Founded in 1979, Valley View University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Accra (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Greater Accra. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Techiman, Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana (National Accreditation Board of Ghana), Valley View University (VVU) is a large coeducational Ghanaian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Valley View University (VVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 43 years old Ghanaian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Ghanaian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VVU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.