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Former name | Academic City University College (2018–2024) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Educating Future Ready Leaders, Redefining Tertiary Education |
| Type | Private STEAM Institution |
| Established | 2009 2018 (Operations launched as Academic City University College) |
| President | Fred McBagonluri |
| Provost | Fred McBagonluri |
| Founder | Dev Varyani |
| Students | 857 |
| Location | , , 5°41′20.3″N 0°12′31.5″W / 5.688972°N 0.208750°W |
| Campus | |
| Former affiliations | Sikkim Manipal University University of Mines and Technology University of Cape Coast |
| Colors | Red, dark grey, and white |
| Nickname | ACity (ACitizens) |
| Website | acity |
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Academic City University is a private higher education institution located in Haatso, a suburb of Accra, Ghana.[1][2] Established in 2009, the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
History
[edit]Academic City University was founded in 2009 by Dev Varyani and initially operated on Ring Road, Accra, under an affiliation agreement with Sikkim Manipal University.[3][4] In 2018, the institution relocated to a campus in Haatso and was renamed Academic City University College.[3][5]
Prior to receiving independent degree-awarding autonomy, the university's academic programs operated under mentorship agreements with public institutions: the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) mentored its engineering and computational programs, while the University of Cape Coast (UCC) mentored its business administration programs.
On 19 December 2024, the institution was granted a Presidential Charter by President Nana Akufo-Addo, converting it into an autonomous degree-awarding university under its current name.[6][7][8]
Governance
[edit]The university's executive leadership includes Dev Varyani as chairman and Founder,[9] and Prof. Fred McBagonluri as president and Provost.[10] Academic affairs and institutional advancement are overseen by Vice Presidents Dr. Sena Agbodjah and Dr. Lucy Agyepong, respectively.[11]
Academics
[edit]Academic City University offers degree programs across business, engineering, computational sciences, and communication arts.[2][12]
Faculty of Business Administration & Communication Arts
[edit]- BBA in Accounting
- BBA in Banking & Finance
- BBA in Entrepreneurship
- BBA in Human Resource Management
- BBA in Marketing
- BA in Advertising & Public Relations
- BA in Film & Digital Technologies
- BA in Journalism & Mass Communication
Faculty of Computational Sciences & Informatics
[edit]- BSc in Artificial Intelligence
- BSc in Computer Science
- BSc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
- BSc in Information Technology
Faculty of Engineering
[edit]- BSc in Biomedical Engineering
- BSc in Computer Engineering
- BSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- BSc in Electric Vehicle Engineering
- BSc in Electronics & Communication Engineering
- BSc in Industrial & Systems Engineering
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering
- BSc in Nuclear Engineering
- BSc in Robotics Engineering
- BSc in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Engineering
Postgraduate Programmes
[edit]- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Data Science & Analytics
- MSc Material Sciences & Engineering
- MSc Robotics Engineering
- MSc Management
- MPhil Robotics Engineering
- MPhil Material Sciences & Engineering
- STEM-MBA
Campus and Student Life
[edit]The university's campus in Haatso includes lecture halls, residence halls, sports facilities, computing laboratories, and student makerspaces designed for practical application.[13][14] The student body includes international students from over 20 countries.[15]
Gallery
[edit]
Main campus building illuminated at dusk
Exterior view of the Engineering Workshop
Makelab facility seating and common area
3D printing equipment inside the Makelab
Media and creative laboratory studio
Recreation Center high-ceiling atrium space
Campus health clinic exterior
Health clinic examination and recovery room
Courtyard between student residence halls
Aerial view of the student hostel building
Main library stack aisles
Research and Public Policy
[edit]During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of engineers and students led by Prof. Fred McBagonluri designed low-cost mechanical ventilator prototypes (designated as the Stellar Ventilator model) using local materials to support local medical infrastructure.[16][17]
University faculty and leadership have also contributed to national policy discussions in Ghana, including issuing a joint white paper on digital accountability and cybersecurity countermeasures,[18] as well as publishing research proposals on coordinated responses to illegal small-scale mining (galamsey).[19]
Institutional Rankings
[edit]In 2023, Academic City University was included in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, placing 15th overall in the region and 2nd among participating universities in Ghana.[20][21][22]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Academic City University ACity Ghana 2026 Rankings, Courses, Tuition & Admissions". uniRank.
- 1 2 "About Academic City University". Academic City University.
- 1 2 "Our History". Academic City University.
- ↑ "Introduction to Academic City University College Ghana". Acity Journal.
- ↑ "Academic City University College Officially Commissioned". News Ghana.
- ↑ "Academic City is chartered: Redefining tertiary education in Africa takes full force". MyJoyOnline.
- ↑ "Akufo-Addo grants Presidential Charters to 14 private University Colleges". The Ghanaian Chronicle.
- ↑ "List: these 14 universities have received Presidential Charters". Graphic Online. 27 December 2024.
- ↑ "Message from the Chairman". Academic City University.
- ↑ "Fred McBagonluri: The Engineer, innovator, and storyteller shaping the future". The Business & Financial Times.
- ↑ "Executive Team". Academic City University.
- ↑ "ACity University unveils new programmes for Africa's tech future". Businessday NG.
- ↑ "About Academic City University". Academic City University.
- ↑ "Academic City University Overview". SignalHire. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ "We're expanding drive for innovation, industry-focused education – Academic City University President". Vanguard News. June 2026. Retrieved 2 September 2026.
- ↑ "Academic City develops four ventilator prototypes". Graphic Online. 24 April 2020.
- ↑ "Academic City College manufactures ventilator". Graphic Online. 7 December 2022.
- ↑ "Academic City and partners issue white paper for stronger digital accountability as Ghana loses GH¢19.3m to cybercrime". MyJoyOnline.
- ↑ "Academic City University calls for coordinated effort in galamsey fight". Graphic Online.
- ↑ "Academic City University College". Times Higher Education.
- ↑ "Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2023". Times Higher Education.
- ↑ "Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2023: Ghana". Times Higher Education.
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