The University of Ghana announced the graduation of 15,288 students for the 2024/2025 academic year, marking a significant milestone in its academic journey. The February 2026 congregation ceremony was dedicated to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from the four colleges of the university, celebrating their hard work and academic achievements.
The graduating cohort comprised a diverse group of scholars: 153 doctoral graduates (PhDs), 4,197 master’s degree recipients, 10,543 undergraduates, and 395 students earning diplomas. Vice-Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah-Amfo expressed pride and joy in the students’ accomplishments, emphasizing the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence.
“Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students—your completion of academic programmes and your bold step into the next chapter of your lives,” she said. The university community congratulated the graduates and extended best wishes for their future endeavors.
The university also highlighted its progress over the past year, guided by its Strategic Plan (2024-2029). Ghana’s leading university has strengthened its position as a regional and global academic leader through strategic investments in research, innovation, governance, infrastructure, and student experience.
The university’s efforts are driven by five strategic priorities: Transformative Student Experience, Impactful Research, Commitment to Faculty and Staff, Engagement and Partnerships and Sustainable Resource Mobilization and Stewardship.
These priorities ensure that the university remains resilient, relevant, and prepared to face global challenges, fostering an environment of continuous growth and innovation.
A significant development in the university’s governance was the implementation of new Statutes in 2024, which have strengthened decentralization and improved institutional efficiency. The establishment of new directorates and the reorganization of existing units have clarified mandates, enhanced accountability, and improved performance measurement across the university.
As the University of Ghana celebrates its graduates and continues its strategic growth, it remains committed to providing a transformative educational experience, advancing impactful research, and fostering sustainable development. The future looks promising for this esteemed institution as it continues to shape the minds of tomorrow and contribute meaningfully to Ghana and the world.
