Founded in 1965, University of Professional Studies, Accra is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Accra (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Greater Accra.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana (National Accreditation Board, Ghana), University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Ghanaian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 