Study in Ghana
Semester Abroad Program - Accra
The Basics…
Experience life in equatorial Africa in the capital city of
Ghana. On this Tulane Study Abroad Program (TSAP), you will
study at the University of Ghana while you work towards your
Tulane degree. All courses are taught in English:
| City |
University |
Length |
Language of
Instruction |
Subjects |
|
Accra |
University of
Ghana |
Semester |
English |
Liberal Arts &
Sciences |
Students on this TSAP enroll directly at the University of
Ghana and are given on-site academic and personal support by
the Council International Education Exchange (CIEE). Community
involvement opportunities can be arranged to complement your
academic experience. Courses, grades, and credits travel back
with you to Tulane when you participate in a TSAP.
When Can I Go?
Academic calendars in Ghana vary from year to year
following this rough schedule:
Program |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester
|
|
Ghana |
August - December |
January - May
|
Exact dates will be provided by CIEE during the semester
before your departure.
Where Will I Live?
The CIEE helps TSAP students in Ghana locate housing in
on-campus apartments shared with Ghanaian or other
international students, or an off-campus house shared with
other CIEE students. You will arrange your housing directly
with CIEE.
What Are the Costs?
Studying abroad is affordable. Costs vary by program and
student lifestyle. Because students on TSAPs pay Tulane
University tuition for their studies abroad, most Tulane and
federal financial aid applies. Below is an average of the
per-semester cost for the 2005-06 year to
help you with your budgeting:
|
Program |
Tuition~ + Academic Fees
|
Living
Costs*
(semester) |
Total Estimated Semester
Cost |
|
Ghana |
$16,075 |
$6,925 |
$23,000 |
~ This includes the cost of Tulane tuition and the required
Academic Support Service Fee. The cost of tuition for 2006-07
has yet to be determined. Students are billed through Tulane
for tuition and the Academic Support Service Fee, as well as
the required International Evacuation Insurance. Students pay
all other costs – including housing – directly as they
occur.
* Living costs vary widely and include housing, meals,
books, round-trip airfare from New Orleans, health and
evacuation insurance, passport, visa, and personal expenses.
They do not include vacation travel.
Am I Eligible?
In order to apply for the TSAP in Ghana, you need to
meet and maintain the following requirements
established to help participants meet the demands of the
studies faced abroad:
|
Program |
Year |
Minimum Overall
GPA |
Other
Requirements |
|
Ghana |
Junior,
Senior |
3.0 |
Coursework in African
Studies is strongly
recommended. |
All students must complete Tulane proficiency requirements
the semester before starting a TSAP. Students who have ever
been on disciplinary or honor board probation are
not eligible to apply.
How Do I Apply?
Begin the process well in advance of the year or semester
you plan to study abroad. Deadlines vary greatly, starting
with the submission of your online TSAP
application:
| Program |
Planned Study Period |
CIS Application
Deadline |
| Ghana |
Fall 2005 (semester or year) |
February 1st (previous semester) |
Spring Semester (semester) |
May 1st (previous
year) |
Some programs fill up before the deadline so you are
strongly advised to submit your application early to increase
your chances of being accepted.
A complete application includes a statement of purpose, two
letters of recommendationfrom Tulane faculty,
one photo and a $50 non-refundable deposit. Late or
incomplete applications will be rejected.
Upon conditional acceptance from the Center for
International Studies, your will submit an application to the
host program abroad. Final acceptance to
study abroad is contingent upon this application and your
ability to maintain the above eligibility requirements through
the semester before departure.
Getting Started…
For more information about this program, visit the CIEE at
http://www.ciee.org/ to
determine if studying in Ghana is right for you!
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