{
  "id": 16491732,
  "title": "Include private universities in national funding plans — Catholic University VC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/include-private-universities-in-national-funding-plans-catholic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T15:04:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/include-private-universities-in-national-funding-plans-catholic-university-vc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vice-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana (CUG), Prof. Matthew Glover Addo, has called for private universities to be included in national funding plans, warning that current interventions for first-year students at public universities could put pressure on private tertiary institutions. Speaking at the university's 25th Congregation and 38th Matriculation Ceremony, Prof. Addo urged the government to establish a dedicated fund to support private universities, arguing that the current focus on public universities risks leaving a significant portion of Ghana's tertiary education sector to fend for itself. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive funding policy that benefits both public and private institutions, stating that such a strategy would enable private universities to play a more significant role in expanding access to higher education and producing skilled professionals for national development.\n\nDespite the competitive environment, CUG has achieved its highest-ever new student enrolment, enrolling approximately 3,648 students during the 2025/2026 academic year, surpassing its target of 3,200. The university confirmed that 1,810 newly admitted students were matriculated at the ceremony, with 2,806 students graduating, comprising 668 postgraduate and 2,138 undergraduate students. Prof. Addo highlighted the graduation of the university's first PhD student, Dr Godfred Etse Klugah, marking a new chapter in the institution's commitment to advanced scholarship, research, and innovation. He also announced that the university is expanding its academic programs.",
  "summary": "The Vice-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana (CUG), Prof. Matthew Glover Addo, has urged the government to establish a dedicated fund to support private universities, warning that current interventions for first-year students in public universities could undermine enrolment prospects in the private tertiary education sector.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}