Study Abroad Opportunities at the University of Ghana
Elorm SikaYankah
OutlineUG’s History and ProfileAcademic ProgrammesStudent StatisticsUG’s Multicultural EnvironmentAcademic MattersOpportunities AvailableChallengesStudy Abroad PartnershipsInternational Student Exit Survey Results
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UG’s History and Profile1948 - University College of the Gold Coast
Was in association with the University of London
1961 - University of Ghana Act of Parliament Power to award own degrees
UG’s History and ProfileThree Campuses
Legon (Main)Accra CityKorle-Bu
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ABOUT UGAcademic excellence recognized worldwide
Professional success of alumni
Leaders in impactful research such as: Biomedical- Malaria, HIV Plant Breeding Social and Economic
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Student Statistics 2013/2014
Total(approx.) 36,000International 1,100
Nigeria > 50% USA > 30%
Multicultural Environment CanadaGermanyFranceNorwaySwedenCzech RepublicBritianSouth KoreaJapan
ChinaThailandLiberiaTogoMalawiBotswanaSouth AfricaThe GambiaSenegal
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Academic MattersGPA of 2.5 or higher
Must select at least 3 courses
Flexible course selectionCollegiate system, Improvement in efficiency
Transcripts delivered by courier4 weeks after exam
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Educational FacilitiesWi-Fi hotspots, Computer labs
Libraries Balme Departmental E-learning American Corner 24 hour reading room Research Commons
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Opportunities AvailableA realistic package of student life in GhanaA wide variety of programmes:
African studiesPolitical SciencePerforming Arts
90 undergraduate150 graduate programmes
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International OfficeOffice dedicated to managing international
programmes (IPO)
Access to IPO staff 24 hours a day (Resident Assistants)
International Office ServicesAirport Pick-up/Drop-offOrientationWelcome durbar/dinnerInternational Day
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Cross-cultural Immersion
International dayPeer partners
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Social FacilitiesDiverse sporting activities – yoga, swimming,
soccer, taekwondo, basketball
Strategic location Access to a variety of social facilities in Accra – museums,
eateries, malls, theatres
Experiential LearningOrphanagesPrimary schoolsUniversity HospitalStreet Academy
Newly introduced supervised Experiential Learning course for credit
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Student AssociationsSalsa MingleAISECLEO ClubInternational Students’ Association
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TransportationShuttle servicesMetro MassTaxis
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Housing16 On-Campus residential facilities
ISH has 30% GhanaiansOther options:
Hostels off-campus
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General ServicesSmall Township
Banks (8) Standard Chartered Barclays Ecobank
Post OfficeBookshopsForex Bureau
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A Small TownshipLegon MallRestaurantsShopsPlaces of WorshipUniversity Hospital
Students’ ClinicGuest Houses
University Guest CentreYiri Lodge
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SafetyWe pride ourselves on the security of our campus
We advise necessary precautions be taken as any traveler would elsewhere
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ChallengesNot insulated from the society
Disruptions to electricity, water supply & internet access
Large class sizes in lower levels
Non-interactive teaching styleOld British style of teaching
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Study Abroad PartnershipsCouncil on International Educational Exchange
(CIEE)
Universities Studies Abroad consortium (USAC)
International Students Exchange Programme (ISEP)
University of California Exchange Abroad Consortium (UCEAP)
Missouri Africa Programme (MAP)
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International Students Exit Survey Results (2013)Campus transportation – 80% satisfied
Facilities – 84% satisfied
Experience with Ghanaian colleagues – 85.7% satisfied
Recommending UG to prospective students – 80% affirmative
Overall experience – 86% satisfied
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International Students Exit Survey Results (2013)
TESTIMONIALS FROM SURVEY
“It gives students a completely different University experience”
“The professors were truly thought-provoking and the people were lovely”
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International Students Exit Survey Results (2013)
More Testimonials
“I liked the overall experience but sometimes very challenging”
“A wonderful place to meet and experience education in Ghana”
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Contact Us
International Programmes Office, University of Ghana
@IPOUG1
http://www.ug.edu.gh