Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has secured the fourth position among Ghanaian institutions featured in the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa 2026, the global higher education analysts announced on February 12, 2026.

The rankings evaluated 69 universities across 21 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa using a regional framework tailored to the continent's higher education landscape. Assessment criteria included research output and impact, academic reputation, employer perception, sustainability, global engagement, and student experience.

KsTU achieved an overall score of 17.1, placing 48th in the regional ranking. The University recorded 84.3 citations per paper, one of the highest citation impacts among Ghanaian institutions featured, alongside 17.9 papers per faculty member. The institution recorded an academic reputation score of 12.7.

Within Ghana, the University of Ghana leads the national representation, followed by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Cape Coast. KsTU follows in fourth position, ahead of Ashesi University, the Catholic University of Ghana, and the University of Mines and Technology. Seven Ghanaian universities were included in the regional ranking.

The University continues to strengthen programmes aligned with industry needs, with a focus on equipping graduates with practical skills valued by employers.

Professor Gabriel Dwomoh, Vice-Chancellor of KsTU, commented on the institution's performance. "Commitment to impactful research, staff dedication to institutional support systems and student engagement in practical learning have all contributed to this milestone," Prof. Dwomoh said.

KsTU emerged as the highest-ranked technical university in Ghana under the QS Sub-Saharan Africa framework, leading its specialised peers particularly in research impact indicators.