The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) has been ranked among Africa’s elite law schools, emerging as the best in Ghana and West Africa and sixth overall on the continent in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject for Law.

The ranking, released on January 21, 2026, places the University of Ghana in the “251–300 global band,” making UGSoL the only law school in Ghana to feature in the latest THE subject rankings for Law.

According to Times Higher Education, the 2026 Law Rankings assess universities across key areas such as constitutional and administrative law, international law, commercial and corporate law, criminal law and justice, as well as legal theory and jurisprudence. In total, 425 universities from 53 countries and territories were evaluated using 18 performance indicators drawn from the broader THE World University Rankings framework.

The results underscore UGSoL’s growing academic influence at a time when legal education and research are increasingly central to governance, justice delivery and democratic accountability across Africa.

In the continental rankings, South Africa dominated the top five, with the University of Cape Town taking first place, followed by the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, Stellenbosch University and the University of the Witwatersrand. Against this strong competition, the University of Ghana School of Law placed sixth in Africa, highlighting its rising research strength and international outlook.

In Ghana, UGSoL stands out as the only law faculty recognised by Times Higher Education, despite the growing number of public and private universities offering law programmes. This distinction points to the School’s leadership in teaching quality, research output and global visibility.

Established in 1959, the University of Ghana School of Law is the oldest law institution in the country and one of the most respected in Africa. Over the decades, it has trained generations of judges, legal practitioners, academics, policymakers and public servants who have shaped Ghana’s legal system and contributed to international legal development.

The latest recognition aligns with the University of Ghana’s 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, which prioritises global visibility, impactful research and academic excellence.

With this ranking, the University of Ghana School of Law reinforces its position as a leading centre for legal education and research in the sub-region, while reaffirming its commitment to meeting national needs and international standards.