- 17 Jan, 2025: THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) updated with University of Cape Coast ranked highest among 27 listed universities in Ghana.
- 10 Dec, 2024: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Includes 3 universities from Ghana.
- 27 Nov, 2024: THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings updated with University of Ghana ranked highest among 4 listed universities in Ghana.
- 21 Nov, 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. Includes 2 universities from Ghana.
Rankings of universities in Ghana 2025
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THE World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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THE World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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US News: Best Global Universities
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THE World University Rankings
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
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University of Mines and Technology
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Kumasi Polytechnic
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
University of Education, Winneba
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Ashesi University College
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 12 June, 2024] |
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THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings
[Published 27 November, 2024] |
Central University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Koforidua Polytechnic
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Valley View University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Sunyani Technical University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Catholic University College of Ghana
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024] |
Christian Service University College
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THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings
[Published 27 November, 2024] |
Presbyterian University College
Pentecost University College
Lancaster University, Ghana
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Ghana Telecom University College
Methodist University College
Garden City University College
Accra Institute of Technology
University College of Management Studies
Radford University College
Knutsford University College
Ghana Institute of Languages
Ghana Baptist University College
Evangelical Presbyterian University College
West End University College
Wa Polytechnic
Data Link Institute
Islamic University College, Ghana
Takoradi Polytechnic
Tamale Polytechnic
Central University College
Marshalls University College
Jayee University College
Ho Polytechnic
Ghana Christian University College
Spiritan University College
Advanced Business College
Maranatha University College
Pan African Christian University College
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Highest subject rankings of universities in Ghana
Ghana Key Facts for International Students
15 out of 44 Universities in Ghana Ranked in at least one ranking
20 Different Rankings list Universities in Ghana (14 institution and 6 subject rankings)
3 Global Rankings rank Universities in Ghana Among TOP 200
Map with location of universities in Ghana
FAQ
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 14087
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 3840
- Published:
- 10 December, 2024
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 8000
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 6635
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 14636
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 5104
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 3212
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 4083
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 14016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 16324
- Published:
- 09 October, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 1837
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Universities:
- 2706
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 4744
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Universities:
- 6078
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
- Universities:
- 749
- Published:
- 21 November, 2024
- Universities:
- 217
- Published:
- 27 November, 2024
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 7278
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 72001
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 14087
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 3840
- Published:
- 10 December, 2024
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 8000
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 6635
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 14636
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 5104
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 3212
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 4083
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 14016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 16324
- Published:
- 09 October, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 1837
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Universities:
- 2706
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 4744
- Published:
- 27 March, 2024
- Universities:
- 6078
- Published:
- 12 June, 2024
- Universities:
- 749
- Published:
- 21 November, 2024
- Universities:
- 217
- Published:
- 27 November, 2024
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 7278
- Published:
- 24 June, 2024
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 72001
- Published:
- 12 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%