Parliament has passed new legislation to change the names of some public universities in Ghana, a move lawmakers say is aimed at strengthening institutional identity and improving public engagement with higher education.
The laws, approved on Friday, December 18, 2025, will see the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences renamed the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo.
The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies will now be known as the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, while the Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development will become the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi.
The changes follow amendments to the establishing Acts of the affected institutions.
The C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences was created under Act 1000 in August 2019, while the Simon Diedong Dombo University was established under Act 1001 during the same period.
Parliament’s decision updates these Acts to reflect the new names.
According to the Education Committee of Parliament, the renaming is expected to deepen connections between the universities and their surrounding communities, while also improving public perception and interest.
Lawmakers believe clearer and more location-focused names will help attract higher student enrolment, encourage alumni involvement and boost funding and partnerships.
The committee noted that the move aligns with global trends in higher education branding and positioning.
“Many universities globally are changing names to reflect contemporary values and social justice, and by following this trend, the universities will enhance their global competitiveness and appeal to international students,” the committee stated in its report.
Beyond branding, the changes are expected to support broader investment in Ghana’s tertiary education sector, with potential long-term benefits for skills development and the national economy.