An Overview of Challenges and Prospects of Private Higher Education in Ghana

Abstract

The study's primary purpose was to explore the challenges and prospects of Private Higher Education (PrHE) in Ghana. The role of Private Higher Education Institutions (PrHEIs) in Ghana in the last couple of decades cannot be over or under-accentuated. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the role and growth of PrHEIs in Ghana and their challenges and prospects. The desk research was used to gather data and information from databases, books, journals, publications, and websites that were relevant. Easy access to a variety of data and information sources, as well as lower costs and quicker response times, are all benefits of secondary research. Desk research has certain drawbacks, too, such as the possibility of bias in the available data, the inability to elicit further information or request clarification, and the lack of control over the data quality. PrHE in Ghana is essential to African Higher Education (HE), proliferating in response to the increasing demand for HE. Therefore, PrHE in Ghana has opportunities to contribute immensely to the country's development, particularly in HE and generally in the economy. Several key issues are identified when examining the challenges of private higher education in Ghana. For example, limited access and affordability, Quality assurance, Faculty recruitment and retention, and lack of world-class infrastructure and facilities, limited financial resources and lack of governmental support are common. Despite these challenges. Despite these challenges, PrHEIs in Ghana can strive to provide quality education, expand access, and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce and the country's overall growth. Keywords: Challenges, Prospects, Growth, Private Higher Education, Ghana