Students to study in Ghana and abroad under proposed higher education policy

The government says it is prioritising transnational education to expand access to higher education and meet growing demand from Ghana's youth population. Under the policy, joint and double-degree programmes will become compulsory, allowing students to complete portions of their academic programmes in Ghana and at partner institutions abroad. Speaking at the Study in Europe Fair 2026, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the initiative would give students international academic exposure while helping them maintain a strong connection to Ghanaian institutions. He explained that a student could complete one or two semesters at the University of Ghana, spend two or three semesters at a partner university overseas, and return to Ghana for the final semester before graduating. “While physical student mobility remains vital, the Ministry of Education recognises that relying solely on traditional study-abroad pathways cannot fully meet the demands of our growing youth demography,” he said.