# Sikkim Manipal University, Ghana Learning Centre, Accra

> university in Accra, Ghana

**Wikidata**: [Q16734102](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16734102)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikkim_Manipal_University,_Ghana_Learning_Centre,_Accra)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sikkim-manipal-university-ghana-learning-centre-accra

## Summary
Sikkim Manipal University, Ghana Learning Centre, Accra is a university located in Accra, Ghana. It was established in 2002, with a referenced date of 2007 also appearing in official records.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 2002 per reference to catalog Q328
- Additional reference date: 2007 per catalog Q116976023
- Located in Accra, Ghana with coordinates 6.09056°N, -0.263333°E
- Classified as a university instance
- Alias: SMU Ghana
- ISNI identifier: 0000000418000017
- ROR identifier: 023bes347
- GRID identifier: grid.449218.2

## FAQs
### Q: Where is Sikkim Manipal University, Ghana Learning Centre, Accra located?  
A: It is located in Accra, Ghana, with precise coordinates at latitude 6.09056 and longitude -0.263333.

### Q: When was the university established?  
A: It was founded in 2002 according to catalog records, though a 2007 reference date also appears in official sources.

### Q: What is the university's official alias?  
A: It is commonly referred to by the alias "SMU Ghana."

### Q: What are its international identifiers?  
A: Key identifiers include ISNI 0000000418000017, ROR 023bes347, and GRID grid.449218.2.

## Why It Matters
This university represents a formal higher education institution in Ghana's capital, Accra, established to provide accessible tertiary education opportunities. Its dual inception dates (2002 and 2007) suggest potential operational or regulatory evolution within Ghana's educational framework. As a university, it contributes to human capital development in Ghana, aligning with the country's broader goals of expanding educational infrastructure and improving workforce qualifications. Its presence in Accra leverages the city's status as an economic and administrative center, enabling students to access learning resources in a major urban hub.

## Notable For
- Dual inception dates in official records (2002 and 2007)
- Presence in Accra, Ghana's political and economic capital
- Unique international identifiers including ISNI, ROR, and GRID systems
- Recognition in multiple Wikipedia editions (English and GPE languages)
- Specific geographic coordinates marking its precise location

## Body
### Basic Information
- Full entity name: Sikkim Manipal University, Ghana Learning Centre, Accra
- Classification: University
- Country: Ghana
- Alias: SMU Ghana

### Location Details
- City: Accra
- Coordinates: 6.09056°N latitude, -0.263333°E longitude
- Referenced via catalog Q328 for location data

### Historical Data
- Inception 1: 2002 (reference: catalog Q328)
- Inception 2: 2007 (reference: catalog Q116976023)
- Confirmed as university instance

### Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000418000017
- ROR ID: 023bes347
- GRID ID: grid.449218.2
- Ringgold ID: 379071
- Freebase ID: /m/0_865g_
- Sitelink count: 2 (Wikimedia)

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia title: Sikkim Manipal University, Ghana Learning Centre, Accra
- Available in English and GPE language editions
- Wikidata description: "university in Accra, Ghana"

## References

1. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
2. ROR release v1.19
3. GRID Release 2016-05-31