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 | 201 reviews | |
| 2. Traveling | 159 reviews | |
| 3. Takoradi | 128 reviews | |
| 4. Legon | 61 reviews | |
| 5. Cape Coast | 27 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Ghana - Featured Programs
Although Ghana is a country rich with history involving, gold, salt, oil and more- there are still effects of a dark past involving slave trade th...
Develop a critical perspective on mainstream representations of Africa and gain knowledge, attitudes, and skills to productively work in “marginal...
Go to class while sailing the sea, watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean or stare up at the Mediterranean stars. Whether in class, studying, or e...
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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...
ThisWorldMusic's Study in Ghana program offers academic or professional credit from the University of Mass...
Interested in the political and economic challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa and developing nations? Is learning about West African musical and dance forms more your styl...
InterFuture Scholars typically travel abroad during the second semester of their junior year. During an eight-month preparatory period, students design a cross-cultural re...
The Missouri Africa Program is fall semester program at the University of Ghana, Legon. The program enables students to enroll in regular courses at the University of Ghan...
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...
It wouldn’t be an adventure without exciting destinations. We have some great places for teen community service trips, but it’s up to you to choose which one is best for y...
Choose a high school year or semester program and get the complete AFS immersion experience. As you attend high school and live with your host family for 5-11 months, AFS ...
EWB-USA’s projects span 45 countries on five continents. Our volunteers have the unique skill set to engineer change in all corners of the globe — and we are!...
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 ISEP program in Ghana became a designated Global Engagement Program Site, enabling students to extend their ISEP experience beyond the classroom through ISEP-facilitat...
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