Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 2.75

Terms and Dates:

  • Spring 2027
    January 5, 2027 to April 28, 2027

Advisor:

Kristen Grace

Cornell Affiliations:

Global Learning

Website:

University of Ghana

Overview

Opportunity Description

Interested in the political and economic challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa? Or perhaps West African music and dance?

What is unique about this program?

  • Directly enroll at the University of Ghana in a wide range of courses, including African studies, social work, politics, economics, religion, and West African performing arts.

Why Legon, Ghana?

One of Africa’s most stable countries, vibrant Ghana offers a rich cultural heritage and fascinating history of politics and social change to explore. Legon is a university town just northeast of the city center in the Accra Metropolis District. The sprawling University of Ghana campus is ranked as the 7th best university in Africa. This relatively well-heeled suburb is known for its schools, malls, and restaurants.  Beyond campus, the equatorial region includes rainforests, wildlife parks, and pristine beaches to explore.

What is unique about Cornell Global Hubs?

HKUST is a Cornell Global Hub partner university. Global Hubs are Cornell's collaborative centers of engagement around the world. Hubs will give students exciting opportunities for semester-long and short-term study abroad, field experience, participation in faculty-led research, curricular pathways through majors, internships, and more.

Academic Calendar

  • Semester I: Early January to Late April (UG fall term)
  • Semester II: N/A Early June to Late September (UG spring term)

For specific date information, consult the University of Ghana's academic calendar

Accommodations

The University of Ghana has an International Guest House that serves visiting and exchange students.

Things to consider before applying:

  • Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps
  • Still have questions?  Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors
  • Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @cornelliansabroad

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. For more information, visit Apply for Semester and Year on the Education Abroad website. 

  1. For Cornell approval and nomination, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are reviewed by Education Abroad. See timeline. Students who secure a space will be invited to commit. Once committed, the Education Abroad Office will nominate you to the exchange partner. 

  1. Once nominated by Cornell, complete the external application for exchange students provided by the partner. Schools typically admit the students nominated by exchange partners, but you must complete this process for them to review your application and offer you a place. The timeline for nominations varies greatly by program; you will hear from your Education Abroad Advisor or the program itself when it is time to apply externally.