{"id":3122,"date":"2025-06-17T14:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=3122"},"modified":"2026-05-19T00:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T00:20:59","slug":"university-for-development-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/university-for-development-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"University for Development Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is Ghana’s leading university focused on solving real development challenges through community-based learning. Established in 1992, UDS is best known for its Third Trimester Field Practical Programme<\/b>, where students spend time in rural communities to apply classroom knowledge to practical problems. With multiple campuses across northern Ghana in Tamale, Navrongo, Wa, and Nyankpala, UDS continues to support grassroots research and development education.<\/p>\n

UDS offers programs across agriculture, medicine, education, and development studies, with strong emphasis on sustainable solutions for poverty reduction, food security, and improved healthcare access. If you’re comparing study options in Ghana, you may also want to explore how other health-focused institutions approach training, including the University of Health and Allied Sciences<\/a> for medical and allied-health pathways.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nUniversity for Development Studies (UDS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/th>\n1992<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/th>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/th>\nMultiple campuses in Northern Ghana (Main campus in Tamale)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/th>\nuds.edu.gh<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition and fees can change by academic year and program-specific requirements. Always verify the latest charges on the university’s official channels before you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (per year, GHS)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
BSc Agriculture Technology<\/td>\n3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSc Development Education<\/td>\n3,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctor of Medicine (MBChB)<\/td>\n7,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSc Nursing<\/td>\n4,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSc Food Security<\/td>\n5,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UDS is organized around degree pathways that connect classroom learning to community and fieldwork. Many programs are designed so graduates can pursue roles in development planning, healthcare service delivery, agricultural extension, and education.<\/p>\n