The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) started as a University College in 1992 under PNDC Law 322. UEW brought together seven diploma awarding colleges (the Advanced Teacher Training College, the Specialist Training College and the National Academy of Music all located at Winneba; the School of Ghana Languages, Ajumako; College of Special Education, Akwapim-Mampong; the Advanced Technical Training College, Kumasi; and the St. Andrews Agricultural Training College, Mampong-Ashanti.

The University operates from four Campuses (Winneba, Kumasi, Mampong and Ajumako) and a number of Distance Education Study Cetres. The Winneba Campus houses the main Administration, and the seat of the Vice-Chancellor.

OUR VISION
To be an internationally reputable institution for teacher education and research.

OUR MISSION
To train competent professional teachers for all levels of education as well as conduct research disseminate knowledge and contribute to educational policy and development.

The Winneba Campus is the main campus of the University of Education, Winneba. It has three sub-campuses: the North, Central and South Campuses.The central Administration is currently located at the North Campus.