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CIEE Summer Global Internship in Legon, Ghana (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Legon, Ghana
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 02/01/2027 ** Rolling Admission 06/16/2027 08/09/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Program Type: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Homestay w/Family, On-campus residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Classification: Undergraduates Sophomore and Above Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Program Contact in SAO: Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer Global Internship

Legon, Ghana

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Semester Global Internship program in Legon lasts 12 weeks and features three key components: A full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30 hours per week), an internship seminar, and the option to take a course taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Ghanaian culture. Live, learn, and work in Legon!

Unique Experiences

Use computational tools to analyze and interpret biological data

at a center for training and research in cell and molecular biology

Mentor underprivileged youth

at an organization for boys and girls from underserved communities

Create engaging content for social media

at a non-profit dedicated to inspiring youth minds through hands-on learning in STEM fields

Learn More About Legon

Your Destination

Legon, located just outside Ghana's bustling capital of Accra, is a vibrant university town celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and dynamic arts and music scene. From exploring colorful markets and historic sites to engaging with local communities and Ghanaian traditions, Legon offers students a unique and immersive study abroad experience. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Legon is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Legon offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home, which include homestays or off-campus hostels/apartments. All housing is located on and around the Legon campus environs, with convenient access to downtown Accra (roughly 45 minutes) but closer to CIEE Legon on campus (10 to 40 minutes).

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Elective Courses: Choose from online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Ghanaian business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Legon.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Legon will open doors for you to explore Ghana’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. 

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Travel to Cape Coast and Elmina to see slave castles and the starting point of the Transatlantic journey they were forced to take 
  • Discover regional highlights such as the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and the W.E.B. Dubois Center 
  • Enjoy the stunning Kakum National Park with its canopy walkway and rainforest 

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Legon: Study on the University of Ghana’s campus, located in the quiet suburbs of Accra. CIEE Legon features three main classrooms, a general space that can also serve as a large classroom, a modest library, a lounge area for relaxation, and a vast outdoor space (with a mini football field and a basketball court).

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 6-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar. 

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Ghana's work scene is vibrant and diverse, driven by a growing creative economy in the arts and traditional sectors like trade and services. It reflects a dynamic blend of innovation and cultural heritage, making it a hub across various fields.

Industry options include:

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Education and Training
  • Health Science

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

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