Description

At NYU Accra, students experience firsthand the diversity and complexity of West Africa. The academic center in Ghana is unique among our locations because students take courses at the NYU center and may also enroll in one to two courses at a local university, University of Ghana-Legon, for part of their course work. Students study with NYU professors, and with Ghanaian scholars who teach at the NYU academic center and at the University of Ghana-Legon.

Subject areas at NYU Accra mostly focus on film, linguistics, studio art, literature, and culture; journalism, communications, and the media; the social sciences; and history. Widely recognized as one of the top institutions of higher education in West Africa, the University of Ghana-Legon is the country's flagship university. Hundreds of courses and a full range of academic programs are available, with particular strengths in Africana studies, the social sciences, and the performing arts.

Highlights

The curriculum at NYU Accra fosters academic and personal growth by using the city as a classroom. Within Accra, students take part in the rich local culture by visiting the national theatre, various museums, and historical landmarks. Students have the opportunity to participate in cocurricular programming, including volunteer and community service opportunities at a number of organizations, including Amnesty International, the Ark Foundation, the National Museum, the National Theatre, and the West Africa AIDS Foundation. Trips outside of Accra may include Cape Coast and Elmina, former centers of the slave trade, now World Heritage Sites; Kumasi, the center of Ashanti history; the Volta River; Mole National Park; and Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Visit our website for the most up-to-date tuition and fees.

Program Fees Include:

NYU guarantees housing for all NYU in Ghana students.

Experience Required

yes

Applicants are generally registered at an accredited college or university in the United States. Students who participate have completed their freshman year of study and have attained a GPA of at least 3.0.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Need- and merit-based scholarships are available. Visit our website for a list of scholarship opportunities available each semester to students studying at NYU Accra.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

New York University's Mission Statement

International education is a long-standing part of New York University's global mission which includes a wide range of initiatives both in the United States and abroad to facilitate the exchange of knowledge across international boundaries. NYU's study abroad tradition began in 1958 when NYU in Madrid opened its doors to American students. Since then NYU's offerings of international opportunities has expanded rapidly and includes fully staffed academic centers in eight countries, exchange partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious universities in 18 countries, short term summer programs in 17 countries, and specialized learning programs like film directing and nursing.

Year Founded

1958