Ghana has a substantial network of public Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges, each accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council, aimed at training competent health workers for both local and international service.
These institutions offer a range of nursing, midwifery, public health, and allied health programmes, contributing significantly to the country’s healthcare delivery and workforce development.
The list below reflects institutions accredited to train nurses, midwives, community health nurses and related cadres as of the latest public records.
Please note that accreditation status can change; candidates should always verify with the NMC or the HTI portal before applying.
Greater Accra Region
| Institution | Location |
| Korle-Bu Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Korle-Bu (Accra) |
| Pantang Nurses & Midwifery Training College | Pantang (Accra) |
| 37 Military Hospital Nurses Training College | Cantonments (Accra) |
| Teshie Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Teshie (Accra) |
| Narh-Bita School of Nursing | Tema |
| Western Hills School of Nursing | Accra (Weija) |
| St. Karol School of Nursing | Weija (Accra) |
Ashanti Region
| Institution | Location |
| Kumasi Nurses’ Training College | Kumasi |
| KATH Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Kumasi (KATH) |
| Mampong Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Mampong |
| SDA Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Kwadaso (Kumasi) |
| St. Michael’s Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Jaachie-Pramso |
| Agogo Presbyterian Midwifery Training College | Agogo |
Central Region
| Institution | Location |
| Cape Coast Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Cape Coast |
| Ankaful Psychiatric Nursing Training College | Ankaful |
| Community Health Nurses’ Training College | Winneba |
| Dunkwa-on-Offin College of Nursing & Midwifery | Dunkwa |
| Twifo-Praso College of Nursing & Midwifery | Twifo-Praso |
Western & Western North Regions
| Institution | Location |
| Sekondi Nurses & Midwifery Training College | Sekondi |
| Sefwi-Wiawso Nursing Training College | Sefwi-Wiawso |
| Enchi Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Enchi |
Volta & Oti Regions
| Institution | Location |
| Ho Nurses’ Training College | Ho |
| Midwifery Training College | Hohoe |
| Keta Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Keta |
| Jasikan Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Jasikan |
Eastern Region
| Institution | Location |
| Koforidua Nurses & Midwifery Training College | Koforidua |
| Nkawkaw Nurses Training College | Nkawkaw |
| Odumase-Krobo Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Odumase-Krobo |
| Akim Oda Community Health Nurses Training College | Akim Oda |
| Osiem Nursing Training College | Osiem |
Bono, Bono East & Ahafo Regions
| Institution | Location |
| Sunyani Nurses’ Training College | Sunyani |
| Berekum Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Berekum |
| Seikwa Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Seikwa |
| Kintampo Nursing Training College | Kintampo |
Northern, North East & Savannah Regions
| Institution | Location |
| Tamale Nurses & Midwifery Training College | Tamale |
| Tamale Community Health Nursing Training College | Tamale |
| Yendi Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Yendi |
| Damongo Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Damongo |
| Gushegu Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Gushegu |
Upper East Region
| Institution | Location |
| Bolgatanga Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Bolgatanga |
| Bawku Nursing Training College | Bawku |
| Navrongo Community Health & Nursing Training College | Navrongo |
Upper West Region
| Institution | Location |
| Wa Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Wa |
| Nandom / Nadowli Nursing Training College | Nadowli |
| Tumu Nursing & Midwifery Training College | Tumu |
Technical & Specialty Institutions (selected)
- Ankaful Psychiatric Nursing Training College (Ankaful) — specialised psychiatric nursing.
- Ear, Nose & Throat Nursing training units (Kumasi) — speciality short/advanced courses listed on HTI.
University-based and private providers
Several universities and private colleges run NMC-accredited nursing programmes (e.g., University of Ghana, Valley View University, Central University, Pentecost University College, etc.).
These institutions provide programmes such as Registered General Nursing (RGN), Registered Midwifery (RM), Public Health Nursing, Nurse Assistant Certifcate Courses, Midwifery, and other specialized training in psychiatric and community health nursing.
What Aspiring Nursing Students Should Note
- Admission requirements generally include successful completion of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or equivalent, with credits in English, Mathematics, Science, and other relevant subjects.
- Prospective students should confirm accreditation status of the college and programme with the Nursing & Midwifery Council to ensure their qualifications are recognized.
- Applying often involves purchase of an application voucher or completing an online form via Ghana’s Health Training Institutions portal, depending on the college.
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