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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Academic
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Program
Participants
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Undergraduate
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Subject Areas
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Accounting
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African
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Anthropology
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Archaeology
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Business
Administration
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Comparative
Literature
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Computer
Science
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Economics
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English
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English
Literature
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Finance
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History -
General
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Liberal Arts
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Literature -
General
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Marketing
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Mathematics
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Social
Sciences
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Sociology
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Statistics
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Quick Look
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Location:
Accra - Ghana
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
Ghana is a country on the verge of historic change. The maturing of its democratic government, privatization of markets, and increasing development of homegrown solutions and ventures are all beginning to turn the tide in the nation's development. Ashesi's Study Abroad program will give you the opportunity to explore the history, politics, art and culture of Ghana - and to embark on your own journey of discovery in Africa.
Ashesi's Study Abroad program provides a unique opportunity for international students to experience life and learning in Ghana a developing country that is going through a profound political and economic transformation.
Ashesi University itself is a part of this transformation as it leads the way in curriculum reform for higher education in Africa. Its unique academic program blends the liberal arts and Africana studies with professional fields such as business administration and computer science. From cultural classes in Africana studies, to courses in economics, businesses administration, and computer science, Ashesi provides an opportunity for international students to experience and reflect upon a wide array of issues and ideas that have shaped Ghana.
As a Study Abroad student at Ashesi, you will experience firsthand Ghana's legendary hospitality, and learn about Africa in a safe environment. You will gain insights into some of the forces shaping Ghana's future and, by extension, the role of developing countries in the global economy. You will be enrolled in courses with African students who are gaining the business and technology skills to help Ghana and other African nations solve some of their most pressing problems. You will become a part of an international community that is committed to forging a new path for African development. With full-time students that represent a variety of African nations, and faculty from Ghana, the United States and the United Kingdom, the campus culture is one that embraces people from across the globe.
Classes at Ashesi are small and intimate, and often include discussion sections, team projects, and study groups. Students are encouraged to think creatively and to share their ideas with fellow classmates and faculty. You will have access to the latest technology, in classrooms designed to offer African students the same tools that one would expect to find at universities in developed countries.
Study Abroad students are enrolled in classes at Ashesi University with full-time Ashesi undergraduates, and may select courses from all academic programs. The curriculum consists of a liberal arts core, an Africana Studies program, and degree programs in computer science and business administration. Courses at Ashesi were developed in conjunction with professors at University of Washington, University of California at Berkeley, and Swarthmore College, and are designed to offer the same rigor as you would find at universities in the United States.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Ashesi offers semester based courses and currently has institutional credit approval for all courses from New York University and Western Washington University in the United States. Administrators at Ashesi will work with study abroad students and their home institutions to ensure that credit taken at Ashesi will be accepted at their home institutions.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Ashesi Study Abroad Program, students must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Must have junior or senior standing by the start of the Ashesi Study Abroad Program.
2. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
3. Must have at least a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the candidate's major area of study.
4. Must have a letter of recommendation from a staff or faculty member at the institution at which they are enrolled.
5. Must be motivated and be willing to pursue rigorous academic and field work in a developing country. An independent spirit is a prerequisite.
6. Must learn about and adhere to any requirements imposed by the institution at which you are enrolled. Students should obtain written permission from the institution at which they are enrolled and understand credit transfer requirements before undertaking Ashesi's study abroad program.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
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Apartment / Flat
Student housing is available at a newly renovated university-operated facility located at Danquah Circle, close to campus, shopping, and restaurants. Apartment residents share 3 bedroom apartments complete with kitchen, living room, dining room, two bathrooms, and laundry facilities. The Ashesi Apartments are managed by a full time Ashesi staff caretaker. They have janitorial services, and are equipped with a security alarm system and rapid emergency response services. The apartments are a short ten minute walk from campus.
Program Costs
Cost per Semster:
Tuition $2000
Textbooks $250
Study abroad administrative fee $750
Total fees for one semester $3000
Housing in Ashesi residential facilities $1400
Total costs $4400
Costs
Include: Costs include tuition, textbooks, and housing. Does not cover travel expenses or food.
Dates
Fall Application Deadline: May 5th
Fall Semester: Aug 29 - Dec 16
Spring Application Deadline: November 15th
Spring Semester: Jan 16 - May 12
Contact
Ashesi University
Office of Admissions: Study Abroad
PMB 3 Cantonments
No 87 3rd Norla Extention, North Labone
Accra
Ghana
Tel:
+233 (21) 777-902
Fax:
+233 (21) 784-768
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