Number of public and private university staff in Ghana 2019, by academic title

In 2019, there were more academic staff with lecturer titles in universities and colleges in Ghana. That year, nearly 6,000 lecturers worked in such institutions. Moreover, the number of senior lecturers reached around 3,000, while tutors added up to approximately 1,500. The majority of the academic faculty staff were employed on a full-time basis and in private tertiary institutions.

Increasing number of tertiary students

As of 2020, over 540,000 students were enrolled in tertiary institutions in Ghana. The number has generally followed an increasing pattern since 2005. In that year, only about 120,000 people were registered in tertiary education. Furthermore, in 2020, foreign students in Ghana amounted to slightly over 5,700, the majority of which came from other parts of Africa.

Academic disciplines and modes of study

The most common fields of study in public and private universities and colleges in Ghana are business and social sciences. In 2019, around 27,900 students were enrolled in business programs, while 16,400 students pursued courses in social sciences. Furthermore, most tertiary students in Ghana were enrolled in regular programs rather than distance learning and sandwich modes.