Prospective students seeking admission into Colleges of Education in Ghana for the 2026/2027 academic year now have the opportunity to apply, as the list of accredited institutions and their programme specializations has been officially released.
According to the publication in the Daily Graphic (Wednesday, March 4, 2026), a total of 49 public Colleges of Education affiliated with major public universities in Ghana are offering various teacher education programmes. Certificates will be awarded by the respective affiliate universities upon successful completion of studies.
Affiliate Universities and Their Colleges
University of Ghana (UG), Legon
Colleges affiliated with UG offer programmes in Primary Education, Early Grade Education, and Junior High School (JHS) Education. Some of the institutions include:
- Accra College of Education
- Peki College of Education
- Mount Mary College of Education, Somanya
- Enchi College of Education
- E.P. College of Education, Amedzofe
- Evangelical College of Education, Pusiga
University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale
Colleges under UDS provide training mainly in Primary, Early Grade, and JHS Education. Institutions include:
- Tumu College of Education
- McCoy College of Education, Nadowli
- Dambai College of Education
- Gambaga College of Education
- St. Vincent College of Education, Yendi
- Al-Faruq College of Education, Wenchi (also offers Arabic as a specialized programme)
University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast
UCC affiliates offer programmes in Primary, Early Grade, and JHS Education. Colleges include:
- Foso College of Education
- St. Francis College of Education, Hohoe
- OLA College of Education, Cape Coast
- Holy Child College of Education, Takoradi
- St. Teresa’s College of Education, Hohoe
- Enchi College of Education
- Atebubu College of Education
- Offinso College of Education
- SDA College of Education, Asokore
- Christ the Teacher College of Education, Apam
University of Education, Winneba (UEW)
Colleges affiliated with UEW include:
- St. Louis College of Education, Kumasi
- Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, Aburi
- SDA College of Education, Koforidua
- Methodist College of Education, Oda
- Bia-Lamptey College of Education
- Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong-Akwapim
- Savannah College of Education, Daboya
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi
KNUST-affiliated colleges include:
- Akrokeri College of Education
- Wesley College of Education, Kumasi
- St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem
- Tamale College of Education
- E.P. College of Education, Bimbilla
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)
Colleges under AAMUSTED offer Primary, Early Grade, and JHS Education. Some include:
- Ada College of Education
- St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Navrongo
- Wiawso College of Education
- Bagabaga College of Education, Tamale
- Mampong Technical College of Education
- Komenda College of Education
- N.J. Ahmadiyya College of Education, Wa
- Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga (offers Arabic as a specialized area)
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges
Some Colleges of Education also run Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in addition to their regular specializations. These include:
- Mampong Technical College of Education
- Ada College of Education
- Akatsi College of Education
- Bagabaga College of Education
- St. John Bosco’s College of Education
- Wiawso College of Education
- Komenda College of Education
- Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong-Akwapim
French Specialization
Certain colleges offer French as part of their JHS specialization programmes. These include:
- Mount Mary College of Education, Somanya
- Enchi College of Education
- Wesley College of Education, Kumasi
- Bagabaga College of Education, Tamale
- E.P. College of Education, Amedzofe
- Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga
- St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Navrongo
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026/2027 academic year is:
Monday, August 31, 2026
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
Contact for Further Information
For additional inquiries, applicants may contact:
The Executive Secretary
PRINCOF Secretariat
P.O. Box MB 47
Ministries Post Office
Accra
Tel: +233 (0) 554 832 453 / +233 (0) 500 940 420
Email: princof.sec@outlook.com
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