Location
  • Ghana
    • Accra
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
African Studies Agriculture Computer Science Cultural Studies Global Studies Law Religious Studies Social Sciences
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors Masters
Language
English
Apr 08, 2024
Dec 09, 2019
22 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Courses are offered in a long list of fields, predominantly nursing, arts, biological sciences and social sciences -- both at the graduate and undergraduate level at the University of Ghana. Three courses are recommended: Introduction to Asante Twi Language; Ghanaian Culture & Natural Resources Field-Study; and Society, Government & Politics; the last of which is required.

USAC students are housed in the International Hostel for the duration of the program, a student residence hall located on-campus close to markets and restaurants, and is complete with kitchen facilities to cook in.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

There are LGBTQIA+ friends, colleagues, and allies throughout the world. However, cultural understanding of gender identity and sexuality does vary from country to country. USAC has compiled a lot of resources to help you through that learning process.
USAC is dedicated to working closely with students with disabilities to ensure the best study abroad experience possible. You may request reasonable accommodations after your initial application is complete. We routinely receive requests for scheduling, material, and environmental accommodations for the classroom setting, which may include assistive technology, scribes and readers, printed material, and interpretation.

Impact 🌎

Environmentally-conscious students choose USAC because many of our programs are held in some of the most sustainable countries in the world. There are options to take coursework in sustainability and the environment, as well as field trips and studies where students can leave a lasting impact on their host country.

Program Highlights

  • Explore a country rich in African cultural and historical sites, including the slave castles, and miles of pristine beaches that contrast with a rain forest home to rare primates
  • Experience Ghanaian arts, dance, and music through courses and local festivals
  • See firsthand the world famous Ashanti Kingdom and its crafts

Program Reviews

4.89 Rating
based on 9 reviews
  • 5 rating 88.89%
  • 4 rating 11.11%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.1
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.9
  • Housing 4.45
  • Safety 4.8
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Bernice
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The beat year of my life

Ghana was just great. The sunshine, people and culture were everything I could want and more. As an African politics major, the course allowed me to delve into topics I never would have been able to explore at my home institution. The opportunity to connect with people who share the same passions was really nice. The experience emboldened me to backpack through West Africa and explore careers in the region. Ghana is of course the best country in the region to see. USAC made sure to showcase the true beauty and culture. I made lifelong friends and went through unique challenges that built me up. This was an experience I never would have had outside of studying abroad. The affordability of the program ensured I was able to participate. I love USAC

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Do it. And take advantage of the experience and explore every part of the environment. Do things you will only do once and allow yourself to enjoy the time and memories. Build long lasting relationships with atleast one person because it's nice to be able to look back and reminisce.
136 people found this review helpful.
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Payton
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

looking for adventure?

I loved my time in Ghana. It was a fun, educational, and crazy experience. I met some great people and would absolutely recommend the program to anyone and everyone. This location is a great place for the adventure-seeker. The kindness and love that I experienced while studying in Accra was phenomenal. From the Aunties, to the USAC buddies, professors, strangers, and everyone in between, the people that I met made my trip extraordinary. The education system was a bit frustrating at some points (not much was digitized), and the living situation was a challenge (we often lost water and electricity), but I wouldn't change a thing. If safaris in Mole, hanging out with monkeys in Volta, beautiful waterfalls, exploring the dark history of slave castles, and/or surfing sound appealing to you, then you should consider studying abroad in Ghana!!!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Say yes to new opportunities!!! Be bold!!! Have fun!!! Make friends!!!
142 people found this review helpful.
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Ashley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

1st stop Ghana then the world

Studying abroad in Ghana was the best decision I ever made. USAC provided support from the beginning to the end and were always there to offer help. I had never been out of the country before going to Ghana, but since then I have traveled to 11 countries. My favorite part was I volunteered at an after school program called the Mawulolo Youth Network where I taught math and English to 1st and 2nd graders. When my four months were up I was so sad since I had made so many lasting friendships and did not want to leave the beautiful country. I recently went back to Ghana and stayed there for a week since I missed it so much. This experience has had a huge impact on my future goals as I have just accepted a job to teach English in South Korea for a year. I never knew just how big of an impact this trip would have on my life, but I can not be happier that I decided to do it.

149 people found this review helpful.
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Henrike
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review Summer School II 2017

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144 people found this review helpful.
Megan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

You're Ghana want to go too

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139 people found this review helpful.
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Emily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Experience of Your Life, I Promise

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What would you improve about this program?
I feel that USAC could improve by creating more scheduled field trips for the summer sessions. Though we did have a planned visit to two locations (Kumasi and Kakum), the group planned separate trips on our own to other locations such as Wli Falls, and Mole National Park. Students would definitely take advantage of them and it would save them the stress of trying to plan a trip in a foreign country with un familiar travel needs.
126 people found this review helpful.
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Alyssa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Adventures in Ghana

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What would you improve about this program?
I think that the classes that USAC offers could be improved a lot, and hopefully they're working on that. I would recommend not taking any more than you're required to - take as many classes as you can through UG instead.
153 people found this review helpful.
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Carina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Cultural Experience!

If you are the kind of person who enjoys culture, this is the place to be! Ghana is full of amazing people who are willing to open up and let you into their lives, no questions asked! Ghana was more than an experience it became a lifestyle that I still miss dearly!

What would you improve about this program?
This program is more than perfect, but if there was one thing I could possibly change it would be the education system. I do not want to say it was bad but it sure was different from the American style of education. This program needs better organizational skills to addressing the international students about schooling in the University.
136 people found this review helpful.

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