COURSES OFFERED BY REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION STUDIES
HIGHLIGHTS

ABOUT REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION STUDIES
The Regional Institute for Population Studies is, for the most part, a centre of postgraduate training. All degree programmes are postgraduate courses. However, short courses may be organised for specific groups or organizations as necessary. These short courses are generally related to RIPS’ areas of expertise – Population and demographic training, research methods and research writing.
MISSION
RIPS is committed to training and development of the intellect, independence and character of the most competitive graduate students and faculty from across the continent and the globe and playing a leading role in research in population health by ardently pursuing excellence in education.
The Institute accomplishes its mission by mentoring students to develop their potential and integrity as experts in their field of population sciences. This includes employing the most innovative and interdisciplinary methodologies for research and training to turn out highly motivated, ethical, competitive, students capable of publishing in major journals, as well as productive and relevant population scientists in Africa.
VISION
RIPS will be globally recognized as the leading center for research and training in population/health science in Africa, contributing to the well-being and health of African communities through collaborative work within the Institute and with local communities.
REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION STUDIES LOCATION
ACCRA
P. O. Box LG 96 , Legon
Box Accra Greater Accra