MountCrest University College (MCU) is a private institution for higher education in Ghana, established in August 2008 by Mr. Kwaku Ansa-Asare and Mrs. Helena Ansa-Asare. In 2010, MCU was granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board to run programmes in law, publishing, public health, and health services management both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Since opening its doors to students on 1st November 2011, MCU has grown to become a leading private university college in Ghana and is home to the premier private law faculty in the country. It now also runs programmes in social work and religion. MCU's city campus is located on Ablade Road in Kanda, Accra, with its main campus situated at Ayebuso, Larteh-Akuapem in the Eastern Region. MCU is affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. The institution's vision is to become a world-class teaching and research university, educating for life and addressing the challenges facing contemporary society.
Est. Year2008
TypePrivate
Programs7
Country Rank—
Courses Offered
7 courses
Law
Law
Law trains you to understand legal principles, interpret statutes, analyse cases, and advocate for clients. You will study constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts, property law, and legal ethics in preparation for professional legal practice and related careers.
3 YearsLLB
Entry Requirements
Post-first degree holders. WASSCE/SSSCE credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Mature applicants may be required to write an entrance exam. Evening and weekend sessions available.
Religious Studies teaches you about the world's major religions, their beliefs, practices, and influence on society and history. In a country as religiously diverse and engaged as Ghana, this field offers genuine insight into how faith shapes culture, politics, and daily life.
4 YearsBA
Entry Requirements
WASSCE/SSSCE credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics (minimum grade C6 or equivalent). Diploma, O & A Levels, Post-first Degree holders also eligible. Mature applicants (age 25+) may be required to write an entrance exam. Certified copies of certificates/result slips must be submitted.
Business Administration gives you a broad foundation in how organizations are run -- covering accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, and management all at once. It's a good fit if you're interested in business generally but not ready to commit to one narrow specialty yet.
4 YearsBSc
Entry Requirements
WASSCE/SSSCE credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics (minimum grade C6 or equivalent). Diploma, O & A Levels, Post-first Degree holders also eligible. Mature applicants (age 25+) may be required to write an entrance exam. Certified copies of certificates/result slips must be submitted. Specialization in Banking and Finance focuses on principles of management, banking operations, and financial systems.
Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.
4 YearsBSc
Entry Requirements
WASSCE/SSSCE credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics (minimum grade C6 or equivalent). Diploma, O & A Levels, Post-first Degree holders also eligible. Mature applicants (age 25+) may be required to write an entrance exam. Certified copies of certificates/result slips must be submitted. Health Service Management/Public Health pathway.
Social Work trains you to directly help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult circumstances -- poverty, family conflict, abuse, and more. It's a practical, applied field combining knowledge from psychology, sociology, and policy to make a real difference in people's lives.
4 YearsBSc
Entry Requirements
WASSCE/SSSCE credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics (minimum grade C6 or equivalent). Diploma, O & A Levels, Post-first Degree holders also eligible. Mature applicants (age 25+) may be required to write an entrance exam. Certified copies of certificates/result slips must be submitted.
Law trains you to understand legal principles, interpret statutes, analyse cases, and advocate for clients. You will study constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts, property law, and legal ethics in preparation for professional legal practice and related careers.
2 YearsLLM
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (at least Second Class Lower or equivalent). Professional experience may be considered. Certified copies of certificates/transcripts must be submitted. LLB or equivalent law degree required.