Ghana Communication Technology University

Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) is a public university in Accra, Ghana founded in 2005.

The school was formerly known as Ghana Telecom University College and Ghana Technology University College . The change in name to Ghana Communication Technology University came with the passing of the Ghana Communication Technology University Bill in June 2020.

Overview

The university provides bachelors degrees and graduate programs, particularly in Computing, Engineering and Information and Communications Technologies. It also offers certificate programs, with courses that provide credit for the bachelor's degree, and other professional development seminars and workshops.

Its school of Business opened in January 2009. First degrees in business include Bachelor of Science in Business and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship. A Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Technology is offered.

The school maintains partnership with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Ghana; AFRALTI, Kenya; The Open University, United Kingdom; DePaul University, USA; Aalborg University, Denmark; St. Mary's College of Maryland, USA; Antioch University, USA; University of California, Santa Barbara, California; Information Communication Technology (ICU), South Korea; University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom; Wildau Institute of Technology, Germany.

Since its first class of 350 students matriculated in 2006, GCTU has increased its enrollment to about 7,000 students in 2021.GCTU is considered to be one of the leading technology universities in Ghana and across Africa.

GCTU's main campus is located in the Tesano section of Accra, Republic of Ghana. A second campus has been opened in nearby Abeka, a nearby Accra suburb and a satellite campus at Nungua. Apart from Accra there are satellite campuses in Kumasi, Takoradi, Koforidua and Ho.

The 15-member University Council comprising distinguished educators, business executives and government officials was inaugurated on June 3, 2025.

Mr. Emmanuel Baidoo has been appointed as the new Registrar of the university, effective May 27, 2022. He takes over from Mr. Nii Adotei Abrahams, who served for two terms from August 2020 to August 2022.

Faculties

The institution has 3 main faculties. These are the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems (FoCIS), Faculty of Engineering (FoE), and the Faculty of IT Business.

Faculty of Computing and Information Systems

The Faculty of Computing and Information Systems (FoCIS) includes 5 departments:

• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Information Technology
• Department of Mobile and Pervasive Computing
• Department of Information Systems
• Department of General Studies

Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was founded in the year 2017 but received its first set of students in the year 2021. Currently, these are the programs being offered by the department.

Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Cyber Security Option)
• Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics
• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Cyber Security
• Diploma in Data Science

The Department of Computer Science also offers postgraduate programs with the help of their School of Graduate Studies and Research. The following postgraduate programs are offered by the department.

Postgraduate Programs

• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Philosophy in Computer Science
• PhD in Computer Science

Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Networking and Systems Administration
• Diploma in Information Technology

The Department of Computer Science also offers postgraduate programs with the help of their School of Graduate Studies and Research. The following postgraduate programs are offered by the department.

Postgraduate Programs

Master of Science in Information Technology

PhD in Information Technology

Department of Mobile and Pervasive Computing

The Department of Mobile and Pervasive Computing offers students with the necessary skills in the field of mobile computing. Students are equip with advanced knowledge in computing. Below are the programs offered by the department.

Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Mobile Computing
• Bachelor of Science in Internet of Things and Big Data
• Diploma in Web Application Development
• Diploma in Multimedia Technology

The Department of Mobile and Pervasive Computing also offers postgraduate programs with the help of their School of Graduate Studies and Research. The following postgraduate programs are offered by the department.

Postgraduate Programs

Master of Science in Big Data and Internet of Things

Master of Philosophy in Big Data and Internet of Things

Department of Information Systems

The Department of Information Systems aims to provide courses that provide knowledge into the use of information tools in the modern world of information. Below are the programs offered by the department.

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