The Ministry of Education has given accreditation for the establishment of a campus for Webster University, in Accra, following a rigorous review.
The University is now in the process of securing approval for the location from the United State’s Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Since 1925, Webster University has been accredited by HLC, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and one of six regional accreditors of institutions of higher education in the US.
Once approved, Webster University graduates from Ghana will earn degrees recognised by both US and Ghanaian accreditors.
A statement issued by Patrick Giblin, the University’s Director of Public Relations in Accra and copied to Ghana News Agency said Webster University had selected graduate and undergraduate programmes for its Ghana campus based on interest of students and employers in the region.
The first graduate programme will be a Master of Business Administration while undergraduate programmes will include International Business, International Relations, and Media Communications.
Webster’s President Elizabeth J. Beth Stroble noted: “As a truly global university, Webster has embraced the ideals and impact of globalism over nearly a century of growth. Our history of meeting unmet needs by taking education to where it is most needed now takes root in Ghana.
“We look forward to partnering with Ghanaians to build the capacity for individuals and communities there and across the Webster global network to prosper in an increasingly connected world.”
In addition to Ghana and its North American locations, Webster University also has campuses in Austria, China, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
The University partnered WadiDegla Holding Company, based in Cairo-Egypt, to make the Ghana location a reality.
Adel Samy, President of WadiDegla, said: “WadiDegla’s strategy has successfully resulted in creating a bouquet of multifaceted operations encompassing everything from sports facilities, telecommunications and real estate developments and other business fields in various locations around the world with a strong presence in Ghana since 2005.
“WadiDegla strongly believes in building lifetime relationships with customers and partners and is looking forward for other common projects in the future.”
Webster University Provost, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Julian Schuster also noted that the University had a proven track record of working in partnership – locally and globally – with governments, nonprofit organisations, and businesses to deliver relevant academic programmes that lead to career mobility around the world,
“We are fortunate to have a strong network of accomplished alumni around the world, including… Ghana, who helps make our strategic vision reality,” he added.
With its home campus in St Louis, Missouri USA, Webster University is the only Tier 1, private, non-profit, US-based University that is providing a network of international residential campuses and a robust online learning programme.
Founded in 1915, Webster University’s campus network includes metropolitan, military and corporate locations around the world.
It is committed to deliver high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.
Webster students have a unique opportunity to study at different campus locations, enjoy small classes and personalised attention resulting in a Webster University degree and a truly global perspective.
Student housing is made available and travel scholarships are awarded to qualified persons.
