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The University for Development Studies, Tamale was established in 1992 as a multi-campus institution. It is the fifth public university to be established in Ghana. This deviates from the usual practice of having universities with central campuses and administrations. It was created with the four northern regions of the country in mind. These are the Brong Ahafo Region, Northern Region, Upper East Region and the Upper West Region.
History
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is a public university located in Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana. It consistently ranks as one of the top four universities in the country. Established in 1992 by the Government of Ghana, its purpose is to accelerate the development of Ghana's north, and the broader nation. The legislative instrument that founded the university is PNDC Law 279, which was gazetted on May 15, 1992. UDS is the fifth public university established by the Government of Ghana. The university has two main campuses: Nyankpala and Dungu in Tamale.
The university incorporates the Third Trimester Field Practical Programme (TTFPP) into its curriculum for first and second-year students. This program provides students with practical exposure to real-world development challenges within communities, fostering problem-solving skills. UDS students annually spend about two months residing in communities, actively engaging in hands-on experiences that contribute to a nuanced understanding of applied knowledge and the development of innovative solutions. This aspect sets UDS apart within the Ghanaian academic landscape, promoting a distinctive approach to development studies.
Campuses
= Tamale Campus
=The campus houses the Central Administration, School of Medicine (SoM), School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM), School of Public Health (SPH) and Faculty of Education (FoE) and Desert Research Institute (DRI).
= Tamale City Campus
=Tamale City Campus is a centre for the following: Graduate School, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR), Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE), Colleges of Education Affiliation and Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC).
= Nyankpala Campus
=The following are located at Nyankpala Campus: Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences (FoAFCS), Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment (FNRE), Faculty of Biosciences (FoB), School of Engineering (SoE), West African Centre for Water, Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture (WACWISA) and West African Centre for Sustainable Rural Transformation (WAC-SRT).
= Tamale North Campus
=The Campus is site for School of Applied Economics and Management Sciences (SAEMS).
= Eastern Campus, Yendi
=Eastern Campus is a site for Faculty of Communication and Cultural Studies (FCCS) and Faculty of Sustainable Development Studies (FoSDS), Centre for Culture, Heritage and African Studies (CCHAS) and Centre for Peace and Security Studies (CePSS).
Schools/Faculties
= Faculty of Planning and Land Management
=Department of Community Development
Department of Planning and Management
Department of Real Estate and Land management
= Faculty of Agriculture
=Department of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology
Department of Agricultural Extension and Farm Management
Department of Agronomy
Department of Animal Science
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Consumer Sciences & Agricultural Education
Department of Horticulture
= Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment
=Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management
Department of Fisheries ad Aquatic Resources Management
Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Department of Environment and Sustainability
Department of Ecotourism and Resort Management
= School of Allied Health Sciences
=The following Programmes are offered
Undergraduate
4-Year BSc (Community Nutrition)
6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D) Sandwich Post-Graduate
4-Year Doctor of Medical imagery Technology
MSc./MPhil in Community Health and Development (Modular)
MSc./MPhil in Public Health Nutrition (Modular)
= School of Nursing and midwifery
=Departments under the School
Department of Advanced Nursing Practice
Department of General Nursing
Department of Mental Health Nursing
Department of Midwifery and Women's Health
Department of Paediatric Nursing
Department of Preventive Health Nursing
Programmes offered
4-Year BSc (Nursing)
2-Year Top-up BSc (Nursing)
4-Year BSc (Midwifery)
2-Year Top-up BSc (Midwifery)
3-Year Matured Regular BSc (Nursing)
3-Year Matured BSc (Midwifery)
4-Year Access BSc (Midwifery)
3-Year Matured Sandwich BSc (Nursing)
3-Year BSc (Nurse Practitioner)
= Faculty of Applied Sciences
=Department of Applied Biology
Department of Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry
Department of Applied Physics
= Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
=Department of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science
Department of Statistics
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department of Earth and Geological Sciences
Department of Environmental Science
= Faculty of Integrated Development
=Department of Economics & Entrepreneurship Development
Department of Environmental & Resource Studies
Department of Social, Political & Historical Studies
Department of Planning, Land Economy and Rural Development
Department of Communication studies
Department of Business Studies
= School of Medicine and Health Sciences
=The first batch of students were admitted in 1996
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
Department of Community Nutrition
Department of Microbiology
Department of Pharmacology
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
Department of Physiology & Surgery
= Faculty of Education
=Department of Development Education Studies
Department of Basic Education Studies
Department of Educational Foundation Studies
Department of social and Business Studies
= Faculty of Horticulture
=To be established at the University for Development Studies
Directorates
Directorate of Finance
Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance
Directorate of International Relations and Advancement
Directorate of Estates
Directorate of ICT
Directorate of Internal Audit
Directorate of Works and Physical Development
Directorate of Community Relations and Outreach Programmes (DCROP)
Directorate of Procurement
Directorate of Health Services
Directorate of Sports
Directorate of Colleges of Education Affiliation
Campuses
Nyankpala, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Physical Science and the School of Engineering.
Tamale City Campus is a centre for the following: Graduate School, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR), Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE), Colleges of Education Affiliation and Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (BIIC).
Tamale Campus, Dungu, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Public health and The Faculty of Education
Third trimester field practical programme
For the Third Trimester Practical Programme (TTFPP) the whole of the third trimester is devoted to practical field work in the local communities. Students of a given year group identify a specific region, and in smaller groups live and interact with the people in the local communities during each third trimester for a period of three years. The programme began in 1993. It entails the combination of students from all the faculties: Agriculture, Integrated Development Studies; Applied Science and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
List of vice chancellors
Prof. R.B Bening Pioneer Vice Chancellor (1992 – 2001)
Prof G.W.K Mensah (Acting Vice Chancellor) (2001 – 2002)
Prof. John Bonaventure Kubongpwa Kaburise (April 8, 2002 – April 7, 2007)
Prof. Nokoe (Acting Vice Chancellor) (April 2007 – 30 June 2010)
Prof. Haruna Yakubu (June 1, 2010 – 2015)
Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye (October 1, 2015 – 2022)
Prof. Seidu Al-hassan (September 1, 2022 – Present)
See also
List of universities in Ghana
References
Sources
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghanaweb.com
Official UDS website