The University of Ghana was established in 1948 as an affiliate college of the University of London. Following independence in 1957, the university's outstanding lecturers and distinguished alumni have earned it considerable national and international prestige. Due to its excellent reputation, the university has a history of attracting foreign students, particularly students from the United States. The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of Ghana's five universities.
Visit their website at:
http://www.ug.edu.gh
Ghana is a small, tropical country peopled with a well-educated citizenry who are open and welcoming to Europeans and Americans. It is a democratic republic with a stable, developing economy. Ghana is a beautiful, tropical country boasting rain forests, wildfire parks, and pristine beaches. Its rich cultural history and strong artisan heritage inspire the colorful crafts found in many Ghanian marketplaces.
Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a bustling, rapidly growing city of almost two million people and is approximately eight miles from the University of Ghana. Accra has a lively nightlife, affordable restaurants, and a decidedly "non-touristy" atmosphere that makes it a real resource for the participants of this program.
Visit the city's website at:
http://www.ghanaweb.com
The Brockport Program at the University of Ghana offers you the opportunity to:
Live and study in the city of Accra at a prestigious university,
Receive instruction in small classes, seminars, and tutorials from members of the University of Ghana faculty,
Choose the coursework you want from an almost limitless variety of disciplines,
Improve your writing and research skills,
Your experience at the University of Ghana will:
Integrate you into Ghanaian society and the Ghanaian educational system,
Make you a better student,
Expand your outlook on the world,
Build your self-esteem and self-confidence,
Greatly enhance your career prospects.
At the University of Ghana you will:
Live with Ghanaian students in one of the university's halls of residence.
Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study in Ghana that will maximize the benefits of your semester/year of study.
Benefit from a program of field trips and social events, organized specifically for Brockport program participants by our Resident Director in Ghana.
Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services provided by the International Office at the University of Ghana.
