University of Professional Studies, Accra: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4921 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #174 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #7 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #2 of 33 | In Accra |
| #717 of 1,059 | For Tax Law |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 26,703
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- upsa.edu.gh
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)/West African Senior School Examination (WASSCE) of the West African Examinations Council with Passes in English Language (Core), Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science (Core) and any other three subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or better. |
| Academic Calendar | August to December; January to May |
| Enrollment | 26,703 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Professional Studies, Accra 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 Professional Studies, Accra has published 1,405 scientific papers with 14,939 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Business, Law, Economics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Mathematics, and Psychology.
University of Professional Studies, Accra majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 |
| 2013 | 28 | 25 |
| 2014 | 49 | 43 |
| 2015 | 29 | 79 |
| 2016 | 49 | 88 |
| 2017 | 55 | 176 |
| 2018 | 67 | 303 |
| 2019 | 97 | 474 |
| 2020 | 148 | 796 |
| 2021 | 190 | 1405 |
| 2022 | 194 | 2059 |
| 2023 | 240 | 3136 |
| 2024 | 154 | 3631 |
| 2025 | 91 | 3270 |
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 Professional Studies, Accra.
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 | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Certificate | Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Law, Logistics Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Real Estate, Transport Management |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Technology, Insurance, International Law, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Peace and Disarmament |
| Master of Philosophy | Accountancy, Communication Studies, Finance, Information Technology, Leadership, Media Studies |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Protective Services |
Notable alumni
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Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
- Enrolled in the University of Professional Studies, Accra
- Studied accounting
- Occupations
- consultantbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II is the sixteenth Asantehene, king of the Asante people and traditional ruler of the Asante Kingdom in Ghana. He was enstooled on 26 April 1999, succeeding his uncle Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, and is the custodian of the Golden Stool, the sacred symbol of Asante unity and authority.
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Stonebwoy
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
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Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra.
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Black Sherif
- Occupations
- singerrappermodel
- Biography
-
Mohammed Ismail Sherif, professionally known as Black Sherif and formerly Blacko, is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and fashion model. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released in May 2021. This was followed up with the "Second Sermon" in July 2021.
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Mildred Ashong
- Occupations
- singersongwriterrapper
- Biography
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Eazzy is the professional name of Mildred Ashong, a Ghanaian singer, rapper, and songwriter.
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Gasmilla
- Years
- 1984-.. (age 42)
- Occupations
- singerrapper
- Biography
-
Odartei Milla Lamptey popularly known as Gasmilla or International Fisherman, is a Ghanaian Hiplife artist. He is noted for his hit songs Aboodatoi and Telemo ft. Capasta and creating the Azonto Dance and Genre. He is an Afro-pop singer and a songwriter.
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Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere
- Enrolled in the University of Professional Studies, Accra
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration in accounting
- Occupations
- accountantpolitician
- Biography
-
Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the Seventh Parliament and the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Tano South Constituency in the Ahafo region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. He was the deputy minister of the Ahafo region.
University of Professional Studies, Accra faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Accounting and Finance | Accountancy, Banking, Finance |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Information Technology and Communication Studies | Communication Studies, Information Technology, Public Relations |
| Faculty : Management Studies | Business Administration, Management, Marketing |
| Institute : Professional Studies | Accountancy, Administration, Banking, Logistics Management, Management, Secretarial Studies |
| School : Graduate Studies | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Relations |
| School : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UPSA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Accreditation | Ghana Tertiary Education Commission |
| Motto | Scholarship with Professionalism |
| Colors | blue, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box LG 149 Legon, Greater Accra Ghana |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,782,000 |