University of Cape Coast: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2505 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #45 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #1 of 2 | In Cape Coast |
| #409 of 1,002 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 87 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- ucc.edu.gh
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education/advanced level or recognized foreign equivalent, or senior secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Cape Coast 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 of Cape Coast has published 10,179 scientific papers with 117,138 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Psychology.
University of Cape Coast majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 32 |
| 1993 | 15 | 29 |
| 1994 | 9 | 44 |
| 1995 | 6 | 39 |
| 1996 | 15 | 46 |
| 1997 | 18 | 36 |
| 1998 | 18 | 68 |
| 1999 | 30 | 62 |
| 2000 | 26 | 69 |
| 2001 | 15 | 87 |
| 2002 | 16 | 103 |
| 2003 | 16 | 137 |
| 2004 | 22 | 153 |
| 2005 | 18 | 182 |
| 2006 | 49 | 221 |
| 2007 | 32 | 185 |
| 2008 | 47 | 221 |
| 2009 | 73 | 304 |
| 2010 | 98 | 445 |
| 2011 | 134 | 558 |
| 2012 | 167 | 770 |
| 2013 | 242 | 1051 |
| 2014 | 271 | 1390 |
| 2015 | 373 | 1871 |
| 2016 | 378 | 2208 |
| 2017 | 492 | 2839 |
| 2018 | 515 | 3685 |
| 2019 | 665 | 5672 |
| 2020 | 988 | 9357 |
| 2021 | 1280 | 13900 |
| 2022 | 1370 | 18839 |
| 2023 | 1417 | 23888 |
| 2024 | 1167 | 26747 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Foreign Students, 600-1,500 per semester (USD) |
|---|
The University of Cape Coast has 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 University of Cape Coast.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| 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's Degree | Agriculture, Education, Fine Arts, Nursing, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Fine Arts, Higher Education, Management, Philosophy, Statistics |
| Master of Philosophy | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Aquaculture, Coastal Studies, Entomology, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Harvest Technology, Immunology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Wildlife |
| Doctorate | Agricultural Economics, Aquaculture, Coastal Studies, Entomology, Fishery, Mathematics, Physics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Wildlife |
University of Cape Coast alumni
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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Education in English studies and French studies
- Occupations
- politicianprofessor
- Biography
-
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang FGA is a Ghanaian academic and politician who currently serves as the eighth vice president of Ghana under President John Mahama since 7 January 2025. She previously served as Minister for Education from February 2013 to January 2017 under President Mahama's first administration. She is a professor of literature, and served as the first female Vice-Chancellor of a state university in Ghana when she took over as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. She served as the Chancellor of the Women's University in Africa in Zimbabwe until her resignation in August 2024.
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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerjournalistentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer. He is the member of parliament for the Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency. He previously served as the Minister of Information from November 2018 and later as the Minister for Works and Housing during the NPP tenure of office.
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Seth Terkper
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Seth Emmanuel Terkper is a Ghanaian chartered accountant and politician who served as the Minister for Finance and Economic Planning of Ghana from 2013 to 2017 under the John Mahama Government. He is currently serving as Economic Advisor to the president of the republic of Ghana.
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Kwesi Ahwoi
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 79)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Kwesi Ahwoi is a former Minister for the Interior of Ghana. In 2015, he became the first Ghanaian ambassador to Comoros, he also doubles as the ambassador of Ghana in 4 other countries; Lesotho, Mauritius, Seychelles and Swaziland.
University of Cape Coast faculties and divisions
| Centre : Continuing Education | Continuing Education |
|---|---|
| Centre : International Education | International and Comparative Education |
| Centre : Research on Improving Quality of Primary Education in Ghana | Educational Research, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, African Studies, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, English, French, History, Modern Languages, Music, Native Language, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Studies, Theatre |
| Faculty : Education | Continuing Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Social Sciences, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Development Studies, Economics, Family Studies, Geography (Human), Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Sociology, Tourism |
| Institute : Development Studies | Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Rural Planning, Social Studies, Town Planning |
| Institute : Education | Education |
| Institute : Educational Planning and Administration | Educational Administration, Educational Research |
| School : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Meat and Poultry, Soil Science |
| School : Allied Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Health Administration, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Optometry, Sports |
| School : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Entomology, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Molecular Biology, Wildlife |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| School : Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Food Science, Medicine, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Physiology, Psychology, Surgery |
| School : Nursing and Midwifery | Midwifery, Nursing |
| School : Physical Sciences | Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Insurance, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematics, Meteorology, Optometry, Physical Engineering, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | UCC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Board |
| Motto | Veritas Nobis Lumen |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Post Office Cape Coast Ghana |
|---|---|
| City population | 108,000 |