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University of Ghana
University of Ghana is a public university in Accra, Ghana, founded in 1948.
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Founded
- 1948
- Teaching language
- English
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The University of Ghana is a public research university in Legon, Accra. Founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, an affiliate of the University of London, it became an independent university in 1961 and is the oldest and largest university in Ghana.
It is organised into colleges of basic and applied sciences, health sciences, humanities, and education, with schools including the Business School, School of Law, School of Engineering Sciences, School of Public Health, and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. Campuses include Legon, Korle Bu (health sciences) and Accra City.
Teaching is in English. Admission is based on WASSCE results, and international students pay separate fees. Halls of residence are a central part of student life.
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What language are courses taught in at University of Ghana?
Courses at University of Ghana are taught in English.
When was University of Ghana founded?
University of Ghana was founded in 1948.
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