The University of Ghana (UG) is undeniably one of the first names that come to mind as far as tertiary education in Ghana is concerned. Being the first of the numerous universities to be established in Ghana, its contribution to the social and economic development of the nation is worth noting, considering the thousands of
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All you need to know about Legon City Campus
The University of Ghana is one of the prominent tertiary institutions in Ghana. The university is known for its academic performance, research initiatives and the fascinating lifestyle of its students. Established in 1948 the university is also the oldest tertiary institution in Ghana with approximately 38,000 students. The university has three campuses: Legon Main Campus,
University of Ghana admission portal
The University of Ghana’s admissions management has released the (UG) Legon Admission Form for the 2021/2022 Academic year online. Applicants who wish to take admission into the University of Ghana can do so through the University of Ghana admission portal, for the 2021/2022 academic year. Admissions for 2021/2022 will soon be closed but for
New University of Ghana hostels to be constructed
The University of Ghana is set to build new hostels for students following a crisis in accommodation that left thousands of freshers stranded. The University of Ghana hostels are few in proportion to the number of students admitted yearly. Addressing students at this year’s matriculation which took place on September 28, 2019, the Vice-Chancellor of
The state of the UG Diaspora Halls
Following the outstanding debt that the University of Ghana has occurred in relation to the Diaspora halls (Hilla Liman Hall, Alexander Kwapong Hall, Jean Nelson Hall, Elizabeth Frances Sey Hall), the SRC president, Sylvester Amoako has petitioned the government under the presidency of His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo to intervene on behalf of
Scholarships and grants for students in Ghana
Tertiary education in Ghana is not affordable for most Ghanaians but thankfully there are some scholarships that undergraduate and postgraduate students in Ghana can take advantage of. Most scholarships cover tuition only but there are a few that could even cover your hostel fees as well. We are going to take a look at some
A New Way To Book A Hostel Room
If you have ever schooled or are still schooling in any of the Universities or tertiary institutions in Ghana then you might have had that unique experience of living in a hostel. Hostels are fun, you cook your own food, clean you room, plan your day, you are practically living on your own and for some it is their first time living apart from their parents. There are many types of hostels, from very luxurious ones which may pass as hotels and to hostels with the basics, a bed in a room.