University in Ghana
Kenyase, Kumasi, Ghana
University profile
Garden City University (GCU) is a private university at Kenyasi, Kumasi, about 2 km off the Airport Roundabout-Antoa Road. It began in 2001 as the College of Information Technology and Management Systems (CITMAS) and was accredited as Garden City University by the National Accreditation Board in July 2005 to run degree and diploma programmes. Its motto is "Developing the Next Generation of Innovators".
The mission is to provide a centre of excellence in teaching, learning and research by blending business, information technology, education, social sciences and health sciences. Its stated values are excellence, innovation and community.
Academic work is organised in the School of Business and Applied Sciences (departments of Business Studies, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Environmental Science), the School of Health and Allied Sciences (departments of Physician Assistantship Studies, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Nursing and Midwifery), the School of Graduate Studies and Research, and the Centre for Open Distance and eLearning (CODeL).
Undergraduate programmes include BSc Physician Assistantship Studies, Medical Laboratory Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Dental Therapy, Economics and Statistics, Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology and Environmental Science, plus a Bachelor of Business Administration with options in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Diploma programmes are offered under the business school. Postgraduate offerings include MSc Midwifery, MSc Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, MSc Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Master of Public Health and MPhil Nursing.
Facilities include campus Wi-Fi, libraries, simulation rooms, a dental clinic and halls of residence. Nursing and midwifery skills labs were inaugurated in May 2026, and a 150-bed teaching hospital is under construction. A counselling centre supports student wellbeing. Freshmen are accommodated in the university's halls of residence, a policy adopted to improve security, particularly for international students.
International applicants are admitted at any time of year to the January or August intake, with all admissions to Level 100.
Garden City supports needy and brilliant students through scholarships and bursaries. Each scheme has its own criteria and application window.
Applicants are generally expected to be enrolled full time, demonstrate financial need or strong academic performance, and provide supporting documents.
These schemes support tuition and living costs for needy students. Consult student affairs notices and the admissions pages for the current call, deadlines and documents.
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View scholarships for Garden City University →Credit passes (A1 to C6 in WASSCE, A to D in SSSCE) in six subjects: three core subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science) and three electives, with an aggregate of 24 (SSSCE) or 36 (WASSCE) or better. BSc Computer Science additionally requires a credit in Elective Mathematics. Some programmes list further subject requirements.
Five Ordinary Level credits including English and Mathematics, or plus at least three A Level passes. HND holders with relevant specialisation are eligible for top-up programmes. Holders of RSA, SRN, RGN, RGM, A Level or equivalent qualifications plus basic WASSCE/SSSCE/O Level are placed at Level 200 or 300 for two or three year top-up programmes. Diploma (Nursing/Midwifery), SRN, RGN and RM holders are eligible for top-up programmes. Candidates with Home Science, General Science, General Arts or General Agriculture backgrounds are eligible for BSc Nursing/Midwifery.
Applicants must be at least 25 years old, hold passes in English and Mathematics at SSSCE/WASSCE, have at least two years of work experience and pass the GCU Mature Student Entrance Examination.
BSc Physician Assistantship Studies applicants must hold WASSCE/SSSCE (Science option) with the required credits and attend an interview.
Accepted qualifications include WASSCE/SSSCE, French Baccalaureate, American High School grade, International Baccalaureate, IGCSE and GCE O and A Levels, and equivalents. Degree applicants need credits (A1 to C6 in WASSCE, A to D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Agricultural Science/Biology plus programme requirements. IGCSE/IB applicants need grades A*/A to C in English, Mathematics and Biology at O Level/Standard Level plus three Higher Level (A to C), A Level (A to D) or IB grades in the specified subjects. Certificates other than WASSCE/SSSCE are forwarded to the National Accreditation Board for equivalence. All admissions are to Level 100. International students may apply at any time for the January or August intake; enquiries go to [email protected].
MSc Entrepreneurship and Sustainability: relevant bachelor's degree (Second Class Lower or better) and interview. Master of Public Health: relevant first degree (Second Class Lower or above), two years' work experience and interview. MPhil Nursing: nursing-related first degree (Second Class Lower or above), valid NMC licence, two years' work experience and interview.
Applications are made online at gcu.edu.gh/gcucadmission/application.
Kenyasi (Kenyase), Kumasi is the main campus, about 2 km off the Airport Roundabout-Antoa Road. Teaching for the business and applied sciences and health and allied sciences schools takes place here.
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