Kael PolkowDecember 2012
Amazing!
Semester at Sea was without a doubt the most significant experience of my college career.
Semester at Sea Study Abroad Ghana
$39,900Program Costs
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4.2 / 5Overall Rating
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1963Year established
$39,900Program Costs
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4.2 / 5Overall Rating
5Reviews
1963Year established
Program Overview
Join Semester at Sea as we go on a global journey, sailing on our floating university and making the world YOUR campus. Experience the diversity of our world’s cultures and perspectives during cultural engagement in as many as 11 cities worldwide. At the same time, earn academic credits from Colorado State University.
Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe
Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand
Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany
Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland
Fall 2027: Europe, South America, Africa, Asia
Embark: Sep 9 IJmuiden, The Netherlands
Disembark: December 22, Bangkok, Thailand
Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong
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Program Highlights
Join a service project at the city of refuge.
Participate in a drumming and dance workshop with the renowned Afrique Dance Ensemble.
Visit the Cape Coast Castle and Slave Dungeons.
Meet the market queen and chief fisherman in Winneba.
Contribute to the community service village project of Atomkwa Community.
What's Included
Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Academic Advising
Quick Details
Location
Accra, Ghana
Starts At$39,900 for 3 months
Availability
Year(s) Offered:2026, 2027
Terms Available:
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement18-35
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Biology
- Business
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Economics
- Geography
- Literature
- Music
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Types:
- Experiential Learning
- Study Abroad
GuidelinesAll Nationalities
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Accra, Ghana
Fields & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Biology
- Communications
- Economics
- Music
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Geography
- Literature
- Civil Engineering
- Business
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- During College
- Post High School
Starts At
- 3 months: $39,900
Refund Policy
Non-refundable
Program Reviews
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4.2
5 reviews
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Cultural Immersion
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Program Administration
3.8
Academics
3.4
Health & Safety
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Community
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madxmoNovember 2012
The experience of a lifetime.
There is honestly nothing like Semester at Sea, it changed my outlook on life and allowed me to make a positive impact on the world. I would tell anyone to do Semester at Sea over any other program around the world. DO IT! You will not regret it.
Danielle McClainOctober 2012
Love SAS, but bad administration
I loved my trip around the world but I was not happy with my class experiences onboard. Mainly due to the fact that one of the professors I signed up for had gotten very ill and could not make the voyage, this would have been understandable if they informed me before I left. But once I boarded the ship, the rearranged my schedule and I was unable to apply the credits to my major.
Kimberly HanSeptember 2012
Living the Whole World
Best thing that ever happened to me. Worked and played harder than I ever had.
ThomasNovember 2009
Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea is the best experience in my life. Everyday I wish I was back on it.
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