{"id":3116,"date":"2025-06-17T14:43:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:40:58","slug":"university-of-cape-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/university-of-cape-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Cape Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is Ghana’s leading institution for teacher education and professional development, established in 1962. Located on a scenic peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, UCC blends academic delivery with a campus environment that supports strong student engagement. The university started as a teacher training college and has since grown into a comprehensive institution with notable strengths in education, business, and marine-focused disciplines.<\/p>\n

UCC is known for practical, education-centered research and for addressing coastal and marine environmental challenges through applied studies and community collaboration. With a student population of 75,000+<\/strong>, it offers a vibrant academic setting supported by specialist laboratories, libraries, and teaching-related facilities. If you are also comparing options across Ghana, you may want to review other study destinations such as the University of Ghana<\/a> and Central University<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Cape Coast (UCC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1962<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nCape Coast, Central Region, Ghana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Campus<\/td>\nCoastal (about 1.5 square miles)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.ucc.edu.gh<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\n75,000+ (2024)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nAnnual Tuition (GHS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Education)<\/td>\n1,800 – 3,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Business)<\/td>\n2,200 – 3,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n3,000 – 6,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marine Science Programs<\/td>\n2,800 – 5,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD Programs<\/td>\n4,000 – 8,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/strong> Tuition ranges can vary by admission category, course requirements, and year of study. For the most accurate figures, confirm the latest published fees with UCC or through their official admissions materials.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n