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Program Overview

Your Arts + Sciences program in Legon lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of host institution courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Ghanaian culture. Live and learn in Legon! Legon is Ghana's vibrant academic hub, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic arts scene, and innovative approaches to development and sustainability. The area seamlessly blends traditional values with modern innovation, offering world-class universities, historic sites, and lively markets. Whether you are studying the arts or sciences, Legon provides top-tier academics and a thriving community. With its warm atmosphere, diverse cuisine, scenic landscapes, and fast-paced urban life, Legon is the perfect place to study abroad.

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Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in West African culture by living with a Ghanaian family or in on-campus housing, complementing your studies with everyday life experiences.
Take classes at the prestigious University of Ghana ranked seventh best university in Africa, where you can explore a wide range of disciplines.
Venture beyond the Legon Campus on exciting field trips and excursions that showcase the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the equatorial region.
Visit the Ashanti region to explore the traditional chieftaincy institution, history, and culture, as well as the role women play in the making and unmaking of chiefs among the Ashanti people.
Experience regional highlights like Aburi Botanical Gardens, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Boti Falls, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Lake Volta, Tafi-Atome monkey sanctuary, and the W.E.B. Dubois Center.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Travel Insurance
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Academic Advising
Emergency Support

Quick Details

Location
Legon, Ghana
Availability
Year(s) Offered:2026, 2027
Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement18-25
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Accounting
  • African Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Bioengineering
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classical Studies
  • Communications
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Creative Writing
  • Culture
  • Design
  • Development Studies
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English
  • English as a Second Language
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Film
  • Filmmaking
  • Finance
  • Foreign Language
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Human Resource Management
  • Independent Study
  • International Business
  • International Policy & Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marine Biology
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Music
  • Natural Sciences
  • Neuroscience & Behavior
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Public Management
  • Religious Studies
  • Science
  • Screenwriting
  • Social Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Sports Science
  • Statistics
  • Sustainable Development
  • Theater
  • Visual Arts
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Updated Aug 18, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Legon, Ghana

Fields & Subjects

  • Accounting
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Creative Writing
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • English as a Second Language
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Geology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Relations
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
  • Geography
  • Medicine
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Literature
  • Design
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Development Studies
  • Culture
  • Electrical Engineering
  • English
  • Classical Studies
  • Sports Science
  • Filmmaking
  • Visual Arts
  • Civil Engineering
  • Arts
  • Theater
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Sustainable Development
  • Agriculture
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • Health Administration
  • Marine Biology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Neuroscience & Behavior
  • Management
  • Public Health
  • Science
  • Bioengineering
  • Leadership
  • Earth Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Public Management
  • Social Policy
  • Nutrition
  • International Policy & Diplomacy
  • Business
  • Film
  • Independent Study
  • Screenwriting

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-25

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about CIEE College Study Abroad

4.8
12 reviews

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Living Situation
4.8
Health & Safety
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Academics
4.8
Program Administration
4.8
Cultural Immersion
4.6
Community
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Ashley R.July 2022

Everything is really accommodating

I would be likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to a friend or peer because on the back end (before starting the program) everything is really accommodating, all you have to do is ask. On the front end (while in the program) the experience is amazing and even with the little hiccups everything is still worth it.

Stephanie S.July 2022

I would recommend this to everyone

I would recommend this to everyone! I would love to be able to do it again. I am so extremely grateful for all that we were able to do and experience. The field trips were so fun and educational. I loved being able to be exposed in Ghana culture. I even loved each of the staff and pals, you all were so nice and great people. I cherished every moment with CIEE so thank you so much for everything. Medaase paaaaa!!!!!

Deven D.January 2022

Really got to experience the host culture

CIEE provided a great and enlightening program that allowed students to really experience the host culture while fostering community. Since being on this program my life goals have been infused with aspects I have received from my program.

Jan B.August 2019

My time here has been amazing

My time here has been amazing and I have enjoyed all the freedom I could want in shaping this experience. Additionally, CIEE took very good care of us and offered many extra services like hosting us in the office, talks with interesting people in Ghana, Townhalls and additional classes. Moreover, the option to either live in a Homestay or ISH is a very valuable feature of CIEE I think.

Jan B.August 2019

My time here has been amazing

My time here has been amazing and I have enjoyed all the freedom I could want in shaping this experience. Additionally, CIEE took very good care of us and offered many extra services like hosting us in the office, talks with interesting people in Ghana, Townhalls and additional classes. Moreover, the option to either live in a Homestay or ISH is a very valuable feature of CIEE I think.

Madison G.August 2019

CIEE made the entire study abroad experience so much richer

CIEE made the entire study abroad experience so much richer. Whenever I had a problem, I could come to the ladies at the office and they would be quick to help me. CIEE organized trips and activities to help enrich our experience in Ghana, and without those, my experience would not be complete.

Gabrielle S.August 2019

There was a lot of support

From the U-pals, to whatever Brown's job description is (program assistant?), to the Aunties (administrators?), to the Director, there are a lot of avenues to get information, help with problem-solving and advice. I felt very taken care of with CIEE Legon.

Mariah D.August 2019

CIEE is a lot helpful

With the scholarships that CIEE provides, CIEE makes studying abroad more accessible for low income students. CIEE also streamlines the studying abroad process by providing students with helpful step-by-step instructions of required actions and with support from responsive staff.

Gabrielle S.United States · August 2019

There is a lot of support

There is a lot of support. From the U-pals, to whatever Brown's job description is (program assistant?), to the Aunties (administrators?), to the Director, there are a lot of avenues to get information, help with problem-solving and advice. I felt very taken care of with CIEE Legon.

Mariah D.United States · August 2019

CIEE makes studying abroad more accessible

With the scholarships that CIEE provides, CIEE makes studying abroad more accessible for low income students. CIEE also streamlines the studying abroad process by providing students with helpful step-by-step instructions of required actions and with support from responsive staff.

Madison G.March 2019

Great Experience

CIEE made the entire study abroad experience so much richer. Whenever I had a problem, I could come to the ladies at the office and they would be quick to help me. CIEE organized trips and activities to help enrich our experience in Ghana, and without those, my experience would not be complete.

Jan B.March 2019

amazing time

My time here has been amazing and I have enjoyed all the freedom I could want in shaping this experience. Additionally, CIEE took very good care of us and offered many extra services like hosting us in the office, talks with interesting people in Ghana, Townhalls and additional classes. Moreover, the option to either live in a Homestay or ISH is a very valuable feature of CIEE I think.

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Recognitions & Awards

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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
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Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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