The Presbyterian University Ghana is conceived as a response to the challenge presented by the high demand for student admission in Ghanaian Universities (low access), the perceived lowering of academic standards and the erosion of moral and ethical values in the Ghanaian Society. It will relate its programmes to the developmental needs of Ghana in the 21st Century and beyond, in terms of training, research, extension and service. It will identify and fill important niches in the development of higher education in the country. The main concepts are as follows: • The University is open to all students and staff without discrimination on the basis of religion, race, ethnic origin or gender. • It is a fee-paying institution, with a mechanism to promote sponsorship for needy students. • It is a multi-campus university. • The University will take advantage of the cool, semi-temperate weather in some of its locations to attract external students and to promote a broad agricultural programme. • Owing to the location of some of the Campuses, the University will be residential for both staff and students; the University will however promote the development of hostels for students and staff housing through private enterprise. The University will gradually introduce programmes in the social sciences, the humanities, science and technology, languages, theology and mission studies, health and medical studies such as nursing, medicine and dentistry in accordance with the University’s Strategic Plan.