Islamic University College Ghana

Name

Islamic University College Ghana

Legal name

Islamic University College, Ghana

Website

https://iug.edu.gh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Nursing education
• Business administration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Semester-based tuition fees charged per academic level, with different rates for Ghanaian and foreign students, and morning versus weekend programmes
2. Application Fees: Fees charged for processing undergraduate, diploma, and graduate applications
3. Hostel Accommodation: On-campus hostel accommodation for students with separate male and female halls

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Islamic University College Ghana is a private tertiary institution that delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across five faculties: Business Administration, Arts (Religious Studies), Communication Studies, Education and Psychology, and Nursing and Midwifery. Programmes are offered on a full-time and weekend basis, supported by an iCampus student management system and eLearning platform, with affiliated degree awards from the University of Ghana and Al-Mustafa International University. Additional services include on-campus hostel accommodation and religious co-curricular programmes.

Product overview

Islamic University College Ghana operates as a higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across five faculties: Business Administration, Arts (Religious Studies), Communication, Education, and Nursing and Midwifery. The institution delivers programmes through a multi-modal approach combining traditional classroom instruction with technology-enabled learning via its eLearning platform and iCampus management system. Key programmes include the BBA with four specializations, BA Communication Studies, BA Religious Studies, B.Ed Early Childhood Education, BSc Nursing and Midwifery (newly accredited), and MSc Critical Care Nursing (newly launched). The university is affiliated with the University of Ghana, Al-Mustafa International University, and partners with Iran University of Medical Sciences for healthcare programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Undergraduate degree programme with specializations in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource Management, designed to serve urban and rural youth especially in Muslim communities.
• BA Communication Studies Undergraduate degree programme producing qualified communication graduates capable of providing solutions through research, with focus on local community development and media practice.
• BA Religious Studies Undergraduate degree programme affiliated with the University of Ghana, focusing on Islamic Studies and comparative religious studies, providing quality education in moral values and tolerance.
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Early Childhood Education Undergraduate degree programme preparing students as qualified Early Childhood Educators for schools, childcare centres, and NGOs, focused on child development principles.
• BSc Nursing and Midwifery Bachelor of Science nursing programme delivered in collaboration with Iran University of Medical Sciences, providing specialized training in critical care nursing with accreditation from the Nurses and Midwives Council of Ghana.
• MSc Critical Care Nursing Graduate-level master's programme in critical care nursing launched in February 2026 with 12 students admitted.
• Al Qur'an Recitation Programme Islamic educational programme promoting recitation of the Holy Qur'an with Tajweed, memorization (Hifz), understanding through Tafsir, and inter-faculty recitation competitions.
• Religious Seminars and Lectures Regular Islamic educational seminars and lectures covering religious topics, hosted by the Religion and Culture department.
• Hostel Accommodation On-campus hostel accommodation for students with separate male and female halls (Hakim Elahi Hall, Zahra Main Hall, and Zahra Annex Hall).

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates equipped for self-employment through mandatory Entrepreneurship and Small-Business Management course
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dagbon Traditional CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IUCG and the Dagbon Traditional Council to strengthen collaboration in education and cultural exchange. The partnership aims to establish a campus in the Northern Region to enhance access to higher education for students from the North.
• Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, IrancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010The university is the sole sponsor of IUCG. An MPhil programme commenced in 2010 under affiliation agreement with Al-Mustafa International University. IUCG President serves as representative of Al-Mustafa International University's President. Iranian Ambassador to Ghana has supported IUCG's development and appointed new president to oversee growth.
• University of Ghana, LegoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001The Department of Religious Studies has been affiliated with the Department for the Study of Religions at University of Ghana since 2001. Degrees in Religious Studies are awarded by the University of Ghana. The Faculty of Business Administration is affiliated with University of Ghana Business School for degree awards.
• Iran University of Medical SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BSc Nursing Programme is delivered in collaboration with Iran University of Medical Sciences - a globally recognized medical institution among the top three universities of medical sciences in Iran. IUMS operates multiple teaching hospitals and research centers and has expanded into West Africa including Ghana to train highly skilled nurses through this global academic partnership.
• University of Education, WinnebaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an affiliate institution on IUCG's official affiliates page, suggesting collaborative academic relationship

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ashesi University: Leading private liberal-arts university in Ghana offering business, computer science, and engineering degrees. Comparable as a Ghanaian private university competing for the same school-leaver pool, though Ashesi operates at a significantly higher price point and academic tier.
• Methodist University College Ghana: Faith-affiliated (Methodist) private university college in Ghana offering business, ICT, and nursing programmes. Comparable as a Ghanaian faith-affiliated private university college targeting similar school-leaver segments with comparable tuition tier and programme structure.
• Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU): Faith-affiliated (Islamic) private university in Uganda offering business, education, and religious studies with multiple campuses. Closest direct faith-based peer in the East African region with similar mission of combining Islamic values with accredited secular higher education.
• Wisconsin International University College, Ghana: Private university college in Accra delivering business, IT, and liberal arts undergraduate programmes to a similar Ghanaian and international student base. Comparable in tier, tuition positioning, and reliance on affiliated foreign degree-granting institutions.
• University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA): Ghanaian private/public-focused university offering business and professional undergraduate programmes from Accra. Highly comparable in mission (career-oriented business degrees), student profile (school-leavers seeking affordable professional credentials), and Ghanaian private higher-education market positioning.
• Central University, Ghana: Faith-affiliated (Mennonite) private Ghanaian university with multiple campuses offering undergraduate and graduate business, theology, and science programmes. Comparable mission (faith-based private higher education), scale, and Ghanaian private market positioning.
• Ghana Telecom University College: Private university college in Accra focused on ICT, business, and engineering programmes. Comparable as a Ghanaian private university college with similar enrolment scale, programme mix, and tuition positioning.
• Regent University College, Ghana: Private Ghanaian university college offering undergraduate degrees including business and religious studies from campuses in Accra and Kumasi. Comparable scale and target market (price-sensitive school-leavers, faith-influenced brand identity).

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Azad University: Large Iranian private university system with branches and international affiliates including in West Africa. Relevant as a broad faith-affiliated incumbent and as part of the Iranian higher-education ecosystem connected to IUCG's Al-Mustafa sponsorship lineage.
• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM): Large established Islamic university network across Malaysia with international branch campuses and degree programmes. Broader, more established incumbent in the same Islamic higher-education niche, illustrating the scale IUCG could aspire to with sufficient sponsorship and capital.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-university-college-ghana

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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