Ashesi University

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A Beginning That is Now a Movement
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What if the most powerful thing you could do for Africa was change how it educated its leaders? Twenty-four years ago, Ashesi opened with that question. Here is a reflection on our journey since then.
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Our Purpose
The vision of Ashesi University is a flourishing Africa whose leaders make ethical decisions in the best interests of their communities and an Africa where innovation drives economic, cultural, and social growth. We educate leaders who will make this vision a reality and collaborate with other institutions to multiply this work.
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By the Numbers
#1
ranked in Ghana in
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Top 10
in Africa in Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings
95%
of grads start careers within 6 months of beginning their search
1,800
undergraduate and graduate students, 50% of whom are women
50%
of students receive financial aid, and 25% pay nothing to attend
429,000
students impacted by Ashesi-led Education Collaborative
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Ashesi in One Minute
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The Ashesi Education
At the heart of an Ashesi education is a transformative experience that builds critical thinking, ethical reasoning, creative problem solving, and effective leadership at every stage of higher education. From a core curriculum that nurtures broad intellectual agility to practice-oriented education in key fields, our programs prepare students and professionals alike to thrive and to lead in a constantly evolving, complex world.
Undergraduate
Think ethically, reason analytically, explore new ideas, and discover your purpose.
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Graduate
Dig deeper, strengthen your leadership abilities, and advance your field and career.
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Executive
Reach the highest level of leadership ability for yourself, your organization, and your nation.
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Featured Stories
Kwabena Owusu-Adjei Named Commencement 2026 Guest Speaker
Meet Huda Suleman’29: Ghana’s Top WASSCE Candidate Now at Ashesi
Twenty Teams, Sixteen Weeks: Center For Entrepreneurship Welcomes First Student Incubator Cohort
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Insights
Little Acts of Inequality Make a Mighty Injustice: Musings on International Women’s Day
The Cost of Silence: Why Recognising Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL) is an Investment in National Development and Social Justice
Collaboration as Innovation Strategy: Lessons from the Ghana Infectious Disease Center (GIDC) Project
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Proverb of
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Proverb of
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When a string of beads spills before elders, they are all retrieved.
Complex problems rarely resolve themselves. They demand careful thought, steady judgment, and an understanding shaped by experience.
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Partnerships
The Education Collaborative
The Education Collaborative, founded by Ashesi, unites universities, industry partners, and policymakers to strengthen higher education across Africa. Through shared learning it helps members strengthen student outcomes, reflecting Ashesi’s belief that lasting impact in African higher education will be best achieved through partnerships.
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Partnerships and Alliances
Partnerships enable us to provide strong learning experiences and support for students, and comes in different forms: funding scholarships; enhancing academic programs; supporting extracurricular learning; driving research and innovation; funding critical capital infrastructure and equipment; and enabling intercultural learning through exchange programs. Partners include:
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Featured Event: December 3, 2025
Christmas on the Hill
A festive end-of-year celebration featuring activities, music, and community bonding. This event brings together students, faculty, and staff to share in the holiday spirit before the break.
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