Teaching, Learning, and Research
At the heart of the Ashesi education is a learning experience that develops critical thinking, creative problem solving, ethical reasoning, and effective leadership and communication skills. The University is also increasing its research footprint and engaging new partners in support of this effort.
Undergraduate Programmes
With a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and community engagement, Ashesi’s undergraduate programmes prepare you not just for a career, but for a life of purpose. Ashesi’s multidisciplinary core curriculum exposes all students to a diverse range of subjects designed to help you think critically and broadly, communicate effectively, and build strong leadership and teamwork skills.
Graduate Programmes
With a commitment to excellence and an understanding of the African context, Ashesi’s graduate programs help propel leaders looking to make a significant impact in their fields and communities.
Explore our roster of non-degree programmes, from high school students looking to gain new experiences to seasoned leaders and executives looking to reskill and upskill.
Our Learning Goals
Ashesi’s learning goals define the key skills and character that we nurture in all who come here, and they guide curricular and co-curricular engagement.
An Ashesi student is an ethical, responsible and engaged member of his/her community.
- Demonstrates concern for others
- Has the courage to be ethical and demand ethical behaviour from his/her peers
- Does the right thing when nobody is looking
An Ashesi student is able to apply critical thinking and quantitative reasoning to approach complex problems.
- Demonstrates skills in data analysis and modeling
- Sees things from multiple perspectives
- Has awareness of a broad range of concepts and ideas that have personal, local, and global significance
An Ashesi student is an excellent communicator in a variety of forms.
An Ashesi student is adept at leading and functioning in teams.
- Demonstrates confidence and humility
- Has good interpersonal skills and engages fully with members of a team
- Is organized and able to plan and follow through on complex projects
An Ashesi student takes intellectual risks and demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit.
An Ashesi student is inquisitive and confident, has breadth of knowledge, and has attained a high level of mastery in his/her chosen field.
- Probes deeply and continuously in a chosen field
- Keeps an open mind
- Shows confidence but never feels he/she knows it all
- Demonstrates awareness of global and multicultural issues
An Ashesi student is an effective and flexible user of technology.
An Ashesi student:
- Honors contracts and commitments and adheres to professional standards
- Is respectful of people, time, and resources
- Executes responsibilities with excellence
- Takes ownership of his/her own development and decisions
Ashesi’s honor system began in 2008. Through it, students nurture a culture of integrity, responsibility, and trust.
Learn more about our curricula, course progression, and requirements for degree completion.
Academic support and advising systems at Ashesi help students navigate their academic journey and requirements at Ashesi.
Ashesi faculty and students work together to explore new knowledge and innovation that will advance Africa and the world.
The Warren Library at Ashesi is primarily digital, with subscriptions to a broad range of resources supporting teaching, learning, and research.
The Academic Registry acts as the custodian for enrolment records and academic information at the university, providing services to both students and faculty.
The Provost is the University’s Chief Academic Officer and works to support faculty and other members of the community in discovery, creation, and development of teaching and scholarship, innovation and impact.