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VVU History
Our Legacy

The Journey
Of Excellence

From our humble beginnings in 1979 to becoming Ghana's first chartered private university, our history is a testament to faith, vision, and academic brilliance.

Where It Began
A Visionary Beginning

Valley View University was established in 1979 by the West African Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists. What started as a focused mission to provide quality Christian education has grown into a beacon of higher learning in West Africa.

In 1997, the institution was absorbed into the Adventist University system operated by the West Central African Division of Seventh-day Adventists, headquartered in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, further strengthening its global academic ties.

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Valley View University in its founding era
Our Journey
Historical Milestones

Tracing our path from a mission-driven college to a premier chartered university.

1979
The Foundation

Established by the West African Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists to provide holistic Christian education.

1983
Global Standards

The Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) began its regular evaluation and review of the institution's accreditation status.

1997
Expansion & Affiliation

Affiliated with Griggs University (USA) and granted accreditation by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana to award own degrees.

2006
Presidential Charter

Granted a Presidential Charter by the Government of Ghana, becoming the first chartered private university in the country.

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A Global Community

Today, Valley View University serves undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world. We admit qualified students regardless of their religious background, provided they accept the Christian principles and lifestyle that form the basis of our operations.

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