University for Development Studies (UDS)
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Global #2658
Ghana #4
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1992
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.uds.edu.gh/
About
University for Development Studies is a higher education institution in Ghana, founded in 1992. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Ghana. It is part of Ghana's higher education landscape, which includes over 100 institutions across the country. Also known as UDS.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #1627 · Ranked | 25.29 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2658 · Ranked | 61.88 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
129
h-index
158,028
Citations
9,668
Publications
3,924
i10-index
1.74
Mean Citedness
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Motto
"Knowledge for Service"
Frequently Asked Questions
University for Development Studies is ranked #2,658 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Ghana, it holds the #4 position.
University for Development Studies was founded in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Ghana.
University for Development Studies has produced 9,668 research publications with 158,028 total citations and an h-index of 129, according to OpenAlex data.