Academic City named Ghana’s leading innovation-driven university

The prestigious Global Brands Magazine has declared Academic City University as the Leading Innovation-Driven University in Ghana for the year 2026. This accolade is a testament to the university's significant contributions to innovation in higher education, its state-of-the-art teaching and learning methods, entrepreneurial spirit, technological progress, industry partnerships, and overall impact.

The decision was based on an impartial assessment conducted as part of the 13th Global Brands Magazine Awards, which evaluated universities across various parameters like academic brilliance, innovative teaching, research endeavors, industry engagement, student growth, technological progress, and overall institutional influence.

Academic City secured its position as the champion in a highly competitive pool of contenders due to its dedication to providing forward-thinking education and preparing students with the essential skills to succeed in a rapidly changing global environment. The award will be officially unveiled and presented at the 13th Global Brands Magazine Awards ceremony in Dubai on October 2, 2026.

Global Brands Magazine is an esteemed organization that showcases excellence, innovation, and remarkable performance in various sectors worldwide. It honors institutions that showcase robust leadership, market influence, and exceptional brand worth. Since its establishment, Academic City has consistently invested in revolutionary education by integrating technology, entrepreneurship, and real-world industry exposure into its academic courses.

The institution has also broadened its course offerings with new undergraduate and postgraduate programs in emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Nuclear Energy, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering to cater to the evolving demands of industries. Director of Marketing and Communications, Nelly Agyeman-Gyamfi, expressed her delight over the recognition.

She emphasized that the award is a strong endorsement of Academic City's vision to redefine higher education in Africa through innovation and practical learning. She further highlighted that this recognition underscores the university's commitment to innovation, technology, and industry-centric education, reflecting its mission to produce graduates who are academically proficient and capable of addressing real-world challenges and leading transformations across industries.

Agyeman-Gyamfi noted that as Ghana aims to compete in the global knowledge economy, higher education institutions must shift away from conventional teaching methods and become hubs of innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. She added that this recognition motivates the institution to keep raising the bar, make a substantial contribution to national development, and produce graduates ready to compete and lead anywhere globally.