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Full Curriculum and African Studies: Accra, Ghana - USAC

  Ghana
  • Accra: 
  • Accra

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall: August - December, Spring: January - May, Summer: June-July

Description: The Ghana program offers an opportunity for students to live and study in the heart of West Africa. Participants are totally integrated at the University of Ghana with native Ghanaians while experiencing the culture, learning about the country and making friends. You may enroll in a traditional African studies program or choose from a wide array of courses taught in English at the University of Ghana. There are also several courses specifically designed to introduce participants to the country and culture - Introduction to Fante Twi Language (a major local tribal language), and Society, Government and Politics in Ghana and Africa.

Full Curriculum and African Studies: Accra, Ghana - USAC

Highlights: Ghana is one of the most popular destinations in all of Africa. This is, in part, due to its political, economic and social stability. It has tropical beaches and big game wildlife. It is home to several major tribal cultures, has significant historical slave trade sites and an active music scene. In short, it has a little of everything making it the perfect destination for the student who wants to learn about the complex issues facing a typical developing African nation. At the same time, it provides a rich cultural, historical and social experience.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas :
  • Accounting
  • Admin (Health Services)
  • African Studies
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Arabic
  • Arts
  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Business Admin. & Mngmt.
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science / IT
  • Culture
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Physics
  • Political Science/Politics
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian Language and Literature
  • Social Sciences
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • Swahili
  • Theater, Drama, Dance
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Cost in US$: Semester: USD 7,360 Year: USD 14,720 Summer: USD 3,280

    Cost Include Description:
    Tuition and fees, admission fee for affiliate university, USAC pre-arranged housing options & residence hall housing fees for a shared room (summer session only), personalized pre-departure advising, immigration visa assistance, parental support & assistance, financial aid & scholarship assistance, transcript assistance, student health insurance, airport pick-up, orientation, Accra tour & Cape Coast field trip (semester & year only), and the following for the summer session only: host university student ID card, 24-hour local staff support, field trips, local travel resources (cost not included), and volunteer opportunities.

    Experience Required: no

    Participants Travel to Ghana Independently or in Groups

    Scholarships are Available. Requirements vary. Please contact USAC.

    University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement: University Studies Abroad Consortium is a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering you quality study abroad programs for over 25 years from housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

    Year Founded: 1982




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