ABOUT US
RADFORD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Radford University College is a private university established in 2010 and accredited by the National Accreditation Board(NAB) was founded by Nana Wiredu motivated by his acknowledgment of the great need identified in human history and in Ghana in particular, and accepting the challenge to make a contribution to address this need. Specifically, he saw the need for programmes that will foster entrepreneurial spirit needed for sustained development. The College is affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Located at No. 83 A Lagos Avenue in East Legon, Accra near Mensvic Grand Hotel, Radford recently completed phase 2 of its campus project with a second 4-storey facility.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to become a University of choice which enhances students’ ability to capture academic prominence and a larger worldwide market share of industry.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Radford University College is to provide unique structures and programmes that facilitate the creation of entrepreneurs, high quality creative practitioners and qualified Science graduates, capable of meeting the needs of Ghana and beyond.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to become a University of choice which enhances students’ ability to capture academic prominence and a larger worldwide market share of industry.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Radford University College is to provide unique structures and programmes that facilitate the creation of entrepreneurs, high quality creative practitioners and qualified Science graduates, capable of meeting the needs of Ghana and beyond.
THE PRESIDENT
DR. PAUL EFFAH
THE REGISTRAR
MR. ENOCK AMARTEI AMARTEY
REGISTRY MISSION
The mission of the Registrar’s Department is to support the Academic, Research and Public Service efforts of the University College by providing efficient, effective and professional service to our various client groups through the provision of credible information, advice and caring support in a safe inspiring setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registrar assists the President and Executive Chairman in the day-to-day administration of the Academic Business of the University College, development and Implementation of Academic Policy and Quality Enhancement. The Office provides secretarial support for the Board of Trustees, the Academic Board, and Committees. It also provides student related administrative and information systems and management information to support the University’s processes, monitoring and implementation. It monitors and control student’s records, information management, timetabling, examinations, assessment, conferment and students systems. It provides counselling and guidance to management and students on academic programmes, course and credit transfers eligibility and options. The Office of the Registrar promotes an environment supportive of the University’s mission and vision, student-centred services and teaching excellence.
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
MRS. DAISY OSEI
AKWAABA TO OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!!!
The University and International Relations department was established in September 2011. The primary function of the University and International Relations department is to serve in matters pertaining to the International students and affairs of the University. Radford University College recruits students from Ghana and international students from African counties and students from other parts of the world. International students make up nearly a third of the student population of Radford University College. Radford’s International students are from Gabon, Congo Brazaville, Togo, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Mali, Columbia, Seychelles, Cameroun, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Benin. The department has oversight responsibility in student’s recruitment, processing of residence permits and assisting in accessing hostel accommodation for students. The department also oversees future housing arrangements for guest lecturers, dignitaries and interacts with affiliated Universities within and outside the country. The University and International Relations Department also coordinates all travels by International Faculty, guests lecturers, and Consultancy with students and research activities undertaken on behalf of the University or part of its programme. International students particularly students from Non-English speaking countries are required to submit their Certificates/Diploma to the National Accreditation Board for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana. Furthermore, copies of Certificates/Diplomas not in English are submitted to the Department of Modern Languages, University of Ghana for translation after which a certified copy of the translation is issued to the students.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PRORAMME
A six month English Proficiency Programme has been put in place to assist students from Non-English speaking countries.