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Focus on Public Health at NYU Accra in Ghana

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Program Overview

Experience life in a developing nation while exploring one of Africa's most intellectually and culturally vibrant cities. Gain direct experience with West Africa’s public health system at New York University in Accra. Students may conduct fieldwork and volunteer at a local hospital or healthcare institution. Local professors and visiting faculty from New York City ensure a rich learning experience...

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Program Highlights

Focus on Africana studies, global public health, or urban/metropolitan studies, among other subjects.
Take staff-planned trips to places like the Cape Coast and Elmina, where the first European slave-trading post was established.
Take a for-credit or noncredit internship in microfinance, public health, education, or the arts.
Get involved through volunteer opportunities.
Have the opportunity to enroll in courses at NYU’s local affiliated institution, the University of Ghana-Legon.

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Tuition & Fees
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Locations

  • Accra, Ghana

Fields & Subjects

  • Acting
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Creative Writing

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

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