Ghana

Accra, Cape Coast, LEGON,

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Capital: Accra

Area [sq. km]: 239460

Currency: 1 US Dollar = 1.1 Ghanaian Cedi (GHC)

Religions: Christian, Muslim, traditional African religions

Population: 23832495

Languages: English, Asante, Ewe

Health Risks: Bacterial Diarrhea, Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever, Schistosomiasis, Meningococcal Meningitis. Malaria and Yellow fever are high risks in some locations.

Time Zone: GMT/UTC 0

Dialing Code: 233

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Study Abroad Programs (Courses taught in English unless otherwise noted)

ACCRA

Ashesi University
Organization: Ashesi University, CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semesters.
Eligibility: Min. junior standing, min. 3.0 GPA., African coursework recommended.
Subjects: Humanities, Social Sciences, Math, Computer Science, Business, African Studies.
Housing: Homestay, University housing or off campus housing.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Aya Centre
Organization: AHA International, NCSA (Northwest Council for Study Abroad)
Terms: Fall & Spring semesters.
Eligibility: Min. Junior standing, min. 3.0 GPA.
Subjects: Sociology, History, Political Science, Economics and Cultural Studies in a highly interdisciplinary program. You are enrolled in courses at the Aya Centre designed exclusively for students on the AHA Ghana Program. Instructors are local Ghanaian professors. You will enroll in three courses in addition to supervised participation in a community service learning project/internship.
Housing: Housing in shared student house.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 1; Spring semester: November 1

Arts and Culture
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Subjects: Twi Language, Arts, Culture and Society.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

University of Ghana
Organization: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA.
Subjects: Beginning Asante Twi Language Study, Agriculture, Art, Language, Science, Administration, Social Science and Politics.
Housing: University Housing or Student Hostel.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Urban Ethnomusicology
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: Min. 2.5 GPA.
Subjects: Ethnomusicology, Music Studies.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

CAPE COAST

History and Cultures of the African Diaspora
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA
Subjects: Fante Language, Culture and Society.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

University of Cape Coast
Organization: ProWorld
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: Good academic standing, positive attitude.
Instruction: English.
Subjects: Ghanaian Arts and Culture, Africa in Dispersion, Religion of Africa, Culture, Democratization and Development, Women and Development in Africa, Introduction to African Oral Literature, Twi or Fante Language, Music in African Cultures, The Slave Trade and Colonialism in Africa, African Economies and Development,
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

LEGON

University of Ghana
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: Junior status, 3.0 GPA, course work in African studies recommended.
Subjects: Full university curriculum, Developmental Studies track with Internship.
Housing: On-campus apartment or off-campus house.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

CIEE Study Center at the University of Ghana
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA.
Instruction: English.
Subjects: Ghanaian history, politics, music, and dance taught by faculty from the University of Ghana.
Housing: Check the CIEE website for more details.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

Exchange Programs (Courses taught in English unless otherwise noted)

LEGON

University of Ghana
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or Semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min one academic year of study, 3.0 GPA.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. Emphasizes African Studies.
Housing: Student residences on campus.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

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