Founded in 1961 as a joint Government of Ghana and United Nations project, GIMPA has trained the public servants, executives, and scholars who move Ghana forward.
Statutes, academic and student policies, and the codes that apply across every school and campus.
Coordinates doctoral and research-master's study for every school, together with the Institute's research newsletters and ethics review.
Runs registration, student records, timetabling, and the examination process for every school and campus.
Holds the Institute's accreditation with GTEC, runs programme review, and sets academic quality standards.
Manages fees, payments, procurement, and the Institute's financial reporting.
Operates the Institute's conference centre, catering, and guest accommodation on the Greenhill campus.
Runs the networks, systems, and digital services the Institute depends on, including MIS Web and the LMS.
Provides independent assurance on risk, control, and governance across every unit of the Institute.
Student associations, sport, chaplaincy, halls, and the day-to-day of studying at GIMPA.
A trailblazer in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Welcome to the Department of Development and Policy Studies — a trailblazer in the areas of Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Occupational Health and Safety for professionals seeking expertise in these domains.
Our vision is to be a centre of excellence in education, research, and practice, driving innovative solutions to development policy and governance challenges.
Our mission is to provide high-quality education that empowers leaders in development policy, public health, occupational health and safety, and monitoring & evaluation — through rigorous programmes, research, and community engagement.
Thank you.
A specialised academic unit within the School of Public Service and Governance, the department functions as a trailblazer in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Applicants typically need a bachelor’s degree with minimum second class lower; those with lower classifications complete GIMPA’s Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration first. Foreign qualifications require GTEC evaluation.
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Fastest diploma
With over 3,000 students enrolled in six schools for undergraduate and graduate studies, prospective student interest continues to rise.
Everything applicants ask us most — fees, forms, and phone lines.
Dial *924*200*16# to purchase an e-voucher using Mobile Money. Alternatively, you can visit any Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) or Ecobank branch across the country.
Masters / Postgraduate Diploma — GH₵250 · Bachelors / Diploma — GH₵200 · Post First Degree Law (LL.B) — GH₵350 · International students — US$100.
+233 (0) 50 162 0138 · +233 (0) 33 209 5432 · +233 (0) 30 290 8076 · +233 30 240 1681-3.
Undergraduate programmes are usually 4 years. Masters programmes run 1 or 2 years, depending on the programme. Confirm unique timelines with the department secretariat.


