University in Ghana
Berekuso, Ghana
University profile
Ashesi University at Berekuso, founded by Patrick Awuah with classes from 2002, is Ghana's leading private non profit university. Its mission is an Africa whose leaders make ethical decisions, taught through a liberal arts core plus professional majors in business, computing, engineering and law.
Undergraduate majors cover business administration, economics, computer science, management information systems, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering, mechatronics and law with public policy. Graduate routes include mechatronics with ETH Zurich, intelligent computing systems, the part time Ashesi MBA and a pre-Bar programme.
Ashesi selects on grades plus written essays and interviews, with September and January intakes. About half of students receive financial aid under the university's scholarship programme.
About half of Ashesi students receive financial aid, with a quarter paying nothing, funded by the university and partners. Each award has its own criteria.
Applicants demonstrate financial need and strong academic promise through the admissions process, essays and interviews.
Awards range from partial support to full scholarships for exceptional needy students. Apply through the admissions portal and consult the financial aid office for deadlines.
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View scholarships for Ashesi University →Ashesi admits WASSCE and equivalent holders through grades, written essays and interviews, with September and January intakes.
Strong credits in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three relevant electives, including Elective Mathematics and science electives for engineering and computing majors.
Shortlisted applicants write personal essays and attend interviews that test critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
A Level, IB and transfer applicants are considered on equivalent grades with the same essay and interview steps.
Masters applicants need a good first degree in a relevant field. The MBA runs part time over two years for working professionals.
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