The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), originally known as Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), is a public university located in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. The university was established in 2020 to champion the course of higher technical, vocational and entrepreneurial education in the country.
History On August 27, 2020, the technical college in Kumasi and another in Asante- Mampong were combined to form this new university. The name honours Mr. Akenten Appiah-Menka a Ghanaian, Lawyer, Politician and Businessman. Prof. Frederick Kwaku Sarfo is the first and current Vice-Chancellor of the University. Per Act 1162 (2025), the name of the University has, since December 24, 2025, changed from Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) to University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi (USTED).
Campuses
Kumasi Campus The Kumasi campus, which is located in Tanoso, is the main campus of the university. This campus alone houses 5 faculties with 12 Departments of the University.
Mampong Campus The Asante-Mampong campus is located in Asante-Mampong, which is the capital of the Mampong Municipal Assembly. The campus houses 4 faculties and 11 departments.
Academic
Faculties - Kumasi
Faculty of Applied Science and Mathematics Education Faculty of Business Education Faculty of Technical Education Faculty of Engineering and Technology Faculty of Education and Communication Science Faculty of Vocational Education
Faculties - Mampong
Faculty of Agriculture Science Education Faculty of Science Education Faculty of Environmental and Health Education Faculty of Education and General studies.
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