University of Cape Coast: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2583 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #47 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #1 of 2 | In Cape Coast |
| #419 of 1,022 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 66 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 7,519 scientific papers with 62,518 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 Economics.
University of Cape Coast majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 15 |
| 1992 | 12 | 29 |
| 1993 | 15 | 26 |
| 1994 | 9 | 40 |
| 1995 | 6 | 33 |
| 1996 | 13 | 44 |
| 1997 | 18 | 29 |
| 1998 | 17 | 66 |
| 1999 | 28 | 55 |
| 2000 | 26 | 63 |
| 2001 | 13 | 74 |
| 2002 | 14 | 75 |
| 2003 | 14 | 84 |
| 2004 | 17 | 119 |
| 2005 | 16 | 146 |
| 2006 | 45 | 170 |
| 2007 | 27 | 173 |
| 2008 | 38 | 182 |
| 2009 | 42 | 240 |
| 2010 | 71 | 357 |
| 2011 | 96 | 458 |
| 2012 | 130 | 591 |
| 2013 | 187 | 805 |
| 2014 | 216 | 1015 |
| 2015 | 315 | 1429 |
| 2016 | 320 | 1632 |
| 2017 | 398 | 1943 |
| 2018 | 414 | 2620 |
| 2019 | 525 | 3780 |
| 2020 | 791 | 5974 |
| 2021 | 1122 | 9303 |
| 2022 | 1175 | 13218 |
| 2023 | 1200 | 15935 |
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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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- journalistlawyerpoliticianentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer. He is the member of parliament for the Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency. Having served as the Minister of Information since November 2018. He was recently appointed as the Minister of Works and Housing during the recent ministerial reshuffle on Wednesday, February 14.
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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Education in French studies and English studies
- Occupations
- professorpolitician
- Biography
-
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a Ghanaian academic and politician who served as Minister for Education from February 2013 to January 2017. She is a full professor of literature. She served as the first female Vice-Chancellor of a state university in Ghana when she took over as Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast. She currently serves as the Chancellor of the Women's University in Africa.
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Seth Terkper
- Occupations
- international forum participantpolitician
- Biography
-
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.
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Kwesi Ahwoi
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 78)
- 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 | 170,000 |