University for Development Studies: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4002 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #120 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #5 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #1 of 2 | In Tamale |
| #76 of 1,078 | For Agricultural Economics |
| Top50% | For 52 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 16%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- uds.edu.gh
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 16% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior Secondary School Certificate; State Registered Nurses Certificate; Higher National Diploma/Diploma holders; West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate; Mature Applicants and Entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - December; January-April; May-July) |
We've calculated the 16% acceptance rate for University for Development Studies 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
University for Development Studies has published 6,328 scientific papers with 68,543 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, and Law.
University for Development Studies majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | 9 | 5 |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 4 | 11 |
| 2003 | 5 | 18 |
| 2004 | 11 | 28 |
| 2005 | 14 | 77 |
| 2006 | 19 | 97 |
| 2007 | 17 | 147 |
| 2008 | 9 | 178 |
| 2009 | 36 | 218 |
| 2010 | 26 | 271 |
| 2011 | 47 | 306 |
| 2012 | 84 | 373 |
| 2013 | 141 | 518 |
| 2014 | 210 | 736 |
| 2015 | 244 | 924 |
| 2016 | 279 | 1132 |
| 2017 | 264 | 1481 |
| 2018 | 364 | 2168 |
| 2019 | 528 | 3397 |
| 2020 | 630 | 5772 |
| 2021 | 703 | 8355 |
| 2022 | 924 | 11090 |
| 2023 | 953 | 14188 |
| 2024 | 750 | 16115 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 318,50-688,50 per annum (GHS) |
|---|
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 for Development Studies.
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 | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Economics, Banking, Business and Commerce, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Finance, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Nutrition, Public Health, Rural Studies, Social Sciences |
| Master of Philosophy | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Biotechnology, Community Health, Development Studies, Education, Horticulture, Nutrition, Public Health |
| Doctorate | Administration, Agricultural Economics, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Social Sciences, Statistics |
Notable alumni
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Mukarama Abdulai
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Mukarama Abdulai is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Hasaacas Ladies F. C., the Black Maidens and the Ghana women's national team.
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Abdul Aziz Ayaba
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Abdul-Aziz Ayaba Musah is a Ghanaian politician and a member of parliament for the Mion constituency in the Northern Region. He was elected during the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections, becoming the first MP to win on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party with total votes count of 21552 (59.07%).
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Mariam Iddrisu
- Born in
-
Ghana - Occupations
- environmental health officerpolitician
- Biography
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Mariam Iddrisu is the Mayor of Sagnarigu Municipality in Ghana's Northern Region.
University for Development Studies faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agribusiness and Communication Sciences | Agricultural Business |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, Rural Planning |
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Engineering |
| Faculty : Education | Agricultural Education, Business Education, Development Studies, Mathematics Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Integrated Development Studies | Development Studies, Economics, History, Management, Political Sciences, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Mathematical Sciences | Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Statistics |
| Faculty : Planning and Land Management | Geography, Management, Real Estate, Rural Planning |
| Faculty : Renewable Natural Resources | Aquaculture, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Forestry, Natural Resources, Tourism, Wildlife |
| School : Allied Health Sciences | Community Health, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition |
| School : Business and Law | Business Administration, Law |
| School : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Waste Management |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | UDS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE); National Accreditation Board (NAB) |
| Motto | Knowledge for Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box TL 1350 Tamale Ghana |
|---|---|
| City population | 730,000 |