University for Development Studies: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3077 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #81 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #4 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #1 of 2 | In Tamale |
| #76 of 1,115 | For Agricultural Economics |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 16%
- Enrollment
- 13,132
- 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) |
| Enrollment | 13,132 |
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 6,731 scientific papers with 81,434 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 85 | 373 |
| 2013 | 141 | 517 |
| 2014 | 211 | 736 |
| 2015 | 244 | 924 |
| 2016 | 280 | 1131 |
| 2017 | 264 | 1481 |
| 2018 | 365 | 2170 |
| 2019 | 529 | 3400 |
| 2020 | 632 | 5778 |
| 2021 | 704 | 8357 |
| 2022 | 926 | 11118 |
| 2023 | 957 | 14213 |
| 2024 | 760 | 16308 |
| 2025 | 498 | 16424 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Arabic, Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Education, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Family Studies, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Forestry, Health Administration, History, Horticulture, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Irrigation, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Midwifery, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Public Administration, Soil Science, Statistics |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Computer Science, Education, Mathematics, Statistics |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Management, Animal Husbandry, Banking, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Community Development, Community Health, Computer Science, Crop Production, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Health Administration, Horticulture, Human Resources, Leadership, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Public Administration, Public Health, Rural Studies, Social Sciences, Special Education, Statistics |
| Master of Philosophy | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer Science, Crop Production, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Harvest Technology, Health Administration, Health Education, Horticulture, Human Resources, Logistics Management, Management Systems, Mathematics, Nutrition, Physics, Preschool Education, Public Administration, Public Health, Soil Management, Statistics, Water Management |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Crop Production, Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Harvest Technology, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Human Resources, Irrigation, Logistics Management, Management Systems, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nutrition, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physics, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences, Soil Science, Statistics, Waste Management |
Notable alumni
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Mukarama Abdulai
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
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
-
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%). In 2024 general election in Ghana Abdul-Aziz Ayaba Musah lost his seat to Misbahu Mahama Adams
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Mariam Iddrisu
- Born in
-
Ghana - Occupations
- environmental health officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Mariam Iddrisu is the Mayor of Sagnarigu Municipality in Ghana's Northern Region.
University for Development Studies faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Crop Production, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Horticulture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, Rural Planning, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Bioscience | Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Fishery, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Microbiology |
| Faculty : Communication and Media Studies | Advertising and Publicity, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Government, History, Journalism, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Political Sciences, Public Relations, Sociology, Theatre |
| Faculty : Education | Agricultural Education, Arabic, Business Education, Child Care and Development, Health Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Special Education |
| Faculty : Industrial Arts and Technology | Design, Technology |
| Faculty : Natural Resources and Environment | Ecology, Environmental Management, Forestry, Hotel Management, Natural Resources, Tourism |
| Faculty : Physical Sciences | Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Development Studies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Sustainable Development Studies | Development Studies, Peace and Disarmament, Sustainable Development, Town Planning |
| School : Allied Health Sciences | Community Health, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Logistics Management, Marketing, Public Health |
| School : Dentistry | Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics |
| School : Economics | Economics |
| School : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Waste Management |
| School : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Clinical Psychology, Community Health, Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Surgery |
| School : Nursing and Midwifery | Middle Eastern Studies, Nursing |
| School : Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| School : Public Health | Epidemiology, Health Administration, Occupational Health, Public Health |
| School : Verterinary Sciences | Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UDS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) |
| Motto | Knowledge for Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box TL 1350 Tamale Ghana |
|---|---|
| City population | 730,000 |