The University of Cape Coast was established in October, 1962 as a University College and placed in a special relationship with the University of Ghana, Legon.
On October 1, 1971, the College attained the status of a full and independent University, with the authority to confer its own degrees, diplomas and certificates by an Act of Parliament – The University of Cape Coast Act, 1971 [Act 390] and subsequently the University of Cape Coast Law, 1992 [PNDC Law 278].
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is been ranked best university in Ghana, the best in West Africa, the 4th best university in Africa and the best university globally for research influence.
The University earned the bragging right as the best performing university in Ghana and Africa in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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University of Cape Coast (UCC) Halls
The University of Cape Coast (UCC), as of 2022 has nine (9) known halls, two of which are female affiliated halls. Each of the hall has hall Masters/Wardens.
The UCC Hall are;
1. Kwame Nkrumah
2. Valco Hall
3. Casely Hayford Hall
4. Valco Trust Hall
5. Alumni Hall
6. Adehye Hall (Female)
7. Student Representative Council Hall
8. Oguaa Hall (Female)
9. Atlantic Hall
The table below shows the name of each hall, their hall Master/warden and their specific roles.
UCC Hall Masters/Wardens
| S/N | HALL | HALL MASTER/WARDEN | ROLE |
| 1 | Kwame Nkrumah Hall | Mr. John P K Adotey | • Senior Lecturer
• Senior Member |
| 2 | Valco Hall | Dr. Ernest Kofi Amankwa Afrifa | • Senior Lecturer
• Senior Member |
| 3 | Casely Hayford Hall | Dr. Hubert Danquah Nyarko | • Senior Lecturer
• Senior Member |
| 4 | Valco Trust Hall | Dr. Samuel Essien-Baidoo | • Senior Lecturer
• Senior Member |
| 5 | Alumni Hall | Dr. Samuel Essien-Baidoo | • Senior Lecturer
• Senior Member |
| 6 | Adehye Hall | Dr. (Mrs.) Regina Obilie Amoako-Sakyi | • Senior Lecturer
• Senior Member |
| 7 | Students’ Representative Council Hall | Prof. Charles Adabo Oppong | •Associate Professor
• Senior Member |
| 8 | Oguaa Hall | Miss Millan Ahema Tawiah | • Senior Assistant Registrar
• Senior Member |
| 9 | Atlantic Hall | Dr. Daniel Apaak | • Senior Lecturer
• Senior Member |
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
