This semester, Ashesi welcomed 406 undergraduate students into the university community. The undergraduate Class of 2028 was selected from a pool of 2,618 applicants, a 17% increase from last year.

With nearly 40% of applications coming from outside Ghana, members of the Class of 2028 represent 23 countries across Africa, Europe, and North America, with 19% being non-Ghanaian students and 7% from displaced communities. The class was also selected from an impressive 171 high schools, making it one of the University’s most diverse yet.

“We continue to see Ashesi becoming a top destination for students,” said Araba Botchway, director of admissions and financial aid. “81% of students we made offers to accepted to join, making for a strong yield for this class.” 

The Class of 2028 benefits from an expansion in Ashesi’s undergraduate programmes, with new majors in Economics, Mechatronic Engineering, and Law with Public Policy enrolling their pioneer set of first-year students. Nearly half (47%) of the undergraduate cohort are women, with women also making up 41% of students across all four Engineering majors.

Ashesi also continues to deepen efforts to provide access opportunities to students who benefit most from such support. Some 25% of students in the Class of 2028 are paying zero in attendance costs, with scholarships covering tuition, housing, meals, and stipends. Overall, 43% of the class received various forms of financial support, removing barriers for students and families that presented financial constraints.