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A Living, Breathing Campus
Our campus, which blends modern architecture with traditional Ghanaian design, offers a beautiful and inspiring setting.
Our Purpose
The vision of Ashesi University is a flourishing Africa whose leaders make ethical decisions in the best interests of their communities and an Africa where innovation drives economic, cultural, and social growth. We educate leaders who will make this vision a reality and collaborate with other institutions to multiply this work.
The Ashesi Education
At the heart of the Ashesi Education is a multidisciplinary core curriculum that develops critical thinking, creative problem solving, ethical reasoning, and effective communication skills. The combination of the core curriculum and a rigorous preparation in a major field of study prepares students to thrive and to lead in a rapidly changing world.
People at Ashesi are driven, innovative, and committed to creating positive change in Africa through a transformative educational experience. They embody a spirit of leadership, integrity, and community engagement.
Undergraduate
Think ethically, reason analytically, explore new ideas, and create solutions.
Graduate
Dig deeper, strengthen your leadership abilities, and advance your field and career.
Before & Beyond
Transformative programmes, whether you’re a high schooler or a seasoned executive.
Life on Campus
Ashesi’s campus is an inspiring base for young Africans from diverse backgrounds to live, socialise, collaborate and study together.
By the Numbers
#2
ranked in Ghana on Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Top 10
in Africa in Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings
94%
of grads start careers within 6 months of beginning their search
1,500
undergraduate and graduate students, 50% of whom are women
50%
of students receive financial aid, and 25% pay nothing to attend
320,000
students impacted by Ashesi-led Education Collaborative
Committed to Collaboration
The Education Collaborative
To achieve systemic improvement in African higher education, collaboration is essential. That’s why we founded the Education Collaborative, which is uniting African universities to enhance each other’s efforts.