Regentropfen University College (RUC) has unveiled new postgraduate programmes, relaunched its President’s Scholarship for female students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and introduced an 18-month paid internship opportunity in Denmark as part of efforts to produce industry-ready graduates and expand access to higher education.
The institution said the initiatives form part of its strategy to address skills shortages in Ghana while creating alternative pathways for students who do not meet the traditional university entry requirements.
Speaking on A1 Radio, Founder and President of Regentropfen University College, Rev. Dr. Moses Asaah Awinongya, SVD, said the university had adopted a people-centred approach by designing programmes that respond directly to labour market needs.
“We are a people-centred university. We look at the needs of society and design programmes that provide practical solutions. Our focus is not just on awarding certificates but on producing graduates who can solve real problems,” he said.
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, the university has relaunched the President’s Scholarship for Females, first introduced in 2022, to encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM and agriculture.
The scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees for two academic years for eligible female students enrolled in BSc Agriculture for Social Change, B.Ed. Mathematics with ICT, BSc Computer Science and BSc Information Technology.
Rev. Dr. Awinongya said the scholarship honours two women whose contributions have shaped the university’s growth: Professor Agnes Atia Apusigah, the institution’s first female Vice President, and his late mother, Mama Alice Akankuba-Mah Abingligro.
“Professor Agnes Atia Apusigah was the first female Vice President of our institution and also founded and funded the award for the best graduating female student,” he said.
He added that although his late mother never received formal education, she remained committed to helping young women pursue higher education.
“Though she was not formally educated, she made sure young women came to Regentropfen and helped finance their education so they could build their future,” he said.
According to Rev. Dr. Awinongya, the university hopes to continue the legacy of the two women by creating opportunities for more females to enter critical development fields.
“We feel it is important to encourage more women in agriculture, science, mathematics and technology,” he said.
The university has also introduced a scholarship for students pursuing a BSc in Accounting, covering 60% of tuition fees during the first two academic years and 40% during the final two years.
Rev. Dr. Awinongya said the initiative responds to the shortage of qualified accountants in the Upper East Region.
“Since 2015, we have struggled to find seasoned accountants, people who can analyse financial data and provide strategic leadership. This scholarship is our contribution to solving that challenge,” he said.
The university has expanded its postgraduate portfolio with the introduction of an MPhil in Aquaculture Technology, an MSc in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with specialisations in secondary education, nursing education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and tertiary education.
Regentropfen has also strengthened its practical training by offering students enrolled in the Agriculture for Social Change programme an 18-month paid internship in Denmark through an international partnership, providing hands-on experience in modern agricultural production before they return to Ghana.
To widen access to higher education, Rev. Dr. Awinongya said the university offers diploma programmes that allow students who do not meet direct entry requirements in English, Mathematics or Integrated Science to progress to bachelor’s degree programmes instead of repeatedly sitting remedial examinations.
“We believe education should not end because someone misses the traditional entry requirements. The diploma pathway gives students another opportunity to achieve their academic and professional goals,” he said.
Located at Kansoe, Namoo in the Upper East Region, Regentropfen University College offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through its Faculties of Applied Sciences, Humanities and Health Sciences, with a growing emphasis on combining academic excellence, practical skills and international exposure to prepare graduates for national development.
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