University of Development Studies (UDS)
About The University for Development Studies
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is Ghana’s first public University in the North. It was established by the Government of Ghana by PNDC Law 279 and gazetted on 15th May, 1992, with the aims:
- to provide higher education to all persons suitably qualified and capable of benefiting from such education;
- to undertake research and promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and its application to the needs and aspirations of the people of Ghana; and
- to blend the academic world with that of the community to provide constructive interaction between the two for the total development of northern Ghana, in particular, and the country as a whole.
The pedagogical philosophy of UDS is said to have been borne out of a new thinking in higher education, emphasizing the need for universities as teaching and research institutions to play a more active role in addressing societal problems (especially rural areas) for speedy development.
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Contact
Email: registrar@uds.edu.gh
Telephone: +233-37-209-3697
Postal address: P.O. Box TL1350
Digital address: NT-0272-1946
Tamale, Ghana
How many courses are in development studies?
To be eligible for the award of the BDS degree, a student must have: 1) Passed all 32 Courses.
Are UDS Forms still available in 2026 and 2027?
Yes, the University for Development Studies (UDS) application forms for the 2026/2027 academic year are already out and have been available since January 15, 2026. Prospective students can apply online at the UDS admissions website.
- Application period: Applications opened on January 15, 2026.
Is D7 accepted in the University of Development Studies?
To be admitted into a Diploma programme, three credits passes in the area of specialization (elective subjects) and at least two passes (D7 or better) in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE are required. Any candidate without a pass in English Language and Mathematics (core) need not apply for the Diploma.