Central University College

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Central University, formerly Central University College, is a leading private Christian university in Ghana, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and ethical leadership. It is particularly strong in Business Administration, Communication Studies, Law, and Applied Sciences, offering a curriculum that integrates professional skills with strong moral values. For international students, the university provides a welcoming environment with an active International Students Office dedicated to assisting with admissions, immigration, accommodation, and cultural integration. All programs are taught in English, and students benefit from a diverse campus community and various support services. Its distinctive characteristic is a strong emphasis on Christian values and holistic education integrated into its curriculum and campus life.

Background

The Central University is a private university in Ghana, founded by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC). It was founded as a pastoral training institute by Mensah Otabil in 1988. In June 1991, it was known as the Central Bible College. It later became the Central Christian College in 1993 and eventually became the Central University College in 1998. In 2016, Central University College attained the status of a fully-fledged University thus now Central University. The stated aim of the university is to provide an "integrated and biblically-based tertiary education with particular reference to the needs of the African continent". It is currently the biggest private university in Ghana.

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