University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana • Founded 1992 • World Rank #4055
Overview
Founded in 1992, the University of Education, Winneba is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Winneba (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Central Region.
This institution also has branch campuses in Kumasi, Ashanti Mampong and Ajumako. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana, University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is a large-sized coeducational Ghanaian higher education institution.
University of Education, Winneba (UEW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 32-year-old Ghanaian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Ghanaian higher education organization an averagely selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UEW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
University of Education, Winneba's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.
Academic Structures
Browse the academic-unit structure of University of Education, Winneba. Multi-faculty programmes exist but are usually administered by a lead faculty that handles admissions and credentialing.
Unit 12 items
- Faculty of Agriculture Education
- Faculty of Business Education
- Faculty of Education and Communication Sciences
- Faculty of Educational Studies
- Faculty of Languages Education
- Faculty of Science Education
- Faculty of Science and Environment Education
- Faculty of Social Science Education
- Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education
- Institute for Educational Development and Extension
- School of Creative Arts
- School of Graduate Studies
Degrees
University of Education, Winneba's qualifications are listed below by level, so you can quickly find the route that matches your study stage. Some levels feed naturally into the next, while others stand alone.
Bachelor's 59 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- African Languages
- African Studies
- Applied Linguistics
- Art Education
- Banking
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- French
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Health Sciences
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Human Rights
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Hygiene
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Linguistics
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Native Language
- Nutrition
- Parks and Recreation
- Peace and Disarmament
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Religious Education
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Sports
- Technology Education
- Textile Design
- Theatre
Master's 57 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Education
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Linguistics
- Art Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Communication Disorders
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Family Studies
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Geography
- Higher Education Teacher Training
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Native Language
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Peace and Disarmament
- Pedagogy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Teacher Training
- Technology
- Textile Design
- Theatre
Doctoral 16 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Applied Linguistics
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Education
- Educational Administration
- English
- Environmental Management
- French
- Geography
- Leadership
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Native Language Education
- Natural Resources
- Psychology
- Special Education
Diploma & Certificate 1 program
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Education
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under National Accreditation Board, Ghana.
Applied Behavioural Sciences in Education (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Preschool Education
- Psychology
- Special Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Foreign Languages Education (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- English
- French
- Linguistics
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Ghanaian Languages Education (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Languages
- Native Language
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Health Sciences
- Home Economics Education
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Parks and Recreation
- Physical Education
- Science Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science Education (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Education
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Information Technology
- Mathematics Education
- Physics
- Science Education
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences Education (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Studies
- Business Education
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Human Rights
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Peace and Disarmament
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Teacher Education and Continuing Professional Development (Institute) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Communication and Media Studies (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Journalism
- Media Studies
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Creative Arts (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Music Education
- Textile Design
- Theatre
Education and Life-Long Learning (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
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Bachelor's Degree
27 programmes
These 27 programmes make up University of Education, Winneba's undergraduate catalogue. A bachelor's degree is the baseline credential for most graduate careers and advanced study.
BA Political Science Education Education & Teaching
B. A. (Art Education) Education & Teaching
B. A. (Ewe Education) Education & Teaching
B. A. (Geography Education) Education & Teaching
B. A. (Graphic Design) Applied Design
B. A. (History Education) History
B. A. (Music Education) Music
B. A. (Political Science Education) Education & Teaching
B. A. (Social Studies Education) Education & Teaching
B. A. (Theatre Arts) Performing Arts
B. A. Fashion Design and Textile Education Applied Design
B. A. French Education (Winneba/Ajumako Campus) Linguistics & Language Studies
B. B. A. (Accounting) Accounting
B. B. A. (Banking and Finance) Finance, Banking & Insurance
B. B. A. Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
B. Ed. Basic Education (JHS) Education & Teaching
B. Ed. Early Grade Education Education & Teaching
B. Sc. (Chemistry Education) Chemistry
B. Sc. (Information and Communication Technology Education) Communication Studies
B. Sc. (Integrated Science Education) Education & Teaching
4-Year Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
B.A English Language (Winneba/Ajumako Campus) English Language Studies
B.Ed Basic Education (Upper Primary P4 - P6) Education & Teaching
B.Sc Mathematics Education Mathematics
BA. English Language Education English Language Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Studies Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Philosophy
49 programmes
University of Education, Winneba's 49 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
MPhil Political Science Education Education & Teaching
MPhil Strategic Communication Communication Studies
MPhil. Accounting Accounting
MPhil. Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
MPhil. Art Education Education & Teaching
MPhil. Arts and Culture Liberal Arts
MPhil. Counselling Psychology Counselling & Psychotherapy
MPhil. Development Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MPhil. Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MPhil. Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
MPhil. Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
MPhil. Teaching English as a Second Language English Language Studies
M.PHIL Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
M.PHIL Economics Economics
M.PHIL. Science Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil Biology Education Biological Sciences
M.Phil Geography with Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil in Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies Education & Teaching
M.Phil. English English Language Studies
M.Phil. Environmental Science Education Environmental Sciences
M.Phil. Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
M.Phil. French Linguistics & Language Studies
M.Phil. Ghanaian Language Studies Linguistics & Language Studies
M.Phil. Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation Education & Teaching
M.Phil. Basic Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil. Clothing and Textiles
M.Phil. Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
M.Phil. Educational Administration and Management Business & Management
M.Phil. Food and Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
M.Phil. History Education History
M.Phil. Home Economics Education Economics
M.Phil. Information and Communication Technology Education Communication Studies
M.Phil. Instructional Design and Technology Applied Design
M.Phil. Integrated Science Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil. Music Music
M.Phil. Physical Education and Sports Studies Physics & Astronomy
M.Phil. Physics Education Physics & Astronomy
M.Phil. Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
M.Phil. Social Studies Education Education & Teaching
M.Phil. Special Education Special Education
M.Phil. Textiles and Fashion Education Fashion Design
M.Phil. Theatre Arts Performing Arts
MPhil Assessment in Special Education Special Education
MPhil Chemistry Education Chemistry
MPhil Communication Instruction Communication Studies
MPhil Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies Education & Teaching
MPhil Family Life Management Business & Management
MPhil Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies Law
MPhil Mathematics Education Mathematics
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
36 programmes
University of Education, Winneba's 36 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
MSc. Development Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MSc. Economics Education Economics
Master of Arts in Translation Studies Translation & Interpreting
Executive Masters (Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies) Law
M. A. Art Education Education & Teaching
M. Ed Educational Administration And Management Business & Management
M. Ed. In Institutional Mentorship and Supervision
M.A. Communication Instruction Communication Studies
M.A. Development Communication Communication Studies
M.A. English English Language Studies
M.A. Ghanaian Language Studies Linguistics & Language Studies
M.A. History Education History
M.A. Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Studies Law
M.A. Journalism and Media Studies Media Studies & Mass Media
M.A. Strategic Communication Communication Studies
M.A. Theatre Arts Performing Arts
M.Ed Basic Education Education & Teaching
M.Ed Mathematics Education Education & Teaching
M.Ed Political Science Education Education & Teaching
M.Ed in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) English Language Studies
M.Ed. Computer Education and Technology Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Counseling Psychology Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education
M.Ed. English English Language Studies
M.Ed. French Education Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Geography Education Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Physical Education and Sports Studies Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Science Education Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Social Studies Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Special Education Education & Teaching
M.Ed. Supervision Education & Teaching
MEd. Biology Education Education & Teaching
MEd. Home Economics Education Economics
MEd. Political Science Education & Teaching
MFA Theatre Arts Performing Arts
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Business Administration
7 programmes
University of Education, Winneba's 7 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
MBA Accounting Business & Management
MBA Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
MBA Human Resource Management Business & Management
MBA Management Information System Business & Management
MBA Marketing Marketing
MBA Procurement and Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
MBA in Human Resource Management Business & Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
18 programmes
University of Education, Winneba delivers 18 programmes at doctoral level for graduates committed to advancing the frontier of their discipline through original inquiry.
B.EdD. Social Studies Education Education & Teaching
PH.D. IN BASIC EDUCATION Education & Teaching
Ph.D Biology Education Biological Sciences
Ph.D. CHEMISTRY EDUCATION Chemistry
PhD Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
PhD Arts and Culture Liberal Arts
PhD Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
PhD Counselling Psychology Counselling & Psychotherapy
PhD Educational Leadership Educational Leadership
PhD English English Language Studies
PhD French Linguistics & Language Studies
PhD Geography Education Education & Teaching
PhD Ghanaian Language Studies Linguistics & Language Studies
PhD Mathematics Education Mathematics
PhD Music Music
PhD Science Education Education & Teaching
PhD Social Studies Education Education & Teaching
PhD Special Education Special Education
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
8 programmes
This group collects University of Education, Winneba's 8 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Post Graduate Diploma in Biology Education Biological Sciences
Post-Graduate Diploma In Teaching & Learning In Higher Education (PGDTLHE) Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Education & Teaching
2-Year Diploma (Art Education) Education & Teaching
Diploma in Accounting Studies Accounting
Diploma in Basic Education Education & Teaching
Diploma in Education - Distance Education & Teaching
Diploma in Management Studies Business & Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Education, Winneba
A practical five-step guide to applying to University of Education, Winneba, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
University of Education, Winneba's catalogue includes 145 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for University of Education, Winneba's admissions process.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Submit your completed application through University of Education, Winneba's official website at www.uew.edu.gh. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +233 (3323) 22139. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Education, Winneba
Common questions students ask about University of Education, Winneba — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
When did University of Education, Winneba open?
University of Education, Winneba traces its founding to 1992 (approximately 34 years ago).
What city is University of Education, Winneba in?
University of Education, Winneba operates from Winneba, Ghana.
Is University of Education, Winneba a public or private institution?
University of Education, Winneba is a public institution.
How big is University of Education, Winneba's student body?
University of Education, Winneba serves approximately 10,000-14,999 students.
Where does University of Education, Winneba stand in university rankings?
It ranks #4055 globally and #8 in Ghana.
What programmes are available at University of Education, Winneba?
Programmes at University of Education, Winneba cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does University of Education, Winneba have?
University of Education, Winneba is organised into 12 academic units across its disciplines.
Is University of Education, Winneba accredited?
University of Education, Winneba is accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Where can I learn more about University of Education, Winneba?
University of Education, Winneba's official website is www.uew.edu.gh.
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