Location affects rent, transport, internship access, and daily living costs, so applicants should consider it alongside the programme itself. The table below uses the main locations recorded in GTEC or official institutional sources for the university-type groups covered in this library.
University and main location
| Type | Institution | Main location |
| Public/traditional | University of Ghana | Accra/Legon |
| Public/traditional | University of Cape Coast | Cape Coast |
| Public/traditional | University for Development Studies | Tamale |
| Public/traditional | University of Professional Studies, Accra | Accra |
| Public/traditional | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Kumasi |
| Public/traditional | University of Education, Winneba | Winneba |
| Public/traditional | Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development | Kumasi/Mampong |
| Public/traditional | Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies | Wa |
| Public/traditional | C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences | Navrongo |
| Public/traditional | University of Energy and Natural Resources | Sunyani |
| Public/traditional | University of Environment and Sustainable Development | Somanya |
| Public/traditional | George Grant University of Mines and Technology | Tarkwa |
| Public/traditional | University of Health and Allied Sciences | Ho |
| Public/traditional | University of Media, Arts and Communication | Accra |
| Public/traditional | Ghana Communication Technology University | Accra |
| Public/traditional | Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration | Accra |
| Public technical | Accra Technical University | Accra |
| Public technical | Bolgatanga Technical University | Bolgatanga |
| Public technical | Cape Coast Technical University | Cape Coast |
| Public technical | Ho Technical University | Ho |
| Public technical | Sunyani Technical University | Sunyani |
| Public technical | Kumasi Technical University | Kumasi |
| Public technical | Koforidua Technical University | Koforidua |
| Public technical | Tamale Technical University | Tamale |
| Public technical | Takoradi Technical University | Takoradi |
| Public technical | Dr Hilla Limann Technical University | Wa |
| Chartered private | Academic City University | Accra |
| Chartered private | Accra Metropolitan University | Accra |
| Chartered private | African University of Communication and Business | Accra |
| Chartered private | Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture | Akropong |
| Chartered private | All Nations University | Koforidua |
| Chartered private | Ashesi University | Berekuso |
| Chartered private | Catholic University | Fiapre-Sunyani |
| Chartered private | Central University | Tema |
| Chartered private | Christian Service University | Kumasi |
| Chartered private | Ensign Global University | Kpong |
| Chartered private | Entrance University of Health Sciences | Spintex Road |
| Chartered private | Family Health University | Teshie-Accra |
| Chartered private | Garden City University | Kumasi |
| Chartered private | Heritage Christian University | Amasaman |
| Chartered private | KAAF University | Fetteh Kakraba/Darkuman |
| Chartered private | KNUTSFORD University | East Legon/Kumasi |
| Chartered private | Methodist University | Accra |
| Chartered private | NiBS University | South Legon |
| Chartered private | Pentecost University | Sowutuom |
| Chartered private | Presbyterian University | Abetifi |
| Chartered private | Thrivus University for Biomedical Science and Technology | Lashibi |
| Chartered private | Trinity Theological Seminary | East Legon |
| Chartered private | University of Gold Coast | Spintex |
| Chartered private | Valley View University | Oyibi |
See also: Full list of Accredited Universities in Ghana
Main campus is not the same as every campus
Some universities have multiple campuses, city centres, learning centres or specialised schools in different towns. Always confirm the campus where your particular programme is taught before signing a tenancy agreement or budgeting transport.
Use location as a total-cost question
A lower tuition fee can be offset by expensive housing or long daily travel. Compare the annual cost of tuition, accommodation, transport, meals, and programme-specific practical expenses rather than focusing only on the fee headline.
| Disclaimer: This table is a planning guide based on locations shown in current regulatory or institutional records checked on 28 August 2026. Campuses and programme locations can change. Contact us for updates or feedback on the list published. |
References
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. (n.d.). Acts establishing public universities with their mandates and/or niche areas. Retrieved August 28, 2026, from https://gtec.edu.gh/download/file/acts.pdf
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. (2026). Chartered Private Tertiary Institution directory. Retrieved August 28, 2026, from https://gtec.edu.gh/institutions/?category=Chartered+Private+Tertiary+Institution
