UCC signs $500m agreement with Chinese firm for construction of 28 student dormitories
The project, which is expected to commence in January 2027, is projected to provide accommodation for more than 40,000 students and will incorporate 65 percent local content in its construction.
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has entered into a $500 million agreement with a Chinese firm to build 28 new student dormitories on its campus. The project, set to commence in January 2027, is anticipated to provide housing for over 40,000 students and will utilize 65 percent local content during construction. Student housing is a significant issue in Ghana's universities, with limited facilities leading to overcrowded rooms and students seeking housing outside campus.
In response to this challenge, UCC has signed the agreement as part of its strategy to alleviate the pressure on existing accommodation facilities. The university's Vice Chancellor, Professor Dennis Aheto, confirmed that the project will not incur any direct costs to the state, as the university will finance it through student fees.
The dormitories will remain affordable for students and will revert to the university after 35 years. The project prioritizes Ghanaian participation, with a commitment to employing 65 percent of the workforce locally. The authorities expect this initiative to greatly enhance UCC's housing capacity and address the ongoing accommodation challenges faced by students.
Local contractors, workers, and businesses are also expected to benefit from the project's 65 percent local content component. Construction of the dormitories is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
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