 Ghana universities versus Nigeria universities, which one is better? If you choose to study in Africa, you will have numerous opportunities to explore various cultures, landscapes, sites and general adventures in this vast and diverse continent. A university is an institution of higher learning where students can learn and study. Individuals cannot achieve success unless they receive quality education. University institutions have increased in number from around 30 in the 1960s, when the first African countries gained independence to more than 600 in the 2000s. Many African countries have a diverse range of universities that strive to meet global standards in research, science and innovation. Have you ever wondered which country in the West African region has the best universities? It is normal to know that Ghana and Nigeria are the giants of West Africa. Which one of these giants has the best university? In today's video, we will bring out the differences to know which of these countries has the best universities. Stay with Africa Reloaded till the end. Let us know what you think by commenting in the comment section and make sure to subscribe. Years of university study In Ghana, the educational system is now divided into six years of primary school, three years of junior secondary school, three years of senior secondary school and four years of university, leading to a bachelor's degree. All first degree programs of study are four, four years in length, with the exception of the Bachelor of Laws, OLB, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs. Higher education in Nigeria is organized into three levels, bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies. Furthermore, certificate and diploma programs are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Bachelor's degrees generally require four years of full-time study. Similarly to Ghana, the educational system is now structured as a six-to-three-three-to-four structure with six years of primary school, three years of junior secondary school, three years of senior secondary school and four years of university, leading to a bachelor's degree. However, due to the prevalence of strikes that can last more than a semester, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Nigeria may take several years longer. Thus it is shorter to obtain a degree in Ghana than in Nigeria. Global ranking. If you choose to study in Ghana or Nigeria, you will have many opportunities to learn about different cultures, landscapes, sites and general adventures in these vast and diverse countries with nearly identical educational systems. Ghana, like many other African countries, has an increasing number of universities since the colonial era. These universities have produced brilliant minds such as D'Amensah, Professor Alate and many others. Ghana is one of only a few African countries where the university ranked among the top 1500 in the world. Ghana's universities, such as the University of Ghana, rank higher in the world than Nigerian universities. Nigerian universities, like Arganian counterpart, are among the best in Africa, producing renowned scholars such as Wuli Soyinka and others. Though Nigeria's first university, the University of Iberdan, is behind Ghana's in terms of global standing, Nigerian universities are far ahead of most of their African counterparts. Duration of studies. All first degree programs of study are four, four years in length with the exception of the Bachelor of Laws, Alla B, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs. The educational system is now divided into six years of primary school, three years of junior secondary school, three years of senior secondary school and four years of university to obtain a bachelor's degree. Higher education in Nigeria is organised into three levels, bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies. Furthermore, certificate and diploma programs are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Bachelor's degrees generally require four years of full-time study. Bachelor's degree programs in the arts, social sciences and pure sciences typically last four years. Engineering and technology degrees are typically five years long. Medicine and dentistry are both six-year degrees. One or two years is typical for a master's degree. However, in Nigeria, obtaining a bachelor's degree can take up to six years due to frequent university strikes that can last more than a semester or even a year. Thus, Ghana is preferred over Nigeria for university studies. Number of universities. The government controls the majority of university education and universities are registered with the NUC Nigeria has over 138 universities owned by the federal government, state governments and private entities. The length of tertiary education is determined by the course of study which can range from four to six years. There are more universities in Nigeria than Ghana thus giving room for varieties than in Ghana. Ghana has 13 public universities, eight technical universities and 81 private tertiary institutions offering degree programs according to the National Accreditation Board, NNAB. We'll also include a list of regionally owned universities and professional institutions in Ghana for the sake of completeness. Ghanaian universities clearly provide higher quality academic disciplines than Nigerian universities. Completing your education in Ghana is analogous to an athlete who has competed atelious slash competitive run amongst other equally good athletes. 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