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February 18, 2026
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UG emerges highest-ranked university in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa
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Key Points
- The University of Ghana (UG) has been ranked as the highest university in Ghana and West Africa by the inaugural QS World University Rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa 2026.
- UG also secured the 8th position overall in Sub-Saharan Africa, achieving a strong score of 74.8.
- The university demonstrated exceptional performance in Academic Reputation (90.6), International Research Network (88.3), and Sustainability (86.6).
- The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, celebrated the collective success but acknowledged the need for continuous improvement, particularly in the student–faculty ratio.
- Prof. Amfo called for increased government investment and financial clearance to recruit more faculty, aiming to improve research output and ease workload.
Why This Matters
This ranking significantly boosts Ghana's international standing in higher education, potentially attracting more foreign students and research collaborations. It also highlights critical areas, such as faculty-student ratio and research investment, where government policy and funding can directly impact the quality and global competitiveness of Ghanaian universities.
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