Ashesi University is a coeducational institution whose mission is to educate African leaders of exceptional integrity and professional ability.  By raising the bar for higher education in Ghana we aim to make a significant contribution towards a renaissance in Africa.

The university, which began instruction in March 2002 with a pioneer class of 30 students, has quickly gained a reputation for innovation and quality education in Ghana.

Ashesi is the first university in Ghana to adopt the Liberal Arts method of education. The university is an independent, private, not-for-profit institution.