Bolgatanga, Ghana – Regentropfen University College (RUC) has unveiled new postgraduate programmes, relaunched its President’s Scholarship for female students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and introduced an 18-month paid internship opportunity in Denmark as part of efforts to produce industry-ready graduates and expand access to higher education.
The institution said the initiatives form part of its strategy to address skills shortages in Ghana while creating alternative pathways for students who do not meet the traditional university entry requirements.
Speaking on BlueWaves Radio 93.7FM, Abiola Adeniyi
Coordinator Department of Business Studies at the University College said the university has adopted a people-centred approach by designing programmes that respond directly to the needs of society and the labour market.
“We are a people-centred university. We look at the needs of society and design programmes that provide practical solutions. Our focus is not just on awarding certificates but on producing graduates who can solve real problems.”
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, the university has relaunched the President’s Scholarship for Females, which was first introduced in 2022 to encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM and agriculture.
The scholarship covers 50 percent of tuition fees for two academic years for eligible female students enrolled in BSc Agriculture for Social Change, B.Ed. Mathematics with ICT, BSc Computer Science, and BSc Information Technology.
The university has also introduced a scholarship for students pursuing a BSc in Accounting, covering 60 percent of tuition fees during the first two academic years and 40 percent during the final two academic years.
According to the university’s leadership, the initiative is intended to help address the shortage of qualified accountants in the Upper East Region.
“Since 2015, we have struggled to find seasoned accountants—people who can analyse financial data and provide strategic leadership. This scholarship is our contribution to solving that challenge.”
To strengthen postgraduate education, Regentropfen University College has introduced an MPhil in Aquaculture Technology, an MSc in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with specialisations in Secondary Education, Nursing Education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Tertiary Education.
The university has also expanded its practical training opportunities by offering students enrolled in the Agriculture for Social Change programme an 18-month paid internship in Denmark through an international partnership. The programme is expected to provide students with hands-on experience in modern agricultural production before returning to Ghana.
To widen access to higher education, the university also offers diploma programmes that enable students who do not meet direct university entry requirements in English Language, Mathematics, or Integrated Science to progress to bachelor’s degree programmes instead of repeatedly sitting remedial examinations.
“We believe education should not end because someone misses the traditional entry requirements. The diploma pathway gives students another opportunity to achieve their academic and professional goals.”
Located at Kansoe, Namoo in the Upper East Region, Regentropfen University College offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through its Faculties of Applied Sciences, Humanities and Health Sciences, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, practical skills and international exposure to prepare graduates for national development.
The university also noted that the President’s Scholarship for Females was established to honour women whose dedication and contributions have significantly influenced the institution’s growth and the promotion of female education.
Source: MyBlueWavesonlin.com | Maurice Duncan| Bolgatanga
