Study Abroad in Ghana
Ghana is a English speaking country located in West Africa. Approximately 2,000 American students study abroad in Ghana each year, making it the most popular study abroad destination in West Africa, second most popular on the continent. Ghana is known as a middle-income economy, although it is one of the world’s largest gold producers. It is over to over 100 different ethnic groups and although the official language is English, most residents also speak at least one other local language. It is a popular destination for students looking for a unique and culturally rich study abroad experience.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Accra | 214 reviews | |
2. Traveling in Ghana | 160 reviews | |
3. Multiple locations in Ghana | 153 reviews | |
4. Takoradi | 130 reviews | |
5. Legon | 69 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Ghana - Featured Programs
Our ship is the most unique floating campus in the world. The seven deck, 590-foot ship is where you learn, live, travel and reflect on your globa...
Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year. See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. University Credit is available available for all Intensive Courses at EF.
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Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...
Experience West Africa through the lens of Sankofa, a Ghanaian concept that links the past with a sustainable future. Working with a local organization, you’ll learn to ap...
Immerse yourself in Ghanaian life by enrolling in courses with local and international students at CIEE’s partner school, University of Ghana – ranked 7th best university ...
Develop a critical perspective on mainstream representations of Africa and gain knowledge, attitudes, and skills to productively work in “marginal” places such as Africa....
The Tufts-in-Ghana program, which takes place in the fall semester, links Tufts to the University of Ghana (Legon), located just outside the booming metropolis of the capi...
The Accra program offers a unique opportunity for students to live and study in the heart of West Africa. It is the perfect destination for those who want to learn about t...
The ISEP program in Ghana became a designated Global Engagement Program Site, enabling students to extend their ISEP experience beyond the classroom through ISEP-facilitat...
As a volunteer in Ghana, you'll find a unique richness everywhere you look, from the country's cultural history to its varied expanses of wilderness and coastline. Known f...
At NYU Accra students experience firsthand the diversity and complexity of West Africa. The academic center in Ghana is unique among NYU's locations because students take ...
The University of Ghana is home to many international students and scholars from across the globe. Our friendly learning environment offers the best international educatio...
The University of Ghana is home to many international students and scholars from across the globe. Our friendly learning environment offers the best international educatio...
The health of human populations reflects the ecological and geographic environment. This program will introduce significant biological issues important in global health th...