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Education
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The Education system in Ghana is regarded as one of the best in the West African sub-region and therefore attracts students from all over Africa and the larger world.
There are public and private Universities in Ghana and each institution has its own selection criteria.
Academic Institutions:
- University of Ghana
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- University of Cape Coast
- University of Development Studies
- Central University
- Ashesi University
- Valley View University
- Ghana Telecom University
- Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration
- University of Mines and Technology
- University of Education, ed Winneba
Other institutions
- Ghana Institute of Journalism
- Ghana Institute of Languages
- Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
- Ghana Institute of Surveying and Mapping
- Institute of Local Government Studies
- Institute of Professional Studies
- African University College of Communications
- Catholic University College of Ghana
- Christian Service University College
- Methodist University College Ghana
- Islamic University College, order Ghana
There are other institutions that provide educational internships such as most public institutions, try the British Council, UN volunteer scheme, Action Aid volunteer scheme etc.
Funding:
The National Scholarship Secretariat provides financial support to Ghanaian students in Ghana and in foreign countries. Click here to visit the Scholarship Secretariat for further details.
For Foreigners and Ghanaian nationals abroad who want to study in Ghana, there are various institutions in host countries who can help with information on funding to study in Ghana; Erasmus Mundus is one prime example. Please refer to the following link: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/
The following are some Special Schools in Ghana.
School | Region | Location |
Akropong School for the Blind | Eastern | Akropong Akwapim |
Ashanti School for the Deaf | Ashanti | JAMASI |
Dzorwulu Special School | Greater Accra | Accra |
Gbeogo School for the Deaf | Upper East | Tongo |
Reyo Paddock Special School | Greater Accra | Accra |
Multikids Academy | Greater Accra | Accra |
New Horizon Special School | Greater Accra | Accra |
School for the Blind | Upper West | Wa |
School for the Blind | Brong Ahafo | Wenchi |
School for the Deaf | Eastern | Akwapim |
School for the Deaf | Northern | Tamale |
School for the Deaf | Upper West | Wa |
School for the Deaf | Central | Takoradi |
School for the Deaf | Western | Cape Coast |
School for the Deaf (Secondary-Technical) | Eastern | Akwapim Mampong |
Volta School for the Deaf | Volta | Hohoe |
For detailed information on the Special Schools, read more.