University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana • Founded 1992 • World Rank #2725
Overview
Established in 1992, the University for Development Studies is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tamale (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Region.
Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana, University for Development Studies (UDS) is a large-sized coeducational Ghanaian higher education institution. University for Development Studies (UDS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
University for Development Studies's key academic numbers — student body size, faculty composition, and accreditation context. Numbers reflect the most recent figures published by the institution and recognised bodies.
Academic Structures
Browse the academic-unit structure of University for Development Studies. Multi-faculty programmes exist but are usually administered by a lead faculty that handles admissions and credentialing.
Unit 5 items
- Centre of Postgraduate Studies and Research
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Integrated Development Studies
- School of Medicine and Health Services
Degrees
The full range of degrees University for Development Studies awards is grouped by level below. Awards typically map to recognised qualifications frameworks, easing credit transfer abroad.
Bachelor's 53 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Arabic
- Banking
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Consumer Studies
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Management
- Family Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Forestry
- Health Administration
- History
- Horticulture
- Hotel Management
- Human Resources
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Irrigation
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medical Auxiliaries
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Midwifery
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Resources
- Nursing
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Public Administration
- Soil Science
- Statistics
Master's 53 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Banking
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Communication Studies
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Crop Production
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Harvest Technology
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Management Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health
- Physics
- Preschool Education
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Rural Studies
- Social Sciences
- Soil Management
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Water Management
Doctoral 37 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Crop Production
- Development Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Harvest Technology
- Health Sciences
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Irrigation
- Logistics Management
- Management Systems
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Nutrition
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Soil Science
- Statistics
- Waste Management
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under National Accreditation Board, Ghana.
Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Biotechnology
- Crop Production
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Natural Resources
- Rural Planning
- Soil Science
Common Career Paths
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Farm Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Bioscience (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Fishery
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- Microbiology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Communication and Media Studies (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Anthropology
- Communication Studies
- Government
- History
- Journalism
- Media Studies
- Modern Languages
- Performing Arts
- Political Sciences
- Public Relations
- Sociology
- Theatre
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Education
- Arabic
- Business Education
- Child Care and Development
- Health Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Special Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Industrial Arts and Technology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Technology
Natural Resources and Environment (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Forestry
- Hotel Management
- Natural Resources
- Tourism
Physical Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Geography
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Religion
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sustainable Development Studies (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Peace and Disarmament
- Sustainable Development
- Town Planning
Allied Health Sciences (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Community Health
- Health Sciences
- Medical Technology
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Nutrition
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business (School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Health Administration
- Human Resources
- Logistics Management
- Marketing
- Public Health
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Dentistry (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Orthodontics
Common Career Paths
- Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Dental Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Waste Management
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Graduate (School) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Medicine (School) 19 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Community Health
- Dentistry
- Internal Medicine
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Nursing and Midwifery (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Nursing
Common Career Paths
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Public Health (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Epidemiology
- Health Administration
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
Common Career Paths
- Public Health Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Health Policy Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Verterinary Sciences (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
University for Development Studies's teaching programmes are listed below — search or scan by level. International student eligibility varies by programme — some require additional language or visa-pathway checks.
Bachelor's Degree
51 programmes
There are 51 programmes to choose from at University for Development Studies for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.
BA Development Education Education & Teaching
BEd Arabic Education & Teaching
BEd Agricultural Science Agriculture
BEd Basic Education Education & Teaching
BEd Business Studies Education & Teaching
BEd Early Childhood Care and Education Early Childhood Education
BEd Family and Consumer Science Education & Teaching
BEd Social Science Education & Teaching
BSc Accounting Accounting
BSc Actuarial Science Natural Sciences
BSc Agribusiness Agribusiness
BSc Agricultural and Food Economics Agriculture
BSc Agriculture Technology (Agronomy) Agriculture
BSc Agriculture Technology (Animal Science) Agriculture
BSc Agriculture Technology (Biotechnology) Biotechnology
BSc Agriculture Technology (Horticulture) Agriculture
BSc Agriculture Technology (Mechanization and Irrigation Technology) Agriculture
BSc Agriculture Technology (Soil Science) Agriculture
BSc Aquaculture and Fisheries Science Marine Science
BSc Banking and Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
BSc Biochemistry Biochemistry
BSc Biological Science Biological Sciences
BSc Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Biotechnology
BSc Business Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
BSc Chemical Science and Technology General Engineering
BSc Community Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
BSc Computer Science Computer Sciences
BSc Computing Mathematics Information Systems & Technology
BSc Ecotourism and Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure
BSc Engineering Physics Physics & Astronomy
BSc Family and Consumer Science Family & Consumer Science
BSc Finance and Economics Finance, Banking & Insurance
BSc Food Science and Technology Food Science
BSc Food Systems Food Science
BSc Forensic Science Natural Sciences
BSc Forest Resource Conservation and Management Forestry & Natural Resources
BSc Health Information Management Healthcare Administration
BSc Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
BSc In Social Change Communication Communication Studies
BSc Marketing Marketing
BSc Mathematics Mathematics
BSc Medical Imaging Technology Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
BSc Midwifery Midwifery
BSc Nurse Anaesthesia Operating Room & Surgical Technology
BSc Nurse Practitioner Nursing
BSc Nursing Nursing
BSc Paediatric Nursing Medicine
BSc Physician Assistant Physics & Astronomy
BSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
BSc Public Administration Public Administration
BSc Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
43 programmes
There are 43 programmes to choose from at University for Development Studies for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.
MA Development Education Studies Education & Teaching
MA Environment and Resource Management Business & Management
MA In Social Change Communication Communication Studies
MCom Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MCom Accounting Accounting
MCom Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
MCom Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
MEd Agricultural Science Agriculture
MEd Educational Management and Planning Education & Teaching
MEd Health Science Education Education & Teaching
MEd Measurement and Evaluation Education & Teaching
MEd Special Education Education & Teaching
MEd Training and Development Education & Teaching
Master of Public Health Public Health
MPH Environmental Health Health Sciences
MPH Maternal and Child Health Public Health
Master of Public Administration Public Administration
MSc Accounting Accounting
MSc Accounting and Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MSc Agribusiness Agribusiness
MSc Agricultural Economics Agriculture
MSc Agricultural Project Management Agriculture
MSc Animal Science Animal Science
MSc Applied Chemistry Chemistry
MSc Biotechnology Biotechnology
MSc Community Disaster Resilience Studies Emergency & Disaster Management
MSc Community Health and Development Public Health
MSc Computer Science Computer Sciences
MSc Crop Science Horticulture and Crop Science
MSc Development Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Entrepreneurship
MSc Environmental Management and Sustainability Business & Management
MSc Food Science and Technology Food Science
MSc Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
MSc Innovation Communication Communication Studies
MSc Irrigation and Drainage Engineering General Engineering
MSc Leadership and Organisational Development Business & Management
MSc Mathematics Mathematics
MSc Postharvest Technology Biological Sciences
MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
MSc Public Health Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
MSc Soil and Water Conservation Management Agriculture
MSc Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Business Administration
7 programmes
There are 7 programmes to choose from at University for Development Studies for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.
MBA Accounting Business & Management
MBA Educational Management and Leadership Business & Management
MBA Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MBA Health Services Administration Business & Management
MBA Management Information Systems Business & Management
MBA Marketing Marketing
MBA Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Philosophy
41 programmes
There are 41 programmes to choose from at University for Development Studies for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.
MPhil Accounting Accounting
MPhil Agribusiness Agribusiness
MPhil Agricultural Economics Agriculture
MPhil Agricultural Project Management and Policy Agriculture
MPhil Agricultural Science Agriculture
MPhil Agriculture Education Agriculture
MPhil Animal Science Animal Science
MPhil Applied Computational Physics Physics & Astronomy
MPhil Biotechnology Biotechnology
MPhil Chemical Pathology Biological Sciences
MPhil Community Health and Development Public Health
MPhil Computer Science Computer Sciences
MPhil Crop Science Horticulture and Crop Science
MPhil Development Education Studies Education & Teaching
MPhil Early Childhood Care and Education Early Childhood Education
MPhil Educational Management and Planning Business & Management
MPhil Entrepreneurship and Innovation Entrepreneurship
MPhil Environment and Resource Management Business & Management
MPhil Environmental Management and Sustainability Business & Management
MPhil Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MPhil Fisheries Science Marine Science
MPhil Food Science and Technology Food Science
MPhil Health Science Education Health Sciences
MPhil Health Service Administration Religious Studies
MPhil Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
MPhil Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
MPhil In Social Change Communication Communication Studies
MPhil Innovation Communication Communication Studies
MPhil Irrigation and Drainage Engineering General Engineering
MPhil Management Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
MPhil Mathematics Mathematics
MPhil Measurement and Evaluation Education & Teaching
MPhil Postharvest Technology Biological Sciences
MPhil Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
MPhil Public Administration Public Administration
MPhil Public Health Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
MPhil Soil and Water Conservation and Management Agriculture
MPhil Special Education Special Education
MPhil Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
MPhil Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems Agriculture
MPhil Training and Development
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Professional Doctorate
1 programme
There are 1 programme to choose from at University for Development Studies for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
32 programmes
There are 32 programmes to choose from at University for Development Studies for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
PhD Agribusiness Agribusiness
PhD Agricultural Economics Agriculture
PhD Agroforestry and Dryland Conservation Forestry & Natural Resources
PhD Animal Science Animal Science
PhD Applied Computational Physics Physics & Astronomy
PhD Basic Education Education & Teaching
PhD Biotechnology Biotechnology
PhD Business Administration (Accounting) Accounting
PhD Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) Entrepreneurship
PhD Business Administration (Finance) Finance, Banking & Insurance
PhD Business Administration (Human Resource Management) Human Resource Management
PhD Business Administration (Management Information Systems) Information Systems & Technology
PhD Business Administration (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) Supply Chain & Logistics
PhD Business Administration (Public Administration) Public Administration
PhD Chemical Pathology Biological Sciences
PhD Computer Science Computer Sciences
PhD Crop Science Horticulture and Crop Science
PhD Development Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
PhD Environmental Management and Sustainability Business & Management
PhD Fisheries Science Marine Science
PhD Food Science and Technology Food Science
PhD Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
PhD Innovation Communication Communication Studies
PhD Irrigation and Drainage Engineering General Engineering
PhD Mathematics Mathematics
PhD Postharvest Technology Biological Sciences
PhD Public Health Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
PhD Soil and Water Conservation and Management Agriculture
PhD Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
PhD Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems Agriculture
PhD Sustainable Aquaculture Marine Science
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
16 programmes
Alongside its degrees, University for Development Studies provides 16 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
MBChB Medicine Medicine
Diploma in Agribusiness Agribusiness
Diploma in Agriculture Science Education Agriculture
Diploma in Agriculture Technology Agriculture
Diploma in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science Marine Science
Diploma in Basic Education Education & Teaching
Diploma in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Biotechnology
Diploma in Business Administration Business Administration
Diploma in Development Education Studies Education & Teaching
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Family and Consumer Science Family & Consumer Science
Diploma in Social Change Communication Communication Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Mathematics
Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University for Development Studies
Step-by-step guidance for applying to University for Development Studies, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at University for Development Studies
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University for Development Studies runs 191 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Before applying to University for Development Studies, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Ghana.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University for Development Studies's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Lodge your application
Lodge your application through the official website (www.uds.edu.gh). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +233 (71) 22422. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University for Development Studies
Common questions students ask about University for Development Studies — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
When did University for Development Studies open?
University for Development Studies traces its founding to 1992 (approximately 34 years ago).
Where can I find University for Development Studies?
The institution is located in Tamale, Ghana.
Is University for Development Studies public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students does University for Development Studies have?
The institution has a student body of 20,000-24,999.
Where does University for Development Studies stand in university rankings?
University for Development Studies holds rank #2725 globally and #4 in Ghana.
What degrees does University for Development Studies offer?
Programmes at University for Development Studies cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does University for Development Studies have?
University for Development Studies has 5 academic units.
Who recognises University for Development Studies?
Yes, University for Development Studies is recognised by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Where can I learn more about University for Development Studies?
University for Development Studies's official website is www.uds.edu.gh.
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