UG School of Law Ranked Best in Ghana, West Africa and 6th in Africa

The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) has been ranked among Africa’s elite law schools, emerging as the best in Ghana and West Africa and sixth overall on the continent, in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject for Law.

Released on January 21, 2026, the rankings place the University of Ghana in the 251–300 global band, making it the only law school in Ghana to be featured in the latest THE Law subject rankings and confirming its position as a leading centre for legal education and research in the sub-region.

The 2026 Law Rankings assess excellence across core areas, including constitutional and administrative law, international law, commercial and corporate law, criminal law and justice, as well as legal theory and jurisprudence.

This year’s assessment evaluated 425 universities from 53 countries and territories, using 18 rigorous performance indicators drawn from the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and recalibrated to reflect the specific demands of legal education and research.

In the ranking, South Africa’s University of Cape Town ranked first, followed by the University of Johannesburg in second, the University of Pretoria in third, Stellenbosch University in fourth and the University of the Witwatersrand in fifth.

Against this competitive backdrop, the University of Ghana School of Law, ranked sixth in Africa, highlighting its growing academic influence, research strength and international outlook.

In Ghana, the University of Ghana School of Law is the only law faculty to be ranked by Times Higher Education, standing out among the many public and private universities in the country that offer law programmes.

This distinction underscores its leadership in teaching quality, research output and global visibility.

Established in 1959, the University of Ghana School of Law is the oldest law institution in Ghana and one of the most respected in Africa.

Over the decades, UGSoL has played a central role in shaping Ghana’s legal system, producing generations of judges across all levels of courts in Ghana and beyond, legal practitioners, academics, policymakers and public servants who have contributed significantly to national and international legal development.

The School’s academic strength, combined with its emphasis on research, critical legal thinking and public service, has positioned it as a leading centre for legal scholarship in Ghana and the wider sub-region.

The latest ranking aligns with the University of Ghana’s strategic intent to enhance global visibility, impactful research and academic excellence, as outlined in its 2024–2029 Strategic Plan.

The University of Ghana School of Law reaffirmed its commitment to advancing legal education and research that responds to national needs while meeting international standards.

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