There are many universities in Ghana. Below is a list of all accredited public universities, private universities and university colleges in Ghana
Currently, there are six public universities in Ghana.
  • University of Ghana, Legon
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
  • University of Education , Winneba
  • University of Cape Coast , Cape Coast
  • University for Development Studies, Tamale
  • University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
 Some institutions awarding degrees which looks like public universities  include
  • Ghana Institute of Languages (GIL).
  • Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
  • University of Professional Studies UPS, Legon.
Private Universities
Currently, Valley View University in Oyibi, Dodowa is the only one private University in Ghana. The other universities are referred to as University College by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana.
University Colleges
University colleges are private higher learning institutions which offer degree programs and are affiliated to a University
Below is a list of Private University Colleges Affiliated to the University of Ghana;
  • Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre, Sunyani
  • Christian Service University College, Kumasi
  • Methodist University College Ghana, Dansoman, Accra
  • Pentecost University College, Sowutuom, Accra
  • African University College of Communications, Accra
  • Presbyterian University College*, Abetifi-Kwahu
  • Wisconsin International University College, Accra (NB – Also affiliated to the University of Cape Coast)
  • Islamic University College, Ghana, East Legon

Below are the Private University Colleges Affiliated to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (K.N.U.S.T)
The Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra and  the All Nations University, Koforidua are the only private universities affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology.

Below is a list of Private University Colleges Affiliated to University of Cape Coast
  • Central University College, Mataheko, Accra
  • Ashesi University College, Labone, Accra
  • Meridian (Insaaniyya) University College*
  • Baptist University College*, Abuakwa, Kumasi
  • EP University, Ho
  • Garden City University College*, Kumasi
  • Maranatha University College, Accra
  • Pan African Christian University College

Below is a list of Private University Colleges Affiliated to Karunya Institute of Technology & Science, India
  • Ghana Christian University College
  • All Nations University, Koforidua
Others
Ghana Telecom University College, Tesano, Accra
Anglican University College of Technology, Accra
Premier Institute of Law Enforcement Management and Administration
Data Link University College, Tema
Knutsford (University)College, East Legon, Accra.
University College of Management Studies, Accra
For a comprehensive update on Accredited Universities and Colleges in Ghana, visit the official website of the National Accreditation here ==> http://www.nab.gov.gh