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The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has marked a significant milestone in its academic journey with the graduation of 572 students across doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s programmes at its 22nd Graduation Ceremony.
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The graduating class comprised eight PhD scholars, 69 master’s graduates and 495 bachelor’s graduates, further expanding AIT’s contribution to Ghana’s pool of highly skilled professionals and academic researchers.
The ceremony also produced a notable institutional milestone, as AIT’s cumulative number of PhD graduates surpassed 100, reinforcing the university’s growing role in postgraduate education, research and academic leadership in Ghana.
AIT PhD Alumni Surpass 100
The graduation of eight new doctoral scholars marked the 14th time AIT has produced PhD graduates.
AIT President, Prof. Clement K. Dzidonu, described the achievement as a major milestone for the relatively young technological university, particularly given the growing influence of its doctoral alumni within Ghana’s academic community.
According to Dzidonu, more than half of AIT’s PhD graduates have attained professorial rank within three years of completing their doctoral studies.
He said the development demonstrates the growing impact of AIT’s postgraduate research programmes and the capacity of its graduates to contribute to teaching, research and academic leadership.
The university’s influence, he added, is increasingly visible across Ghana’s higher education sector, with AIT PhD graduates serving as faculty members in many public and private universities.
Academic and senior administrative personnel from almost all categories of Ghanaian universities have also undertaken doctoral studies at AIT, he said.
572 Graduates Join Ghana’s Skilled Workforce
The 22nd Graduation Ceremony also added hundreds of newly qualified professionals to AIT’s alumni network.
Of the 495 bachelor’s graduates, 405 completed campus-based programmes, while 90 graduated through AIT’s Open University programmes.
The university also awarded degrees to 69 master’s graduates, expanding the number of professionals equipped with advanced knowledge and specialised skills across various disciplines.
Together, the graduates represent another significant addition to Ghana’s human capital base at a time when employers and governments increasingly require specialised expertise in technology, engineering, business and education.
Research and Innovation at the Centre of AIT’s Postgraduate Programmes
AIT’s postgraduate research programmes cover areas including Engineering, Information Technology, Education and Business Administration.
The university said these programmes form part of its broader commitment to research, innovation and the development of human capital needed to support Ghana’s science, technology and innovation ambitions.
The emphasis on doctoral research is particularly significant as Ghana seeks to strengthen its capacity for home-grown research, technological innovation and knowledge production.
For AIT, the growing number of PhD graduates also represents an expanding network of researchers and academics capable of contributing to teaching, policy development, industry and national development.
AIT Chairman Hails University’s Growth
Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees, Emeritus Prof. Ivan Addae-Mensah, commended the institution for achieving significant milestones despite its relatively young history.
He described AIT as “fast becoming a world-class private technological university”, while congratulating members of the graduating class on their achievement.
Addae-Mensah, however, reminded the graduates that receiving a university degree should be viewed as the beginning of a new phase rather than the conclusion of their learning journey.
He challenged them to make meaningful use of the knowledge, skills and opportunities acquired during their time at AIT.
AIT Challenges Graduates to Become Lifelong Learners
Delivering his message to the graduating class, Prof. Dzidonu urged the new graduates to embrace continuous learning, particularly as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies continue to transform workplaces and entire industries.
He introduced the concept of the “Sovereign Lifelong Learner”, describing the idea as one in which graduates take personal responsibility for continuously developing their knowledge, skills and professional capabilities.
The message is particularly relevant as AI-driven technologies increasingly reshape the nature of employment and professional skills.
Dzidonu challenged the Class of 2026 to “See the Opportunity, Explore the Possibility and Create the Difference”, urging graduates to look beyond securing employment and instead focus on creating value and contributing meaningfully to society.
AIT Strengthens Its Role in Ghana’s Higher Education Landscape
The latest graduation further positions AIT as an increasingly significant player in Ghana’s private higher education sector.
The institution is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to offer campus-based and Open University undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
AIT’s campus-based undergraduate programmes in engineering, computer science and information technology, and business administration are affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Its Open University programmes are offered in partnership with the Open University of Malaysia, covering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including master’s and PhD-level studies.
Beyond Graduation: Building Ghana’s Next Generation of Professionals
For AIT, the 22nd Graduation Ceremony represents more than the completion of another academic year.
The graduation of 572 students, combined with the university’s crossing of the 100-PhD-alumni milestone, points to an expanding institutional contribution to Ghana’s professional, academic and research ecosystem.
As artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging technologies continue to reshape economies, universities such as AIT face an increasingly important responsibility: preparing graduates who can adapt to technological change while generating new knowledge, creating businesses and solving complex societal problems.
For the Class of 2026, the challenge now moves beyond the classroom.
The expectation is that the knowledge acquired at AIT will translate into innovation, professional excellence, research breakthroughs and tangible contributions to Ghana and the wider global community.
