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Graduate Programmes for Africa's Future

Ashesi’s transformative experience challenges students to grow intellectually, act ethically, and innovate courageously as they reach for a life defined by purpose and impact.

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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

#2

ranked in Ghana in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Top 10

in Africa in Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings

94%

of grads start careers within 6 months of beginning their search

1,500

undergraduate and graduate students, 50% of whom are women

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50%

of students receive financial aid, and 25% pay nothing to attend

320,000

students impacted by Ashesi-led Education Collaborative

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The Ashesi Education

At the heart of the Ashesi Education is a multidisciplinary core curriculum that develops critical thinking, creative problem solving, ethical reasoning, and effective communication skills. The combination of the core curriculum and a rigorous preparation in a major field of study prepares students to thrive and to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Undergraduate

Graduate & Executive

Before Ashesi

Think ethically, reason analytically, explore new ideas, and create solutions.

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Dig deeper, strengthen your leadership abilities, and advance your field and career.

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Participate in a transformative two-week experience for high school students.

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Committed to Collaboration

The Education Collaborative

To achieve systemic improvement in African higher education, collaboration is essential. That’s why we founded the Education Collaborative, which is uniting African universities to enhance each other’s efforts.

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Education Collaborative

Partnerships and Alliances

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FDE Course

Understanding the Foundations of Design and Entrepreneurship (FDE) Course at Ashesi

Proverb of the Month

Presented by Prof. Kwesi Yankah

The Hen, Like the Rooster, also Knows it’s a New Day.

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