University of Professional Studies, Accra: Statistics

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#6070 of 14,131 In the World
#225 of 1,104 In Africa
#11 of 67 In Ghana
#3 of 33 In Accra
#765 of 1,059 For Tax Law
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
60%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
upsa.edu.gh
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsSenior 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 CalendarAugust to December; January to May

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 981 scientific papers with 5,554 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Business, Law, Economics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Sociology, and Statistics.

Publications
981
Citations
5,554

University of Professional Studies, Accra majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
855 / 5,002
Political Science
730 / 4,343
Business
719 / 4,311
Law
698 / 4,274
Economics
589 / 3,218
Environmental Science
545 / 3,430
Computer Science
505 / 3,529
Mathematics
469 / 3,710
Sociology
469 / 2,971
Statistics
409 / 3,509
Psychology
404 / 3,200
Finance
377 / 1,686
Philosophy
374 / 2,365
Geography and Cartography
358 / 2,328
Biology
323 / 2,217
History
306 / 2,046
Archaeology
301 / 2,044
Management
299 / 1,558
Medicine
288 / 1,562
Social Psychology
287 / 2,455
Marketing
279 / 2,236
Machine Learning
279 / 2,697
Development Studies
273 / 1,511
Ecology
271 / 1,991
Engineering
267 / 1,837
Physics
245 / 1,750
Geology
219 / 1,480
Anthropology
204 / 1,590
Quantum and Particle physics
185 / 1,519
Communications and Public Relations
180 / 859
Linguistics
177 / 860
Paleontology
162 / 1,061
Art & Design
158 / 1,062
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
149 / 1,336
Accounting
136 / 574
Demography
121 / 479
Public Health
115 / 445
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
115 / 730
Investment Banking and Stock trading
102 / 453
Chemistry
100 / 437

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
2012 12 4
2013 17 9
2014 30 19
2015 26 43
2016 39 53
2017 45 81
2018 59 172
2019 78 289
2020 120 509
2021 156 921
2022 171 1382
2023 209 1945
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns Undergraduate, 1,265 per annum; postgraduate, 3,950 per annum. (GHS)

The University of Professional Studies, Accra has financial aid programs and 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 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, Finance, Marketing
Master's Degree Accountancy, Computer Science, Finance, Leadership, Management, Marketing

Notable alumni

  1. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II

    Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II
    Born in
    Ghana Flag Ghana
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Enrolled in the University of Professional Studies, Accra
    Studied accounting
    Occupations
    businesspersonconsultant
    Biography

    Osei Tutu II is the 16th Asantehene, enstooled on 26 April 1999. By name, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is in direct succession to the 17th-century founder of the Ashanti Empire, Otumfuo Osei Tutu I. He is also the Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana and the Sword Bearer of the United Grand Lodge of England.

  2. Stonebwoy

    Stonebwoy
    Born in
    Ghana Flag Ghana
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    musician
    Biography

    Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae musician.

  3. Black Sherif

    Black Sherif
    Born in
    Ghana Flag Ghana
    Years
    2002-.. (age 22)
    Occupations
    rappermusician
    Biography

    Mohammed Ismail Sherif, professionally known as Black Sherif, formerly Blacko, is a Ghanaian singer and rapper. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released that May. This was followed up with the "Second Sermon" in July.

  4. George Akuffo Dampare

    George Akuffo Dampare
    Born in
    Ghana Flag Ghana
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    police
    Biography

    George Akuffo Dampare is a Ghanaian chartered accountant and police officer. He was appointed as the acting Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service by President Nana Akufo-Addo on 21 July 2021 effective 1 August 2021, taking over from James Oppong-Boanuh who had been serving since October 2019.

  5. Mildred Ashong

    Mildred Ashong
    Born in
    Ghana Flag Ghana
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    singerrappersongwriter
    Biography

    Eazzy is the professional name of Mildred Ashong, a Ghanaian singer, rapper, and songwriter.

  6. Gasmilla

    Gasmilla
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    musician
    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.

  7. Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere

    Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere
    Born in
    Ghana Flag Ghana
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Enrolled in the University of Professional Studies, Accra
    Graduated with Master of Business Administration in accounting
    Occupations
    politicianaccountant
    Biography

    Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere is a Ghanaian politician and 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 is the deputy Minister of the newly created Ahafo region.

University of Professional Studies, Accra faculties and divisions

Faculty : Accounting and Finance Accountancy, Banking, Finance
Faculty : Information and Communication Studies Communication Studies, Information Technology, Public Relations
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Management Studies Business Administration, Management, Marketing
School : Graduate Studies Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Relations

General information

Alternative names UPSA
Founded 1965
Accreditation National Accreditation Board
Motto Scholarship with Professionalism
Colors blue, gold

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box LG 149
Legon, Greater Accra
Ghana
City population 2,388,000

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