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Locations: Legon, Ghana
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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
Spring	2027	10/15/2026 **	Rolling Admission	01/20/2027	05/18/2027
** 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:	Apartment, Homestay w/Family, On-campus residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Classification:	Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Minimum Age Requirement:	18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study:	Accounting, African Studies, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, History, Humanities, International Business, International Studies, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Organization Behavior and Human Resource Management, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion Studies, Sociology, Studio Art, Theatre Arts, Zoology	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:

Semester in Legon

Legon, Ghana

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Program Overview

Your Semester in Legon program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Ghanaian culture. Live and learn in Legon!

Unique Experiences

Unleash your creativity

by making your own unique tie-dye and batik cloth, exploring traditional Ghanaian textile techniques

Discover the flavors of Ghana

by learning to cook local meals like red-red (black-eyed peas with plantains) and jollof rice

Learn Ghanaian dances

which have intricate steps and rhythms that showcase the country's energetic musical styles

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Your Destination

Legon is Ghana's academic and cultural hub, offering an inspiring environment for students across all disciplines. Located just outside Accra, it blends traditional West African heritage with modern city life. Picture vibrant markets, historic landmarks, lively music and art scenes, and welcoming communities. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Legon is the perfect place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Legon offers various housing options, which include homestays, off-campus hostel, and off-campus apartment-style housing. Housing options are located around the Legon campus, with convenient access to downtown Accra (roughly 60 minutes drive) but are close to the CIEE Legon study center on campus (30 to 45 minutes drive).

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Activities

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

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Visit the Ashanti region to explore the traditional chieftaincy institution, history, and culture as well as the role women play in the making and unmaking of chiefs among the Ashanti people
Travel to Cape Coast and Elmina to see slave castles and the starting point of the Transatlantic journey they were forced to take
Experience regional highlights like Aburi Botanical Gardens, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Boti Falls, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and Lake Volta

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).

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) was founded in 1961 through a partnership between the Ghanaian government and the United Nations. It began as the Institute of Public Administration to help improve Ghana’s public service. Today, GIMPA offers programs in business, leadership, public administration, technology, and social sciences. Courses are designed to be engaging and practical, with a strong focus on real-world application of knowledge. GIMPA is known as one of Ghana’s top schools for management and leadership training. The campus is just five minutes by public transport from CIEE Legon.

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 7.5-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.

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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

Questions?

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