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University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
Student Enrollment: 26,000
Language of instruction: English
www.ug.edu.gh/
ISEP Ghana Website
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange academic semester
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally limited for U.S. students.
Students wishing to be considered for reciprocal exchange placement either during fall or spring must submit their applications by February 1st.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Courses
Agriculture (agricultural economics & agribusiness, agricultural engineering, agricultural extension, animal science, crop science, soil science); Arts (classics, dance, English, linguistics, modern languages [Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish, Swahili], music, philosophy, religions, theater arts); Science (biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, nursing, nutrition & food science, physics, psychology, statistics, zoology); Social Studies (archaeology, computer science, economics, geography & resource development, history, information studies, nursing, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, statistics). Semi-autonomous school of Administration (accounting, banking & finance, health service administration, human resource, insurance, management studies, marketing, public administration); African Studies (courses may be taken through the departments listed above).
- Business School Course Description
- Faculty of Science Course Description
- Faculty of Social Studies Course Description
- Faculty of Agriculture Course Description
- Faculty of Arts Course Description
- Faculty of Engineering Science Course Description
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Advanced degrees are open to ISEP students, but students must apply directly to the degree program. The Faculty of Law is only open to graduate students who are already in Law school before coming to Ghana.
Hints for Researching Courses
1. Links to course descriptions for each of the six faculties can be found under “COURSES” above.
2. Students should note that odd-numbered courses are offered in the fall semester and even-numbered courses are offered in the spring semester. Courses ending with 00 are offered during both semesters.
3. When selecting courses, students must be mindful of the following course restrictions: How to Choose Courses at the University of Ghana.
4. Students should be prepared to be somewhat flexible with regard to course selection since course offerings have been know to change with little prior notice.
Academic Notes
Most appropriate fields for ISEP students are African studies, geography and resource development, agriculture, and social sciences. Curriculum for science courses is largely theory based.
Special Academic Conditions
Minimum GPA requirement for ISEP applicants is 3.00.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Minimum GPA requirement for the University of Ghana is a 3.0. Students whose GPA falls just below a 3.0 must include a supplemental letter from their academic advisor endorsing their application.
All students applying to study in Ghana must complete a University of Ghana application form in addition to their ISEP application. The original application form and two copies of the form should be included with the ISEP application along with three recent color passport-sized photos.
How to Choose Courses at the University of Ghana.
Language Notes
All coursework at the University of Ghana is taught in English and students should have a good grasp of the language.
An intensive beginner level Twi language course (3 credits) is offered as part of the ISEP program in addition to regular classes during the student’s first semester of study in Ghana. Participation in this course is highly recommended. Students who complete the coursework will receive a Certificate of Completion; however, the Twi language course will not appear on the official University of Ghana transcript.
I-to-I applicants who are not native English speakers must submit an ISEP Language Proficiency Report.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid-August to mid-May; Semester 1: mid-August to mid-December; Semester 2: mid-January to mid-May.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in double rooms in an on-campus international student residence hall (with option of having a Ghanaian roommate.) A cash meal stipend is provided at the beginning of the semester.
Student Activities
There are ample opportunities to participate in team sports such as basketball, swimming, volleyball and soccer. Participation on these teams often includes travel to other West African countries or other cities in Ghana for competition.
ISEP students participate in an extensive orientation program including academic, cultural, health & safety information, visits to local areas of interest and two overnight excursions outside of Accra. ISEP benefits include on-site support from an ISEP Resident Director.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
Students interested in doing an “Independent Study Project” for academic credit during their time in Ghana may do so for an additional fee.
There are ample opportunities for volunteer work in the many NGO's, orphanages, schools, hospitals, etc. in Ghana. If wishing to participate in such opportunities students should indicate their areas of interest on their ISEP applications.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Profile
The university was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast and operated as an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees. The institution was awarded full university status in 1961. The University of Ghana is the largest of the four universities in Ghana and currently enrolls 26,000 students. Originally, the curricular emphasis was on liberal arts, social science, basic science, agriculture and medicine; however, there is currently a national educational reform program to diversify the curriculum and provide more science and technology and post-graduate training.
Location
The campus is located approximately 13 kilometers northeast of Accra, the capital of Ghana. University Avenue extends from the main gate to Legon Hill, where Commonwealth Hall, convocation buildings, an open-air theatre, the Great Hall and a tower donated by the Government of Ghana to commemorate Ghana's independence may be found.
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