Radford University College has signed academic partnership agreements with Singidunum University in Belgrade and the University of Novi Sad, both in Serbia, creating new opportunities for Ghanaian students to begin their studies in Ghana and continue their degree programmes in Serbia.
The agreements were signed last Friday in Serbia, during an official Ghanaian delegation led by Ambassador Kwesi Ahwoi, Ghana's Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia.
The Ghanaian delegation included the President of Radford University College, Dr Martin Luther Obeng, and the Head of Chancery at the Ghana Embassy in Serbia, Samuel Asante.
Delegation
The delegation was received by the President of Singidunum University, Prof. Dr Dragan Djurić, together with officials of the university.
The partnership provides structured study pathways in Nursing, Information Technology and Business Economics, as well as opportunities for postgraduate study.
Under the agreed arrangements, students will undertake part of their studies at Radford University College in Accra before proceeding to Serbia to complete their programmes.
The partnership also provides significant tuition reductions for Ghanaian students and introduces the Ambassador Kwesi Ahwoi Full Scholarship Scheme.
Mr Ahwoi said, “Since my diplomatic assignment to the Republic of Serbia, I have been committed to strengthening cooperation between Ghana and Serbia in areas including trade, economic cooperation and education.
I am, therefore, pleased to see this academic partnership become a reality. It provides another avenue for Ghanaian students to access international education while further strengthening the long-standing relationship between Ghana and Serbia,” he explained.
Support
“Singidunum University is pleased to welcome students from Ghana and to support this partnership with Radford University College. As part of our commitment to the collaboration, we are offering a reduced tuition rate for Ghanaian students in the BSc Nursing programme, from €4,500 to €2,600 per academic year,” Prof. Djuric said.
He also announced the establishment of the Ambassador Kwesi Ahwoi Full Scholarship Scheme.
“Under this scheme, 10 per cent of students transferred to Serbia in each annual intake will receive a full tuition scholarship.”
For his part, Dr Obeng said: “This partnership is an important development for Radford University College and our students.
“It gives students the opportunity to begin their education in Ghana and continue their studies in Serbia, while gaining international exposure and experience. We appreciate the support of Ambassador Kwesi Ahwoi, the Ghana Embassy in Serbia and our partner universities,” he said.
The partnership provides structured pathways under which students complete part of their studies at Radford University College before proceeding to the partner university in Serbia.
The partnership is in nursing, information technology and business economics.
Students will complete one year at Radford University College in Ghana and three years at the partner university in Serbia.
The pathway is intended for qualified applicants, including WASSCE holders who meet the required admission grades in the relevant Core and Elective subjects.
It also includes nurses holding recognised nursing certificates from accredited Ghanaian training institutions, subject to the applicable admission and academic requirements.
Students will complete two years at Radford University College in Ghana and two years at the partner university in Serbia.
The pathway is intended for qualified WASSCE/SSSCE applicants. Diploma and HND holders may also be considered for entry with appropriate transfer credits, subject to academic assessment.
