools to analyze and shape real agricultural policy decisions -- things like subsidies, trade agreements, land use rules, and food security programmes. You'll build on core agricultural economics with a stronger emphasis on policy analysis, quantitative modeling, and evaluating the real-world impact of government and international agricultural interventions. Expect coursework in econometrics, policy evaluation methods, and applied research projects that look at actual agricultural policies and their outcomes. It's designed for people who want to work at the intersection of research and decision-making, not just farm-level economics.
Health & Medical Sciences
Applied Epidemiology and Disease Control
Applied Epidemiology and Disease Control trains you to track, investigate, and respond to disease outbreaks and public health threats using real data and field methods. You'll learn the core methods of epidemiology -- study design, biostatistics, and surveillance systems -- with a strong practical emphasis on actually investigating outbreaks and designing disease control programmes, rather than just studying theory. Coursework typically includes infectious and chronic disease epidemiology, outbreak investigation, and health data analysis. Many programmes include a field placement or applied practicum with a health department or public health agency, giving you real experience working a live public health problem.
Sciences
Applied Geochemistry
Applied Geochemistry studies the chemical composition and processes of the Earth's crust and how they relate to mineral deposits, energy resources, and environmental health. You'll learn to analyze rock, soil, and water samples to understand what minerals or contamination might be present, which is central to mineral exploration, mining, and environmental assessment. Coursework typically covers mineralogy, analytical chemistry techniques, and the geochemical processes behind ore formation. Fieldwork and lab analysis are both major components -- you'll collect samples in the field and then run detailed chemical analysis on them back in the lab.
Sciences
Applied Geophysics
Applied Geophysics uses physics-based methods -- like seismic waves, gravity, and magnetic field measurements -- to study what's happening beneath the Earth's surface without having to dig it up. You'll learn how to collect and interpret geophysical data to find mineral and energy resources, assess groundwater, or evaluate ground conditions before major construction projects. Coursework combines physics, mathematics, and geology, covering topics like seismology, electromagnetic surveying, and geophysical data processing. Expect heavy use of specialized software for interpreting data alongside fieldwork collecting it with geophysical instruments.
Health & Medical Sciences
Applied Health Social Science
Applied Health Social Science looks at health from a social and behavioral angle -- how culture, community, economics, and behavior shape health outcomes, and how to design programmes that actually change health-related behavior. You'll study health behavior theory, community health assessment, and programme design, learning to research and address the social factors that affect why people get sick, seek (or avoid) care, and respond to health interventions. Coursework blends social science research methods with public health content, and often includes practical fieldwork designing or evaluating community health programmes.
Health & Medical Sciences
Applied Human Nutrition and Nuclear Techniques
Applied Human Nutrition and Nuclear Techniques is a specialized graduate programme that uses nuclear science methods -- like stable isotope tracing -- to study human nutrition with a level of precision that standard dietary methods can't match. You'll learn how techniques such as isotope tracing are used to measure things like body composition, breast milk intake, and micronutrient absorption accurately, which is especially valuable in nutrition research and public health programme evaluation. Coursework combines core human nutrition science with radiation safety and nuclear analytical methods. It's a niche but genuinely useful specialization for people who want to work in advanced nutrition research rather than clinical dietetics.
Sciences
Applied Nuclear Physics
Applied Nuclear Physics studies the structure and behavior of atomic nuclei and how that knowledge gets put to practical use -- in medicine, energy, industry, and research. You'll learn core nuclear physics theory alongside radiation detection, nuclear instrumentation, and safety protocols, with lab work giving you hands-on experience with the equipment used in real nuclear applications. Coursework typically covers nuclear reactions, radiation physics, and nuclear energy systems, and most programmes require a final-year research project or dissertation. It's a physics-heavy degree that opens doors into medical physics, energy, and research roles rather than pure theoretical physics alone.
Health & Medical Sciences
Applied Parasitology
Applied Parasitology studies parasitic organisms -- like the ones that cause malaria, schistosomiasis, or intestinal worm infections -- and how to detect, control, and prevent them in humans, animals, and the environment. You'll learn parasite biology, life cycles, and transmission patterns, alongside diagnostic techniques and disease control strategies. Lab work is central, covering identification and analysis of parasites, and many programmes include fieldwork studying parasite transmission in real communities or ecosystems. It's a specialized graduate field that draws students from biology, veterinary science, and medical backgrounds who want to focus specifically on parasitic disease.
Education & Teaching
Applied Technology Education (Automotive and Mechanical)
Applied Technology Education (Automotive and Mechanical) trains you to teach basic automotive and mechanical concepts at the junior high school level, giving students early exposure to how machines and vehicles work. It's a foundational, hands-on teaching program that sparks early interest in technical careers.
Education & Teaching
Applied Technology Education (Building Construction and Wood)
Applied Technology Education (Building Construction and Wood) trains you to teach general applied technology at the basic and junior high school level, with a focus on building construction and woodworking concepts. It's designed to introduce younger students to practical, hands-on technology skills before they specialize further.
Education & Teaching
Applied Technology Education (Electrical and Electronics)
Applied Technology Education (Electrical and Electronics) trains you to teach basic electrical and electronics concepts at the junior high school level, introducing students to circuits, wiring, and simple electronics before they specialize further. It's a foundational, hands-on teaching program that sparks early interest in technical careers.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Aquaculture and Water Resources Management
Aquaculture and Water Resources Management trains you to produce fish and other aquatic organisms sustainably while managing freshwater and coastal resources. You will learn hatchery operations, water quality testing, pond and cage system design, aquatic animal health, and the business side of running a fish farm.
Education & Teaching
Arabic Education
Arabic Education trains you to teach the Arabic language and culture at the basic and secondary school level in Ghana. It's a specialized teaching qualification, offered at a very limited number of institutions, aimed at serving Ghana's Islamic education system and broader interest in Arabic language learning.
Arts & Humanities
Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of past human societies through the physical evidence they left behind -- artifacts, structures, and landscapes. You'll learn excavation and survey techniques, artifact analysis, and how to interpret what physical remains tell us about how people lived, traded, and organized their societies. Fieldwork is central to this degree; most programmes require participation in an archaeological field school, where you get hands-on experience excavating and documenting real sites. Coursework also covers archaeological theory, dating methods, and increasingly, digital tools like GIS for mapping and analyzing sites.
Engineering & Technology
Architectural Technology
Architectural Technology focuses on the technical side of how buildings are designed and put together -- construction methods, building materials, and technical drawings that turn an architect's vision into something that can actually be built. It's more hands-on and technical than a full Architecture degree.
Engineering & Technology
Architecture
Architecture trains you to design buildings -- balancing beauty, function, and safety while shaping the spaces people live, work, and gather in. It's a long, demanding program combining creative design with technical building knowledge, preparing you to eventually become a licensed architect.
Engineering & Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) teaches you how to build computer systems that can think, learn, and solve problems like humans. You will study machine learning algorithms, computer vision, natural language processing, and neural networks to create smart software and autonomous systems.
Health & Medical Sciences
Audiology
Audiology trains you to diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders, working with patients from newborns to the elderly. You'll learn how to conduct hearing tests, fit and program hearing aids, manage tinnitus, and support patients through cochlear implant processes, alongside the anatomy and physiology of the ear and auditory system. Clinical training is a huge part of this degree -- expect extensive supervised practice with real patients in clinics, hospitals, or schools before you graduate. It's a patient-facing healthcare field that blends science, technology, and direct clinical counseling.
Engineering & Technology
Automobile Engineering
Automobile Engineering teaches you how vehicles -- cars, trucks, motorcycles -- are designed, built, and maintained. You'll study everything from engines and vehicle dynamics to automotive electronics, preparing you to work in the growing automotive and transport sector.
Education & Teaching
Automotive Engineering Technology Education
Automotive Engineering Technology Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in vehicle technology -- engines, automotive systems, and repair techniques. You'll build genuine hands-on automotive skill alongside the teaching methods needed to train future auto technicians.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Banking & Finance
Banking and Finance teaches you how money moves through the global economy, how financial institutions operate, and how to manage investments, risk, and corporate capital. You will study financial markets, corporate finance, banking regulations, and investment strategies. The program blends quantitative analysis with real-world business decision-making, preparing you to navigate complex financial environments.
Education & Teaching
Basic Education
Basic Education trains you to teach across the primary and junior high school levels, covering core subjects like English, Maths, and Science for younger students. It's a broad teaching qualification aimed at Ghana's most fundamental level of schooling.
Engineering & Technology
Big Data Analytics
Big Data Analytics trains you to extract useful insights from massive, often messy datasets that traditional tools can't handle well. You'll learn programming, statistics, machine learning, and database management, with a focus on the specific tools and techniques used to process and analyze data at scale. Coursework covers data mining, predictive modeling, and data visualization, alongside the infrastructure side of big data -- things like distributed computing and cloud-based data systems. Expect a lot of hands-on project work using real or realistic large datasets, since this field is learned largely by doing.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies
Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies prepares students for high-level administrative roles in multinational and diplomatic environments. It combines advanced office management and business studies with rigorous training in a second language (typically French or English) and cross-cultural communication.
Sciences
Biochemistry
Biochemistry teaches you the chemistry of living things -- how molecules inside cells work together to keep organisms alive and functioning. You'll study everything from DNA and proteins to metabolism, building skills relevant to medicine, pharmaceuticals, and biological research.
Arts & Humanities
Bioethics
Bioethics examines the ethical questions raised by medicine, biotechnology, and life sciences -- things like end-of-life care decisions, genetic engineering, resource allocation in healthcare, and research ethics. You'll study moral philosophy and apply it to real, often difficult cases in medicine and science, learning to reason clearly through situations where there's no obviously right answer. Coursework typically covers ethical theory, medical law, and case-based analysis, and many programmes bring in guest input from practicing clinicians, ethicists, and policymakers. It's an interdisciplinary field that draws on philosophy, law, medicine, and public policy all at once.
Sciences
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics sits at the crossroads of biology, computer science, and statistics, teaching you to analyze and interpret large biological datasets -- like DNA sequences, protein structures, and genomic data. You'll learn programming (usually Python or R), molecular biology, and statistical methods, and apply them to real problems like decoding genetic information or modeling how proteins fold. Coursework typically covers algorithms, database management, and genomics, with hands-on projects building actual bioinformatics tools and pipelines. It's a computational degree grounded in biology, ideal for students who want to work at the intersection of life sciences and data science.
Sciences
Biological Science
Biological Science gives you a broad foundation in the study of living organisms -- from cells and genetics to ecosystems and evolution. It's a general, flexible science degree that prepares you for many specialized paths, including further study toward medicine or advanced biological research.
Sciences
Biomathematics
Biomathematics teaches you to use mathematical modeling to understand biological systems -- how diseases spread, how populations grow, and how ecosystems function. It's a genuinely interdisciplinary field, applying rigorous maths to real, complex biological questions in health, ecology, and epidemiology.
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering combines engineering principles with medical science to build hospital equipment, diagnostic tools, and prosthetic devices. You will learn how the human body works, how to design bio-sensors, and how to maintain life-saving medical devices used in clinics and hospitals.
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Equipment Engineering
Biomedical Equipment Engineering trains you to install, maintain, and repair the specialized equipment hospitals depend on -- X-ray machines, ventilators, patient monitors, and more. It's a specialized niche within biomedical engineering focused specifically on keeping critical medical equipment safe and functioning.
Health & Medical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences is the study of human health and disease at the cellular and molecular level. You will explore genetics, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology through intensive laboratory work. This program is a strong foundation for careers in medical research, pharmaceuticals, or further clinical study.
Sciences
Biotechnology
Biotechnology teaches you how to use living organisms and biological processes to create useful products -- from improved crops to new medicines. It combines biology with genetic engineering techniques, positioning you at the cutting edge of applying science to real-world problems.
Engineering & Technology
Building Technology
Building Technology focuses on the practical and technical aspects of construction, building materials, and structural design. Students learn how to manage construction projects, ensure building safety, and apply modern architectural and engineering principles to physical structures.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Business Administration
Business Administration gives you a broad foundation in how organizations are run -- covering accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, and management all at once. It's a good fit if you're interested in business generally but not ready to commit to one narrow specialty yet.
Education & Teaching
Business Education
Business Education trains you to teach business-related subjects -- accounting, management, economics -- at the senior high school or tertiary level. You get the double benefit of understanding business concepts deeply while also learning how to teach them effectively to students.
Education & Teaching
Catering and Hospitality Education
Catering and Hospitality Education trains you to become a qualified teacher specializing in catering, food preparation, and hospitality management -- combining real culinary and hospitality skills with the pedagogy needed to teach them well. You'll graduate ready to train the next generation for careers in Ghana's growing hospitality industry.
Arts & Humanities
Ceramics
Ceramics trains you in the art and craft of working with clay -- pottery, sculpture, and decorative ceramic art. You'll learn techniques like wheel throwing, hand-building, and glazing, developing both technical skill and your own artistic voice in this ancient, hands-on medium.
Arts & Humanities
Ceramics Technology
Ceramics Technology teaches you how to design, develop, and manufacture ceramic products at an industrial scale -- combining artistic design sensibility with manufacturing science. Unlike fine art ceramics, this program is built for producing ceramic goods commercially and efficiently.
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering teaches you how to turn raw materials into useful products -- fuels, chemicals, plastics, food products, medicines -- through large-scale industrial processes. You'll combine chemistry, physics, and maths to design and run the processes and equipment that make this happen.
Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry teaches you how matter behaves at the molecular level -- how substances react, combine, and transform. You'll spend significant time in the lab, building both theoretical understanding and hands-on experimental skills that apply across pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and research.
Arts & Humanities
Chinese
This program focuses on mastering the Mandarin Chinese language, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students also explore Chinese history, culture, literature, and contemporary society. The curriculum is designed to build practical communication skills for global business, diplomacy, or academic research.
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering teaches you how to design and build the physical world around us -- roads, bridges, buildings, dams, and water systems. You'll learn the maths and physics behind making structures safe and lasting, plus how to manage construction projects from start to finish.
Health & Medical Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Students learn evidence-based therapeutic techniques, psychological testing, and research methods to help individuals navigate conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, and severe mental illness.
Sciences
Computational Statistics
Computational Statistics combines statistics with programming -- teaching you not just the theory of analyzing data, but how to use code and computing tools to process large datasets efficiently. It's built for a world where data is everywhere and needs to be analyzed fast.
Engineering & Technology
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering blends electronic engineering with computer science to build hardware components and the software that controls them. You will learn to design microprocessors, create embedded systems, build smart devices, and write low-level code that directly controls hardware.
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science
Computer Science is about learning how to write software and solve complex problems with code. You will learn how computer systems work, how to design databases, how to build web and mobile applications, and how to write efficient algorithms.
Education & Teaching
Computer Science Education
Computer Science Education trains you to teach computer science concepts -- programming, algorithms, and computational thinking -- at the senior high school level. Unlike ICT Education, which covers broader technology literacy, this program focuses specifically on the science and logic of computing itself.
Engineering & Technology
Computing with Internet of Things (IoT)
Computing with Internet of Things (IoT) teaches you to build systems where everyday devices -- sensors, appliances, machines -- connect and communicate over the internet. You'll combine programming, electronics, and networking to create smart, connected solutions for homes, farms, and industry.
Engineering & Technology
Construction Engineering Management
Construction Engineering Management bridges the gap between civil engineering design and on-site project execution. Students learn how to manage construction budgets, schedule labor and materials, ensure site safety, and apply engineering principles to solve complex building challenges.
Engineering & Technology
Construction Technology and Management
Construction Technology and Management teaches you how construction projects actually get planned, budgeted, and delivered on time -- bridging the technical side of building methods with the management side of running a construction project. It's less about design and more about making sure projects get built properly.
Education & Teaching
Construction Technology and Management with Education
Construction Technology and Management with Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in construction -- combining real building and construction management skills with the pedagogy needed to teach them. You'll graduate ready to train the next generation of construction professionals in technical schools and colleges.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Crop Science
Crop Science teaches you how plants grow, how to improve crop yields, and how to protect crops from pests and diseases. You'll study everything from soil and plant biology to modern crop breeding techniques, aimed at making farming more productive and sustainable.
Engineering & Technology
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity teaches you how to protect computer systems, networks, and data from hackers and cyber attacks. You'll learn how attacks happen, how to defend against them, and how to investigate breaches when they do occur -- skills that are increasingly critical as more of Ghana's economy moves online.
Engineering & Technology
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence focuses on extracting useful insights from large volumes of data and using those insights to train intelligent machine systems. You will learn data mining, statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and big data visualization techniques.
Health & Medical Sciences
Dental Surgery
Dental Surgery trains you to become a licensed dentist -- diagnosing and treating problems with teeth, gums, and the mouth. Like medicine, it's a long, demanding program combining deep science knowledge with hands-on clinical and surgical skills.
Education & Teaching
Design and Communication Technology Education
Design and Communication Technology Education trains you to teach technical drawing, design communication, and visual technical skills at the basic and junior high school level. You'll help students learn to express technical ideas visually, an important foundation for further study in engineering, construction, and design fields.
Engineering & Technology
Development Planning
Development Planning trains you to plan how communities, regions, and the nation develop -- balancing economic growth, infrastructure, and social needs. You'll learn how to analyze development challenges and design strategies that help places grow in organized, sustainable ways.
Health & Medical Sciences
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography trains you to use ultrasound equipment to create images of the inside of the body. You will learn anatomy, physiology, and patient care, alongside the technical skills to operate sonographic machinery. This program prepares you to work closely with physicians to diagnose medical conditions.
Health & Medical Sciences
Dietetics
Dietetics trains you to use food and nutrition as part of clinical care. You will assess patients, design therapeutic diets, counsel individuals, and work with medical teams to manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and malnutrition.
Health & Medical Sciences
Dietetics and Nutrition
Dietetics and Nutrition teaches you how food affects health -- both for individual patients managing illness and for whole communities trying to eat better. You'll learn to design meal and nutrition plans that prevent disease, support recovery, and promote overall wellbeing.
Health & Medical Sciences
Disability and Rehabilitation Studies
Disability and Rehabilitation Studies trains you to support people with disabilities in accessing healthcare, education, and community life more fully. Unlike many health science programs, this one welcomes students from science, arts, business, and vocational backgrounds, reflecting the genuinely interdisciplinary nature of disability support work.
Health & Medical Sciences
Dispensing Technology
Dispensing Technology trains students to assist pharmacists in the preparation, packaging, and distribution of medications. The program covers pharmaceutical calculations, drug interactions, inventory management, and the ethical guidelines governing pharmacy practice.
Education & Teaching
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education trains you to teach and care for children from birth through the early primary years -- the age range where learning habits and personalities really start forming. You'll learn how young children develop, how to design age-appropriate lessons, and how to make learning feel like play.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Economics
Economics teaches you how money, resources, and decisions work at both a personal and national level -- why prices rise, why some countries are richer than others, and how government policy affects everyday life. It's a mix of theory, real-world data, and analytical thinking.
Education & Teaching
Economics Education (with Social Studies)
Economics Education (with Social Studies) trains you to teach economics alongside social studies content at the junior and senior high school level. You'll build genuine economic literacy -- how markets, money, and resources work -- combined with the broader societal knowledge needed to teach both subjects effectively.
Education & Teaching
Education
Education is the study of how people learn and the most effective methods for teaching and facilitating learning. It covers educational psychology, curriculum design, classroom management, and educational policy, preparing students to become teachers, administrators, or researchers across various learning environments.
Engineering & Technology
Electric Vehicle Engineering
Electric Vehicle Engineering focuses on designing, building, and maintaining electric and hybrid transport systems. You will learn about EV powertrains, battery management systems, charging infrastructure, electric motor controls, and sustainable transport technology.
Engineering & Technology
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering covers everything from large-scale power generation grids to small microchips inside smartphones. You will learn how electrical energy is generated, transmitted, and controlled, as well as how electronic signals process data in modern devices.
Education & Teaching
Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Education
Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in electrical and electronics technology. You'll build genuine technical mastery in circuits, wiring, and electronic systems alongside the teaching methods needed to train future electricians and technicians.
Engineering & Technology
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering focuses on how electronic devices transmit, process, and receive data. You will study radio frequency circuits, microcontrollers, wireless networks, optical fiber communications, and digital signal processing systems.
Health & Medical Sciences
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services trains you to provide urgent, life-saving care outside the hospital -- responding to accidents, medical emergencies, and disasters, then stabilizing and transporting patients safely to further treatment. It's fast-paced, high-stakes work where quick, correct decisions genuinely save lives.
Education & Teaching
Engineering Education
Engineering Education trains you to teach engineering concepts and principles at the senior high school level, combining genuine technical engineering knowledge with the pedagogy needed to teach it effectively. You'll help introduce students to engineering thinking, preparing them for further technical study or careers.
Arts & Humanities
English
English teaches you to read, analyze, and write with real skill -- studying literature, language, and how communication actually works. It sharpens your ability to think critically and express ideas clearly, skills that carry into almost any career involving writing or communication.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship teaches you how to turn innovative ideas into profitable, sustainable business ventures. You will learn to identify market gaps, draft business plans, secure funding, manage venture operations, and pitch effectively to investors.
Health & Medical Sciences
Environmental Health and Sanitation
Environmental Health and Sanitation trains you to protect public health by monitoring and improving sanitation, waste management, and environmental conditions in communities. You'll learn to inspect food safety, water quality, and living conditions, working to prevent disease before it starts rather than treating it after.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Environmental Science
Environmental Science teaches you how human activity affects the natural world -- pollution, climate change, waste management -- and how to find practical solutions. You'll study the science behind environmental problems alongside the policy and management tools used to address them.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Facilities Management
Facilities Management ensures that the physical buildings, infrastructure, and services of an organization function efficiently, safely, and sustainably. It combines elements of engineering, business management, and human resources to create optimal working environments.
Arts & Humanities
Family and Child Studies
Family and Child Studies teaches you how families function and how children develop -- covering parenting, family dynamics, and resource management. It's a practical, people-centered degree that prepares you to support families and communities through education, counselling, and social program work.
Arts & Humanities
Fashion Design and Textiles
Fashion Design and Textiles teaches you how to design, pattern, and sew clothes from scratch, plus how fabric itself is made and treated. You'll spend a lot of time at a sewing machine and a sketch pad, learning everything from measuring a body correctly to running a small fashion line as a business.
Education & Teaching
Fashion Design and Textiles Education
Fashion Design and Textiles Education trains you to become a qualified teacher specializing in fashion design and textiles -- combining real garment-making and fabric knowledge with the pedagogy needed to teach it well at the junior and senior high school level. You'll graduate ready to inspire the next generation of designers and pass on genuine, marketable creative skills.
Arts & Humanities
Film & Digital Technologies
Film and Digital Technologies combines the art of storytelling with the technical skills of modern media production. You will learn screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing, alongside digital tools like visual effects (VFX), animation, and interactive media. The program prepares you to create compelling content for cinema, television, streaming platforms, and digital channels.
Arts & Humanities
Fine Art
Fine Art trains you in painting, sculpture, and other visual art forms as a means of personal and cultural expression. You'll develop technical artistic skill while exploring your own creative voice, preparing for a career as a practicing artist, educator, or in art-related institutions.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Fisheries and Aquaculture teaches you how to farm fish and manage water bodies sustainably -- from fish breeding and pond management to protecting Ghana's natural fisheries. It's increasingly important as demand for fish grows and natural fish stocks face pressure.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Food Manufacturing Technology
Food Manufacturing Technology (also called Food Technology) teaches you how food is processed, preserved, and made safe for people to eat at scale -- from local grains and cereals to packaged products. You'll learn the science of food alongside the practical side of running a food processing operation.
Sciences
Food Science and Technology
Food Science and Technology applies chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to food processing, preservation, packaging, and quality assurance. You will learn how to turn raw agricultural produce into safe, nutritious, market-ready products while meeting food safety regulations.
Sciences
Forensic Science
Forensic Science teaches you how to apply scientific techniques to support criminal investigations -- analyzing evidence like DNA, fingerprints, and crime scene materials to help solve cases. It combines biology, chemistry, and criminal justice, supporting Ghana's justice system with scientific evidence.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Forestry
Forestry teaches you how to manage forests sustainably -- balancing timber production, conservation, and the needs of communities that depend on forest resources. You'll learn about tree biology, forest ecosystems, and how to plan responsible forest use that lasts for generations.
Arts & Humanities
French
French teaches you to speak, read, and write the language fluently, along with the culture and literature of the French-speaking world. Given that Ghana is surrounded by French-speaking countries, this skill has real, practical value for trade, diplomacy, and translation work.
Arts & Humanities
Furniture Design and Production
Furniture Design and Production combines creative design with practical woodworking and manufacturing skills. Students learn to conceptualize ergonomic furniture, select appropriate materials, and use both hand tools and computer-aided manufacturing to produce high-quality pieces.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
General Agriculture
General Agriculture teaches you the full picture of farming -- crops, animals, soil, and the business side of running a farm. Instead of specializing in just one area right away, you get a broad foundation across the whole agricultural value chain before choosing where to focus.
Sciences
General Science
General Science is the broad science track many students take at senior high school -- covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics together -- that opens the door to a wide range of university science, health, and engineering programs. It's less a single university degree and more the foundational path that qualifies you for many others.
Arts & Humanities
Geography
Geography teaches you how physical landscapes and human societies shape each other -- from climate patterns and land use to urban development and population movement. You'll study both the natural environment and how people interact with and change it.
Engineering & Technology
Geoinformation Systems
Geoinformation Systems (GIS) involves the capture, storage, analysis, and visualization of geographic and spatial data. Students learn to use specialized software to map real-world phenomena, helping organizations make informed decisions about urban planning, environmental management, and resource allocation.
Engineering & Technology
Geological Engineering
Geological Engineering combines geology with engineering to study the earth's structure and how it affects construction, mining, and natural resource projects. You'll learn to assess rock and soil conditions to help decide where and how it's safe to build, mine, or drill.
Sciences
Geological Science
Geological Science teaches you how the Earth formed and continues to change -- studying rocks, minerals, and geological processes. Unlike Geological Engineering, this is more research and science-focused, providing a strong foundation for understanding Earth's natural resources and hazards.
Engineering & Technology
Geomatic Engineering
Geomatic Engineering (also called Geodetic Engineering) teaches you how to measure, map, and manage spatial information about the earth's surface -- essentially, how to accurately capture and use location data. You'll work with GPS, satellite imagery, and mapping software to support construction, land administration, and more.
Education & Teaching
Ghanaian Language Education (Asante Twi)
Ghanaian Language Education (Asante Twi) trains you to teach the Twi language and its associated culture at the basic and secondary school level. As Ghana's most widely spoken indigenous language, this program prepares genuinely needed teachers to help preserve and pass on Twi language and cultural knowledge to the next generation.
Arts & Humanities
Graphic Design
Graphic Design (often called Communication Design) trains you to create visual content that communicates clearly -- logos, branding, posters, digital media, and more. You'll learn design principles alongside industry-standard software, preparing you to work for design agencies, brands, or as an independent creative.
Education & Teaching
Guidance and Counselling
Guidance and Counselling trains you to support students emotionally, socially, and academically -- helping them navigate everything from career choices to personal struggles. You become the person students turn to for advice, support, and direction beyond just classroom subjects.
Health & Medical Sciences
Health Information Management
Health Information Management bridges healthcare, business, and technology. You will learn to manage patient health records, ensure data privacy, and analyze healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This program is ideal for those who want to work in healthcare without direct patient care.
Health & Medical Sciences
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine trains you to diagnose and treat illness using plant-based remedies, blending traditional Ghanaian healing knowledge with modern scientific research and pharmacology. You'll study both the cultural history of herbal healing and the clinical science needed to practice it safely and effectively.
Arts & Humanities
History
History teaches you to understand the past -- how societies, nations, and cultures developed over time -- and to think critically about cause, evidence, and change. You'll study Ghanaian, African, and world history, developing research and analytical skills that apply far beyond the classroom.
Education & Teaching
Home Economics Education (Clothing and Textiles)
Home Economics Education (Clothing and Textiles) trains you to teach clothing construction, textile knowledge, and related life skills -- preparing students not just for fashion careers but for practical, everyday competence in managing clothing and textile needs. It's a broad-based teaching program with genuine real-world application.
Education & Teaching
Home Economics Education (Food and Nutrition)
Home Economics Education (Food and Nutrition) trains you to teach the relationship between food, the body, and health -- covering nutrition science alongside the practical cooking and meal-planning skills students need for daily life. You'll graduate qualified to teach this content while also opening doors into hospitality and food-related careers.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Horticulture
Horticulture teaches you how to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants -- combining plant science with practical growing and landscaping skills. It's a hands-on field covering everything from vegetable production to designing attractive gardens and green spaces.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Hospitality Management and Catering Technology
Hospitality Management and Catering Technology trains you to run hotels, restaurants, and events -- from cooking and food safety to managing front desk operations and planning parties or conferences. It's a hands-on program that mixes real kitchen and service work with business management.
Health & Medical Sciences
Human Nutrition
Human Nutrition focuses on how nutrients affect health, growth, and disease prevention across the life cycle. You will study metabolism, public health nutrition, nutritional assessment, and interventions for malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related diseases.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management focuses on recruiting, developing, retaining, and supporting an organization's workplace talent. You will study labor laws, organizational psychology, performance management systems, payroll structures, and employee welfare strategies.
Engineering & Technology
Human Settlement Planning
Human Settlement Planning trains you to manage how towns, cities, and rural settlements grow -- addressing the real challenges of urbanization in Ghana. You'll learn to plan land use, housing, and infrastructure so that growing settlements develop in organized, livable ways.
Education & Teaching
ICT Education
ICT Education trains you to teach Information and Communication Technology in schools -- and to use IT effectively as a tool for teaching and learning more broadly. You'll build both technical computing skills and the ability to help students and businesses solve problems using technology.
Engineering & Technology
Industrial Systems Engineering
Industrial Systems Engineering is about improving how factories, logistics networks, and businesses operate. You will learn to optimize production lines, eliminate waste, improve quality control, manage supply chains, and design efficient work environments using engineering and data analysis.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Information Systems
Information Systems sits between technology and business -- teaching you how organizations use computer systems to run smoothly, make decisions, and stay competitive. You'll learn some programming and databases, but with a strong focus on how technology solves real business problems.
Engineering & Technology
Information Technology
Information Technology (IT) focuses on managing, securing, and supporting computer systems, networks, and enterprise software for organizations. You will learn network administration, cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud computing, database management, and IT service support.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Insurance
Insurance teaches you how the insurance industry actually works -- how policies are priced, how claims are assessed, and how insurers manage the risk of paying out. You'll learn both the business side and the risk-analysis side of protecting people and companies against loss.
Arts & Humanities
Integrated Rural Art and Industry
Integrated Rural Art and Industry teaches you how art, design, and small industry can improve life in rural communities. You'll combine visual arts training with an understanding of rural economics and development, learning to use creative skills to support community livelihoods.
Arts & Humanities
Interior Design and Technology
Interior Design and Technology teaches you how to plan and design the inside of buildings -- homes, offices, hotels -- so they look good and actually work for the people using them. You'll learn about space planning, furniture, materials, lighting, and increasingly, furniture and joinery production too.
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Mass Communication
Journalism and Mass Communication trains you to gather, verify, and share information with the public across various media platforms. You will study news writing, media ethics, digital storytelling, and public relations, while learning how to critically analyze the role of media in society. The program prepares you to be a responsible, adaptable communicator in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Labour Studies
Labour Studies examines the dynamics of work, employment relations, trade unions, and labor laws. Students explore the historical and contemporary issues affecting workers, collective bargaining, workplace safety, and the impact of globalization on labor markets.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Land Economy
Land Economy teaches you how land and property are valued, developed, and managed -- combining economics, law, and elements of surveying and planning. You'll learn how to value property, understand land law, and guide decisions about how land gets used and developed.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Landscape Design and Management
Landscape Design and Management teaches you how to plan and create outdoor spaces -- parks, gardens, residential compounds, and commercial grounds -- that are both functional and beautiful. You'll combine plant science, design principles, and environmental planning to shape how people experience outdoor spaces.
Law
Law
Law trains you to understand legal principles, interpret statutes, analyse cases, and advocate for clients. You will study constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts, property law, and legal ethics in preparation for professional legal practice and related careers.
Arts & Humanities
Linguistics
Linguistics teaches you the science of language -- how languages are structured, how they differ from one another, and how words create meaning. Rather than teaching you to speak new languages, it gives you an analytical, scientific understanding of how language itself actually works.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Logistics and Transport Management
Logistics and Transport Management teaches you how goods and people move efficiently -- from planning delivery routes to managing warehouses and coordinating transport fleets. You'll learn the practical side of getting things from point A to point B on time and within budget.
Engineering & Technology
Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering trains you to design, build, and maintain the machinery that powers ships and marine vessels engines, propulsion systems, and onboard equipment. Based at Ghana's dedicated maritime university, it prepares you for a career keeping ships and offshore vessels running safely.
Sciences
Marine Science
Marine Science teaches you to study the ocean -- its biology, chemistry, geology, and physics -- combining multiple scientific disciplines to understand and address real problems facing Ghana's coastal and marine environments. You'll use modern instrumentation to study everything from marine life to ocean currents.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Marketing
Marketing is the art and science of promoting products, building brands, and connecting with consumers. You will learn consumer behavior, market research, digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media strategy, and brand management.
Engineering & Technology
Materials Engineering
Materials Engineering teaches you how different materials -- metals, plastics, ceramics, composites -- behave, and how to select or design the right material for a specific job. You'll study how materials are processed, tested, and improved for use in construction, manufacturing, and technology.
Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of numbers, patterns, and logical structures -- and how to use them to solve real problems. You'll go deep into areas like calculus, algebra, and statistics, building the kind of rigorous thinking that's useful in almost every technical field.
Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics combines the logical rigor of pure and applied mathematics with the data-driven insights of statistics. You will learn to model complex real-world problems, analyze large datasets, and draw meaningful conclusions. This degree is highly versatile and valued across many industries.
Education & Teaching
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education trains you to teach mathematics at the junior and senior high school level, combining deep subject mastery with the specific skills needed to teach it well. The program also covers statistics and ICT, preparing you to teach across a connected set of numerically-focused subjects.
Engineering & Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering deals with the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of physical machines and thermal systems. You will study mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and CAD software to build everything from engine parts to industrial pumps.
Education & Teaching
Mechanical Engineering Technology Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in mechanical engineering technology -- machines, mechanical systems, and workshop practice. You'll build genuine technical mastery alongside the teaching skills needed to train future technicians and engineers.
Engineering & Technology
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering combines mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer engineering into one field -- teaching you to design smart machines and automated systems. Think robots, automated manufacturing equipment, and smart devices that sense and respond to their environment.
Health & Medical Sciences
Medical Imaging Technology
Medical Imaging Technology (often called Radiography) trains you to operate the machines that let doctors see inside the human body -- X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. You'll learn the science behind these machines and how to position patients correctly to get clear, safe images.
Health & Medical Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Laboratory Science trains you to run the tests doctors depend on to diagnose illness -- blood tests, urine tests, checking for infections, and more. You'll spend a lot of time in the lab learning to handle samples safely and read results accurately, since a wrong result can affect someone's treatment.
Health & Medical Sciences
Medicine
Medicine trains you to become a licensed doctor -- diagnosing illness, treating patients, and making critical health decisions. It's a long, demanding six-year program covering everything from basic human biology to hands-on clinical practice in hospitals.
Health & Medical Sciences
Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing focuses on caring for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You will learn psychiatric nursing theories, therapeutic communication, and psychopharmacology. The program emphasizes empathy, de-escalation techniques, and holistic patient care in various clinical settings.
Arts & Humanities
Metal Product Design Technology
Metal Product Design Technology trains you to design and craft products from metal -- jewelry, decorative items, and functional metalwork. You'll learn metalworking techniques alongside design principles, blending craftsmanship with creative product development.
Engineering & Technology
Metallurgical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering teaches you how metals are extracted from ore and transformed into useful materials -- essential knowledge for Ghana's major mining industry. You'll study extractive metallurgy, physical metallurgy, and mineral processing, learning to turn raw mined material into valuable, usable metal.
Sciences
Meteorology and Climate Science
Meteorology and Climate Science studies the atmosphere, weather systems, and climate change. You will learn weather observation, forecasting, climate modelling, remote sensing, and how meteorological information supports agriculture, aviation, disaster preparedness, and water resource management.
Sciences
Microbiology
Microbiology teaches you about the invisible world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms -- how they function, spread, and affect health, food, and the environment. You'll spend significant time in the lab, learning to identify and study organisms too small to see with the naked eye.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Microfinance
Microfinance focuses on providing financial services, such as small loans, savings, and insurance, to low-income individuals or entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional banking. Students learn about financial inclusion, risk assessment, and the socio-economic impact of micro-lending.
Health & Medical Sciences
Midwifery
Midwifery trains you to care for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after -- supporting safe deliveries and helping new mothers and babies get a healthy start. It's hands-on, high-responsibility work at one of life's most significant moments.
Engineering & Technology
Mining Engineering
Mining Engineering trains you to plan and manage how minerals like gold and bauxite are extracted from the earth safely and efficiently. Ghana is one of Africa's largest gold producers, so this field has deep, direct ties to a major part of the national economy.
Engineering & Technology
Mobile Computing
Mobile Computing focuses specifically on building software and systems for phones and other portable devices -- mobile apps, wireless networking, and the technology that lets your phone stay connected and useful wherever you go. It's a more specialized branch of computing than general Computer Science.
Arts & Humanities
Multimedia Communication
Multimedia Communication blends storytelling with digital technology, teaching students how to create compelling content across video, audio, graphics, and interactive web platforms. It focuses on how to effectively convey messages to diverse audiences in the modern digital landscape.
Arts & Humanities
Music
Music trains you in performance, composition, and music theory -- building both your technical musical skill and deeper understanding of how music works. You'll study Ghanaian and global musical traditions while developing your own artistic voice.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Natural Resources Management
Natural Resources Management teaches you how to sustainably manage Earth's valuable resources -- forests, water, wildlife -- balancing human needs with long-term environmental protection. It's a broad, practical field aimed at ensuring these resources remain available for future generations.
Engineering & Technology
Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Engineering focuses on applying nuclear radiation and atomic energy processes for electricity generation, medical imaging/therapy, industrial testing, and agricultural research. You will learn about reactor physics, radiation protection, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear safety.
Health & Medical Sciences
Nursing
Nursing prepares you to provide safe, compassionate care to patients, support doctors, and promote health in communities. You will study human anatomy, pharmacology, patient assessment, clinical procedures, and public health practice.
Sciences
Nutrition and Food Science
Nutrition and Food Science teaches you the science behind food -- its nutritional content, how it's processed, and how it affects human health. It combines biology and chemistry with practical applications in food production, quality control, and public health nutrition.
Health & Medical Sciences
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety trains you to protect workers from accidents, illness, and hazardous exposures in the workplace. You'll learn to assess risks, investigate incidents, and design safety programs, using science and regulation to make workplaces genuinely safer across industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
Health & Medical Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy trains you to help people regain the skills needed for everyday life -- dressing, cooking, working -- after illness, injury, or disability. It's about restoring independence and quality of life, not just physical movement, working with both the body and daily practical challenges.
Health & Medical Sciences
Optometry
Optometry trains you to examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or treatment -- essentially becoming the primary eye care provider most people see regularly. You'll learn the science of vision alongside hands-on clinical examination skills.
Engineering & Technology
Packaging Technology
Packaging Technology teaches you how to design and produce the packaging that protects, preserves, and markets products -- from food containers to consumer goods boxes. You'll learn materials science, design principles, and sustainability practices that go into creating packaging that actually works.
Engineering & Technology
Petrochemical Engineering
Petrochemical Engineering trains you to design and operate the processes that turn crude oil and natural gas into refined fuels, plastics, and chemical products. It's closely tied to Ghana's oil and gas industry, focused specifically on refining and processing rather than extraction.
Engineering & Technology
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering trains you to find, extract, and manage oil and gas resources safely and efficiently. You'll learn about drilling, reservoir behavior, and production methods, preparing you for work in Ghana's growing offshore oil and gas industry.
Health & Medical Sciences
Pharmacy
Pharmacy trains you to understand medications deeply -- how they work, how to dispense them safely, and how to advise patients on proper use. As a pharmacist, you become a critical link between doctors' prescriptions and patients actually taking the right medication correctly.
Education & Teaching
Physical Education
Physical Education trains you to teach sports, fitness, and healthy living to students -- combining knowledge of the human body with practical coaching and teaching skills. You'll learn how to design safe, engaging physical activity programs for students of different ages and ability levels.
Health & Medical Sciences
Physician Assistant Studies
Physician Assistant Studies prepares you to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. You will learn to take medical histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans. This intensive program combines rigorous classroom learning with extensive clinical rotations.
Sciences
Physics
Physics teaches you the fundamental laws governing how the universe works -- from the motion of everyday objects to the behavior of light and energy. It's a mathematically demanding subject that builds deep analytical and problem-solving skills applicable across science and technology fields.
Health & Medical Sciences
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy trains you to help people recover movement and manage pain after injury, surgery, or illness -- through exercises, hands-on techniques, and rehabilitation programs. You'll work closely with patients over time, helping them regain strength and mobility step by step.
Sciences
Plant and Environmental Biology
Plant and Environmental Biology (Botany) teaches you the science of plants -- their structure, genetics, and role in ecosystems -- alongside how to address pressing environmental issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. You'll study everything from plant physiology to the economic importance of plants used for food, medicine, and industry.
Engineering & Technology
Plumbing and Gas Technology
Plumbing and Gas Technology trains you in the practical, always-needed skills of installing and maintaining water, drainage, and gas systems in buildings. It's a hands-on technical degree preparing you for real, employable trade work across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Arts & Humanities
Political Science
Political Science teaches you how governments work, how power is gained and used, and how political systems shape society. You'll study everything from Ghana's own political system to international relations, developing the analytical skills to understand and critique political events.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Post-Harvest Technology
Post-Harvest Technology teaches you how to reduce the huge losses that happen after crops are harvested but before they reach consumers -- through better storage, processing, and handling. It's a genuinely high-impact field, since a significant share of Ghana's farm produce is lost after harvest due to poor storage and handling.
Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) trains graduates who already hold a degree in another field to become qualified teachers. It's the fast-track route into teaching for people who studied something else at university but later decide they want to teach -- a one-year program covering the essential teaching skills and pedagogy.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Procurement and Supply Chain Management teaches you how organizations buy the right things, at the right price, from the right suppliers -- and how those goods move efficiently through the whole supply chain to the final customer. It covers sourcing, negotiation, inventory, and logistics all in one.
Arts & Humanities
Psychology
Psychology teaches you how the mind works -- why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. You'll study everything from how children develop to how workplaces function, building skills to understand and, in specialized roles, help address mental and emotional challenges.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Public Administration
Public Administration trains you to work in government and public institutions -- understanding how public policy is made, how public budgets are managed, and how government agencies actually get things done. It's aimed at people who want to serve in the public sector rather than private business.
Health & Medical Sciences
Public Health
Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.
Arts & Humanities
Publishing Studies
Publishing Studies teaches you how books, magazines, and other written content go from manuscript to finished product -- editing, design, printing, and marketing. You'll learn the full publishing process, blending creative and business skills for a career in Ghana's book and media industry.
Engineering & Technology
Quantity Surveying
Quantity Surveying teaches you how to manage the money side of construction projects -- estimating costs before building starts, tracking spending as work progresses, and managing contracts between clients and builders. You become the person who makes sure a construction project delivers value for money.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Real Estate
Real Estate teaches you the business side of property -- how to value, develop, market, and invest in real estate profitably. You'll learn the financial, legal, and market analysis skills needed to succeed in Ghana's growing property market.
Arts & Humanities
Religious Studies
Religious Studies teaches you about the world's major religions, their beliefs, practices, and influence on society and history. In a country as religiously diverse and engaged as Ghana, this field offers genuine insight into how faith shapes culture, politics, and daily life.
Engineering & Technology
Renewable Energy Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering teaches you how to design and manage systems that generate power from renewable sources like solar, wind, and biomass. As Ghana looks to diversify its energy mix, this field trains the engineers who'll build that cleaner energy future.
Education & Teaching
Renewable Energy Engineering with Education
Renewable Energy Engineering with Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies. You'll build genuine technical mastery in clean energy systems alongside the teaching methods needed to train the next generation of renewable energy technicians.
Health & Medical Sciences
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy trains you to manage and care for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary problems -- from emergency rooms to intensive care units. It's a genuinely new profession in Ghana, first established at University of Ghana in 2016, making trained respiratory therapists a rare and increasingly essential part of the healthcare system.
Engineering & Technology
Robotics Engineering
Robotics Engineering brings together mechanical design, electronics, sensors, and software to build automated machines and robots. You will learn how to design robotic arms, mobile autonomous robots, sensor networks, and smart control algorithms for industrial and domestic automation.
Education & Teaching
Science Education
Science Education trains you to teach subjects like Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at the junior or senior high school level. You'll go deep into your chosen science subject while also learning how to explain complex scientific ideas in ways students can actually understand and enjoy.
Sciences
Science Laboratory Technology
Science Laboratory Technology equips you with practical laboratory skills for medical, industrial, environmental, and research settings. You will learn sample collection, analytical testing, equipment operation, quality control, and laboratory safety management.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Secretaryship and Administrative Practice
Secretaryship and Administrative Practice focuses on the advanced operational and managerial duties required to support senior executives and corporate boards. It emphasizes corporate governance, advanced business correspondence, legal documentation, and strategic office administration.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Secretaryship and Management Studies
Secretaryship and Management Studies prepares students for high-level administrative and organizational support roles. It covers office management, corporate communication, business law, and the use of modern information systems to ensure smooth business operations.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Shipping and Maritime Studies
Shipping and Maritime Studies trains you for careers around ports, ships, and the movement of goods by sea -- a huge part of how trade actually happens globally. You'll learn about port operations, ship management, and the business and legal side of international shipping.
Arts & Humanities
Social Behaviour and Conflict Management
This program explores the roots of human social behavior, group dynamics, and the mechanisms of conflict. Students learn theories of psychology and sociology, alongside practical skills in mediation, negotiation, and peacebuilding, preparing them to resolve disputes in communities, workplaces, or international settings.
Education & Teaching
Social Studies Education
Social Studies Education trains you to teach students about society, citizenship, and current issues -- combining history, geography, economics, and government into one integrated subject. You'll graduate equipped to help students understand societal problems and develop into informed, responsible citizens.
Arts & Humanities
Social Work
Social Work trains you to directly help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult circumstances -- poverty, family conflict, abuse, and more. It's a practical, applied field combining knowledge from psychology, sociology, and policy to make a real difference in people's lives.
Arts & Humanities
Sociology
Sociology teaches you how societies work -- why people behave the way they do in groups, how inequality forms, and how social structures shape everyday life. You'll learn to research and analyze social patterns, from family dynamics to national policy issues.
Engineering & Technology
Software Engineering
Software Engineering teaches you to design, build, and maintain large, reliable software systems -- going beyond just writing code to also cover how to plan, test, and manage software projects properly. It's more structured and process-focused than a general Computer Science degree.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Soil Science
Soil Science teaches you how soil works -- its structure, fertility, and how to manage it for productive, sustainable farming. Since soil health determines how well crops grow, this behind-the-scenes science is genuinely central to Ghana's agricultural success and food security.
Education & Teaching
Spanish Education
Spanish Education trains you to teach the Spanish language and culture at the junior and senior high school level. As one of the world's most widely spoken languages, Spanish offers genuine value beyond the classroom too, and this program combines real language fluency with the specific skills needed to teach it well.
Education & Teaching
Special Education
Special Education trains you to teach and support students with disabilities or learning differences -- helping them access education in ways tailored to their specific needs. You'll learn about different types of disabilities and how to adapt teaching methods so every student can genuinely learn.
Health & Medical Sciences
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Students learn about human anatomy, linguistics, and developmental psychology to help individuals of all ages overcome challenges related to speech, language, voice, and fluency.
Health & Medical Sciences
Sports and Exercise Science
Sports and Exercise Science explores how the human body responds to physical activity and sport. You will study biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology, and nutrition to optimize athletic performance and promote public health. The program includes practical labs and fieldwork.
Sciences
Statistics
Statistics teaches you how to collect, organize, and make sense of data to answer real questions -- from predicting disease outbreaks to understanding consumer behavior. It's less about programming than Computational Statistics and more focused on the theory and methods behind good data analysis.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Art and Design Technology)
STEM Education (Art and Design Technology) trains you to teach the intersection of creative design and technical skills -- helping students apply STEM thinking to design, prototyping, and creative technology projects. It supports Ghana's push to make STEM education more hands-on and creatively engaging.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Aviation and Aerospace)
STEM Education (Aviation and Aerospace) trains you to teach aviation and aerospace-related STEM subjects at the secondary school level, combining teaching skills with knowledge of flight, aircraft systems, and aerospace technology. It supports Ghana's push to build specialized STEM schools that prepare students for technical careers.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Biomedical Science)
STEM Education (Biomedical Science) trains you to teach biomedical science concepts within Ghana's growing STEM education framework -- combining foundational health science knowledge with hands-on, project-based teaching skills. It prepares students for potential careers in health science and biomedical fields.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Engineering with Biomedical Science)
STEM Education (Engineering with Biomedical Science) trains you to teach engineering concepts through the lens of biomedical science, combining hands-on engineering skills with health science applications. It supports Ghana's growing network of STEM-focused schools that connect engineering thinking to real-world health and medical technology.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Engineering with Manufacturing)
STEM Education (Engineering with Manufacturing) trains you to teach engineering concepts through hands-on manufacturing and production applications. It supports Ghana's growing network of STEM-focused schools building industrial and technical career pathways for students through real, practical engineering projects.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Engineering with Robotics)
STEM Education (Engineering with Robotics) trains you to teach engineering concepts through hands-on robotics projects, combining foundational engineering knowledge with the skills needed to teach robotics effectively. It supports Ghana's growing network of specialized STEM schools focused on building future-ready technical skills.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Manufacturing)
STEM Education (Manufacturing) trains you to teach manufacturing-related STEM subjects -- covering production processes, industrial technology, and hands-on manufacturing skills. It prepares teachers for Ghana's growing network of STEM-focused schools aiming to build industrial and technical career pathways for students.
Education & Teaching
STEM Education (Robotics)
STEM Education (Robotics) trains you to teach robotics and related technical subjects, combining foundational robotics knowledge with the specific skills needed to teach hands-on, project-based STEM lessons. It supports Ghana's growing network of specialized STEM schools focused on building future-ready technical skills.
Education & Teaching
Technical and Vocational Education
Technical and Vocational Education trains you to teach practical, hands-on skills -- like construction, catering, electrical work, or automotive trades -- at technical and vocational institutions. You become the bridge between skilled trades and the classroom, preparing students for real, employable skills.
Engineering & Technology
Telecommunications Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering teaches you how information -- voice calls, data, video -- moves across networks, from mobile phone towers to fibre optic cables to satellites. You'll learn to design, build, and maintain the systems that keep Ghana (and the world) connected.
Arts & Humanities
Textile Design and Technology
Textile Design and Technology teaches you how fabric is designed, produced, and decorated -- from fiber science to dyeing and printing techniques. It's more focused on the textile material itself than on making finished garments, positioning you to work in fabric design, production, and innovation.
Arts & Humanities
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts trains you in acting, directing, playwriting, and stage production -- the full range of skills needed to bring live performance to an audience. Rooted in both Ghanaian performance traditions and global theatrical practice, it prepares you for creative work on stage, screen, and beyond.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Tourism Management
Tourism Management teaches you how the tourism industry works -- from managing tour operations and travel agencies to marketing destinations and understanding what makes tourists choose one place over another. It's especially relevant in Ghana, where tourism is a growing part of the economy.
Engineering & Technology
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Engineering
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Engineering trains you to design, assemble, program, and operate drones and autonomous flight systems. You will learn aerodynamics, flight avionics, autonomous navigation software, remote sensing, and payload systems for applications in delivery, agriculture, and surveillance.
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Veterinary Laboratory Science
Veterinary Laboratory Science focuses on the diagnostic testing and analysis required to maintain animal health and manage zoonotic diseases. Students learn to perform complex laboratory tests on animal blood, tissue, and fluids to help veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases.
Health & Medical Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine trains you to diagnose and treat illness and injury in animals -- from household pets to farm livestock and wildlife. It's a demanding six-year program combining animal biology, clinical practice, and public health, since animal and human health are often closely connected.
Engineering & Technology
Water and Sanitation Engineering
Water and Sanitation Engineering trains you to design and manage the systems that bring clean water to homes and take dirty water and waste safely away. You'll study how water treatment plants work, how to design pipe networks, and how to plan sanitation systems for towns and cities.
Education & Teaching
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology with Education
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology with Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in welding and metal fabrication. You'll build genuine hands-on welding and fabrication skill alongside the teaching methods needed to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Engineering & Technology
Welding and Fabrication Technology
Welding and Fabrication Technology (Diploma) trains you in the practical, hands-on skills of joining and shaping metal -- welding, cutting, and structural fabrication. It's an industry-focused qualification aimed at getting you working with metal fabrication skills quickly and safely.
Engineering & Technology
Wood Technology
Wood Technology (Diploma) trains you in practical woodworking and timber processing skills -- furniture making, carpentry, and wood product manufacturing -- without the teaching-focused component. It's a hands-on, industry-oriented qualification aimed at getting you working with wood at a professional level.
Education & Teaching
Wood Technology with Education
Wood Technology with Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in woodworking and timber technology -- from furniture making to wood processing. You'll build genuine craft skill alongside the teaching methods needed to pass that skill on to the next generation of technical students.