University of Environment and Sustainable Development

PMB Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana, Eastern Region|www.uesd.edu.gh

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) is a public university located in Somanya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of Ghana's Eastern Region. Established by UESD Act 898 in 2015 and inaugurated in August 2020, it is one of Ghana's newest public universities. UESD specializes in environmental science, sustainable development, natural resource management, and the built environment, with a mission to produce graduates equipped to address environmental and sustainable development challenges locally and globally. The university operates through two main schools: the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SNES) and the School of Sustainable Development (SSD).

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Est. Year2020

TypePublic

Programs27

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Sustainable Development

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Sustainable Development focuses on meeting present human needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Students study the intersection of environmental protection, economic growth, and social equity, learning to design strategies that balance ecological health with human prosperity.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in core English, core Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three elective subjects relevant to the program with an aggregate score of 36 or better for WASSCE (or 24 for SSSCE).

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Water Resources Development

Engineering & Technology

Water Resources Development focuses on the sustainable management, protection, and utilization of water systems. Students learn about hydrology, water quality, irrigation, and the engineering principles behind dams, reservoirs, and distribution networks to ensure safe, reliable water access.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in core English, core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus three elective science subjects with an aggregate score of 36 or better for WASSCE.

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Environmental Economics and Policy

Business & Actuarial Studies

Environmental Economics and Policy examines the economic causes of environmental degradation and the policy tools used to solve them. Students study carbon pricing, resource valuation, and regulatory frameworks, learning to design market-based solutions that align economic incentives with environmental protection.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in core English, core Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three elective subjects (e.g., Economics, Geography, Mathematics) with an aggregate score of 36 or better for WASSCE.

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Nature Conservation Management

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Nature Conservation Management focuses on the protection and sustainable management of biodiversity and natural habitats. Students study ecology, wildlife management, conservation policy, and community engagement, learning to balance ecological preservation with human land use.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in core English, core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus three elective science subjects (e.g., Biology, Geography, General Agriculture) with an aggregate score of 36 or better for WASSCE.

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Economics

Business & Actuarial Studies

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.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in core English, core Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three elective subjects (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Geography) with an aggregate score of 36 or better for WASSCE.

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Physics and Biological Sciences

Sciences

Physics and Biological Sciences explores the physical principles underlying biological systems. Students study biophysics, medical physics, biomechanics, and the application of physics techniques like imaging and spectroscopy to understand cellular and molecular biology, preparing for careers in medical research and biotechnology.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in core English, core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus three elective science subjects (must include Physics and Biology) with an aggregate score of 36 or better for WASSCE.

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