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The University Guide

Ashesi University

PrivateBerekuso, Ghana₹0 L/yrEst. 2002Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Berekuso, Ghana
Accreditation Association of African Universities; Association of Commonwealth Universities; Council of Independent Universities; AMICAL Consortium
Entrance exams Direct Application

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (~10 majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Ashesi University is a private institution in Berekuso, Eastern Region, Ghana, founded in 2002. Ashesi University is distinctive as Ghana’s pioneering private liberal arts institution emphasizing ethical leadership, critical thinking, and innovation to cultivate pan-African l

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BSc, BA
  • Majors Available: ~10
  • Curriculum: Ashesi features a multidisciplinary liberal arts core curriculum that fosters critical thinking, ethical reasoning, creative problem-solving, and effective leadership, combined with specialized majors in fields like business, computer science, engineering, and liberal arts. This core is required for all undergraduates and spans writing, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and science courses over four years.
  • Distinctive Programs: Engineering programs; Master’s in Mechatronics with ETH Zurich; Pan-African leadership focus; student-led honor code
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: ~25:1

Campus and Location

Located in Berekuso, Ghana. Campus spans 100 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in Ghana
  • Those drawn to Engineering programs; Master’s in Mechatronics with ETH Zurich; Pan-African leadership focus; student-led honor code
  • Members of Association of African Universities; Association of Commonwealth Universities; Council of Independent Universities; AMICAL Consortium

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is ~16% (estimated), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Extensive student exchange programs with 20+ partner universities worldwide incl

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (~10 majors) UG GHS 4,378 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Direct Application

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (~10 majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional; English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) required for non-native speakers

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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