The University of Ghana proudly announces that it has retained its position as the best-ranked University in Ghana and the West African sub-region in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2026.
The University maintained its position at the global level, a placement that reaffirms UG’s status as the topmost institution in West Africa and a leading university on the continent, according to QS, the world’s leading university ranking authority.
This achievement follows a similar ranking in the 2025 edition. It reflects the progress made through the University’s strong commitment to and implementation of the five strategic priorities outlined in its 2024–2029 Strategic Plan.
Key indicators from the 2026 QS Rankings captured the tangible progress made under the University’s strategic priorities. An outstanding score of 96.8 in Employment Outcomes demonstrates the global competitiveness of the graduates from the University and provides clear evidence of the success of initiatives under the Transformative Student Experience.
Similarly, the strong performance in the International Research Network indicator, with a score of 80.8, highlights the University’s growing global collaborations and research visibility, anchored in its pursuit of Impactful Research. The University’s sustainability score signals how the University has embraced environmental responsibility and ethical governance, which underpin the pillar of Sustainable Resource Mobilisation and Stewardship.
This latest ranking is a confidence booster for the University to continue to deepen investments in faculty and staff development, teaching and learning infrastructure and global engagement strategies as part of its broader efforts to enhance the academic environment, strengthen its international profile and achieve its vision.
In addition to the QS ranking, the University of Ghana recently earned distinction in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, placing first in Ghana, second in West Africa, and achieving an excellent global position. It must be noted that the two ranking systems, QS and THE, are distinct and use different methodologies to assess universities.
Management of the University commends the entire university community for these strides, which demonstrate UG’s pursuit of academic distinction, research that drives impact and meaningful global engagement. These accomplishments advance the transformation of higher education in Ghana and the broader West African region and contribute to the sustainable development of Africa.
Source: University of Ghana
