University of Ghana, Legon

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 Photo album