The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSOL) has earned major continental recognition after being ranked among the leading law schools in the 2026 World University Rankings by Subject. The School emerged as the best law faculty in Ghana and West Africa, while placing sixth overall in Africa, reaffirming its position as a powerhouse of legal education on the continent.
The ranking reflects decades of sustained academic excellence, rigorous legal training and influential research produced by the University of Ghana School of Law. Since its establishment, UGSOL has played a defining role in shaping Ghana’s legal system, producing generations of judges, academics, policymakers and leading legal practitioners who have contributed significantly to national development and the rule of law.
University authorities described the recognition as a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the School’s faculty, staff and students, whose collective efforts have strengthened teaching quality, research output and international visibility. The School’s emphasis on critical legal scholarship, practical training and public service continues to set benchmarks for legal education across the sub-region.
The latest ranking also reinforces the University of Ghana’s broader status as the country’s premier higher education institution and a leading academic hub in Africa. It comes at a time when competition among African universities for global recognition is intensifying, making UGSOL’s placement a notable achievement for Ghana’s tertiary education sector.
The University of Ghana School of Law is expected to build on this momentum by expanding research collaborations, strengthening postgraduate programmes and deepening its impact on legal reform and policy discourse across Africa.
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