University of Professional Studies, Accra: Statistics

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Acceptance rate

60%

Enrollment

26,703

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsSenior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)/West African Senior School Examination (WASSCE) of the West African Examinations Council with Passes in English Language (Core), Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science (Core) and any other three subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or better.
Academic CalendarAugust to December; January to May
Enrollment26,703

We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Professional Studies, Accra based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Professional Studies, Accra.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

University of Professional Studies, Accra faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Professional Studies, Accra.

Faculty : Accounting and Finance

Accountancy Banking Finance

Faculty : Information Technology and Communication Studies

Communication Studies Information Technology Public Relations

Faculty : Management Studies

Business Administration Management Marketing

Institute : Professional Studies

Accountancy Administration Banking Logistics Management Management Secretarial Studies

School : Graduate Studies

Accountancy Banking Business Administration Finance Management Marketing Public Relations

School : Law

Law

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Professional Studies, Accra.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No No No
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes No

Certificate

Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree

Accountancy Banking Business Administration Communication Studies Computer Science Economics Finance Law Logistics Management Marketing Public Relations Real Estate Transport Management

Master's Degree

Accountancy Business Administration Commercial Law Communication Studies Computer Science Entrepreneurship Finance Information Technology Insurance International Law Law Leadership Management Marketing Peace and Disarmament

Master of Philosophy

Accountancy Communication Studies Finance Information Technology Leadership Media Studies

Doctorate

Accountancy Finance Information Technology Management Marketing Protective Services

Research profile

University of Professional Studies, Accra has published 1,405 scientific papers with 14,939 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Business, Law, Economics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Mathematics, and Psychology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,200 / 13,277
Political Science
990 / 11,404
Business
977 / 11,969
Law
925 / 11,128
Economics
801 / 8,882
Environmental Science
694 / 8,558
Computer Science
670 / 8,837
Sociology
634 / 7,784
Mathematics
615 / 9,154
Psychology
542 / 8,091
Philosophy
518 / 6,450
Statistics
505 / 8,450
Finance
496 / 5,505
Geography and Cartography
453 / 5,751
Biology
410 / 5,625
Management
401 / 4,971
Medicine
399 / 4,004
Engineering
394 / 3,964
Marketing
385 / 5,803
Development Studies
378 / 4,074
History
368 / 4,817
Social Psychology
365 / 6,310
Archaeology
362 / 4,812
Ecology
355 / 4,489
Physics
351 / 4,135
Machine Learning
344 / 6,151
Quantum and Particle physics
269 / 3,431
Geology
268 / 4,038
Anthropology
258 / 4,337
Linguistics
247 / 2,367
Communications and Public Relations
241 / 2,452
Art & Design
205 / 2,435
Paleontology
200 / 2,987
Econometrics
189 / 3,104
Accounting
187 / 2,081
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
166 / 1,808
Demography
160 / 1,198
Public Health
153 / 1,144
Pathology
143 / 1,147
Chemistry
131 / 1,189

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

6 Notable alumni

Stonebwoy

1. Stonebwoy

1988-. (aged 38)
musician
Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra.
Black Sherif

2. Black Sherif

2002-. (aged 24)
singer rapper model
Mohammed Ismail Sherif, professionally known as Black Sherif and formerly Blacko, is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and fashion model. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released in May 2021. This was followed up with the "Second Sermon" in July 2021.
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Mildred Ashong

3. Mildred Ashong

1986-. (aged 40)
singer songwriter rapper
Eazzy is the professional name of Mildred Ashong, a Ghanaian singer, rapper, and songwriter.
Gasmilla

4. Gasmilla

1984-. (aged 42)
singer rapper
Odartei Milla Lamptey popularly known as Gasmilla or International Fisherman, is a Ghanaian Hiplife artist. He is noted for his hit songs Aboodatoi and Telemo ft. Capasta and creating the Azonto Dance and Genre. He is an Afro-pop singer and a songwriter.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UPSA
Founded 1965
Motto Scholarship with Professionalism
Colors blue, gold
Academic calendar August to December; January to May
Address P.O. Box LG 149 Legon, Greater Accra Ghana
City Population 1,782,000
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