Ashesi University is a private, non-profit university at Berekuso near Accra, Ghana. It opened in 2002 with a first class of 30 students and now has about 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students.[1] It offers bachelor’s majors in business, computing, engineering, economics and law with public policy, plus an MBA and two master’s programmes.[2] We could not confirm a QS 2027 placement, and Times Higher Education shows no World University Rankings 2027 band for Ashesi.[3]
International students pay in US dollars: tuition of US$4,553 per term, plus US$803 for housing, US$20 for student council dues and US$160 for health insurance. The page does not state the academic year.[4] International applicants whose high-school teaching was not in English must submit proof of English proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS.[4]
Key facts
| Official name | Ashesi University[1] |
| Location | 1 University Avenue, Berekuso, Eastern Region, Ghana (mailing address PMB CT 3, Cantonments, Accra)[1] |
| Type | Private, non-profit, non-sectarian[5] |
| Opened | 2002 with a first class of 30 students; the founding foundation dates from 1999 and accreditation from 2001[1] |
| Founder | Patrick Awuah Jr.[5] |
| Students | About 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students, 50% of them women[1] |
| Undergraduate majors | Biological Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Law with Public Policy (LLB), Management Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering[2] |
| Graduate programmes | MBA; Intelligent Computing Systems; Mechatronic Engineering[2] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed (no placement found in the sources we read) |
| THE World University Rankings 2027 | No band shown on Ashesi’s THE profile; Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026: 401–600[3] |
| Tuition, international students (US$, per term, year not stated) | US$4,553 (undergraduate and graduate)[4] |
| Other charges, international students (per term) | Housing US$803 (undergraduate); student council dues US$20; health insurance US$160[4] |
| Language of teaching | English[4] |
| Official website | ashesi.edu.gh |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 9 November 2026.
About Ashesi University
Ashesi opened in 2002 with a first class of 30 students. Its address is 1 University Avenue in Berekuso; the mailing address is in Cantonments, Accra. The university is supported by the Ashesi University Foundation, a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, and says it has about 1,800 students.[1]
Wikipedia names Patrick Awuah Jr. as founder, gives 1999 as the year the foundation was founded, 2001 as the year of accreditation and 2002 as the start of teaching, and describes Ashesi as private, non-profit and non-sectarian. Since a 2018 charter it awards its own degrees.[5] See also the Ghana guide.
How is Ashesi University ranked?
We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 placement for Ashesi, so we give none. Times Higher Education’s profile of Ashesi shows no World University Rankings 2027 band. It does list Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 with an overall result of 401–600 and SDG results such as No Poverty (78th) and Gender Equality (101–200).[3]
Impact ratings measure contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and are not a ranking of overall research or teaching strength. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Ashesi University?
Ashesi lists ten undergraduate majors:[2]
- Engineering: Biological, Computer, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (BSc).
- Computing: Computer Science and Management Information Systems (BSc).
- Business and economics: Business Administration and Economics (BSc).
- Law: Law with Public Policy (LLB). Wikipedia says this programme launched in 2024.[5]
Graduate programmes are an MBA, a master’s in Intelligent Computing Systems and a master’s in Mechatronic Engineering.[2] The pages we read do not state programme lengths; Wikipedia describes the bachelor’s programmes as four years.[5] Undergraduate study has two intakes, in September and in January.[6]
How much does Ashesi University cost for international students?
Ashesi publishes costs in its admissions FAQ, in US dollars for international students. The page does not state the academic year, and amounts are labelled per term.[4]
| Cost item (international students) | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, per term | US$4,553 | US$4,553 |
| Housing, per term | US$803 | not listed |
| Student council dues | US$20 | US$20 |
| Health insurance | US$160 | US$160 |
The page does not say how many terms make up a year; ask the admissions office before you budget.[4][6] Ghanaian students are charged in cedis (GH₵53,498 tuition per term).[4]
Financial aid
Ashesi offers need-based scholarships and financial aid; applicants complete a financial aid form and state the amount they need. It does not offer merit-based undergraduate scholarships.[4]
How do you apply to Ashesi University?
Undergraduate applicants complete the application form online or on paper, submit exam results and high-school transcripts, and are assessed on a personal essay and extracurricular activities. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed. You may apply before you have your exam results and submit them later.[4]
Accepted results include the WASSCE (six subjects with at least C6 each, including Integrated Science, Core Mathematics and Core English), IGCSE/GCE (six O-Level passes plus three A-Level passes at grades A to D), the IB Diploma, an American or Canadian high-school diploma, the French Baccalaureate and other results approved by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.[4]
Graduate applications are online only. The MBA asks for a good first degree, at least three years’ work experience, an entrance exam and an interview.[4] Applications are submitted through Ashesi’s online application portal; payment details are given there, and fee waivers can be requested at admissions@ashesi.edu.gh.[4] We give no deadlines because they change every year; see the two-intake page.[6]
Which English level do you need?
Teaching is in English. International students for whom English was not a language of instruction in high school must submit evidence of English proficiency, “including but not limited to” TOEFL and IELTS. The page gives no minimum scores. Transcripts and documents in other languages must be translated and certified as copies of the originals.[4]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Ashesi tuition for international students?
Ashesi lists US$4,553 per term for international undergraduate and graduate tuition, plus housing (US$803, undergraduate), student council dues (US$20) and health insurance (US$160). The page gives no academic year.[4]
Is Ashesi University ranked?
We could not confirm a QS 2027 placement, and THE’s profile shows no World University Rankings 2027 band. It lists a Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 result of 401–600.[3]
Do international applicants need TOEFL or IELTS?
Only if English was not the language of instruction in high school. Then proof of English proficiency is required; TOEFL and IELTS are examples, not the only options.[4]
Does Ashesi offer scholarships?
Yes, need-based scholarships and financial aid. It does not offer merit-based undergraduate scholarships.[4]
Is Ashesi a public or private university?
It is private and non-profit.[5]
More about studying in Ghana
- Ghana: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Ghana
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- University for Development Studies
- University of Cape Coast
- University of Ghana
Sources
[1] Ashesi University: About (page without a date)
[2] Ashesi University: Academics (page without a date)
[3] Times Higher Education: Ashesi University profile (profile without a date; World University Rankings 2027 band not shown)
[4] Ashesi University: How to apply (admissions FAQ, cost of attendance) (page without a date; fee year not stated)
[5] Wikipedia: Ashesi University (type, founder, history and degrees)
[6] Ashesi University: Our two-intake cycle (page without a date)
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