University of Cape Coast (UCC)
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Cape Coast, Ghana
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About
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) 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 University was established out of a dire need for highly qualified and skilled manpower in education. Its original mandate was therefore to train graduate professional teachers for Ghana’s second cycle institutions and the Ministry of Education in order to meet the manpower needs of the country’s accelerated education programme at the time. Today, with the expansion of some of its Faculties/Schools and the diversification of programmes, the University has the capacity to meet the manpower needs of other ministries and industries in the country, besides that of the Ministry of Education.
Sustainability at UCC
The University of Cape Coast is deeply committed to sustainability as a core institutional value, embedding it across research, teaching, campus life, and community engagement. Its research agenda is deliberately aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through transdisciplinary work across environment, governance, health, technology, and social transformation (see UCC SDG Report 2023) . In teaching, specialized departments like Environment, Governance & Sustainable Development and the School of Sustainable Engineering infuse sustainability into curricula and learning experiences. On campus, sustainability principles guide infrastructure, land use, and resource practices (e.g. past assessments of energy and land-use impacts). Beyond the campus, UCC engages with local communities and global partners in applied projects, outreach, and collaborative research to promote sustainable development. Together, these efforts reflect UCC’s vision to help shape a resilient, equitable and sustainable future for Ghana and beyond.
More Information
Find more details on sustainability at UCC below:
- SDG Report 2023
- Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
- School of Sustainable Engineering