Accra, Ghana

The Program

UW-Eau Claire is part of the ISEP-Direct network that gives our students access to many universities worldwide. The best way to think of an ISEP-Direct experience is to imagine that you are going to study in Ghana just as international students come to study at UW-Eau Claire. If you are independent, flexible, and adventurous, ISEP-Direct programs are a good choice for you.

STUDY IN THE GHANA!
If you’re looking for a country with a stunning natural setting, welcoming people, rich history, and a diverse culture, Ghana is the place for you.

THE LOCATION
Located in Western Africa, Ghana is bordered by Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, and Togo. With the Gulf of Guinea to the south, Ghana has a tropical climate that ranges from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Ghana-Legon was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast and operated as an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees. The institution was awarded full university status in 1961. It is the largest of the four universities in Ghana and currently enrolls nearly 7,000 students.

The campus is located approximately 8 miles northeast of Accra, the capital of Ghana. University Avenue extends from the main gate to Legon Hill, where Commonwealth Hall, convocation buildings, an open-air theatre, the Great Hall and a tower donated by the Government of Ghana to commemorate Ghana’s independence may be found.

HOUSING & MEALS
You will live in double rooms in one of two on-campus International Student Hostels and may request a Ghanaian roommate. Each floor has a laundry room, 2 kitchenettes and a TV lounge. The ground floor includes 2 reading rooms, a small cafeteria, a small convenience store, internet cafe and a laundromat. A free evening shuttle service takes students to other major campus buildings, such as the library and main cafeteria. For more information, go to http://www.ug.edu.gh/ip/accommodation.html#ISH.