Arts + Sciences (GIMPA)
Unique Experiences
Explore major world heritage sites
such as the Asante Traditional Homes and Kakum National Rainforest
Connect with the campus community
and get the opportunity to be part of career-oriented student clubs like the Project Management Institute – GH (Ghana) club
Enjoy hands-on and immersive cultural activities
like local fabric dyeing, beading workshops, or chocolate making
Your Destination
Legon is Ghana’s cultural capital, celebrated for its deep history, vibrant arts scene, and growing influence in West African innovation and education. The city seamlessly blends traditional heritage with contemporary energy, offering colorful markets, historic landmarks, and a thriving music and dance culture. Whether you are studying the arts or sciences, Legon provides engaging academics and a strong sense of community. With its lively atmosphere, rich cuisine, welcoming locals, and dynamic city life, Legon is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from host institution courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join university clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Legon will open doors for you to explore Ghana’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Travel to Cape Coast and Elmina to see slave castles and the starting point of the transatlantic journey
- 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, and the W.E.B. Dubois Center
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
Exploring Ghanaian Cuisine!
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Arrival In Accra, Ghana: First Impressions and Observations
Who let me book a solo flight to Ghana?! This is what I thought in the days leading up to my departure. I viewed the trip ahead with much anticipation... keep reading
One Village, One History, One Craft
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Houisng & Meals
Housing
CIEE Legon offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.
Standard Housing: Includes a single/double room at a homestay or a triple or quad-room at an off-campus hostel located within a 30-minute drive of CIEE Legon. Estimate an additional 15-to-30-minute commute time when traffic is heavy or there is difficulty getting public transport.
- Homestays: Homestays boast a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family or bathroom ensuite rooms.
- Off-campus Hostel: The off-campus hostel offers triple or quad-occupancy en-suite rooms, with shared common spaces such as the fitted kitchen and 2 lounge areas.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single-occupancy air-conditioned room in apartment-style housing off-campus, located within 20 minutes of CIEE Legon. Estimate an additional 15-to-30-minute commute time when traffic is heavy or there is difficulty getting public transport. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestay: Hosts provide breakfast and dinner during the week, and students get lunch on their own. Hosts provide all three meals on weekends.
- Hostels/Apartment-style Housing: Meals are not included. Students prepare meals (facilities are limited) or eat on or off campus from many food places available.
Academics
CIEE Legon: Study on the University of Ghana’s campus, located in the quiet suburbs of Accra. CIEE Legon features three main classrooms, a general space that can also serve as a large classroom, a modest library, a lounge area for relaxation, and a vast outdoor space (with a mini football field and a basketball court).
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA): GIMPA was founded in 1961 through a partnership between the Ghanaian government and the United Nations. It began as the Institute of Public Administration to help improve Ghana’s public service. Today, GIMPA offers programs in business, leadership, public administration, technology, and social sciences. Courses are designed to be engaging and practical, with a strong focus on real-world application of knowledge. GIMPA is known as one of Ghana’s top schools for management and leadership training. The campus is just five minutes by public transport from CIEE Legon.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
Course Information/Notes
- Students should review their academic plan with their academic advisor before departure. Students will select their courses upon arrival.
- In the Fall term, courses ending with odd-numbered are offered (e.g. 203, 403), and in the Spring term, courses ending with even-numbered are offered (e.g. 204, 404)
Academic Projects
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
Below is a sample list of courses. Not all of the following courses are available every term.
- Accounting Foundations
- Accounting Information Systems
- Administrative & Office Management
- Advanced Data Communication & Networking
- Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
- African History & Culture I
- African Studies
- Applied Econometrics 2
- Artificial Intelligence
- Auditing and Assurance
- Biostatistics
- Business Case Project
- Business Communication 1
- Business Communication 2
- Business Economics 1
- Business Economics I
- Business Economics 2
- Business Finance
- Business Intelligence and Data Mining
- Business Mathematics 1
- Business Mathematics 2
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Business Simulation
- Business Statistics 1
- Business to Business Marketing
- Calculus for Business
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Cisco Certified Network Security (CCNA Security)
- Commercial Law II
- Communication I
- Communication II
- Communication Skills I
- Communication Skills II
- Company Law
- Company Law II
- Computer and Information Security
- Computer Applications
- Computer Applications 1
- Computer Applications 2
- Computer Applications in Business
- Computing Project Management
- Conflict of Laws II
- Conflict of Laws II / International Trade & Investment Law II
- Constitutional Law I
- Constitutional Law II
- Consumer Behaviour
- Corporate Financial Strategy
- Criminal Law II
- Culinary Theory
- Current Issues in Public Sector Management
- Customer Service
- Data Communications and Computer Networking
- Database Design I
- Database Systems
- Development of Public Admin.
- Digital Electronics
- Directed Readings
- E-Business
- Economic Science
- Electronic Circuits
- Entrepreneurship of the Self - Career Planning (Seminar)
- Ethics and Values
- Finance and Economic Growth
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Management
- Financial Markets
- Financial Statement Analysis
- French for Business I
- French for Business II
- Front Office Management
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Fundamentals of Web Technology & Internet Programming
- Health and Safety
- Health Data Analytics & Visualisation
- Health Services Management
- Hospitality Information Systems
- HR Performance Management
- Human Computer Interaction
- Human Resource Information System
- Information & Network Security
- Information Security and Privacy in Health
- International Trade & Investment Law II / Conflict of Laws II
- Intellectual Property Law II
- International Business Management
- International Finance
- International Logistics
- International Marketing
- International Trade & Investment Law II
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to HRM
- Introduction to Operations Management
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Introduction to Statistics and Probability
- Investment Management
- IT Auditing
- IT Entrepreneurship / Innovation
- IT Project Management
- Jurisprudence II
- Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining
- Law and Ethics Seminar II (Elective)
- Law and Technology II (Elective)
- Law of Contract I
- Law of Contract II
- Law of Equity and Succession II
- Law of Immovable Property II
- Law of Torts II
- Leadership Ethics & Social Responsibility
- Legal Methods
- Legal Systems
- Legal Writing and Research I
- Legal Writing and Research Law II
- Legal Methods
- Linear Algebra
- Logic & Critical Thinking
- Macro Economics
- Management Accounting Strategy
- Management Information Systems
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring 2026 17 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $17,950 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $13,206 ** |
| Housing | $4,250 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $17,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Amma Appiah
Center Director
Amma is passionate about intercultural learning in international education and embraces the idea of empathetic study abroad management. As a person living with a chronic illness, Amma also dedicates time to raising awareness on autoimmune rheumatic diseases and advocates for persons living with such in Ghana.
Rachel Akata
Program Coordinator
Rachel supervises student life coordination at the center and assists the director with housing, internship, and volunteer placements.
Get Started
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Contact Us
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