Central University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6288 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #250 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #12 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #1 of 2 | In Tema |
| #2467 of 3,540 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- central.edu.gh
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior secondary school certificate, advanced level |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for Central University 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.
Research profile
Central University has published 642 scientific papers with 7,180 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Business, Economics, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, and Sociology.
Central University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 | 18 |
| 2013 | 18 | 25 |
| 2014 | 21 | 32 |
| 2015 | 20 | 55 |
| 2016 | 48 | 79 |
| 2017 | 32 | 138 |
| 2018 | 47 | 216 |
| 2019 | 70 | 324 |
| 2020 | 80 | 636 |
| 2021 | 80 | 961 |
| 2022 | 76 | 1167 |
| 2023 | 80 | 1642 |
| 2024 | 43 | 1716 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Central University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (GHS) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistantship | 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology | 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy | 16,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Public Health | 12,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | 10,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | 10,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management | 10,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Marketing | 10,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Accounting | 10,000 |
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Central University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Central University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Banking, Christian Religious Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Finance, Human Resources, Judaic Religious Studies, Management, Marketing, Religious Studies, Theology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Religious Studies, Theology |
| Master of Philosophy | Religious Studies |
Notable alumni
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Yvonne Nelson
- Occupations
- film directorfilm produceractorbeauty pageant contestantwriter
- Biography
-
Yvonne Nelson is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, author, entrepreneur and a former Miss Ghana Contestant. She has starred in several movies, including House of Gold (2013), Any Other Monday, In April, and Swings, and appeared in the limelight of the movie industry with a role she played in the "Princess Tyra" and "Playboy" movies. She has over 7.5 million followers on Instagram currently. With her surname as "Nelson", she is most likely to have a Tabom (Afro Brazilian) lineage.
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Felix Nartey
- Born in
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Ghana - Enrolled in Central University
- Graduated with undergraduate degree in finance
- Occupations
- entrepreneurbanker
- Biography
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Felix Nartey is a Ghanaian social entrepreneur and advocate. He was named the Wikimedian of the Year in 2017 by Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales at Wikimania. He is co-founder of Open Foundation West Africa and Creative Commons Ghana, where he is also the chapter lead.
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Mike Hammah
- Enrolled in Central University
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration in finance
- Occupations
- architectpolitician
- Biography
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Mike Allen Hammah is a politician and a former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana. He had been the Minister for Transport until January 4, 2011, when he was moved after a cabinet reshuffle by President Mills. He was also the Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency in the Central Region of Ghana.
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Suleman Adamu Sanid
- Enrolled in Central University
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration in business administration
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Suleman Adamu Sanid is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Ahafo Ano North Constituency in the Ashanti Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.
Central University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Development Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, French, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| School : Applied Sciences | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Medical Auxiliaries, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Banking, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
| School : Theology and Missions | Bible, Christian Religious Studies, Family Studies, Hebrew, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | CUC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Board |
| Motto | Faith, Integrity and Excellence |
| Colors | green, red, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 2305, Tema Accra, Greater Accra Ghana |
|---|---|
| City population | 162,000 |