Welcome to Knutsford University College
Since its inception, Knutsford University College has experienced significant growth, starting with 25 students in 2008 and now serving thousands of students. Situated in the plush East Legon area of Accra, Ghana’s capital city, the university is conveniently located just 10 minutes away from Kotoka International Airport.
What We're All About
Knutsford University College was established in 2007 to address the growing demand for high-quality and affordable university education in Ghana, Africa, and worldwide. Accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in the same year, Knutsford earned recognition for its exceptional academic facilities, transformative programs, dedicated staff, effective governance, and conducive learning environment. The university also formed a partnership with the prestigious University of Ghana (UG) in 2011, allowing for mentorship and the conferment of UG degrees to Knutsford graduates. In 2017, the university expanded its affiliation to include the University for Development Studies in Ghana.
CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Ghana and to Knutsford University College (Knutsford) for your studies. Ghana is a very peaceful and lovely country located west of the Sub-Saharan region of Africa.
Ghana is internationally noted for its lovely people, excellent leadership in the development of Africa, provision of high-quality education, and good governance among others. Similarly, Knutsford is a peaceful and lovely university college under the mentorship of the University of Ghana that provides a unique and excellent education for the 21st century and beyond to students of the global community, in particular, Ghana and Africa.
Knutsford education is designed to provide a holistic development of the mind, body, and soul. It combines scholarly abilities with professional competence. It is expected that irrespective of your chosen field of study, you will be well prepared both physically and mentally to competently solve societal problems and pursue developmental agenda that contribute towards the well-being, comfort, and happiness of the individual and society. Also, I expect that following your successful graduation from Knutsford you will be able to serve humanity and the country with humility, honesty, and integrity, always remembering to depend on the LORD for strength towards life’s success. Although we have provided human and material resources necessary for your education, we shall continue to improve upon these resources, structures, and programmes to help maintain national and international standards and excellence.
Once again, I welcome you with the proverbial Ghanaian ‘akwaaba’, (‘you are warmly welcome’). While here, we entreat you to experience our rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and true academic and professional excellence.
God bless you.
Welcome.
Douglas Akuamoah Boateng
Chancellor
PRO–CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
You are warmly welcome to Knutsford University College.
Knutsford University College offers an academic experience second to none. It challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff, and students to do better. The University College has grown from strength to strength by the grace of the Almighty God. We have grown from an initial handful of students to a myriad of local and international students.
Knutsford is committed to making a positive impact on society and improving the human condition. To this end, the university has established strong links with industry and government – an area that will see further development. Academic work is therefore strengthened with the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges. It is pleasing to see so many of our alumni already taking on leadership roles in industry and government within Ghana and internationally.
In addition to a vibrant campus experience with excellent catering facilities, a gymnasium, and other sporting facilities, our strategic location at East Legon, offers numerous shopping and leisure opportunities within walking distances.
Knutsford is in a unique position to offer the very best in tertiary education that is possible within Africa and the region. It is an exciting place to work and study as we embrace and support staff and students as a community of scholars.
We hope you will visit, study or work with us soon!
God bless you.
Welcome.
Bishop John Kwamena Essel
Pro–Chancellor
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Prof. Paul N. Buatsi is the founder and Managing Consultant of Omega Strategic Resources Ltd., which works closely with African governments and the private sector to facilitate investment and market entry. He has extensive experience in the UK, USA, and Sub-Saharan Africa in product development, export policy, and strategy, educational policy, training to develop leaders of integrity and initiatives towards youth development. Paul also serves on several public and private sector boards with global impact and is closely associated with ECOWAS. He is currently responsible for more than US$ 2 Billion of turnkey deliveries.
He holds a BA (Hons) in Geography, an MBA (Marketing) from the University of Ghana and a Ph.D in Business Administration (Marketing/International Marketing) from Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, the UK. He is a Marketing and International Business Expert with extensive experience in academia, business, public policy and educational consulting; farming; marketing of African hardwoods and wood products; and the development and marketing of the creative arts.
Prof. Paul Noble Buatsi
Chairman
Our Vision
Who We Are
A World-Class University noted for:
o Inspiring academic excellence, professionalism, and integrity;
o Raising, equipping and empowering ethical leaders for global impact;
o Fostering legacy-building and a sustainable future;
o Enriching lives through STEM, Moral, and other transformative education; and
o Setting the standard for prestigious education and innovation in Africa.
Excellence
Excel, embrace bravery, insatiable curiosity, inspiring ambition; Strive for quality; Persevere, obstacles and mistakes are simply lifelong learning opportunities.
Diversity
Welcome, appreciate, and respect diversity, inclusion, equality; Work as a team; Be relevant; Celebrate collaboration, rather than alone.
Innovation
Aspire big, innovate, and transform lives; Focus on impact, entrepreneurship, good leadership; Make good things happen; Leave your legacy.
Integrity
Be truthful, just, honest, and trustworthy; Be professional, open-minded, listen actively, empathize, learn and respond swiftly with kindness.
Sustainability mind-set:
Be mindful, protect, and develop our home planet, communities, societies; Give back to society and foster a sustainable future.
Accountability
Be responsible, accountable, and transparent; We acknowledge, reward and invest in loyalty, commitment and achievements, to foster innovation, satisfaction, and excellence.