Open University of West Africa, Accra

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Open University of West Africa was founded in Ghana November 2011 by John Roberts and Patrick Steele. With the goal to break the poverty cycle in West Africa through online education, John Roberts and his co-founder were inspired by a simple but contradictory observation: at the moment higher education penetration in Africa was very low, many of the best universities around the world were beginning to put their courses online through platforms like Coursera, edX, Udacity etc. ()

Established: 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 5°33'31"N, 0°10'18"W

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Accra Ghana

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Open University of West Africa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Osu Castle, Korle-Klottey Municipal District, Ghana Planetarium, Osu.

1.1 miSW
Political museum in a historic fortress
Osu Castle, Accra
30 min walk • Osu Castle, also known as Christiansborg Castle, is a formidable presence in Accra, Ghana, reflecting a complex history of colonization, trade, and government. Constructed by the Danish in the mid-17th century on the Gulf of Guinea, the castle has served various roles...
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Korle-Klottey Municipal District, Accra
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ghana's bustling capital, Accra, lies the Korle-Klottey Municipal District – a vibrant area pulsating with the lifeblood of the city's rich culture and history. This administrative district, established in 2019 as part of the country's local...
1.5 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Ghana Planetarium, Accra
39 min walk • The Ghana Planetarium is located behind the Ghana Police Headquarters in Cantonments, Accra. It is open throughout the year. The planetarium of Accra was founded by Dr. Jacob and Jane Ashong and was constructed from their pension in 2009.
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Osu, Accra
11 min walk • Located about 3 kilometres east of the central business district, Osu is a neighborhood in central Accra, Ghana, known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity. It is locally known as the "West End" of Accra.