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Central University

country rank  12
world rank  8100

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University Overview

Established in 1997, Central University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tema (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Greater Accra. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Prampram, Mataheko. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ghana, Central University (CUC) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Ghanaian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Central University (CUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 26 years old Ghanaian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Ghanaian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym CUC
Founded 1997 Origins date back to 1988
Motto Faith, Integrity and Excellence
Colours Green, red and gold

University Location

Address PO Box 2305
Tema
Greater Accra
Ghana
Tel +233 (28) 9546164/5
Fax +233
Other locations Prampram, Mataheko

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Central University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Central University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 80-90%
Admission Office Miotso Campus, off the Accra-Aflao Road
Prampram
(28) 9546164/5

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Central University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 8,000-8,999
Academic Staff 300-399
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious Affiliation Christian-Evangelical Christian-Evangelical International Central Gospel Church

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Central University's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministry of Education of Ghana


Year of first Accreditation

1998


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Central University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • University of Cape Coast (UCC)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Council of Independent Universities (CIU Ghana)
  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure


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Online Courses

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023

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