General News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Ghana (UG) have emerged among the leading tertiary institutions in West Africa, following the release of the 2026 global university rankings. Global league tables such as the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the QS World University Rankings have played a significant role in spotlighting this progress. It was placed in the 801–1000 band of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, making it one of the highest-ranked universities in the region. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, UG was recognised as one of West Africa’s top universities, performing particularly well in employment outcomes and international research networks. University of Lagos (Nigeria): The university secured a place in the 801–1000 band of THE’s 2026 rankings, reflecting its rising research impact and expanding international collaborations.

Source: GhanaWeb February 12, 2026 06:55 UTC