Central University College is a university in Ghana, and it suits students who want to study at an institution with a biblically based orientation and an African-focused mission. It is a private university according to its summary, even though its institution type is listed as public, so confirm the current legal status on the official website before applying.
The programme catalogue is not listed, so the main thing to confirm is what subjects are currently open to international applicants. The institution describes its aim as offering integrated and biblically based tertiary education with particular reference to the needs of the African continent.
Apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the current entry requirements, document list, and deadlines on its website. Because the programme list and international-entry rules are not given here, confirm the exact course availability, any English-language requirement, and whether your previous qualifications meet the standard for admission.
The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Ghana will still depend on where you live and how you travel, so you should budget separately for accommodation, food, transport, and study materials.
The instruction language is not stated, so confirm that on the official site before you apply. Also check visa requirements, document authentication, whether your chosen programme is open to international students, and how fees are paid from abroad.
Ghana has 30 universities, so Central University College sits in a fairly crowded higher-education market. Its main point of distinction is its biblically based tertiary education mission and its status as a private university, which may matter more to some applicants than size or a general academic profile.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
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The summary describes it as a private university, while the type field lists it as public; confirm the current status on the official website.
http://www.central.edu.gh/
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The Central University is a private university in Ghana, founded by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC). It was founded as a pastoral training institute by Mensah Otabil in 1988. In June 1991, it was known as the Central Bible College. It later became the Central Christian College in 1993 and eventually became the Central University College in 1998. In 2016, Central University College attained the status of a fully-fledged University thus now Central University. The stated aim of the university is to provide an "integrated and biblically-based tertiary education with particular reference to the needs of the African continent". It is currently the biggest private university in Ghana.
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Ghana · Public University
Ghana · Public University
Ghana · Public University
Ghana · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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