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CIEE Semester in Legon, Ghana
Your Semester in Legon program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, 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 academic and cultural hub, offering an inspiring environment for students across all disciplines. Located just outside Accra, it blends traditional West African heritage with modern city life. Picture vibrant markets, historic landmarks, lively music and art scenes, and welcoming communities. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Legon is the perfect place to study abroad.
Your Semester in Legon program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, 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 academic and cultural hub, offering an inspiring environment for students across all disciplines. Located just outside Accra, it blends traditional West African heritage with modern city life. Picture vibrant markets, historic landmarks, lively music and art scenes, and welcoming communities. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Legon is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
Unleash your creativity by making your own unique tie-dye and batik cloth, exploring traditional Ghanaian textile techniques.
Discover the flavors of Ghana by learning to cook local meals like red-red (black-eyed peas with plantains) and jollof rice.
Learn Ghanaian dances which have intricate steps and rhythms that showcase the country's energetic musical styles.
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.
Travel to Cape Coast and Elmina to see slave castles and the starting point of the Transatlantic journey they were forced to take.
Quick Details
- Legon, Ghana
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Accounting
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Science & IT
- Conservation & Preservation
- Creative Writing
- Culture
- Design
- Ecology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- International Business
- International Relations
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Law
- Leadership
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Music
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Service Learning
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Theater
- Theology
- TV & Media Production
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Legon, Ghana
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Accounting
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Science & IT
- Conservation & Preservation
- Creative Writing
- Culture
- Design
- Ecology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- International Business
- International Relations
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Law
- Leadership
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Music
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Service Learning
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Theater
- Theology
- TV & Media Production
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
- American
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Academic Credit
- Emergency Support
- Internship Placement
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Your Semester in Legon program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, 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 academic and cultural hub, offering an inspiring environment for students across all disciplines. Located just outside Accra, it blends traditional West African heritage with modern city life. Picture vibrant markets, historic landmarks, lively music and art scenes, and welcoming communities. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications...
CIEE College Study Abroad
CIEE College Study Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Your Semester in Legon program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, 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 academic and cultural hub, offering an inspiring environment for students across all disciplines. Located just outside Accra, it blends traditional West African heritage with modern city life. Picture vibrant markets, historic landmarks, lively music and art scenes, and welcoming communities. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications...
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