The University of Ghana (UG) has secured accreditation and commenced operations at satellite campuses in Takoradi and Kumasi, as announced by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Amfo.
Admissions to these campuses are currently in progress, aiming to expand UG’s brand and standards in the Ashanti and Western regions while providing additional opportunities for undergraduate student admissions.
Professor Amfo shared this update during the second session of the School of Graduate Studies’ graduation ceremonies in Accra, part of the 15 congregation ceremonies this week, celebrating the graduation of 15,549 students.
“The take-off of the new campuses will further consolidate the UG brand and standards in the Ashanti and Western regions and will also open up more places for the admission of undergraduate students,” she said.
Among them are 120 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 3,389 Master’s, 10,504 undergraduate, and 611 non-degree level students.
In addressing student accommodation challenges, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the introduction of an Open Randomised Bed Allocation System, ensuring fairness and transparency in bed allocation.
This system, implemented successfully in October 2023, will continue for future bed space allocations.
The university is actively working to increase accommodation stock, engaging private partners and overseeing the construction of various hostels, including the nearing completion of the Diamond Jubilee Hostel.
Prof. Amfo emphasized the commitment to prioritizing fresh undergraduate students in traditional halls, and she provided insights into the university’s achievements in undergraduate admissions, with a current total enrollment of 63,820 for the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year.
The Chancellor of the University, Mary Chinery-Hesse, congratulated the graduates for their hard work, and the Valedictorian, Charles Nutrokpor, praised the teamwork and support among graduates that led to their academic success.
The guest speaker, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Senior Partner of KPMG in Ghana, encouraged the graduates to be agents of positive change, emphasizing the importance of integrity and the role of faith in their lives.