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University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana
Student Enrollment: 7,000
Language of instruction: English
www.ug.edu.gh/
ISEP Ghana Website
PROGRAM TYPE
Semester exchanges
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester programs
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate 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); the Institute of African Studies.
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.
Academic Notes
Most appropriate fields are African studies, geography and resource development, agriculture, and social sciences. One of the university's objectives is to ensure that its students have an understanding of world affairs, in particular of the histories, institutions and cultures of African civilizations. To meet this objective, a program in African studies is offered as an integral part of all Bachelor's programs.
Students should note that odd-numbered courses are offered in the fall semester and even-numbered courses are offered in the spring semester. Curriculum for science courses is largely theory based.
ISEP students participate in an extensive orientation program, including cultural and academic information, and visits to local areas of interest. Benefits include an on-site Resident Director to assist ISEP students.
Special Academic Conditions
Medicine is closed to ISEP participants.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
- GPA requirement for the University of Ghana is a 3.0. Students whose GPA falls below a 3.0 must include a 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.
Language Notes
A beginner level Twi language course (3 credits) has been arranged and is highly reccommended for all ISEP Ghana Students. Upon completion of the coursework, students are given a Certificate of Completion; The Twi language course will not appear on the official University of Ghana transcripts.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid August to late May; Semester 1: mid August to late December; Semester 2: mid-January to late May.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in the International Student Hostel and a meal stipend is provided.
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.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
There are also many opportunities for volunteer work in the many NGO's, orphanages, schools, hospitals, etc. in Ghana.
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 nearly 7,000 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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