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Program Details
| Overview |
CIEE-Legon: Arts & Sciences
CIEE Ghana is designed for students interested in the political and economic challenges of sub-Saharan Africa as well as West African cultural practices. It offers opportunities for students interested in public health, development, African history and culture to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social life of Ghana.
The CIEE study center is located in Legon, approximately ten miles outside Accra, which is the capital of Ghana. Because of their close proximity to Accra, participants have access to the advantages of a large urban metropolis while living in a relatively underdeveloped environment. The residents of Ghana are noticeably friendly, which allows students to learn about the complexities of the nations on the African continent.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by: CIEE.
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| Eligibility |
The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture. Previous college-level coursework in African studies recommended.
GPA Requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
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| Purdue Credit |
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Liberal Arts][College of Health and Human Sciences]
Specifically from: HK & PSY (HHS)
If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
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| Housing |
| CIEE students have two housing options: homestay with a Ghanaian family or a room in an on-campus dormitory. |
| Estimated Program Costs |
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Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. Housing costs listed below are for students choosing the dormitory option. See program website for fees associated with other options.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2018
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Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
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| Program Fee | $13,361.00 |
| Study Abroad Fee | $914.00 |
| Housing | $2,850.00 |
| Insurance | $167.00 |
| Approximate additional costs per semester |
| To be paid by the student. |
| Round-trip Airfare | $1,550.00 |
| Local Transportation | $400.00 |
| Visa | $342.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $250.00 |
| Meals | $1,800.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -$2,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) | $175.00 |
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| Financial Aid |
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Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations. Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
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| Application Deadlines |
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For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early. As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application. After paying the study abroad deposit, applicants will need to complete a program application which will be forwarded to the head office of CIEE. Students will be notified directly by CIEE about their acceptance into the program.
| Program Application Deadline |
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
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| Returnees Information |
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Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
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| Resources |
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The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.
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