PROFILE The University of Cape Coast is one of the rare sea front universities in the world.

It was established in October, 1962 as a University College and placed in a special relationship with the University of Ghana, Legon. On October 1, 1971, the College attained the status of a full and independent University, with the authority to confer its own degrees, diplomas and certificates by an Act of Parliament - The University of Cape Coast Act, 1971 [Act 390] and subsequently the University of Cape Coast Law, 1992 [PNDC Law 278]. The tropical trees and beautiful landscape makes University of Cape Coast (UCC) scenic beautiful. UCC is one of the rare sea front universities in the world. Academic programmes are offered by the following: Faculties- Faculty of Arts; Faculty of Arts Education; and Faculty of Arts Social Sciences Schools- School of Agriculture; School of Biological Sciences; School of Physical Sciences; and School of Medical Sciences Institutes- Institute of Education; Institute for Education Planning and Administration; and Institute of Development Studies Centres: Centre for Continuing Education (CCE); Counselling Services Centre; Centre for Research on Improving Quality of Primary Education (CRIQPEG); and Centre for International Education Division of Academic Affairs Tel: +233Email: daa@ucc.edu.gh verifications.daa@ucc.edu.gh Division of Public Affairs Tel: +233Email: dpa@ucc.edu.gh Library Tel: +233Email: library@ucc.edu.gh University Information Technology Services Tel: +233-3321-30859 Email: admin@ucc.edu.gh webmaster@ucc.edu.gh