University for Development Studies – University in Tamale

The University for Development Studies (UDS) is a public university headquartered in Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana. Established in 1992, it was created to address the development needs of northern Ghana and other deprived communities through teaching, research and community service. UDS offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across faculties and schools covering agriculture, medicine and health sciences, nursing, allied health, education, business and law, social sciences, renewable natural resources, applied sciences, engineering and communication. The university is known for its Third Trimester Field Practical Programme, in which students live and work in rural communities to learn about local development challenges. UDS has campuses in and around Tamale, including the Nyankpala campus for agriculture. Its graduates work in health, education, agriculture and development organisations across Ghana. Applicants and partners can contact the Registrar's office by phone or email for admissions and enquiries.