Ashesi University

Ghana's Premier Liberal Arts University for Ethical Leadership

📍 Berekuso, Eastern Region 🎓 3 Schools 📚 10 Programs 🏆 Est. 2002

About Ashesi University

Ashesi University is Ghana's premier private, non-profit liberal arts university. Located in Berekuso, its mission is to educate a new generation of ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. Ashesi is globally recognized for its high academic standards, focus on critical thinking, and its unique holistic admissions process that looks beyond just grades.

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Liberal Arts Excellence

Rigorous programs combining technical skills with critical thinking and leadership development

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Holistic Admissions

No cut-off points - we evaluate your entire profile including essays, leadership, and character

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Career Success

Graduates are highly sought after by top employers across Africa and globally

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • ✓ Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects
  • ✓ Must include three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science OR Social Studies
  • ✓ Plus three (3) relevant Elective Subjects
  • ✓ Total aggregate must be 36 or better

Important: You can combine results from multiple sittings (WASSCE May/June and Nov/Dec) to calculate your best aggregate.

🎯 Ashesi's Holistic Admissions

Unlike other universities, Ashesi has NO cut-off aggregate. A student with aggregate 6 is not guaranteed admission, and a student with aggregate 15 may be admitted. We look at your entire application: grades, essays, leadership potential, extracurricular activities, and character. Your grades get you in the door, but your essays and character get you the offer.

Programs Offered at Ashesi

Select a category to explore programs, requirements, and career opportunities

Engineering & Sciences

B.Sc. Biological Engineering

Applies engineering principles to biological systems to solve problems in medicine, food production, and the environment.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science), plus Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics or Biology.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Biomedical Engineer, Food Process Engineer, Pharmaceutical Engineer, Genetic Engineer.

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

Blends hardware architecture and software development to create robust computing systems, from microprocessors to network infrastructure.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science), plus Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Hardware Engineer, Network Architect, Systems Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer, IT Consultant.

B.Sc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

A broad field focused on the design and application of electrical power systems, electronic circuits, and communications technology.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science), plus Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Electrical Engineer (Power/Energy), Electronics Designer, Control Systems Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer.

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

A foundational engineering discipline focused on the design, manufacturing, analysis, and maintenance of thermal and mechanical systems, machines, and engines.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science), plus Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing/Mining), Maintenance Engineer, Automotive Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Plant Manager.

B.Sc. Mechatronic Engineering 🔥

A cutting-edge field combining Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering to design and build smart products and automated systems (e.g., robotics, automated assembly lines).

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science), plus Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Robotics Engineer, Automation Engineer, AI/Machine Learning Engineer, Mechatronics Specialist, Control Systems Engineer.

Computer Science & Information Systems

B.Sc. Computer Science

A core science degree focusing on the theory of computation, designing algorithms, programming, and developing high-performance software systems.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science), plus Elective Mathematics and any two other electives (Physics/Chemistry are recommended).

💼 Career Opportunities:

Software Developer, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant, Database Administrator, Cybersecurity Analyst.

B.Sc. Management Information Systems (MIS)

Bridges the gap between technology and management, training graduates to design and implement IT systems that help managers make business decisions.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus credit passes in any three (3) elective subjects.

💼 Career Opportunities:

IT Business Analyst, MIS Manager, Systems Integrator, Project Manager (IT), IT Consultant.

Business & Social Sciences

B.Sc. Business Administration

A broad-based programme providing strong foundational knowledge in all core business areas, including management principles, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus credit passes in any three (3) elective subjects.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Management Trainee, Administrative Officer, Sales Executive, General Business Consultant, HR Officer.

B.Sc. Economics

Focuses on economic theory, policy analysis, and quantitative methods to understand market and resource allocation.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus Elective Mathematics and any two (2) other electives.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Economist, Policy Analyst (Ministry of Finance, Bank of Ghana), Financial Analyst, Market Researcher.

LLB Law with Public Policy 🔥

A unique 4-year law degree that integrates the study of law with policy analysis, preparing graduates to understand how laws are made and their impact on society.

📋 Requirements:

Credit passes in Core Subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies), plus credit passes in any three (3) elective subjects.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Lawyer (after Law School), Policy Analyst, Corporate Counsel, Legal Researcher, Public Sector Administrator.

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