University Of Ghana UG Legon Precincts
The campus of the University lies about 13 kilometres north-east of Accra, the capital
of Ghana, at an altitude of between 90and 100 metres. From the Main University Gate on the
Dodowa Road, the University Avenue extends to Commonwealth Hall on Legon Hill.
Along it are grouped other Halls of Residence, Departments, lecture theatres and
laboratories. Mid-way, an open space – the University Square – with an ornamental pool is overlooked
by the Balme Library (named after David Mowbray Balme, the first Principal of the
University College). Across from the University Square are sports fields, a Central Cafeteria and
halls of residence. Behind Commonwealth Hall is an open-air theatre with a Grecian style
auditorium built into the slope of Legon Hill. On the summit of Legon Hill is the Convocation
Group of Buildings which houses the University’s administration offices, the Great Hall, with a
seating capacity of 1,500 and a Tower donated by the Government of Ghana in 1959 to
commemorate Ghana’s Independence. On the southern side of the campus are residential
accommodation for staff, the University Basic Schools, the Noguchi Memorial Institute for
Medical Research, School of Public Health, Sports Stadium, a night market, supermarket and
student hostels; while on the Northern side are more teaching departments, lecture theatres and
laboratories. Across the Accra-Dodowa road from the Main University Gate is a Police Station, a
University Hospital and housing for Junior Staff of the University.
The College of Health Sciences has its administration as well as the Medical/Dental
/Allied Health Sciences and Pharmacy Schools located at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital,
which is about three kilometres west of the centre of Accra, and about 18 kilometres from the
main University campus.
The Accra City Campus of the University, located close to the business district of the nation‘s
capital, was established to provide part-time education for mature persons and for persons who
prefer not to study full time.