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University of Ghana, Legon

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Ghana is a small, tropical, English-speaking, West African nation of about twenty million people. Ghanaian people have unrivalled hospitality and are open and welcoming to Europeans and Americans. Ghana is a beautiful, tropical country boasting rain forests, wildfire parks, and pristine beaches. Ghana's rich cultural history and strong artisan heritage inspire the colorful crafts found in many Ghanaian marketplaces. Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a bustling, rapidly growing city of almost two million people and is approx. eight miles from the University of Ghana. Accra has a lively night life, affordable restaurants, and a decidedly "non-touristy" atmosphere that makes it a real resource for the participants of this program.

Founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, the University of Ghana, Legon has been placed on the Top 100 Universities in Africa and is revered for its outstanding professors and distinguished alumni.

City, Country 

Accra, Ghana

Session 

Semester, Year 

Dates

Fall Term: Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009

Spring Term: Saturday, January 16, 2010 - Saturday, May 15, 2010

Requirements

3.0 GPA

SUNY Cortland Students Only 

Application Deadline

Fall Admission: May 1

Spring Admission: October 15

A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment.

Travel Information

Flight booked by participant

Program Costs

Spring 2010 Budget

Program Course Information

Participants can earn up to 16 credits per semester.

Participants should meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss course availability as well as with their Academic Advisor to discuss course credit approval.

Accommodations

All participants stay in the International Students' Hostels

Host Website

University of Ghana, Legon

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