Knutsford University College, has won the 2021 Global University of the Year Award. It also received an International Award of Global Business Excellence.
This was at the International Sustainability and Growth Summit in Dubai attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Maradeun Oguanlana, some of the most influential leaders in the world, educationists, as well as “Pioneer thinkers who are at the frontiers of advancement’’, according to a statement by the University.
It said Knutsford University College clinched the feat for what is described as its “equitable but affordable University education in Ghana, Africa and across the world”.
Also, its, “impressive academic facilities, innovative life changing programme, dedicated staff, good governance management structure, and highly enriched, conducive learning environment’’, the statement added.
Bishop John Kwamena Essel, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Founder of Knutsford University College, said the global recognition is a testament of the crucial role of Private Universities in Ghana in meeting the educational needs of the people and advancing the cause of national development.
“The global award challenges Knutsford University College to offer more services which are qualitative in content and global in scope so as to project Ghana as the preferred destination for education. We will do our best to meet these lofty expectations’’, Bishop Essel added.
He commended Management and Teaching staff of the University who made it possible for the award to materialize.
Knutsford University College attracts a lot of students in West Africa and other parts of the world in addition to Ghanaian nationals.
In collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Knutsford University College every year runs a free, intensive Advanced Diploma programme in Communication and Governance for journalists across the country.
