AYA CONFERENCE

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Study Abroad Opportunities at the University of Ghana

Elorm SikaYankah

OutlineUG’s History and ProfileAcademic ProgrammesStudent StatisticsUG’s Multicultural EnvironmentAcademic MattersOpportunities AvailableChallengesStudy Abroad PartnershipsInternational Student Exit Survey Results

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UG’s History and Profile1948 - University College of the Gold Coast

Was in association with the University of London

1961 - University of Ghana Act of Parliament Power to award own degrees

UG’s History and ProfileThree Campuses

Legon (Main)Accra CityKorle-Bu

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ABOUT UGAcademic excellence recognized worldwide

Professional success of alumni

Leaders in impactful research such as: Biomedical- Malaria, HIV Plant Breeding Social and Economic

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Student Statistics 2013/2014

Total(approx.) 36,000International 1,100

Nigeria > 50% USA > 30%

Multicultural Environment CanadaGermanyFranceNorwaySwedenCzech RepublicBritianSouth KoreaJapan

ChinaThailandLiberiaTogoMalawiBotswanaSouth AfricaThe GambiaSenegal

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Academic MattersGPA of 2.5 or higher

Must select at least 3 courses

Flexible course selectionCollegiate system, Improvement in efficiency

Transcripts delivered by courier4 weeks after exam

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Educational FacilitiesWi-Fi hotspots, Computer labs

Libraries Balme Departmental E-learning American Corner 24 hour reading room Research Commons

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Opportunities AvailableA realistic package of student life in GhanaA wide variety of programmes:

African studiesPolitical SciencePerforming Arts

90 undergraduate150 graduate programmes

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International OfficeOffice dedicated to managing international

programmes (IPO)

Access to IPO staff 24 hours a day (Resident Assistants)

International Office ServicesAirport Pick-up/Drop-offOrientationWelcome durbar/dinnerInternational Day

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Cross-cultural Immersion

International dayPeer partners

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Social FacilitiesDiverse sporting activities – yoga, swimming,

soccer, taekwondo, basketball

Strategic location Access to a variety of social facilities in Accra – museums,

eateries, malls, theatres

Experiential LearningOrphanagesPrimary schoolsUniversity HospitalStreet Academy

Newly introduced supervised Experiential Learning course for credit

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Student AssociationsSalsa MingleAISECLEO ClubInternational Students’ Association

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TransportationShuttle servicesMetro MassTaxis

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Housing16 On-Campus residential facilities

ISH has 30% GhanaiansOther options:

Hostels off-campus

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General ServicesSmall Township

Banks (8) Standard Chartered Barclays Ecobank

Post OfficeBookshopsForex Bureau

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A Small TownshipLegon MallRestaurantsShopsPlaces of WorshipUniversity Hospital

Students’ ClinicGuest Houses

University Guest CentreYiri Lodge

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SafetyWe pride ourselves on the security of our campus

We advise necessary precautions be taken as any traveler would elsewhere

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ChallengesNot insulated from the society

Disruptions to electricity, water supply & internet access

Large class sizes in lower levels

Non-interactive teaching styleOld British style of teaching

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Study Abroad PartnershipsCouncil on International Educational Exchange

(CIEE)

Universities Studies Abroad consortium (USAC)

International Students Exchange Programme (ISEP)

University of California Exchange Abroad Consortium (UCEAP)

Missouri Africa Programme (MAP)

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International Students Exit Survey Results (2013)Campus transportation – 80% satisfied

Facilities – 84% satisfied

Experience with Ghanaian colleagues – 85.7% satisfied

Recommending UG to prospective students – 80% affirmative

Overall experience – 86% satisfied

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International Students Exit Survey Results (2013)

TESTIMONIALS FROM SURVEY

“It gives students a completely different University experience”

“The professors were truly thought-provoking and the people were lovely”

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International Students Exit Survey Results (2013)

More Testimonials

“I liked the overall experience but sometimes very challenging”

“A wonderful place to meet and experience education in Ghana”

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Contact Us

International Programmes Office, University of Ghana

@IPOUG1

http://www.ug.edu.gh