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CIEE Engineering, Technology + Sciences in Legon, Ghana (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • 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
Fall 2026 04/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission 09/04/2026 12/20/2026

** 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: 3.0 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: Undergraduates Sophomore and Above Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study: Business, Entrepreneurship 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:

Engineering, Technology + Sciences

Legon, Ghana

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Program Overview

Your Engineering, Technology + Sciences program in Legon lasts 13 weeks and offers you an integrated global learning experience that connects your coursework with real-world applications. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, that focus on science, technology, engineering, or math. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to engineering, technology, and science. Live and learn in Legon!

Unique Experiences

Track Deforestation Patterns

and analyze environmental changes using cutting-edge GIS technology at Ghana's Center for Environmental Research

Examine the Latest Solar Energy Innovations

at BUI Power Authority, a pioneering institution in renewable energy, and learn about sustainable power sources

Study the Health of Marine Ecosystems

by collecting and analyzing water samples along the Volta River estuary

Read About Legon
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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 and commitment to engineering, technology, and science.
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
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Excursions & 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 tech companies providing solutions for the health and agriculture sectors of the Ghanaian economy
  • Engage with the community of Adoteiman on maternal healthcare with the Divine Peace Peri-Urban Maternity Home
  • Take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central region to visit the Assin Manso ancestral river, slave dungeons, and the Kakum National Park and Forest Reserve

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.  

Legon

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 new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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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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